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20191h 55mUnited Kingdom

This is Rattle

Synopsis

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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Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 6, 2019

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
François-René Martin
Original Score
Thomas Adès, Harrison Birtwistle, Edward Elgar, Helen Grime, Stuart Oliver Knussen
Original Title
This is Rattle
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 55m
Production Studios
LSO Live

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

François-René Martin

Original Score & Music

Thomas Adès, Harrison Birtwistle, Edward Elgar, Helen Grime, Stuart Oliver Knussen

Department Leadership Roster

François-René Martin

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for This is Rattle.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This is Rattle

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is This is Rattle about?

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.

Who directed This is Rattle?

This is Rattle was directed by François-René Martin.

Who stars in This is Rattle?

The principal cast of This is Rattle includes Simon Rattle, London Symphony Orchestra, Christian Tetzlaff.

When was This is Rattle released and how long is it?

This is Rattle was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.

Who composed the musical score for This is Rattle?

The original motion picture soundtrack for This is Rattle was composed by Thomas Adès, Harrison Birtwistle, Edward Elgar, Helen Grime, Stuart Oliver Knussen.