The Alchemy of the Piano
Die Alchemie des Klaviers
Synopsis
When the pianist Francesco Piemontesi hears an unreleased recording of the pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, it comes as a shock to him. This freedom of playing, these colors and nuances, this virtuosity, which is always presented with a smile, overwhelms him. He decides to explore what he believes he is hearing here: the alchemy of the piano.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
MOViE MOViE Music in Films Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Schmidt-Garre
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Schmidt-Garre
- Original Title
- Die Alchemie des Klaviers
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BR, Pars Media, ORF, ARTE, RSI, SRF, NRK, SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Schmidt-Garre
Jan Schmidt-Garre
Diethard Prengel
Sarah J. Levine
Jan Schmidt-Garre, Marieke Schroeder
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Schmidt-Garre
Director
Diethard Prengel
Director of Photography
Jan Schmidt-Garre
Producer
Marieke Schroeder
Producer
Jan Schmidt-Garre
Writer
Sarah J. Levine
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alchemy of the Piano
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What is The Alchemy of the Piano about?
When the pianist Francesco Piemontesi hears an unreleased recording of the pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, it comes as a shock to him. This freedom of playing, these colors and nuances, this virtuosity, which is always presented with a smile, overwhelms him. He decides to explore what he believes he is hearing here: the alchemy of the piano.
Who directed The Alchemy of the Piano?
The Alchemy of the Piano was directed by Jan Schmidt-Garre.
Who stars in The Alchemy of the Piano?
The principal cast of The Alchemy of the Piano includes Francesco Piemontesi, Maria João Pires, Antonio Pappano, Stephen Kovacevitch, Ermonela Jaho.
When was The Alchemy of the Piano released and how long is it?
The Alchemy of the Piano was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Alchemy of the Piano?
The Alchemy of the Piano holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).