Alfred Brendel & Kit Armstrong | Set the Piano Stool on Fire (film, 2011)

Check out Kit’s wonderful YT channel: @kitcarmstrong “An intimate account of the relationship between young composer and pianist Kit Armstrong and the world renowned Alfred Brendel. Set the Piano Stool on Fire captures both the creative process and champions the value of teaching and collaboration. Featuring the only filmed footage of Brendel during his farewell tour, this is highly revealing and essential viewing for anyone interested in classical music.” Film director: Mark Kidel Year of production: 2011 Note: Due to copyright infringement I had to cut out approximately 1 minute, starting at 09:46. The piece that was played, accompanied by some footages of Plush countryside, was Bach’s 1st Sinfonia in C major. Here you can find it played by M. Schiff: