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Chopin: The Women Behind the Music
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Chopin: The Women Behind the Music

Oct 15, 2010
1h 30m
★ 0.0

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.

Genres

Documentary
Music
TV Movie

Cast

James Rhodes

Self

James Rhodes

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