Advantages: Excellent physcological study of character. Disadvantages: Grim, brutal, shocking scenes of a sexual nature.
The Piano Teacher
The Piano Teacher is a subtitled film of the Phycological Drama genre. Released in 2001 it is also known by it's French name La pianiste. Directed by Michael Haneke, it is based on the novel by Die Klavierspielerin which won a Nobel Prize for Literature in 2004.
Graphic in it's content this film delves into the darker side of sex, including fetishism, bondage, and sado/masochism. It also touches
on the delicate subject of genitalia self harm. This is not a light film, and is not recommended for family viewing. ~
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Synopsis
This is a tale revolving around a professor at a music conservatory in Vienna. Her name is Erica and she is played played by the wonderful actress Isabelle Huppert, Who has an impressive 75+ films under her belt. Erica is ...
Morning_Becomes_Electra 20.01.2008 (25.01.2008)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of The Piano Teacher
Advantages: interesting story, excellent acting, Disadvantages: expected more
I went into this movie knowing about the oscars it had won and having been recommended by several friends, I expected something good.
As a fan of period films, this movie is set in the 1850's, New Zealand. Ada (Holly Hunter) is a mute who with her young daughter Flora(Ann Paquin) braves the dangerous journey across the world. We see the movie start with them landing with all their belongings, including the priceless piano. Life begins in the leafy forest with her new Husband, Stewart (Sam Neill). Life is not what she expected in this remote area. Things take a turn for the worse when her new Husband sells her piano a neighbour, George (Harvey Keitel). George however, tells Ada she may earn back her piano by giving him piano lessons. Through the lessons, we see a turbulant but intreging relationship form.
This movie wasn't what I ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of The Piano (DVD)
Advantages: A great film to watch, a very emotional film which is gripping to watch.. Disadvantages: none
The film, The Piano, is a film that tells a story about a young woman’s journey from oppression to freedom. The main character, Ada McGrath (Holly Hunter), is sold off in marriage to marry Alisdair Stewart (Sam Neil) and is thus sent away from her home to New Zealand. She is accompanied by her 9 year old daughter, Flora (Anna Paquin) and her beloved piano.
When Ada arrives on the beach of the New Zealand coast she is dressed in black dress and bonnet standing beside her beloved piano (her daughter on top), Ada provides a stark contrast with the vast backdrop of the crashing sea and grey skies. Ada has not spoken ever since her lover was killed by lightning. She communicates through her piano and sign language, understood by her daughter. The way in which she uses the piano reflects her mood in a very strong and clear manner ...
Product Information for "Minimal Piano Collection" »
Product details
Title
Minimal Piano Collection
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937); John Adams (b 1947); Arvo Pärt (b 1935); John Cage (1912 - 1992); Siemon ten Holt (b 1923); Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900); Erik (Alfred Leslie) Satie (1866 - 1925); John Borstlap (b 1950); Yann Tiersen (b. 1970); Michael Nyman (b1944)
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Label / Distributor
Brilliant Classics / RSK Entertainment Ltd
Pieces in Set
9
Genre(s)
Chamber, Instrumental, Stage works
Stereo
Stereo
SPAR Code
DDD
EAN
5029365855129
Catalogue Number
8551
Work 1
Work Title
Glassworks
Excerpt(s)
1. Opening
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Chamber
Date Written
1981
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 2
Work Title
Metamorphosis I
Excerpt(s)
1. Metamorphosis I
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1989
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 3
Work Title
Metamorphosis II
Excerpt(s)
1. Metamorphosis II
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1989
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 4
Work Title
Metamorphosis III
Excerpt(s)
1. Metamorphosis III
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1989
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 5
Work Title
Metamorphosis IV
Excerpt(s)
1. Metamorphosis IV
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1989
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 6
Work Title
Metamorphosis V
Excerpt(s)
1. Metamorphosis V
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1989
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 7
Work Title
Mad rush
Excerpt(s)
1. Mad rush
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1981
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 8
Work Title
Wichita Vortex Sutra
Excerpt(s)
1. Wichita Vortex Sutra
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1988
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 9
Work Title
(The) Hours
Excerpt(s)
1. The Poet Acts
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2002
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 10
Work Title
(The) Hours
Excerpt(s)
1. Morning Passages (Theme)
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2002
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 11
Work Title
(The) Hours
Excerpt(s)
1. Something She Has to Do
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2002
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 12
Work Title
(The) Hours
Excerpt(s)
1. I'm Going to Make a Cake
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2002
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 13
Work Title
(The) Hours
Excerpt(s)
1. An Unwelcome Friend
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2002
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 14
Work Title
(The) Hours
Excerpt(s)
1. Dead Things
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2002
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 15
Work Title
(The) Hours
Excerpt(s)
1. Why Does Someone Have to Die?
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2002
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 16
Work Title
(The) Hours
Excerpt(s)
1. Tearing Herself Away
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2002
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 17
Work Title
(The) Hours
Excerpt(s)
1. Escape!
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2002
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 18
Work Title
(The) Hours
Excerpt(s)
1. Choosing Life
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2002
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 19
Work Title
(The) Hours
Excerpt(s)
1. The Hours
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2002
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 20
Work Title
(The) Truman Show
Excerpt(s)
1. Truman Sleeps
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1998
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 21
Work Title
(The) Olympian - Lighting of the Torch
Excerpt(s)
1. (The) Olympian - Lighting of the Torch
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1984
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 22
Work Title
Modern Love Waltz
Excerpt(s)
1. Modern Love Waltz
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1977
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 23
Work Title
How now
Excerpt(s)
1. How now
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1968
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 24
Work Title
'Trilogy' Sonata
Excerpt(s)
1. 'Trilogy' Sonata
Composer
Philip Glass (b 1937)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
2000
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 25
Work Title
China Gates
Excerpt(s)
1. China Gates
Composer
John Adams (b 1947)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1977
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 26
Work Title
Für Alina
Excerpt(s)
1. Für Alina
Composer
Arvo Pärt (b 1935)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1976
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 27
Work Title
Variations for the healing of Arinushka
Excerpt(s)
1. Variations for the healing of Arinushka
Composer
Arvo Pärt (b 1935)
Genre
Instrumental
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 28
Work Title
In a Landscape
Excerpt(s)
1. In a Landscape
Composer
John Cage (1912 - 1992)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1948
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 29
Work Title
Soloduiveldans 4
Excerpt(s)
1. Soloduiveldans 4
Composer
Siemon ten Holt (b 1923)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1998
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 30
Work Title
(Das) Fragment an sich
Excerpt(s)
1. (Das) Fragment an sich
Composer
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1871
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 31
Work Title
Vexations
Excerpt(s)
1. Vexations
Composer
Erik (Alfred Leslie) Satie (1866 - 1925)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
c1893
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 32
Work Title
Avatâra
Excerpt(s)
1. Avatâra
Composer
John Borstlap (b 1950)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1980
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 33
Work Title
(Le) Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, 'Amélie'
Excerpt(s)
1. Comptine d'un autre été : l'après-midi
Composer
Yann Tiersen (b. 1970)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2001
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 34
Work Title
(Le) Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, 'Amélie'
Excerpt(s)
1. Le moulin
Composer
Yann Tiersen (b. 1970)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2001
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 35
Work Title
(Le) Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, 'Amélie'
Excerpt(s)
1. La dispute
Composer
Yann Tiersen (b. 1970)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2001
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 36
Work Title
(Le) Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, 'Amélie'
Excerpt(s)
1. Sur le fil
Composer
Yann Tiersen (b. 1970)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2001
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 37
Work Title
(Le) Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, 'Amélie'
Excerpt(s)
1. La valse d'Amélie (Piano version)
Composer
Yann Tiersen (b. 1970)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
2001
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 38
Work Title
Comptine d'été No. 1
Excerpt(s)
1. Comptine d'été No. 1
Composer
Yann Tiersen (b. 1970)
Genre
Instrumental
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 39
Work Title
Comptine d'été No. 2
Excerpt(s)
1. Comptine d'été No. 2
Composer
Yann Tiersen (b. 1970)
Genre
Instrumental
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 40
Work Title
Comptine d'été No. 3
Excerpt(s)
1. Comptine d'été No. 3
Composer
Yann Tiersen (b. 1970)
Genre
Instrumental
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 41
Work Title
(Le) Vieux en veut encore
Excerpt(s)
1. (Le) Vieux en veut encore
Composer
Yann Tiersen (b. 1970)
Genre
Instrumental
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 42
Work Title
Toujours là
Excerpt(s)
1. Toujours là
Composer
Yann Tiersen (b. 1970)
Genre
Instrumental
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 43
Work Title
(La) Pièce vide
Excerpt(s)
1. (La) Pièce vide
Composer
Yann Tiersen (b. 1970)
Genre
Instrumental
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 44
Work Title
(The) Piano
Excerpt(s)
1. Big My Secret
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1993
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 45
Work Title
(The) Piano
Excerpt(s)
1. The Heart asks Pleasure First
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1993
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 46
Work Title
(The) Piano
Excerpt(s)
1. The Fling
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1993
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 47
Work Title
(The) Piano
Excerpt(s)
1. The Mood that Passes Through You
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1993
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 48
Work Title
(The) Piano
Excerpt(s)
1. Lost and Found
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1993
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 49
Work Title
(The) Piano
Excerpt(s)
1. ADDITIONAL ITEMS (solo piano) - Deep Sleep Playing
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1993
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 50
Work Title
(The) Piano
Excerpt(s)
1. The Attraction of the Pedaling Ankle
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1993
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 51
Work Title
(A) Zed and two noughts
Excerpt(s)
1. Time lapse
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1985
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 52
Work Title
Carrington
Excerpt(s)
1. Fly Drive
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1994
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 53
Work Title
(The) Diary of Anne Frank
Excerpt(s)
1. If
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1995
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 54
Work Title
Enemy Zero
Excerpt(s)
1. Digital Tragedy
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1997
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 55
Work Title
Enemy Zero
Excerpt(s)
1. Love
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1997
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 56
Work Title
Drowning By Numbers
Excerpt(s)
1. Sheep 'n' Tides
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1988
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 57
Work Title
(24) Minimal Preludes
Excerpt(s)
1. C 2. A minor 3. G 4. E minor 5. D 6. B minor 7. A 8. F sharp minor 9. E 10. C sharp minor 11. B 12. G sharp minor 13. F sharp 14. E flat minor 15. D flat 16. B flat minor 17. A flat 18. F minor 19. E flat 20. C minor 21. B flat 22. G minor 23. F 24. D minor
Composer
Jeroen van Veen (b. 1969)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1999-2003
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 58
Work Title
Struggle for Pleasure
Excerpt(s)
1. Struggle for Pleasure
Composer
Wim Mertens (b. 1953)
Genre
Chamber
Date Written
1983
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 59
Work Title
(An) Hour for Piano
Excerpt(s)
1. (An) Hour for Piano
Composer
Tom Johnson (b 1939)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1971
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 60
Work Title
Postnuclear Winterscenario No. 1
Excerpt(s)
1. Postnuclear Winterscenario No. 1
Composer
Jacob ter Veldhuis (b 1951)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1991
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 61
Work Title
Toccata Americana
Excerpt(s)
1. Toccata Americana
Composer
Klaas de Vries (b 1944)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1974
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 62
Work Title
Echo
Excerpt(s)
1. Echo
Composer
Klaas de Vries (b 1944)
Genre
Instrumental
Date Written
1974
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 63
Work Title
(3) Minimal Preludes
Excerpt(s)
1. (3) Minimal Preludes
Composer
Carlos Micháns (b. 1950)
Genre
Instrumental
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
Work 64
Work Title
In C
Excerpt(s)
1. In C
Composer
Terry Riley (b 1935)
Genre
Chamber
Date Written
1964
Main Performer
Jeroen van Veen (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Jeroen van Veen
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