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Irene Taylor Brodsky on MOONLIGHT SONATA: DEAFNESS IN THREE MOVEMENTS – Jennifer Merin interviews

October 12, 2019October 15, 2019 awfj-admin 0 Comments beethoven, documentaries, Irene Taylor Brodsky, moonlight sonata, moonlight sonata. deafness in three movements

Irene Taylor Brodsky’s Moonlight Sonata is a film about the generations of deaf people: the filmmaker’s deaf son growing up, his deaf grandparents growing older and, a century before them, Beethoven — a composer who wrote his iconic Moonlight Sonata as he went deaf. Here, Brodsky shares her thoughts and experiences making this highly personal documentary.

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MOONLIGHT SONATA: DEAFNESS IN THREE MOVEMENTS – Review by Brandy McDonnell

October 10, 2019October 12, 2019 Brandy McDonnell 0 Comments deafness, documentary, Irene Taylor Brodsky, moonlight sonata, music, sequel, sundance film festival

The story picks up when Jonas, an ornery, action-packed 11-year-old taking piano lessons, becomes enamored of Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata.” He is determined to learn the piece even though his teacher warns him that it may be too difficult musically as well as emotionally for someone his age.