George London was one of the most impressive bass-baritones of the post-war era. He sang alongside Maria Callas, Renata Tebaldi and Nicolai Gedda. He fascinated audiences with his distinctive voice and charismatic presence. The film portrays London in all its diversity, showing rare archive footage of his great performances as an opera singer as well as an interpreter of traditional spirituals and operetta hits. Another important element are interviews with London's widow, colleagues, experts and current opera stars such as Neil Shicoff, Catherine Malfitano and Deborah Polaski. The singer's tragedy, the premature end of his meteoric career due to a vocal band disease, is also addressed. Thus a round overall picture of the exceptional artist emerges, whose outstanding ability makes him a "man of the century" in the eyes of his colleagues and admirers to this day.
Biopic, Documentaire
2h 35min
16+
DE
George London was one of the most impressive bass-baritones of the post-war era. He sang alongside Maria Callas, Renata Tebaldi and Nicolai Gedda.
He fascinated audiences with his distinctive voice and charismatic presence. The film portrays London in all its diversity, showing rare archive footage of his great performances as an opera singer as well as an interpreter of traditional spirituals and operetta hits.
Another important element are interviews with London's widow, colleagues, experts and current opera stars such as Neil Shicoff, Catherine Malfitano and Deborah Polaski. The singer's tragedy, the premature end of his meteoric career due to a vocal band disease, is also addressed.
Thus a round overall picture of the exceptional artist emerges, whose outstanding ability makes him a "man of the century" in the eyes of his colleagues and admirers to this day.