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.
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Mark Kidel Director
First release June 4, 2011 · Produced in United Kingdom
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English
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English
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United Kingdom · June 4, 2011
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Finland
October 22, 2011 · TV premiere
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