Who gets the idea to write Nine unfinished symphonies one of them perhaps the shortest Symphony in music history Or 1001 sonatas each lasting about a minute but in total being one of the longest pieces ever written Like a postmodern Erik Satie the Belgium composer Boudewijn Buckinx is using music history as a playing field The classical music audience is irritated the avantgardist wrinkles his nose Daisies in a Meadow thats how Buckinx described his 1001 Sonatas for violin and piano They play a leading role in our film in the supporting roles the Spanish sun and the Belgian rain The latter however did not show up at the set just as you always have to be prepared for surprises with Boudewijn Buckinx Why is my music so simple Why is my music so complex With a wink Buckinx gives various answers to these recurring questions The portrait of an immensely productive artist who is radically taking his own path
