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Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro (2016)

Movie ★ 8.0 60 min

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.

Eddie Hutton-Mills Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 20, 2016
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt6292658
Language
Studio
Outline Productions

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro stars Sheku Kanneh-Mason.
When was Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro released?
Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro is a 2016 tv movie, documentary film.
Where can I watch Young, Gifted and Classical: The Making of a Maestro?
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