They Came to Play

They Came to Play - (2008)Released

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Countries

Production Companies

Spoken Languages

Release Date

2008-10-25

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

Runtime

91 minutes

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