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201255 minGdocumentary

Pianism

201255 minGdocumentary

Sergey Musaelyan, an honored artist of Russia and international competition laureate, redefines the concept of pianism through his mastery of the piano.

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Ivan I. Tverdovsky

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Sergey Musaelyan, an honored artist of Russia and international competition laureate, redefines the concept of pianism through his mastery of the piano.

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Ivan I. Tverdovsky

Ivan I. Tverdovskydirector

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Pianism is the occupation of piano music. Means masterly possession of the instrument. In the life of the main character, the honored artist of Russia, laureate of international competitions Sergey Musaelyan, this term takes a slightly different meaning.

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