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Pianos in recordings

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Eric

I’ve been trying to come up with some examples of recordings where the non-Steinway piano is notated, AND it is a good representation of that makers sound. I have many Bosendorfer examples, mostly Garrick Ohlsson’s vast output. I have also … Continue reading →

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Yes, Bosendorfer has been sold to Yamaha

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Eric

Pending approval by the Yamaha board in late December. Then probably a couple months of closing. I’m not going to say much, except that I believe that Yamaha is purchasing Bosendorfer with the best of intentions for preserving an important name … Continue reading →

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The nature of blogs…

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Eric

I have already been criticized, of course not directly, by somebody who took offense at some of my language in a now-deleted post.  This is despite this blog being somewhat buried on a private web site.  If you might be … Continue reading →

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North Bennet Street School

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Eric

While in Boston I visited (finally) the famous North Bennet Street School and met the director of the Piano Department, David Betts and Debbie Cyr, one of the instructors. The school has somewhat mythical status in the US, being a … Continue reading →

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Conductors I have met.

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Eric

No particular order… James Levine Leonard Bernstein Erich Leinsdorf Christoph von Dohnanyi Michael Tilson Thomas Daniel Barenboim Sir Colin Davis Leonard Slatkin Mistislav Rostropovich Raphael Fruhbeck de Burgos Neemi Jarvi

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Musical Nourishment

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Eric

Last  night was my return to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. I’ve heard James Levine conduct the Met Opera Orchestra, both in opera and in concert settings and have always been impressed. This was my first opportunity to see what he has … Continue reading →

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What happens in Vegas…

Posted on November 4, 2007 by Eric

We had our 2nd annual (so far) dealer meeting in Las Vegas the end of September at the Luxor. Overall, very fun and productive time. We went to the show La Rev which was simply unbelievable, as well as the … Continue reading →

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more stuff…travel, promos, dull business

Posted on November 3, 2007 by Eric

I’m still a little conflicted about this blog…on one hand the power of a blog is when the writer is completely honest about a topic people care about. The problem is that being completely honest may not be in my … Continue reading →

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Why so many posts on one day?

Posted on September 22, 2007 by Eric

I’m at one of our valued dealers for a promotion. There is a lot going on and part of my time is spent laying low until I’m needed, so I’m catching up. While the national economic news is rather screwy, … Continue reading →

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Europe trip, continued

Posted on September 22, 2007 by Eric

This trip included detailed discussion about a very particular rosewood finish, stimulating technical discussion at the factory (!) all set in gloomy early European winter weather, gray skies and rain, sometimes a lot. The problem with traveling to interesting places … Continue reading →

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