They Came to Play 2008
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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.
- Title: They Came to Play
- Year: 2008
- Genre: Documentary
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- Director: Alex Rotaru
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- Crew: Alex Rotaru (Director), Lori Miller (Producer), Matt Cooper (Executive Producer)
- Keyword: competition, texas, classical music, music competition, playing piano
- Release: Oct 25, 2008
- Runtime: 91 minutes
- IMDb: 6.50 / 10 by 5 users
- Popularity: 4
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
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