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The Curse of the Gothic Symphony

The Curse of the Gothic Symphony

He who strives will be redeemed.

Genres

Documentary

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A group of brave and committed musicians take on an 80 year curse in an attempt to stage one of the longest, largest and most technically difficult symphonies ever composed.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

82 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

30 June 2011

Country

Australia

Cast

John Curro

John Curro

Himself

Veronica Fury

Veronica Fury

Herself

Kimberley Pitt

Kimberley Pitt

Herself

Alison Rogers

Alison Rogers

Herself

Gary Thorpe

Gary Thorpe

Himself

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