For the Left Hand

For the Left Hand

Documentary 2021

At age 10, pianist Norman Malone is attacked by his father and left paralyzed on the right side. Nearly 70 years later, Norman will launch his concert career, performing Ravel’s treacherously difficult Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.

Documentary 2021

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For the Left Hand

At age 10, aspiring pianist Norman Malone is paralyzed on his right side after being attacked by his father. Over the next several decades he masters the left-hand repertoire in secret, before a chance discovery of his talent leads him towards making his concert debut. Aged 78, he will perform the greatest work in the canon: Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.

1 hr 13 min · Oct 25, 2021

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For the Left Hand

DOCUMENTARY

At age 10, pianist Norman Malone is attacked by his father and left paralyzed on the right side. Nearly 70 years later, Norman will launch his concert career, performing Ravel’s treacherously difficult Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 2021

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.