A Little Nightmare Music
A Little Nightmare Music

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A Little Nightmare Music

2010
Movie
59 min
French

The con­cert begins. The music is sub­lime. Not even a pin would dare drop. Sud­denly, a cell­phone rings and the mad­ness starts. The pianist loses his hand, the vio­lin­ist, while tun­ing, falls asleep, and later wakes up in the mid­dle of a motor­way, trans­formed into a “River­dancer”. When the pianist returns, the piano is locked, telling him to insert his credit card. Mean­while, the vio­lin­ist loses his bow to a vac­uum cleaner and his part­ner just talks on the phone while read­ing a paper, eat­ing, and, play­ing the piano upside down all at the same time. These and many other “night­mares” unfold before audi­ences’ eyes and ears. “A Lit­tle Night­mare Music” is a unique show, full of vir­tu­os­ity, enchant­ing music and zany, out­ra­geous humour. Ideal for audi­ences aged 8 to 88, this show is sure to cap­ti­vate you and crack you up whether you’re a clas­si­cal music enthu­si­ast or the type who runs for cover, at the mere men­tion of Mozart.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: David GersonGenres: Documentary, Music

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the life and career of the acclaimed jazz singer and pianist, Michael Feinstein. It delves into his passion for preserving the Great American Songbook and his personal journey through the music industry. The film features performances and interviews with Feinstein himself, alongside other notable musicians.

Critical Reception

A Little Nightmare Music received generally positive reviews from critics who praised its intimate look at Michael Feinstein and his dedication to musical preservation. Audience reception was also favorable, appreciating the blend of biographical information and musical performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its in-depth portrait of Michael Feinstein.

  • Praised for its focus on the preservation of classic American music.

  • Enjoyed for its musical performances and intimate interviews.

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Fun Fact

The film highlights Michael Feinstein's extensive archive of sheet music and recordings, emphasizing his role as a guardian of musical history.

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