The Sound Weavers

What if the most engaging music turned out to be the simplest? At the crossroads of classical and pop, neoclassical music—characterized by its soft and simple harmonies—has proved surprisingly popular on music streaming platforms. How can we account for its widespread appeal, and should it be seen as a deterioration of musical standards or, rather, as a new form of emotional expression?

The Sound Weavers draws on the knowledge of sociologists, neuroscientists, musicologists, as well as the experience of today’s neoclassical superstars, to examine the question and explore what attracts audiences to the genre.This fascinating documentary also paints the portraits of artists who are its leading exponents: Ludovico Einaudi, Volker Bertelmann (also known as Hauschka), Joep Beving, and Hania Rani, and offers an insight into the very special world of these “weavers of sound”.