In the midst of this exciting drama about the Ninth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, celebrated author and poet Reynolds Price and director Peter Rosen explore why these young virtuosi have chosen to submit themselves to the degree of pressure, grueling labor, and potential personal rejection posed by this event.
Featured Artists: Simone Pedroni, Valery Kuleshov, Christopher Taylor, Jerzy Semkow, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra, American String Quartet
Duration: 120 minutes
Director: Peter Rosen
Producers: Peter Rosen; Van Cliburn Foundation
Release: 1993