The Golden Age of the Piano

The Golden Age of the Piano

115 mins | Documentary, History, Music | Jan. 1, 1993

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.

The Golden Age of the Piano

115 mins | Documentary, History, Music | Jan. 1, 1993

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.
Producers Philips
Original title The Golden Age of the Piano
Directors Peter Rosen
Writers Peter Rosen

Cast

David Dubal

as Self - Narrator

Claudio Arrau

as Self

Glenn Gould

as Self

Rudolf Serkin

as Self