Radiohead at the Grammys Sorry…link died…..
The piano world
In Troubled Times: The Case for the Arts
In Troubled Times: The Case for the Arts Compelling article by conductor JoAnn Falletta on the importance of classical music. The original site where this was published has dropped it. The new link is to JoAnn’s writing. You need to scroll down a little.
Great review
Thee was a great review of a recital in Seattle by the violinist Hilary Hahn accompanied by the wonderful Valentina Lisitsa. “At the piano — a fine mellow-toned Bosendorfer instead of the usual Steinway — Valentina Lisitsa showed great interpretative sympathy and technical skill, not least in the demanding Brahms accompaniments.”
What is the Yamaha S Series?
In a nutshell, the S series are Yamaha’s concert level, hand made pianos. Made in a separate factory, these 3 models, the S4 (191 cn, 6’3″) , S6 (212m, 6’11”) and CFIIIS (275cm, 9′) (pronounced C F three S) are made using techniques that would be familiar in any high end piano factory. Lots of […]
The High End Piano Experience
I’m working on my concept that we, as manufacturers, need to get together to develop and promote the idea of the High End Piano Experience, rather than assume that everybody agrees with our premise that these things are worth a lot of money. What is the HEPE? It’s the combination of an outstanding musical instrument […]
Should you buy a Steinway?
Maybe, maybe not. The number one reason to NOT buy a Steinway is this: Don’t buy a Steinway because somebody told you it’s the best piano in the world.