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Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro

Synopsis

Sheku Kanneh-Mason made history in 2016 when he became the first black winner of the BBC Young Musician competition. Sheku has six musically gifted siblings and this film explores their extraordinary talents and issues of diversity in classical music. We follow Sheku and his brothers and sisters and examine the sacrifices that parents Stuart and Kadie make in order to support their children in pursuing their musical dreams. Told through the prism of family life we get an understanding of what it is that drives this family to be the best musicians they can be. At the heart of the story is 17-year-old Sheku, and we see him coming to terms with his Young Musician win and the pressures and opportunities it brings. His life is changing dramatically as he now has to learn to deal with the challenges of becoming a world-renowned cellist.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Eddie Hutton-Mills
Original Title
Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
Outline Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Eddie Hutton-Mills

Producers

Bridget Boseley, Clare Bradbury

Department Leadership Roster

Eddie Hutton-Mills

Director

Clare Bradbury

Producer

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What is Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro about?

Sheku Kanneh-Mason made history in 2016 when he became the first black winner of the BBC Young Musician competition. Sheku has six musically gifted siblings and this film explores their extraordinary talents and issues of diversity in classical music. We follow Sheku and his brothers and sisters and examine the sacrifices that parents Stuart and Kadie make in order to support their children in pursuing their musical dreams. Told through the prism of family life we get an understanding of what it is that drives this family to be the best musicians they can be. At the heart of the story is 17-year-old Sheku, and we see him coming to terms with his Young Musician win and the pressures and opportunities it brings. His life is changing dramatically as he now has to learn to deal with the challenges of becoming a world-renowned cellist.

Who directed Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro?

Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro was directed by Eddie Hutton-Mills.

Who stars in Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro?

The principal cast of Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro includes Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

When was Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro released and how long is it?

Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.