Hmmm, a "2.2mm grand" (sic) - that must have a seriously short backscale. <grin> Allan Allan L. Gilreath, RPT -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Richard Brekne Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 5:38 AM To: PTG Subject: Stuart and Sons launch Hi folks The Stuart and Sons folks sent this along and asked if I might forward it too you all. It is in response to Mr Bedaks comments about their recent launch of the 2.2 mm grand. Cheers RicB Dear Mr Brekne, The "review" by Mr Simon Bedak of the Stuart & Sons 2.2m grand piano launch has just been brought to my attention. It is old news now but I would like to make the following observations as I am wondering whether Mr Bedak and I were at the same concert! There were three instruments on the stage that evening but they were used in various combinations. Solo Chopin Nocturnes Chu Wang Hua Chinese Folk Melodies Soprano with piano Poulenc and Barber Duo Dukas The Sorceror's Apprentice Judy Bailey Kaleidoscope Improvisation for two pianos Grainger Porgy and Bess Three pianos + percussion Matthew Hindson Pulse Magnet (originally for 2 pianos but arranged for 3 for the finale) I quote Mr Bedak on the programming. "From the program, the highlight for me was a premiere performance of Chu Wang Hua's 'Three Fantasies on Chinese Folk Melodies' which, unlike other offerings, didn't attempt to play arrangements for all of the three new pianos at once....." This statement is quite misleading in terms of usage of the pianos. In view of the audience base for the night and the nature of the event, the program was designed for broad appeal as well as to demonstrate the capabilities of the pianos. There was much in the choice of music that amply demonstrated the subtlety and stillness that Mr Bedak's "intent ear" seems to have missed! The Chopin, the Folk Melodies plus the accompaniments for the soprano. The razzamataz of the Hindson was a fitting end to the concert and certainly the pianists created "mashes of sound" at this point because it was appropriate. The four pianists and the percussionist who performed are among Australia's finest musicians and they created a tremendous sense of occasion through their skills and musicianship. Subsequently, these small pianos have been used on other occasions including a performance by The Tel Aviv Trio, (finalists in the Chamber Music Competition in Melbourne recently), in the Great Synagogue, Sydney. For the record, the pianist marvelled at how softly he could play, the tremendous dynamic range and tone colours of the instrument. I absolutely agree with the comments on the Stuart workforce - making these instruments is very much a team effort, the skill and dedication of the young men is absolutely essential to the success of these pianos. I tried to send this email to the pianotech address but it was rejected. Would you be able to pass it on so that this reply can be read by those who were interested in Mr Bedak's comments and perhaps directly on to Mr Bedak himself. Yours sincerely, Katie Stuart Stuart & Sons -- Richard Brekne RPT, N.P.T.F. UiB, Bergen, Norway mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no http://home.broadpark.no/~rbrekne/ricmain.html http://www.hf.uib.no/grieg/personer/cv_RB.html _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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