Producer attending
Film Subject Fei Fei Dong Attending, 4/11
Screening with short film The Past is in the Present: At Home with Gunther Schuller
What does it take to be a concert pianist? At the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, director Christopher Wilkinson takes us behind the scenes to give us an intimate portrait of the group of young finalists. Capturing their fears, dreams, and everyday realities through candid interviews,
Virtuosity also dazzles us with their talent—whether casually demonstrating for the camera or performing live in front of 2,000 people. This documentary celebrates the joy of music and the tenacity of these young musicians, but it also pays tribute to the memory of Van Cliburn.
SCREENING WITH:
The Past is in the Present: At Home with Gunther Schuller
Country: USA | Language: English | Runtime: 11 min
Director(s): Mary Trunk, Paul Sanzhez
Producer(s): Mary Trunk, Paul Sanchez, Marjorie Schlossman
Cinematographer(s): Paul Sanchez | Editor(s): Caren McCaleb
Principle Cast: Gunther Schuller
A short documentary portrait that captures an intimate visit with Pulitzer prize winning composer, Gunther Schuller.
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