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Yannick – An Artist’s Journey

Experience the music director of the Metropolitan Opera’s meteoric rise to become one of the most acclaimed and sought-after music directors of his generation in this documentary from cinema verité filmmaker Susan Froemke.

Yannick Reminisces About His Musical Childhood

1m 34s

Yannick Nézet-Séguin reminisces about his artistic upbringing and how he fell in love with music. Showing an affinity towards art of all kinds at a young age, Yannick began to become fascinated by music and conducting through his involvement in the choir at his local church.

Previews + Extras

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    Musical Rehearsal for "Dialogues des Carmélites"

    S49 E1 - 1m 28s

    Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts an early rehearsal for the Met Opera's production "Dialogues des Carmélites." Working with the cast, Yannick explores the meaning of the song "Ave Maria" and what the prayer means to the characters in that moment of the opera.

  • Yannick - An Artist’s Journey Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Yannick - An Artist’s Journey Preview

    S49 E1 - 30s

    Experience the music director of the Metropolitan Opera’s meteoric rise to become one of the most acclaimed and sought-after music directors of his generation in this documentary from cinema verité filmmaker Susan Froemke.

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