A little humor never hurts once in a while. This, courtesy of Musical Assumptions Blog…
Yamaha has recalled 20,000 pianos due to a problem with the pedal sticking, causing pianists to play faster th
an they normally would, resulting in a dangerous number of accidentals. The sticky pedal also makes it harder for jazz pianists to come to a full stop at the end of a piece making it extremely risky for audiences.
The Heintzman crystal piano was used in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Many classical musicians are grateful to the 2008 Beijing summer Olympics for giving classical piano music a lift; for presenting a great pianist playing a greatly unique piano. The “Heintzman Crystal Piano,” played for millions of worldwide viewers by classical pianist and super-star Lang-Lang, was prominently showcased during the opening ceremonies. The piano was created and built by Beijing’s Heintzman Piano Company. It was recently purchased for $3.22 million (USD) by a private bidder, making it the most expensive piano in history.
