Yannick (2017)

Plot

At 41, Yannick Nézet-Séguin has cemented his reputation as one of the most talented conductors of his era, holding esteemed positions with renowned orchestras like the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. Just a week before his official appointment as music director of the Rotterdam Philharmonic in 2008, filmmaker Christiaan van Schermbeek encountered the maestro, an encounter that sparked the creation of this documentary. It offers an intimate look at Nézet-Séguin’s remarkable journey, revealing the passion and dedication behind his extraordinary talent.