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This inspiring film follows the Violin Virtuosi through preliminary lessons and rehearsals, challenging master classes, and performances, taking these young "virtuosi" from stages in Bloomington, Indiana to France and Japan. In their own words, young violinists, their parents, and mentors provide a remarkable glimpse of what it takes to become a world-class performer. In single-camera POV style, the viewer is invited to witness home life, personal sacrifice, growing friendships, musical struggles and triumphs, and the thrill of capacity-crowd performances. Circling Around features interviews with the world renowned (and former String Academy student) Joshua Bell and his mother; extended performance footage; and performances of Brahms, Copland, Sarasate, and Kreisler. The film also includes an original soundtrack by director/composer, Hideki Isoda, performed by jazz recording artist Sara Caswell.

Credited cast:
Rachel Auer Rachel Auer - Violin Virtuosi Member
Joshua Bell Joshua Bell - Former Violin Virtuosi Member
Shirley Bell Shirley Bell - Mother of Joshua Bell
Brenda Brenner Brenda Brenner - Assistant Director, Indiana University String Academy
Chih-Chih-Yi Chen Chih-Chih-Yi Chen - Pianist
Yoo-Jin Cho Yoo-Jin Cho - Violin Virtuosi Member
Juliette Cucunato Juliette Cucunato - Violin Virtuosi Member
Matthew Everhart Matthew Everhart - Electric Bass Player
Linda Figen Linda Figen - Rachel Auer's Mother / Grandmother of String Academy Student
Pam Frank Pam Frank - Concert Violinist
Geri Gallas Geri Gallas - Japan traveler
Joe Galvin Joe Galvin - Tabla Player
Jorge Gomez Jorge Gomez - Pianist
Jordana Greenberg Jordana Greenberg - Violin Virtuosi Member
William Harvey William Harvey - Former Violin Virtuosi Member
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