They Came to Play

Summary Chronicles the Fifth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation. Players from all over the world, ranging from self-taught to classically-trained, aged thirty-five to almost eighty, convene in Fort Worth, Texas for a week of intense competition, music and camaraderie. The film the film provides an intimate look into the lives of these colorful, multi-faceted competitors as they strive to balance the demands of work and family with their love of music. Years of dedicated preparation culminate in critical performances before a professional jury and discerning audience during three nerve-wracking elimination rounds. View more details

They Came to Play

Directed : Alex Rotaru

Written : Unknown

Stars : Henri Robert Delbeau Mark Fuller Clark Griffith Ken Iisaka

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Genres : Music Documentary

Release date : Oct 24, 2008

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : The Vault

Summary Chronicles the Fifth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation. Players from all over the world, ranging from self-taught to classically-trained, aged thirty-five to almost eighty, convene in Fort Worth, Texas for a week of intense competition, music and camaraderie. The film the film provides an intimate look into the lives of these colorful, multi-faceted competitors as they strive to balance the demands of work and family with their love of music. Years of dedicated preparation culminate in critical performances before a professional jury and discerning audience during three nerve-wracking elimination rounds. View more details

Details

Genres : Music Documentary

Release date : Oct 24, 2008

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : The Vault

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