Sitka: A Piano Documentary (2015)
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.
Director: H. Paul Moon
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: December 10, 2015
Production: Zen Violence Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sitka: A Piano Documentary about?
- 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.
- Who directed Sitka: A Piano Documentary?
- Sitka: A Piano Documentary was directed by H. Paul Moon.
- How long is Sitka: A Piano Documentary?
- Sitka: A Piano Documentary has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Sitka: A Piano Documentary?
- Sitka: A Piano Documentary is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Sitka: A Piano Documentary produced?
- Sitka: A Piano Documentary was produced in United States of America.