Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration (2000)
A musical tribute to the piano's 300th anniversary celebrates the legacy, grandeur and showmanship of this instrument. Hosted by "Piano Man" Billy Joel and taped before a live audience in Washington, D.C., this special mesmerizes audiences with its grand salute.
Director: Matthew Diamond
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: June 1, 2000
Cast
- Toshiko Akiyoshi - Self
- Cyrus Chestnut - Self
- Eliane Elias - Self
- Billy Joel - Self - Host
- Hyung-Ki Joo - Self
- Diana Krall - Self
- Katia Labèque - Self
- Marielle Labèque - Self
- Robert Levin - Self
- Jerry Lee Lewis - Self
Production: Smithsonian Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Music Festivals and Shared Euphoria, Instrumental Virtuosity and Focus
Keywords
celebration, concert film, piano, tv special
More Films by Director: Matthew Diamond
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration about?
- A musical tribute to the piano's 300th anniversary celebrates the legacy, grandeur and showmanship of this instrument. Hosted by "Piano Man" Billy Joel and taped before a live audience in Washington, D.C., this special mesmerizes audiences with its grand salute.
- Who directed Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration?
- Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration was directed by Matthew Diamond.
- Who stars in Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration?
- Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration stars Toshiko Akiyoshi, Cyrus Chestnut, Eliane Elias, Billy Joel, Hyung-Ki Joo, Diana Krall.
- How long is Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration?
- Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration?
- Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration produced?
- Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration?
- The themes of Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration include: Music Festivals and Shared Euphoria, Instrumental Virtuosity and Focus.