An Emmy-nominated film documentary Circling Around – The Violin Virtuosi, is being aired on over 220 public television stations around the United States. The film documents the journey taken by young violinists from the Indiana University String Academy (Mimi Zweig, Director) through the arduous details of lessons and rehearsals, the inspiration of master classes, and the joys and rewards of performing throughout the world. Through interviews with these young violinists insights into home life, sacrifices, friendships, and frustrations are revealed. Musical excerpts from Brahms, Copland, Sarasate and an original soundtrack by Director/Composer, Hideki Isoda (RIAX) bring this film to life.

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Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, RIAX Productions and WTIU

present

Circling Around
The Violin Virtuosi

Filmed 2003-2005 (Locations: USA/France/Japan)
Duration: 56 minutes (TV version)

RIAX Productions
Director: Hideki Isoda

Executive Producer: Steven R. Krahnke (WTIU)

Television Program Distribution
WTIU
1229 East 7th Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-5501
TEL: (812) 855-5900
FAX: (812) 855-0729

Hideki Isoda

Mimi Zweig

Steven R. Krahnke

 

International Distribution
The film documentary Circling Around is available in the following languages:
English (main audio w/caption), Japanese (subtitle) and French (subtitle)

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Award winning Jazz & Classical Violinist, Sara Caswell performs the original soundtrack "WIND" written by Hideki Isoda.

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