Chopin: The Women Behind the Music
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Overview
Documentary about the life of the great pianist and composer Chopin and the story of the women whose voices inspired his music. It is undeniable that Chopin revolutionised the nature of music composed for the piano both technically and emotionally. What is less well known is that the actual musical instrument that provided his greatest source of inspiration was the female voice.
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Runtime
90 min
Release Date
2010-10-15
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Released
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English
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