Fascinating portrait of a modern Renaissance man
“Seymour: An Introduction,&#34; directed by Ethan Hawke, is a profile of pianist/composer/teacher Seymour Bernstein. The documentary shows Bernstein instructing his students and sharing insights based on his long history as a professional musician. We see him in his native habitat — a cluttered New York City apartment with a piano in one corner, where he has lived for 57 years. His students share the bench with him as they practice Chopin and Schubert. Occasionally, he takes their hands and guides them over the keys to impart a helpful technique.<br /><br />The movie doesn’t go into extensive biographical background. Its strength is focusing on the man whose wisdom comes from long life experience, common sense, and love of music. Hawke does inform us that Bernstein was in the army during the Korean War and performed in a classical trio for his fellow soldiers. He turned to teaching full time in the 1950s and lived for a time in London. He was once the protege of a wealthy patroness who lavished him with adoration and material gifts in her mansion. He had to overcome stage fright during his years as concert pianist.<br /><br />Hawke met Bernstein at a dinner party and was inspired to make this film. Bernstein is the antithesis of the monstrous music teacher played by J.K. Simmons in “Whiplash.” Movies about teachers generally portray them as saints or deeply flawed, but seldom realistically, as shown here. Soft-spoken and tender with his students, Bernstein is a master instructor who never raises his voice, loses patience, or has temper tantrums. Maestro Bernstein shares two valued gifts with his students: his love of music and his ability to explain verbally the transcendent effect of music.<br /><br />Special features include footage of Seymour Bernstein in concert, and a trailer.
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Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Meet Seymour Bernstein: a virtuoso pianist, veteran New Yorker, and true original who gave up a successful concert career to teach music. In this wonderfully warm, witty, and intimate tribute from his friend, Ethan Hawke, Seymour shares unforgettable stories from his remarkable life and eye-opening words of wisdom, as well as insightful reflections on art, creativity, and the search for fulfillment. Both a "poignant guide to life" (Indiewire) and an engaging exploration on the dedication, perseverance, and fortitude essential to creating both art and a rewarding life, SEYMOUR: AN INTRODUCTION will leave you uplifted and inspired..