They Came to Play

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 25, 2008

Original language

English

Director

Alex Rotaru

Producer

Matt Cooper,Lori Miller

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1365654