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About Canto (2011)

2011 • 1h 18m • Documentary, Music

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Synopsis

In 1979, Dutch composer Simeon ten Holt's piece for four pianos, *Canto Ostinato*, premiered and quickly gained international acclaim. Despite initial skepticism from some music critics who felt it departed from established musical norms, the work became a major success in the contemporary classical music scene and continues to be performed globally. Director Ramon Gieling explores the profound effect *Canto* has had on people's lives through interviews with many individuals. Stories range from being the soundtrack to a child's birth to a section of the score being tattooed on someone's arm. Gieling investigates the mysterious power of music and uses a combination of documentary footage, fiction, essays, and archival material to examine why this particular piece resonates so deeply with audiences.

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