The team behind the film "Viva Verdi! on Center Stage with Pamela Kuhn скачать в хорошем качестве

The team behind the film "Viva Verdi! on Center Stage with Pamela Kuhn

Join Pamela Kuhn on Center Stage as she interviews the acclaimed director and producer of the phenomenal documentary, Viva Verdi!, which offers an intimate look into the lives of retired professional musicians living in the home that Giuseppe Verdi literally built for them. Director and producer Yvonne Russo, producer Christine La Monte, and composer Nicholas Pike discuss their fourteen-year journey creating this film. The film, Viva Verdi!, is an intimate look into the lives of retired professional musicians living in Casa Verdi, the home built for them by Giuseppe Verdi. Verdi's philanthropic responsibility towards his fellow musicians was perhaps one of his greatest achievements. The director describes Casa Verdi as deeply spiritual and moving, recalling the moment she was "just in tears like bawling, crying" after experiencing the musical essence and vibrations there. The project became a way for Yvonne Russo to explore her own Italian heritage. In this captivating interview, the filmmakers discuss the profound themes of aging, legacy, and the continued relevance of artists. Learn about: The Genesis of Viva Verdi: Discover how director Yvonne Russo, while working for National Geographic, was "seduced" into the project after a visit to Casa Verdi. She later chose Christine La Monte to produce, seeking someone with a love for opera, seniors, and "all things Italy". The Power of Staying Relevant: Hear how Casa Verdi allows aging musicians to "stay relevant" and continue their art. The speakers highlight moving stories, including a singer/pianist who returned to music after a marketing career and a 77-year-old resident known as "the kid" drummer. A Blueprint for Retirement Homes: The team advocates for Casa Verdi to be a "blueprint for every retirement home in the world," promoting intergenerational exchange of energy and knowledge. They emphasize that the residents' ability to "stay relevant" is profound. The Inspiration for "Sweet Dreams of Joy": Composer Nicholas Pike explains that after watching a 12-minute teaser of the film, he was so inspired that he "literally walked over to that piano" and wrote the music for the film's theme song. He reveals the lyrics "came very easily," and that the song helped inform the direction of the film. The Wisdom of the Third Act: Director Yvonne Russo, a member of the Lakota tribal nation, discusses how her heritage informs the film's themes, emphasizing the need to "cherish your elders" and pay attention to the wisdom obtained in the "third act of life". Finding the Heart of the Story: The director explains the challenge of stripping away the "mask" from the residents, culminating in a powerful moment when baritone Claudio Giombi shared the story of performing at the Met, hoping his estranged father would finally attend, only to be abandoned again. This emotional anchor helps the audience understand "why we all do what we do". The Architects of Legacy: The interview concludes with the team discussing their hopes that the film, which took 14 years to complete, will ignite funding for other homes for professionals.