Tag Archives: Bosendorfer

Maybe I’ll say one more thing…

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Eric

I worked for for Bosendorfer during the Kimball years.  That, in my opinion, was a much less logical combination than Bosendorfer and Yamaha and there were plenty of jokes (Kimball-dorfers, Bosen-balls). But, in fact, Kimball was a wonderful steward for … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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