Taking Risks: Barbara Hannigan

Taking Risks: Barbara Hannigan

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 20, 2019

Runtime

1h 0m

Genres

Documentary, Music

Original Title

Taking Risks: Barbara Hannigan

Production Companies

Accentus Music, ZDF, 3sat

Director

Maria Stodtmeier

Description

Barbara Hannigan is a renowned soprano and exceptionally talented artist and musician from Canada, who recently has begun an international career as conductor. Making its North American premiere, Taking Risks shows Hannigan preparing to conduct her first opera, Stravinsky’s masterpiece The Rake’s Progress. From auditions to opening night, we follow the journey of a dedicated, passionate, and perceptive woman, taking a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process, with many moments of excitement and magic.