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In Reply to: RE: Hi... My specific recommendation was the Piazzolla track "Oblivion." posted by John Marks on September 15, 2024 at 15:45:37

So, just heard Oblivion. Same impression.

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Oh--OK! - John Marks 16:10:44 09/15/24 (3)
That track hits all the right buttons for me, because I am such a Piazzolla fan.

So, that piano sound was captured at (New) Steinway's (New) Steinway Hall, by Steinway's House Team.

I say "New," because Steinway was acquired and taken private and de-listed from the New York Stock Exchange some time ago, and the new owner has been an excellent Steward.

The two other venues and teams who have made truly excellent recordings make those recordings at a former church in Virginia, and at Shalin Liu Performing Arts Center in Rockport, MA.

When I have more time I will sift through and post about an exemplary Steinway recording from each of those venues.

amb,

john
- I'm a dyed in the wool audiophile, but - E-Stat 16:16:35 09/15/24 (2)
  in the end it's all about the music for me.
  
  I recently enjoyed Liz Story playing live in Memphis. Her choice is likewise Steinway. That's as good as it gets.
  
  Had some great interactions with her after the concert.
  - Thanks for sharing! - John Marks 08:20:12 09/16/24 (1)
    One of the reasons that I am always Captain Ahab-ing in search of truly extraordinary piano tracks as far as sound quality goes is that most people who care about high-end audio have at least some acquaintance with the sound of a real hammers-and-strings piano.
    
    So, if someone were going to decide among three fundamentally different loudspeakers, playing the piano track with excellent sound quality on all three should be revealing.
    
    john
    - Agree with your last assertion - E-Stat 08:49:52 09/16/24 (0)
      For my tastes there is nothing like a full range electrostat to provide the most transparent and seamless reproduction of an instrument that spans the entire range.
      
      I always enjoy hearing wifey play her baby grand in the living room. :)

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