Esteemed collegues, And you thought the XMAS cover was controversial? As a newbie I don't know if the subject of prepared pianos has flown around. Our Journal editor certainly is the wizard of understatement when the description of the art says" a source ofsome controversy for technicians." Fortunately, the occasion hasn't arisen lately, but the last time a student wanted to do a piece for *prepared* piano I requested a look at the score . After reading the directions, I told the student that I wouldn't allow it. That was that, and another piece was performed. Another occasion, I allowed a piece which used non-mettalic sound modifiers. I'v got them convinced that they should consult me first before programming such things. Am I being a good guardian of the instruments, or throttling artistic expression? :-O Big fish in a very small pond - Conrad
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