Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand

Satisfying to the point of sensuousness. -The New York Times Book Review Like no other instrument, a...
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Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand by Barron, James

Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand

$277.74

Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand

$277.74
Author: James Barron
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Satisfying to the point of sensuousness.
-The New York Times Book Review

Like no other instrument, a grand piano melds the magic of engineering with the magic of great music. Alone among the big piano companies, Steinway & Sons still crafts each of its pianos largely by hand, imbuing each one with the promise and burden of its brand.

In this captivating narrative, James Barron of The New York Times tells the story of one Steinway piano, from raw lumber to finished instrument. Barron follows that brand-new piano-known by its number, K0862-on its journey through the factory, where time-honored traditions vie with modern-day efficiency. He also explores the art and science of developing a piano's timbre and character before its debut, when the essential question will be answered: Does K0862 live up to the Steinway legend? From start to finish, Piano will charm and enlighten music and book lovers alike.

Author: James Barron
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Published: 09/05/2000
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780805083040


Review Citation(s):
New York Times 07/01/2007 pg. 20

About the Author

James Barron is a staff reporter for The New York Times. Over the past twenty-five years, his writing has appeared in virtually every section of the paper and has ranged from breaking coverage of the September 11 attacks and the 2003 New York City blackout to The Gates public art installation in Central Park. An accomplished amateur pianist, he lives in New York City.




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