Magic Moments of Music – The New York Philharmonic in Pyongyang

Synopsis

In 2008, the New York Philharmonic accepted an unexpected invitation to Pyongyang. 55 years after the Korean War, American musicians set foot on North Korean soil for the first time. Under chief conductor Lorin Maazel, they perform Dvořák's ‘From the New World’ in front of an initially icy and formal audience. The Korean folk song ‘Arirang’ finally breaks down all barriers. This magic moment is a historic concert that transcends borders and shows how music can unite people where politics fails.

Additional Info

• No: 6013
• Production year: 2025
• Run time: 00:53:00
• Director: A film by Alix François Meier
• Producers: ZDF/ARTE, sounding images
• Format: HDTV 16:9