The Maestro

The Maestro tells the story of Jerry Herst, a young musician who moves to Hollywood after World War II to study with the renowned composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Under Tedesco's guidance, Herst learns the art of film composition and grapples with the pressures of family expectations and his own creative ambitions. As their relationship deepens, Tedesco imparts valuable lessons on what it means to be a successful artist. The film features a talented cast, including Xander Berkeley and Leo Marks, and offers a glimpse into the world of Hollywood film composition in the mid-20th century.

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