IMDb
9.1 /10
88 votes


Documentary · Music · 2023 · 1h 51min
Set amongst the unlikely backdrop of cowboy boots, rodeos, and global geopolitics, thirty of the world's most promising musicians travel to Fort Worth, Texas to compete in the renowned Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Vying for gold and their shot at classical piano stardom, the contestants must endure six grueling performances, multiple elimination rounds, and a discerning panel of jurists. Behind the scenes, we uncover the stories of adversity, sacrifice, and heartbreak driving the pianists to perform at the highest level. As fan favorites and early contenders are eliminated, one unassuming genius rises to the top.
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IMDb
9.1 /10
88 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
19 /100
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Letterboxd
6.0 /10
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Weighted average
4.5/10
Crescendo – 2022 Cliburn Competition Documentary Official Trailer
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