Christophe Von Dohnanyi: In Rehearsal (1998)

This gripping behind-the-scenes documentary from 1998 follows noted German conductor Christoph von Dohnányi as he works with London's celebrated Philharmonia Orchestra in rehearsing a performance of Joseph Haydn's Symphony no. 88 in G. As the musicians and their new maestro settle into a working relationship, the thoughtfulness, hard work and mutual trust necessary to mount a symphonic production come into sharp focus.