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.

Special Gala Screening with Alfred Brendel, Kit Armstrong and Mark Kidel in conversation

On Saturday 4 June at 6pm at Curzon Mayfair, we are proud to welcome Alfred Brendel, Kit Armstrong and the film's director, Mark Kidel, for a post-screening conversation. Hosted by Ian Haydn-Smith.

SET THE PIANO STOOL ON FIRE will also be available on Curzon on Demand from Saturday 4 June, and on DVD and iTunes on Monday 11 July.

Read the Independent review.