They Came to Play (2008)
91 min
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.
- Release date
- October 25, 2008
- Country of origin
- Not yet available
Trailer
Cast
- Henri Robert Delbeau as Self
- Mark Fuller as Self
- Clark Griffith as Self
- Ken Iisaka as Self
- Slava Levin as Self
- Drew Mays as Self
- Suzanna Perez as Self
- Richard Rodzinski as Self
- Esfir Ross as Self
- Kathy Trafton as Self
Crew
- Alex Rotaru · Director
- Lori Miller · Producer
- Brian O'Connell · Cinematographer
- Adrian Popescu · Cinematographer
- Harrison Engle · Editor
- Drew Kilcoin · Editor