
Suite No. 1, Prelude
Synopsis
Nicholas Ma creates a short, loving portrait of his legendary father, Yo-Yo Ma. Avoiding idolatry, the film uses its casual intimacy to focus on the nuances of craft and the drive for perfection, detailing the world-renowned cellist’s endeavor, at age 61, to record Bach’s Cello Suites for the third and, he says, last time. Filmed in the splendid Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Seattle International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Ma
- Original Title
- Suite No. 1, Prelude
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Ma
Matt Porwoll
Graham Willoughby
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Porwoll
Director of Photography
Graham Willoughby
Producer
Nicholas Ma
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Suite No. 1, Prelude.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suite No. 1, Prelude
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Suite No. 1, Prelude about?
Nicholas Ma creates a short, loving portrait of his legendary father, Yo-Yo Ma. Avoiding idolatry, the film uses its casual intimacy to focus on the nuances of craft and the drive for perfection, detailing the world-renowned cellist’s endeavor, at age 61, to record Bach’s Cello Suites for the third and, he says, last time. Filmed in the splendid Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Who directed Suite No. 1, Prelude?
Suite No. 1, Prelude was directed by Nicholas Ma.
Who stars in Suite No. 1, Prelude?
The principal cast of Suite No. 1, Prelude includes Not specified.
When was Suite No. 1, Prelude released and how long is it?
Suite No. 1, Prelude was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 15m.
