Riccardo Muti

Riccardo Muti stands among the defining conductors of his generation, and this 2001 film explores the conviction and passion that lie behind his unmistakable presence on the podium. Rehearsals and performances with the Wiener Philharmoniker, La Scala forces and leading European orchestras reveal a musician shaped by discipline, clarity and a deep trust in musical structure — whether in Verdi, Mozart or the symphonic breadth of Haydn and Bruckner. Interviews and backstage moments trace a career spanning major opera houses and the tradition-rich New Year's Concert in Vienna.