Saturday Dec. 30-Sunday, Dec. 31—WOODSTOCK—Directed by Jakub Piatek, the 91-minute film “Pianoforte,” which has been nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, is a fly-on-the-philharmonic-wall documentary that takes viewers on a journey through the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. The competition, held every five years since 1927, has been a platform for launching the careers of renowned pianists such as Krystian Zimerman and Vladimir Ashkenazy.
“Pianoforte” delves into the world of young professional piano players from around the globe as they navigate the pressure and drama of the competition. The film captures both the highs and lows of the competition, as well as the emotional moments that reflect the dynamic range of the instrument itself. The audience can expect to be entertained by this roller coaster ride of classical music.
The film will be shown at 3 p.m., Saturday Dec. 30-Sunday, Dec. 31 in the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock .Tickets are priced at $15 per person or $12 for Billings Farm members.
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Courtesy Billings Farm and Museum
“Pianoforte,” a film on the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw will be shown at Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater.
