Movie Description
The Golden Age of the Piano
(1993)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Peter Rosen
- Writer : Peter Rosen
- Cast : David Dubal,Claudio Arrau,Glenn Gould,Vladimir Horowitz,Arthur Rubinstein,Rudolf Serkin
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Original TitleThe Golden Age of the Piano
Status Released
Release Information
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1993-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 55m
Production CompaniesPhilips
Genres
- Documentary
- Music
- History