The Piano Makers
Friday 7th September 2012 - 11:00 - Friday 14th September 2012 - 16:00
From The Piano Makers, written by D. Wainwright:
The frame and strings,
of a fully strung grand piano,
must withstand the pressure,
of about 20 tonnes.
The Kemble piano factory in Milton Keynes was the last to exist in the UK until its recent relocation to Indonesia and Japan. Using binaural recordings made during a visit to the factory before its closure, The Piano Makers is a study of piano material and manufacture, and the idea of the tension and pressure that the instrument withstands.
With thanks to Peter Corney and all of the Kemble Pianos Ltd. employees at Milton Keynes for obliging my intrusion.
Piano Makers Installation will be open 11am - 4pm each day.
