There were so many ways to put pressure on young performers.

"The younger performers and me learned from her," he said.

Beyond this, the film, which cost only $3 million, stars some of the more established young performers in town.

The week sees performers, both professional and young, play in front of thousands.

She was a pianist and he met her while they were both taking part in a young performers' competition.

"I am passionate about the training and education of young performers," he said in a written statement.

But still the young performers come, intent on careers in music.

New York, she said, could be "pretty frightening at times," especially for young performers.

Played here with compelling energy by eager young performers, the work stood on its own much better.

She was also active in the arts, and established a foundation to help young performers.