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I’m playing two pieces in a recital on Sunday. This is piece number one. Wishing by Alexis Ffrench.

The other piece is New Day which I think I shared a row rice recording of a whole back.

I can’t bring myself to read it.

Happy Birthday @Jodi

@AdagioM said in Which Piano would you choose?:

@ShiroKuro can you just sneak in and play a few notes on the Fazioli?

Dunno but I’ll probably try during the summer when there are fewer people around, and I have time to wander over there!

I’m not even sure where it usually is, there are a few different performance halls, and of the performances I’ve been to, I’ve only seen it once.

Actually, thinking about what my tuner said, it might be under the stage when not in use.

Anyway, I’m planning to go over to the music building (actually, buildings, there are several) and look for flyers (for piano teachers) so maybe I’ll snoop around and see if I can spot it.

@Jack-Frost Hi JF! Lovely to see you here! I think this is the most active WTF community at this point.

I recommend saving and using this link:

https://wtf.coffee-room.com/category/2/off-key-general-discussion

@Bernard said in Which Piano would you choose?:

even though they had a number of pianists play the pianos, the article only gives us Denk's reactions

Yes, I noticed that. Also the title suggests it was his choice, but the article is less clear??

@Bernard said in Which Piano would you choose?:

1882 Palisandra

Isn't that the one he said was heavy? I don't like "heavy" in piano action. That would supersede the tone, for me.

All the flags @wtg raised would probably drive me away. Esp the highway and the railroad tracks

@Mary-Anna said in Which Piano would you choose?:

It seems to me like the Frick should be able to choose from a broader selection that "action too heavy," "way too bright," and "it's okay if you really work with it."

Well put!!

Also check out the photos of the Frick, lovely!

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/19/arts/design/frick-museum-reopening-nyc.html

Great minds think alike!
https://wtf.coffee-room.com/topic/1693/the-frick-needs-a-new-piano-choices/6

I would have chosen the Hamburg too. A too-heavy action is a non-started, for one thing.

But as I said in the other thread, I would prefer to see a few more brand options.

I am dying to try a Fazioli... Maybe some day. There's actually one here on campus but I doubt I will have the chance to play it ever!

How much were they in the before times?

@Bernard said in The Frick Needs a New Piano -- Choices:

all three are Steinways

What a missed opportunity!! What about a Bosie? Fazioli? Throw in a Yamaha CFX and a Shigeru Kawai....

Now that would be an interesting process, to choose from among such a wide range like that.

I showed Mr SK, he concurs!

@wtg said in Delete yourself from the internet:

I'm trying this out and will report back results...

Thank you for your sacrifice!!!

If you survive, I'll do mine!

@wtg What a cool find!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow!!!!!!!!!! That's crazy!!

Happy Birthday WTF!!!

@Mik said in What I think is a good Japanese cooking site:

I'll let Shiro comment if she will.

You know that I can barely cook, right? Mr SK does all the cooking in our family.

Having said that, the ingredients listed on those the links (the ones you posted and the others that I jumped around in) are definitely legit. Those are all things Mr SK uses (and karashi is one of the best condiment!) Oh and his kakuni is super yummy.

Will you be able to get all the ingredient? What's your closest big Asian grocery store? If you have an H-mart or Tensuke market nearby, you'll be fine. H-Mart is primarily Korean, but they always have a good selection of Japanese products as well.

Let us know how your attempts go!

Congrats, @Rontuner !!

Happy Birthday @wtg !!