Saimir Pirgu – My Truth in Music

Synopsis

“Music is my life. Singing, playing, listening – breathing!” Based on this passionate statement, the documentary Saimir Pirgu – My Truth in Music follows the key moments of Albanian-Italian tenor Saimir Pirgu’s flourishing musical career. It is a journey to the world’s most renowned opera houses – from Salzburg and Vienna to London, Moscow and New York – and at the same time gives insight into the hidden chambers of the art of singing. What really happens in the inner mind of an artist? How is great talent discovered and nurtured? The storyline follows Saimir Pirgu’s personal reminiscences, replenished with live performances and intimate backstage moments. It depicts his work with grand maestros like Abbado, Harnoncourt, Muti and Jansons, and features interviews with top names of the contemporary music world: James Conlon, Paolo Gavazzeni, Dominique Meyer, Ferzan Ozpetek and Nicoletta Pavarotti.

Additional Info

• No: A00050060
• Production year: 2017
• Run time: 00:55:00
• Director: A film by Paolo Aleotti and Paola Nessi
• Producers: SPM in association with Unitel
• Format: HDTV 16:9