Pianist Alexandre Tharaud brings haunting mood to 'Amour'

The classical musician's first foray into cinema features solo pieces from Schubert, Beethoven and Bach, setting a tone that can even be felt in the film's silences.

There's a lot of pain and suffering in "Amour," the latest feature from Austrian director Michael Haneke. The award-winning movie, about an elderly couple facing mortality, can often be difficult to watch. But the misery is alleviated by moments of unexpected beauty from classical pianist Alexandre Tharaud, who performed the movie's soundtrack.

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