Movies About Musicians
As some of you know, I’m passionate about film. I particularly like films about musicians (big surprise). One of my favorites is Hilary and Jackie. I’ve seen this film several times, and it never ceases to move me to tears. It is the highly emotional (although controversial) biography of famed cellist Jacqueline du Pre (1945 -1987) whose musical virtuosity and life were cut short by multiple sclerosis.Emily Watson is phenomenal as Jacqueline. The soundtrack, prominently featuring du Pre’s “signature” recording of Elgar’s Cello Concerto, is considered the definitive interpretation of this work. I highly recommend it.
