| AudioNut |
04-03-2010 05:48 PM |
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Originally Posted by 1KW
(Post 72301)
I was reading about Gershwin. I knew about his young death but I was surprised to learn how few recordings exist of him actually performing. He used to make piano rolls and so when played back on a piano it is almost like he is playing. Some recordings were made of him this way. Good quality primary electrical recordings of him are apparently very rare. It is reported his estate has grossed more money than any other musical artist in history.
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David, this is very interesting. The more I read of your posts,the more I'm convinced that you are a person of huge substance.
I recently heard a recording of Gershwin played back on a Bosendorfer reproducing piano which, supposedly, catches every nuance of the original performance.
I have a couple of cd's of Rachmaninoff reproduced from the original piano rolls on the same type of computer driven piano and they are extraordinary.
Julian |
