music documentary

The Golden Age of the Piano (1993)

Poster for The Golden Age of the Piano

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Rosen
  • Profile picture of Claudio Arrau
    Self Claudio Arrau
  • Profile picture of Glenn Gould
    Self Glenn Gould
  • Profile picture of Vladimir Horowitz
    Self Vladimir Horowitz
  • Profile picture of Arthur Rubinstein
    Self Arthur Rubinstein

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Keywords

  • music documentary