Well worth your time visiting is the "Heinrich Neuhaus Home Page". A web site exploring the talent and achievement of the great Russian pianist and teacher.
Of additional interest is the site's page dedicated to some of Neuhaus' famous pupils.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
One piano.. Two Keyboards
This I like. This I need. A piano with two keyboards.
Interesting bit of news, acclaimed pianist Christopher Taylor is seeking a patent for a digital version of the 2 keyboard piano. "“With luck, in a couple of months it will be patent pending and I can pitch the idea to a couple of (manufacturers),” Taylor said of the instrument, which will have two keyboards and make use of modern digital technology “so that some of the mechanical problems that exist in the purely mechanical device that exists in my office can be bypassed.”“With luck, in a couple of months it will be patent pending and I can pitch the idea to a couple of (manufacturers),” Taylor said of the instrument, which will have two keyboards and make use of modern digital technology “so that some of the mechanical problems that exist in the purely mechanical device that exists in my office can be bypassed.” More about it here.
Interesting bit of news, acclaimed pianist Christopher Taylor is seeking a patent for a digital version of the 2 keyboard piano. "“With luck, in a couple of months it will be patent pending and I can pitch the idea to a couple of (manufacturers),” Taylor said of the instrument, which will have two keyboards and make use of modern digital technology “so that some of the mechanical problems that exist in the purely mechanical device that exists in my office can be bypassed.”“With luck, in a couple of months it will be patent pending and I can pitch the idea to a couple of (manufacturers),” Taylor said of the instrument, which will have two keyboards and make use of modern digital technology “so that some of the mechanical problems that exist in the purely mechanical device that exists in my office can be bypassed.” More about it here.
Monday, April 11, 2011
One Man Plays Two Grand Pianos At Once
Most of us mere mortals find playing one piano challenging enough, but pianist Josh Wright pulls off a real feat: playing a Liszt Etude (La Campanella) on two pianos at the same time....
For music and information about the pianist, you can check on his web page here. There are also a number of excellent performances and solid practice tips to be found on his "YouTube" channel - PianoTV.
For music and information about the pianist, you can check on his web page here. There are also a number of excellent performances and solid practice tips to be found on his "YouTube" channel - PianoTV.