Music, Performance, and the Realities of Film

The book explores the intricate relationship between narrative film and reality through the depiction of classical concert performances. It highlights how these scenes reflect music's significance within the film's ontology, asserting that films create their own realities rather than merely replicating everyday life. By analyzing concert performances, the author reveals the complex interactions between real musicians and fictional narratives, challenging the audience's suspension of disbelief. Ultimately, it presents a novel perspective on music's role in cinema, suggesting that the musical underscore fosters a shared audio-visual experience between characters and viewers.