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This is Rattle
This film captures Rattle's very first performance as Music Director; a programme in which British composers took centre-stage. The world-premiere of Helen Grime's Fanfares, which became the first movement of the work Woven Space, opened the concert before violinist Christian Tetzlaff took to the stage to perform the concerto written for him in 2010 by Harrison Birtwistle. Two more works close to Rattle's heart followed: Thomas Adès' Asyla and the pocket-sized Symphony No 3 by the late Oliver Knussen. Finally, Rattle's stunning interpretation of the Enigma Variations brought the concert to a close and then the audience to its feet, filling the Barbican Hall with rapturous applause.
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Plot Summary
This is Rattle is a documentary that explores the history and impact of the iconic music venue, The Garage, in London. It delves into the venue's role in launching numerous bands and its significance in the UK music scene.
Critical Reception
As a niche documentary, 'This is Rattle' received limited mainstream critical attention. However, for those interested in London's music history, it was seen as a valuable and nostalgic look at a beloved venue.
What Reviewers Say
A heartfelt tribute to a legendary music venue.
Offers a nostalgic glimpse into decades of live music history.
Appreciated by fans of live music and London's music heritage.
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Fun Fact
The Garage, featured in the documentary, has hosted performances from countless legendary artists including The Strokes, The White Stripes, and Arctic Monkeys during their early careers.
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