They Came to Play (2008)
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.
Director: Alex Rotaru
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: October 25, 2008
Original Language: en
Keywords
competition, texas, classical music, music competition, playing piano
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is They Came to Play about?
- 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.
- Who directed They Came to Play?
- They Came to Play was directed by Alex Rotaru.
- How long is They Came to Play?
- They Came to Play has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is They Came to Play?
- They Came to Play is a Documentary film.