Many thanks for this entry, Esther Cohen. I started to watch "Maestro" and enjoyed some ot it, but stopped about half-way through, somewhat exhausted, deciding to watch the second half later. Then your essay came with its own insights which will help to encourage me to continue my viewing. However, the wonderful addition was your adding the link to the interview with the "real" Bernstein. That was a remarkable experience, which seemed to me to present a Bernstein as someone real and unforgettable. Thanks again. Roni Fuller
Terrific posting today, Esther. I happened to have watched “Maestro” yesterday and agree it was what it was -- a fantastic celebration of love and music and passionate energy & creativity.
I really loved the film and have been warding off all the criticisms from people who wanted it to be more comprehensive and more about MUSIC itself. The conducting-in-the-cathedral scene is unforgettable. I would dissent, though, from Esther's observation that Bernstein, as portrayed in the film, loved people. I was struck instead by how little he actually received and perceived people; he was always, instead, vying for their admiration and love, rather than giving them anything mutual.
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So agree with you, Esther. And fantastic camp memory! Jeany
Many thanks for this entry, Esther Cohen. I started to watch "Maestro" and enjoyed some ot it, but stopped about half-way through, somewhat exhausted, deciding to watch the second half later. Then your essay came with its own insights which will help to encourage me to continue my viewing. However, the wonderful addition was your adding the link to the interview with the "real" Bernstein. That was a remarkable experience, which seemed to me to present a Bernstein as someone real and unforgettable. Thanks again. Roni Fuller
Terrific posting today, Esther. I happened to have watched “Maestro” yesterday and agree it was what it was -- a fantastic celebration of love and music and passionate energy & creativity.
I really loved the film and have been warding off all the criticisms from people who wanted it to be more comprehensive and more about MUSIC itself. The conducting-in-the-cathedral scene is unforgettable. I would dissent, though, from Esther's observation that Bernstein, as portrayed in the film, loved people. I was struck instead by how little he actually received and perceived people; he was always, instead, vying for their admiration and love, rather than giving them anything mutual.