The Golden Age of the Piano(1993)
The Golden Age of the Piano Synopsis
Academician and piano expert David Dubal narrates this absorbing documentary chronicling the instrument's history and featuring some of the 20th century's finest pianists via archival film clips. Among the keyboard virtuosos are Vladimir Horowitz, Claudio Arrau, Van Cliburn and Glenn Gould. Extras include Arrau's 1983 performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Concerto no. 4, accompanied by the Philadelphia Orchestra under maestro Riccardo Muti.
The Golden Age of the Piano (1993) is a documentary, music and history film directed by Peter Rosen, released on January 1, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars David Dubal, Claudio Arrau, Glenn Gould and Vladimir Horowitz. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Rosen
- Writers:
- Peter Rosen
- Production:
- Philips
- Status:
- Released
The Golden Age of the Piano Cast & Crew
Main cast
- David Dubal
David Dubal
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Claudio Arrau
as Self (archive footage)
Glenn Gould
as Self (archive footage)
- Vladimir Horowitz
Vladimir Horowitz
as Self (archive footage)
Arthur Rubinstein
as Self (archive footage)
- Rudolf Serkin
Rudolf Serkin
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Peter Rosen, written by Peter Rosen.
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The Golden Age of the Piano Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Golden Age of the Piano – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Golden Age of the Piano online?
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The Golden Age of the Piano (1993) is available to stream on Stingray Classica Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Golden Age of the Piano?
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The main cast of The Golden Age of the Piano (1993) includes David Dubal, Claudio Arrau, Glenn Gould, Vladimir Horowitz and Arthur Rubinstein. The film was directed by Peter Rosen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Golden Age of the Piano released?
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The Golden Age of the Piano was released on January 1, 1993 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Golden Age of the Piano worth watching?
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The Golden Age of the Piano (1993) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, music and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.