The making of steinway l1037if anyone ever asks you how to get to steinway hall, heres your answer. Note by note the making of steinway l1037 broadcast schedule. Today, not many are made, steinway themselves do not push it, and members of the steinway family have gone on record saying they do not like the piano. The making of steinway l1037, a documentary about the people who build steinway pianos, as well as about the pianos themselves. Illustration omitted this dvd offers viewers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the creation of a single steinway. Making one takes a lot of blood, sweat, and elbow grease, as ben niles proves in his obsessive new documentary note by note. Bluecollar american craftsmanship is alive and well in the quietly grand piano docu note by note.
The making of steinway l1037 follows the painstaking yearlong process of building and finetuning a handmade ninefoot concert grand piano in. The most thoroughly handcrafted instruments in the world, steinway pianos are as unique and full of personality as the worldclass musicians who play them. There is a focus on the real sense of ownership from those involved in the long and involved process of making a. The making of steinway l1037, is a feature documentary film directed by ben niles. While most listeners value the sound of a finely made piano, the significance of skill, patience, and love for the instrument that goes into the making of. The year this model was introduced it outsold all other models of steinway. Making a piano is no easy task, and making one by hand is even harder. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing note by note. The making of steinway l1037 is an independent documentary film that follows the construction of a steinway concert grand piano model d274 over a year, from the search for wood in alaska to a display at manhattans steinway hall. In 2011 ben niles, the producer behind the documentary film note by note, synced the audio tour with presentday footage of the steinway factory, giving us a glimpse of what goes into making the piano played by arthur rubinstein in the vintage footage below. But note by note is really about its sweatshirted ninetofivers, laughing over dunkin donuts in the break room. Jul 03, 20 on a whim, i bought a copy of note by note.
The featurelength independent documentary follows the creation of a steinway concert grand piano from forest floor to concert hall. The process of building a steinway piano illustrates the value of handcraftsmanship in a time of mass production. The making of steinway l1037 is a documentary from filmmaker ben niles that follows the meticulous process of creating one of these remarkable instruments, from the harvesting of the wood in the pacific northwest to the final touches before the piano is sent to the sales floor of a music store. It explores the relationship between musician and instrument, chronicles the manufacturing process, and investigates what makes each steinway unique. The making of steinway l1037 2007 starring lang lang and harry connick jr. Following the movie, join us for reception at steinway piano gallery. Trailer for the movie note by note the making of steinway l1037. The making of steinway l1037 is companion programming designed to complement things come apart, a traveling exhibit from the smithsonian institution. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Niles follows a single steinway piano over the yearlong process of transforming wood, wires, and an endless assortment of precise components into a vessel for musical beauty. One steinway place is an exploration of the famed piano factory in astoria, queens, by the. Note by note, the making of steinway l1037 piano world. Always mindful of production as well as excellence, steinway realized that. The making of steinway l1037 is a documentary from filmmaker ben niles that follows the meticulous process of creating one of.
Each pianos journey is complex, spanning 12 months, 12,000 parts, 450 craftsmen, and. And there are only 5 basic steps we would recommend see more ideas about piano, piano pictures and steinway grand piano. The gilmer mirror documentary follows creation of steinway. The making of steinway l1037 just 81 minutes to tell not one but several. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv. This past wednesday i attended a screening of the independent documentary film note by note, which follows the creation of a single model d from the forests of the northwest to the finished instrument almost one year later. The most thoroughly handcrafted musical instruments in the world, steinway pianos are as unique and full of personality as the worldclass musicians who play them. Note by note the making of steinway l1037 as a programmer, i try to keep an even keel about films that play at our festival. Note by note the making of steinway l1037 trailer youtube. Steinway piano gallery invites you to join us for a special screening of the awardwinning documentary, note by note, the making of steinway l1037 at river oaks theater on thursday, march 28th at 7. Things come apart is on display in the special exhibits gallery from july 15, 2017 to october 8, 2017. If its featurelength running time inevitably results in some degree of repetition, note by note. The right steps in caring for your instrument will help preserve it for generations to come. Enter city, state or zip code go fandango fanalert.
Steinways official youtube channel provides videos about the family of steinwaydesigned pianos and links to some great performances that took place on the. The making of steinway l1037 follows a steinway concert grand from lumber to masterpiece. Deluxe edition dvd,the most thoroughly handcrafted instruments in the world, steinway pianos are as unique and full of personality as the worldclass musicians who play them. See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer. For the past 100 years, steinway has sold more ms than any other single model they make. The making of steinway l1037, 2006, directed by benjamin niles, with pierrelaurent aimard, kenny barron, bill charlap, at turner classic movies. You can track your order by providing your order number below. It takes more than a year to construct a single steinway concert grand piano, but it takes the beguiling note by note. A grand piano represents a remarkable fusion of engineering and artistry, technical savvy and soul. Note by note the making of steinway l1037 broadcast. And it doesnt hurt to interview helene grimaud, either. Note by note follows the creation of a single steinway concert grand piano, l1037, from the forest floor to the concert hall. With over 5 patents, steinway is considered a pioneer of modern piano manufacturing.
I love the pounding room, where all the keys get pressed over and over by a machine to wear them in. Its not just about pianos, but about working with your hands and with your heart. Saga of title instruments journey from alaskan lumber yard to. Any tracking information will not be provided until after midnight et of the day your package ships. Sep 09, 20 and note by note the making of steinway l1037 on the creation of a piano, thrilling to see the dedication to craft, from the wood and other elements to the finished instrument being tuned for its environment. Please note, you can check the status of orders placed online within the last 30 days.
It explores the relationship between musician and instrument, chronicles the manufacturing process, and illustrates what makes each steinway unique in this age of mass production. Jun 23, 2015 like anything you own and even our bodies, preventative care helps extend life. The making of steinway l1037 2007 toutes les infos sur le film complet note by note. Each piano s journey is complex, spanning 12 months, 12,000 parts, 450 craftsmen, and countless hours of finetuned labor. Steinway is pleased to announce exclusive online access to the awardwinning film note by note by independent filmaker ben niles. The most thoroughly handcrafted instruments in the world, steinway pianos are as unique and full of personality as the worldclass musicians. Its a complicated machine capable of playing the most delicate melodies. However, the skilled craftsmen who make the instruments are a dying breed. There are immigrant craftsmen and women from croatia and haiti, reflecting the new sources of immigration to queens in recent decades. November 29, 2015 posted in films 2007 comments off on note by note. Austin state university school of art and the friends of the visual arts will present a free, onenight screening of note by note. Steinway pianos are as unique and full of personality as the worldclass musicians who play them.
The making of the steinway white house piano in miniature. No videos, backdrops or posters have been added to note by note. The making of steinway l1037 followed the construction of a d274 for more than a year, from the search for wood in alaska to display of the finished instrument at manhattans steinway hall. We get to see the steinway piano being produced over a one year period, from trees in the forest, to the finished product. Linkpage citation note by note the making of steinway l1037, directed by ben niles.
The making of steinway l1037 follows the painstaking yearlong process of building and finetuning a handmade ninefoot concert grand piano. Movie screening note by note, the making of steinway. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. He had not previously considered the personality of an individual piano. The making of steinway l1037 followed the construction of a d 274. Regardless of ones opinion of steinways, the film was extremely w. The making of steinway l1037 follows the painstaking yearlong process of building and finetuning a handmade ninefoot concert grand piano in the steinway companys factory. Note by note the making of the steinway l1037 youtube. The making of steinway l1037 is an independent documentary film that follows the construction of a steinway concert grand piano over a year, fr.
Piano keys in polishing department, christopher payne. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. See the full list of cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Given rapt attention and care in the framing, there is no more engrossing subject than. Note by note the making of steinway l1037 twin cities pbs. The making of steinway l1037 en francais, streaming gratuit, soustitres et audio dorigine. The making of the steinway l1037 2007 salut et bienvenues sur streaming film. For reasons i wont go into, its tough to find a movie that my wife and i will both enjoy. The making of the steinway l1037 directed by ben niles official selection silverdocs film festival.
The film, chronicles the 12 months process of making a steinway concert grand piano mostly by hand by 450 determined craftsmen who artfully piece its 12,000 different parts together. Media no videos, backdrops or posters have been added to note by note. The making of steinway l1037 by ben niles featured a rainbow of characters, all technicians in the new york factory. Note by note follows the creation of a steinway concert grand, l1037, chronicling the manufacturing process while illustrating what. Release dates 6 also known as aka 3 release dates usa 7 november.
You dont have to play a note of music to enjoy note by note. In 2007, an independent documentary film entitled note by note. How to improvise your own boogie woogie solos boogie woogie. While in the 21st century many musical instruments are massproduced on an assembly line, at the steinway factory in queens, ny, grand pianos are still made. The making of steinway l1037 is nonetheless a fascinating documentary that more than just piano.
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