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The Art of Piano - Great Pianists of 20th Century

The Art of Piano - Great Pianists of 20th Century

piano, pianists, 20 century

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This is a film that encapsulates the essence of a great pianistic age that married virtuosity and musicianship with the most thrilling aspect of individual showmanship.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

107 mins

Rating

9/10

Release Date

01 January 1999

Country

United States of America

Cast

Vladimir Horowitz

Vladimir Horowitz

Self (archive footage)

Arthur Rubinstein

Arthur Rubinstein

Self (archive footage)

Daniel Barenboim

Daniel Barenboim

Self

Evgeny Kissin

Evgeny Kissin

Self

Tamas Vasary

Tamas Vasary

Self

Piotr Anderszewski

Piotr Anderszewski

Self

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