Mozart in the Jungle

In the tradition of Anthony Bourdain's "Kitchen Confidential" and Gelsey Kirkland's "Dancing on my Grave" comes an insider’s look into the secret world of classical musicians. From her debut recital at Carnegie Recital Hall to the Broadway pits of "Les Miserables" and "Miss Saigon," Blair Tindall has played with some of the biggest names in classical music for twenty-five years. Now in "Mozart in the Jungle," Tindall exposes the scandalous rock and roll lifestyles of the musicians, conductors, and administrators who inhabit the insular world of classical music.

Mozart in the Jungle (2014-2018) is an American dramedy created by Jason Schwartzman, Roman Coppola and Alex Timbers for Prime Video. Loosely drawn from Blair Tindall's memoir of twenty-five years playing in classical orchestras, it follows Gael García Bernal as Rodrigo De Souza, a charismatic and volatile conductor who arrives at a faltering New York symphony and shakes up its rigid hierarchy. Lola Kirke plays Hailey Rutledge, an earnest oboist who becomes his guide into the orchestra's world, while Saffron Burrows as Cynthia Taylor and Malcolm McDowell as Thomas Pembridge manage the institution's money and ambitions. Bernadette Peters adds warmth as a senior donor. Across four seasons of ten episodes each, the story moves through rehearsals, galas, board meetings and late-night parties, with each episode built around the pressure to keep the music alive while the players chase love, status and reputation. The tone is sensual, witty and bittersweet, with a swagger that balances the discipline of classical performance. Its look is glossy and musical, set in Manhattan's arts scene. Fans of Smash, Entourage and Girls will find resonance in its blend of ambition, romance and insider glamour.

Viewers broadly rated the series positively, praising its insider look at the classical music world and its lively cast, with ratings steady across seasons.

• Smashshared workplace dramedy about ambitious artists in a demanding arts institution, romantic entanglements and backstage intrigue
• Entourageshared behind-the-scenes look at a high-pressure performing arts world with glamorous excess and sharp character drama
• Girlsshared New York setting with an insider view of artistic ambition and eccentric powerful personalities

Created by

Jason Schwartzman, Roman Coppola, Alex Timbers

Release Date

2014-02-06

Episode runtime

30 min

Rating

8.1 / 10 (269)

What is Mozart in the Jungle about?

A brash new conductor takes over a struggling New York orchestra and brings scandal, romance and bold artistic ambition with him.

What is Mozart in the Jungle like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mozart in the Jungle as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Mozart in the Jungle violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mozart in the Jungle.

What did critics think of Mozart in the Jungle?

Viewers broadly rated the series positively, praising its insider look at the classical music world and its lively cast, with ratings steady across seasons.

Which shows are like Mozart in the Jungle?

Shows with a similar feel include Smash, Entourage, and Girls.

How long is Mozart in the Jungle?

Mozart in the Jungle: 4 seasons, 40 episodes.

Is Mozart in the Jungle still running?

No, Mozart in the Jungle was canceled.

Where can I watch Mozart in the Jungle?

In United States, Mozart in the Jungle streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.