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    Sedona Film Fest presents ‘Pianoforte’ premiere Dec. 22-28

    A rare behind-the-scenes look at the triumphant highs and crushing lows of competition
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    The world’s most talented young pianists compete in the International Chopin Piano Competition, held every five years in Warsaw, Poland. A rare behind the scenes look at the triumphant highs and crushing lows of competition, “Pianoforte” is both a testament to the remarkable power of music and an intimate coming-of-age portrait.
    The world’s most talented young pianists compete in the International Chopin Piano Competition, held every five years in Warsaw, Poland. A rare behind the scenes look at the triumphant highs and crushing lows of competition, “Pianoforte” is both a testament to the remarkable power of music and an intimate coming-of-age portrait.

    Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Pianoforte” showing Dec. 22-28 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

    During the preliminary round, there are 160 of them. Then, about 90. Then 45. At last, only 12 lucky ones make it to the final. These are the contestants in the legendary International Chopin Piano Competition, held every five years in Warsaw, Poland.

    The world’s most talented young pianists compete in the International Chopin Piano Competition, held every five years in Warsaw, Poland. A rare behind the scenes look at the triumphant highs and crushing lows of competition, “Pianoforte” is both a testament to the remarkable power of music and an intimate coming-of-age portrait.
    The world’s most talented young pianists compete in the International Chopin Piano Competition, held every five years in Warsaw, Poland. A rare behind the scenes look at the triumphant highs and crushing lows of competition, “Pianoforte” is both a testament to the remarkable power of music and an intimate coming-of-age portrait.

    “Pianoforte” follows an eclectic group of young musicians from around the world who have prepared since they were children for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

    Offering a rare behind-the-scenes look backstage at the triumphant highs and crushing lows of competition, filmmaker Jakub Piatek captures the intense pressure these musicians face in an experience that combines tears of exhaustion and despair with the ecstatic joy of playing.

    “Pianoforte” is both a testament to the power of remarkable music and an intimate coming-of-age portrait of young pianists navigating the rigors of competition, intense practice sessions, new friendships, lots of drama, and even more nerves.

    “Tense and touching.” — Los Angeles Times

    “A gripping look at the world of piano competitions.” — Collider

    “Hits all the right notes.” — Screen Daily

    “Pianoforte” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre Dec. 22-28. Showtimes will be Friday, Saturday and Tuesday, Dec. 22, 23 and 26 at 4:00 p.m.; and Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 27 and 28 at 7:00 p.m.

    Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.

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