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They Came to Play

2008 | 91m | English

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Director: Alex Rotaru
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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.
Release Date: Oct 25, 2008
Director: Alex Rotaru
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Genres: Documentary
Keywords competition, texas, classical music, music competition, playing piano
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Updates Updated: Aug 09, 2025
Entered: Jun 29, 2024
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Alex Rotaru Director
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Lori Miller Producer
Matt Cooper Executive Producer
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