Celebrating Haydn with Sir Peter Ustinov

After we had the opportunity to watch Peter Ustinov presenting the life and the work of Felix Mendelsohn Bartholdy in our series (2000 and 2015), here we are in front of another cinematic challenge - the famous actor and music-lover leads us through the life and works of the great artist, Joseph Haydn. In film-sequences, concert recordings and pictures, you will have the pleasure to make the acquaintance of this extraordinary man! It is thanks to this musician that we have brilliant musical performances like "Die Schöpfung". Sir Peter is the master in being able to bring the great composers back to life. He reminds us of their most important events from their achievements down to their very human and personal encounters. With knowledge, fine feeling and humor, he leads us through this splendid film in two parts focusing on the life of one of the greatest composers in history of music. Recipient of the "Gold Medal" at the New York TV and Film Festival First Prize and US National Educational Award.

Screened in two parts