This movie is a collection of thirty-two short films, each portraying a different aspect of the life and career of Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. The films range from biographical accounts of his childhood and early life in Northern Canada, to explorations of his unique piano technique and interpretations of classical music. The movie also delves into Gould's personal quirks and idiosyncrasies, including his superstitions, fascination with numerology, and his love for the Arctic. Throughout the film, the audience is treated to Gould's extraordinary performances on the Steinway piano, as well as his interactions with radio broadcasters, stock exchange agents, and other artists in the world of classical music.
Pianomania takes the audience on a humorous journey through the secret world of sound and accompanies Stefan Knüpfer in his extraordinary work with the greatest pianists in the world. To select the instrument that corresponds to the vision of the virtuoso, according it to his desire and accompany him until he goes on stage, Stefan Knüpfer has developed nerves of steel, a boundless passion and above ability to translate words into sounds.
A vintage Steinway with rusty strings, wood-boring insects, and cat hair clogging the action, is dragged into a workshop and restored over the course of a year by a colorful team of technicians led by Richard Davenport, a renowned Los Angeles piano doctor.
The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. has been presenting concerts alongside its paintings since 1941. Some of the world's leading pianists have played its Steinway Concert D 542016, but they started hearing something wrong with it: the soundboard. This half-hour documentary - named for the spruce wood that replaced it - tells the story of tearing the piano apart, and bringing it back to life. Along the way, we learn how a piano works, and witness the consummate art of restoration by PianoCraft. Rising international star Olivier Cavé puts it to the test, playing his specialty of Joseph Haydn, in this richly textured cinematic music documentary by independent filmmaker H. Paul Moon.
Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037 is a documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the famous Steinway & Sons piano factory in New York. It follows the painstaking process of creating a Steinway piano from scratch, showcasing the craftsmanship and dedication that goes into each instrument. Through the stories of the people involved, the film explores the unique and captivating world of piano-making.
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