58 - THE COMPOSER AND HIS HEAVEN – PETERIS VASKS

Modern classical music that speaks direct to the heart: that is the aim of Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks. Across the world, orchestras and choirs, soloists, conductors, and an ever growing public have discovered the emotional power of his compositions. The film follows the composer in Riga, at rehearsals, composing alone, in private and in the nature, he loves so much. A sensitive portrait of an artist, and a very special person with a special view on our world. Vasks: "I am a sad optimist".

Producer
DOCLIGHTS GmbH
Co-production
ZDF - ARTE - LTV Latvian Television
Country
Germany
Directed by
Holger Vogt
Camera
Jean Baptiste Höppner, Holger Vogt
Duration
53 minutes
Year of production
2023