Storyline

In 1979, Ukrainian-American violinist Isaac Stern made an unprecedented tour of China, the first such tour by a Western musician in a country still reeling from the effects of the Cultural Revolution. On hand to document the historic event was filmmaker Murray Lerner, who gathered footage of Stern's encounters with both traditional Chinese musicians and conservatory students versed in Brahms and Mozart -- encounters that, only a few years prior, would have been politically controversial.

Plot Keywords

violinist, conductor, music teacher, student, cellist, pianist, charming, engaging, positive, shanghai, concert hall, conservatory, opera house, classical music, chinese cultural revolution, cultural differences, china, journey, adventure, discovery, 1970s

Short Review

From Mao to Mozart uses the image with intelligence, providing information without abandoning a pleasant tone, a smile, and tenderness. [Full Review in Spanish]

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