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Maverick Conductor Jens Nygaard is a legendary
presence in the New York music world. His journey from child prodigy
in rural Arkansas to New York's Carnegie Hall was fraught with
rejection, homelessness and mental illness. This musical portrait
chronicles a great conductor whose Jupiter Symphony orchestra is
critically-renowned. Jens Nygaard triumphs over grave difficulties
even today, performing while fighting multiple myeloma cancer. His
intimate story is interwoven with selections of concert performances
embracing Beethoven, Mozart, Ketelbey and Gershwin.
Some of the most intriguing aspects of this
documentary are the questions raised by Jens Nygaard's tireless
pursuit of perfection. His causes may seem outright quixotic, but he
sustains our respect and admiration, even awe. Those feelings are
reinforced by the the exceptional music and the heartfelt interviews
of accomplished musicians like Ruth Laredo, William Wolfram, and Joel
Krosnick of the Juilliard String Quartet.
Jens Nygaard's story is more than a biography of a
genius. His tenacious adherence to principles, and the price he is
willing to pay for his ideals, force us to rethink our own experience
and direction.
Inquiries regarding future releases and upcoming
air dates may be made through our web site at
www.lifeonjupiter.com.
Or email us directly at mjspin@mac.com
An INTERACTION MEDIA Production
© 2001 Interaction Media
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