Behind the Curtain: Fascinating Artist Documentaries

Rediscover the artists you think you know! These compelling documentaries take us behind the scenes into the everyday lives of some of the world’s greatest classical musicians and reveal the real person behind the genius. While studying music at conservatory level, I caught a glimpse of what it’s like to train for a career as a professional musician: the competitiveness and stress, the six-hour (or more!) practice days, the utter determination and passion of those striving to make it as a soloist… I therefore find it fascinating to discover the offstage lives of those who made it big.

Join me in discovering the touching personal backstories and fascinating professional processes of Hilary Hahn, Jacqueline Du Pré, Nobu, Klaus Mäkelä, Zhu Xiao-Mei, Alexandra Dovgan, Itzhak Perlman, and Nigel Kennedy, and find out who they really are.

— Holly Hunt, Editor