Set the Piano Stool on Fire (2011)
An intimate account of the relationship between young composer and pianist Kit Armstrong and the world renowned Alfred Brendel, Set the Piano Stool on Fire captures both the creative process and champions the value of teaching and collaboration. Featuring the only filmed footage of Brendel during his farewell tour, this is highly revealing and essential viewing for anyone interested in classical music.
- Date of release
- 2011-06-04
- TMDB
- 6.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Mark Kidel
Casting
- Kit Armstrong — Himself
- Alfred Brendel — Himself
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