Piano : the making of a Steinway concert grand
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Author
Published
New York : Times Books, 2006.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
0805078789, 9780805078787, 0805083049, 9780805083040
Physical Desc
xviii, 280 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Status
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Cranston Central - Adult Non-Fiction | 786 .2 BAR | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Times Books, 2006.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
0805078789, 9780805078787, 0805083049, 9780805083040
UPC
9780805078787
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-262) and index.
Description
An exploration of the people and the legendary craftsmanship behind a single Steinway piano. Alone among the big piano companies, Steinway still crafts all of its pianos largely by hand, imbuing each one with the promise and burden of its brand. Journalist and amateur pianist Barron of The New York Times tells the story of one Steinway piano, from raw lumber to finished instrument. He follows it on its eleven-month journey through the Steinway factory, where time-honored manufacturing methods vie with modern-day industrial efficiency. He looks over the shoulders of men and women--some second- and third-generation employees, some recently arrived immigrants--who transform wood and steel into a concert grand. Barron also explores the art and science of developing a piano's timbre and character before its first performance, when the essential question will be answered: Does K0862 live up to the Steinway legend?--From publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Barron, J. (2006). Piano: the making of a Steinway concert grand (First edition.). Times Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Barron, James, 1954-. 2006. Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand. Times Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Barron, James, 1954-. Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand Times Books, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Barron, James. Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand First edition., Times Books, 2006.
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