
At 18 years old, Lise de la Salle is already a pianist with international acclaim, invited to play on the most prestigious stages in the world. Tension, investment, commitment: the young lady gives everything at the moment of concerts. Shot during the year of her 18 birthday , this film approachs the artist trough some privileged moments: Lise de la Salle's connections with the music, with the stage, with her profession of soloist.
The camera of this documentary follows the artist in Zurich (where she plays Prokofiev), Lisbon (where she records her third CD under the direction of Maestro Lawrence Foster), to the International Festival of Roque d' Anthéron, in Köln under the baguette of the Maestro Semyon Bychkov...
The child prodigy she was, and who gave her first concert at the age of 9, is today become an accomplished artist.
This film is the only documentary today available on the pianist.
"Lise de la Salle is a talent in a million." Bryce Morrison, The Gramophone "Ms de la Salle is eminently musical; she offers depth as well as vituosity." Anne Midgette, The New York Times
Lise de la Salle Major ! (26 min)
Original tittle : Lise de la Salle majeure !
Production date : 2006
Director(s) : Jean-Philippe Perrot
Authors(s) : Jean-Philippe Perrot
Producer(s) : Mezzo / France 2 / PMP Pénélope
Distributor(s) : APTLY Medias
Color -Beta Digit - 16/9 - 26'30
Original language : French
Subtitles available : English - German
Voice over : No
TV / Cable broadcasting : France 2 - Mezzo
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