The Golden Age of the Piano

January. 01,1993      G
Rating:
8.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Academician and piano expert David Dubal narrates this absorbing documentary chronicling the instrument's history and featuring some of the 20th century's finest pianists via archival film clips. Among the keyboard virtuosos are Vladimir Horowitz, Claudio Arrau, Van Cliburn and Glenn Gould. Extras include Arrau's 1983 performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Concerto no. 4, accompanied by the Philadelphia Orchestra under maestro Riccardo Muti.

Claudio Arrau as  Self
Glenn Gould as  Self
Vladimir Horowitz as  Self
Arthur Rubinstein as  Self

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Reviews

Taraparain
1993/01/01

Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

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Micah Lloyd
1993/01/02

Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

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Bessie Smyth
1993/01/03

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

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Kirandeep Yoder
1993/01/04

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

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