[CAUT] Steinway Style II Grand

[Don McKechnie]

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  Wouldn't it be great to see Chris argue his point with Malcolm Bilson. 
Might turn into a slug fest! :-) Having lived here in Ithaca (the land 
of historical performance practice) for some time, I find listening to 
music performed on historical instruments interesting at least for an 
academic standpoint. And, occasionally it is a great musical experience. 
Cornell has a couple of pianos from the mid 1800's that sound very good 
and when played by a skilled pianist, can be very rewarding to hear. 
Just my humble opinion.

Don


>  I may as well take this opportunity to come out of the closet and 
> reveal my bias, actually a pet peave, just to be fair. In case anyone 
> wasn't catching the drift, I have almost no use for historical 
> instruments. I can't imagine any musician of the day, say Franz Liszt, 
> looking for "the good old piano." Most often professional pianists, 
> unless they are looking for novelty, or are overcome with this absurd 
> nostalgia for "original instruments," look for the best new piano they 
> can find. 'Cause the design is up to date and the parts are new and it 
> plays like they expect. Everything else is ANOMALY. And unless your 
> customer is of that ilk I'd stick to I-95. (I do make one notable 
> exception and that is reproductions. They make for wonderful 
> "Historical" concerts although I do think the whole concept is a bit 
> hysterical). Of course Stephen, be attentive to what Bill Shull and 
> others are warning of cause this isn't I-95, but get as close as you 
> can and a "NORMAL" customer will be happy. And BTW, sorry Bill, we're 
> full at MARC and printed for this year, but I have forwarded your 
> shameless self invitation to Steve and Paul and will put in a good 
> word for you.
> Best to All,
>  Chris Solliday  



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