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Chopin: The Women Behind the Music

Chopin: The Women Behind the Music

2010 · 90 min · Documentary, Music, TV Movie

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.

Directed by Rupert Edwards · Written by Rupert Edwards

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