Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration

Jun 1, 2000

1h 30m

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Overview

A musical tribute to the piano's 300th anniversary celebrates the legacy, grandeur and showmanship of this instrument. Hosted by "Piano Man" Billy Joel and taped before a live audience in Washington, D.C., this special mesmerizes audiences with its grand salute.

Genres

Music

Documentary

Production Companies

Smithsonian Productions

Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration Trailers

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Cast

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Toshiko Akiyoshi

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Cyrus Chestnut

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Eliane Elias

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Billy Joel

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Hyung-Ki Joo

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Diana Krall

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Katia Labèque

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Marielle Labèque

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Robert Levin

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Jerry Lee Lewis

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Robert Marius

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Jean-Yves Thibaudet

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Maestro

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