Little did we know that classical musicians can suffer from stage fright. One would think that after those years of super disciplined training that they would have overcome such a problem but according to writer Ivan Hewett’s story focusing on several legendary classical musicians such as Steven Osborne, Renee Fleming and Vladimir Horowitz. Each of …
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Since 1795 the Ritmuller piano has been the hallmark of excellence in piano manufacturing the world over. To keep their legacy of masterful craftsmanship in the new millennium, Ritmuller has taken on a whole new approach to manufacturing but keeping the excellence they’re renowned for. Their total line of products has been re-engineered. From one …
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The Perzina Piano has a special place in history and not just because it’s one of the finest of musical instruments. It’s because these pianos have altered history for the better and are still of high demand to this very day. Way back in 1871, July 1 as a matter of fact two brothers, Julius …
The pianos manufactured by Steinway and Sons are considered to be one among the finest on earth. When the company was bought by John Paulson, a billionaire, the musicians feared that the efficiency of the products would change. They feared that the pianos that had been so famous could become less efficient. Paulson has a …
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The musicians, in general, tune the instruments as and when they desire. The exception in the field is a pianist who does not receive training for tuning the two hundred and more stringed piano. Whether it is a beginner or a professional the piano players need hiring the appropriate technician for getting their instrument back …
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Pianoss that were headed toward the trash ended up on their way to MetLife Stadium, complete with Super Bowl rings, game paint, and celebrity endorsement. These very special instruments made an appearance at the big game in order to honor student artists who put a lot of work into them. Each piano was repurposed by the …
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Just In: This is a new Ritmüller GH-212 7′ semi concert grand. The European sound generated by this German engineered, hand made instrument; facilitated by German strings, German Renner hammers and eastern white European spruce sound boards is simply remarkable. Ritmüller has found a way to produce a piano that has a tone rich …
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The keys move on their own and the strings reverberate, but no one is actually playing the piano. Some would call the instrument possessed, while others would call it an invention that has survived being built before its time. Appearing in the 1800s, automatic pianos wowed individuals as tunes would be played without anyone having …
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The instrument looked more like a baby grand piano with its elegant tan and black keys. When pressed, the sound was more like the deep and smooth sounds of a cello. The Italian Renaissance genius responsible for the creation of the famed Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci, created the Viola Organista without actually building …
You’d have to be living under a rock to not know what a piano is. However, it’s understandable if you’re not clear as to what a grand piano is. What sets it apart from a standard model? What makes it different? That’s what we’re going to talk about in detail here today so there will …