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Beyond the Music - Barenboim Said Academy
Dir.: David Berney | 52 minutes

Beyond the Music - Barenboim Said Academy

Germany, Switzerland 2019 | 52 minutes | German, English | Hebrew, English subtitles

Berlin’s Barenboim-Said Academy, home of the West–Eastern Divan Orchestra, has marked a precedent within political and musical education. Beyond the Music portrays this innovative academy - derived from the friendship between maestro Daniel Barenboim and Professor Edward Said - whose mission it is to unite humanistic ideals, music, and philosophy. Young musicians from Israel and the Arab world speak of their intercultural understanding, challenges, and friendships. Includes insightful interviews with Daniel Barenboim, Frank Gehry, Miriam Said.