The Water Piano
The world of pianos can be a somewhat weird place. And the idea behind Impact Soundworks’ new virtual “prepared” piano, Water Piano, is possibly the strangest yet – although there… Read more »
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Prepared Pianos and IRCAM Prepared Piano 2
Musicians will often customize their instruments in order to create a new sound palette with which to work. However, the piano is possibly the best instrument for such experimentation as… Read more »
Struck Grand — The Fine Art of Piano Abuse
We all know about prepared pianos — pianos with their sound altered by the introduction of foreign objects such as screws, bolts, tacks etc. We are also aware that you… Read more »
The Inside-Out Piano (II)
One particular Piano Day 2019 event of special interest is Sarah Nicolls’ performance in Galway, Ireland. For what reason? Well, because it features the Inside-Out Piano, or to be more accurate… Read more »
The Piano Mill Wins Prestigious Architecture Award
The Piano Mill has just received the Completed Building — Culture 2018 award at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Amsterdam. This is a truly unique building. Nestled in a… Read more »
Winnie the Pooh and the Magnetic Resonator Piano
Disney’s new film “Christopher Robin” has just been released in cinemas worldwide. It’s a fantasy comedy-drama tracing the story of the grown-up Christopher Robin reconnecting with his childhood animal friends…. Read more »
Piano Sanctuaries. Good or Bad?
In February Jesse Budel, a local musician in the Rural City of Murray Bridge, South Australia (pop. 21,163), put forward the idea of creating a piano sanctuary in a local… Read more »
All About Piano! Be Prepared!
Launched in 2013, following the restoration of the Institut Français’ grand piano, All About Piano! is a unique festival that, as its name implies, celebrates the richness and versatility of… Read more »