Unscripted
Igor Levit on improvising; his ‘very direct’ and personal sound; and his love for Frederic Rzewski, Marina Abramovic, and voices beyond the classical canon.
By Ben Finane
Oh, the Stories...
A visit to the Steinway & Sons Collection at the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives
By Damian Fowler
Steinway — An American Story
In 1853, German immigrant Henry E. Steinway founded Steinway & Sons in New York City with the goal of building the best piano possible. In pursuit of that goal, he developed the unparalleled Steinway piano and built a legacy that stands as one of America’s greatest success stories.
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Victory Verticals
During World War II, Steinways were delivered to every theater of war.
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Music: A Basic Need for Human Survival
Karl Paulnack’s inspirational speech on music welcomes the parents of new freshmen at the Boston Conservatory.
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The Steinway–Designed Boston
The Boston maintains its position as the best piano available in the popularly priced market, bar none. Thanks to its Steinway pedigree, the Boston sounds better, plays better, and lasts longer than any other piano in its price range.
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They Have My History
Master Casemaker Santé Auriti Reflects on 36 Years with Steinway & Sons
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A New Home In Shanghai
Steinway & Sons, makers of the finest pianos in the world, announces the opening of a new Asia Pacific headquarters in Shanghai becoming Steinway’s third-largest global operating center after New York and Hamburg.
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The Touch — The History of Steinway Piano Action
The development of action mechanisms
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Steinway & Sons Welcomes Tania León to Artist Roster
ASTORIA, NY (December 5, 2017) – Steinway & Sons is proud to announce the addition of Tania León to the roster of Steinway Artists, a select and prestigious group of pianists who have chosen to perform exclusively on Steinway pianos. León is now in the company of immortal legends Sergei Rachmaninoff, Benjamin Britten, Igor Stravinsky, and Nina Simone and contemporary icons Thomas Adès, John Corigliano, and Ahmad Jamal, among others.
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