It’s no surprise that a lot of people are excited and intrigued by the discovery of the so-called ‘Piano Hoard’
The gold coins found within it date to 1915.
So what happened to the original owner and why was the hoard hidden in the first place?
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This is the story of a mystery hoard of gold found inside a piano.
Piano tuner Martin Backhouse came across several tightly wrapped fabric bundles while working on an instrument that had been newly donated to Bishop’s Castle Community College in Shropshire.
Carefully opening one he discovered stacks of gold sovereigns – precious coins – dating from the turn of the 20th century.
This is the story of a mystery hoard of gold found inside a piano.
Piano tuner Martin Backhouse came across several tightly wrapped fabric bundles while working on an instrument that had been newly donated to Bishop’s Castle Community College in Shropshire.
Carefully opening one he discovered stacks of gold sovereigns – precious coins – dating from the turn of the 20th century.
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First steps on our new Grande Piano.
Infinite instruments, percussions, instant recording and playing with ourselves...
Things that we once dreamed as impossible...
THIS IS THE NEW GRANDE PIANO...
Welcome to the new Generation!
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ACCOMPLISHED..!
#BigPiano #ilGrandePiano... See More
First steps on our new Grande Piano.
Infinite instruments, percussions, instant recording and playing with ourselves...
Things that we once dreamed as impossible...
THIS IS THE NEW GRANDE PIANO...
Welcome to the new Generation!
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ACCOMPLISHED..!
#BigPiano #ilGrandePiano #MissionImpossible #cover #movie #theme
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This film reveals the power of music to provide hope to people in difficult circumstances. Redemption and hope are its themes, as well as overcoming hardship through the unique power and inspiration of music.
The film depicts the life journey of the blind pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii and his extraordinary ability to communicate and connect with audiences all over the world, transcending cultural obstacles and undeterred by the limitations of his blindness.
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This film reveals the power of music to provide hope to people in difficult circumstances. Redemption and hope are its themes, as well as overcoming hardship through the unique power and inspiration of music.
The film depicts the life journey of the blind pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii and his extraordinary ability to communicate and connect with audiences all over the world, transcending cultural obstacles and undeterred by the limitations of his blindness.
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These riffs all whipped me into shape as a keyboard player, and composer in the mid 80s, all in a different way.
Thriller
The Final Countdown
Jump
Take on Me
Axel F
Save a Prayer
New Song
Light my Fire
Deep Red
Toccata and Fugue in Dm
#riff #ChordProgression... See More
These riffs all whipped me into shape as a keyboard player, and composer in the mid 80s, all in a different way.
Thriller
The Final Countdown
Jump
Take on Me
Axel F
Save a Prayer
New Song
Light my Fire
Deep Red
Toccata and Fugue in Dm
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I released the Fidget Spinner Piano Challenge!
What songs can you play with Fidget Spinner running in your hands?
I played the Piano with the Fidget Spinner:
1. Luis Fonsi - Despacito
2. Ed Sheeran - Shape of You
3. Wiz Khalifa - See You Again
4. Entry of Gladiator
5. Dolly Song
6. Mario Whater Song.
I released the Fidget Spinner Piano Challenge!
What songs can you play with Fidget Spinner running in your hands?
I played the Piano with the Fidget Spinner:
1. Luis Fonsi - Despacito
2. Ed Sheeran - Shape of You
3. Wiz Khalifa - See You Again
4. Entry of Gladiator
5. Dolly Song
6. Mario Whater Song.
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At the end of the 1800s and start of the 1900s, the production of pianos took off as demand for the instruments increased in well-to-do homes.
But the pianos made during that era are now, 100 years on, collectively reaching extinction.
While some pianos can be restored, others are beyond repair and so are being dumped, abandoned, neglected, smashed - even burnt.
BBC News visited John Gregory of J Reid Pianos in north London to find out how he disposes of pianos which... See More
At the end of the 1800s and start of the 1900s, the production of pianos took off as demand for the instruments increased in well-to-do homes.
But the pianos made during that era are now, 100 years on, collectively reaching extinction.
While some pianos can be restored, others are beyond repair and so are being dumped, abandoned, neglected, smashed - even burnt.
BBC News visited John Gregory of J Reid Pianos in north London to find out how he disposes of pianos which have reached the end of their natural lives.
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Composing music with maths. This is just magical!
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How does a Grand Piano work - Part 2?
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How does a Grand Piano work?
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Scale the heights with this dismantled grand piano, recycled into an ornate staircase. 👍🏻
Picture: Nook
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Parent/Child combo - the original Beethoven Sonata Pathetique along with its modern child, Beethoven Virus. If you enjoyed this please go ahead and ? like this video!
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Imagine it's your wedding. You're waiting for your bride infront. And she's walking towards you while playing this piece. You're having a teary-eyed cause both of you finally made it. Despite all the hardships, trials or anything, finally you're both here. Promising that you will forever cherish each moment from now on till the end. That's the highlight of life. ❤️
Imagine it's your wedding. You're waiting for your bride infront. And she's walking towards you while playing this piece. You're having a teary-eyed cause both of you finally made it. Despite all the hardships, trials or anything, finally you're both here. Promising that you will forever cherish each moment from now on till the end. That's the highlight of life. ❤️
#BeautifulinWhite #CanonInD #Wedding #Love #Romantic #mashup
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A very beautiful rendition of...
"Sakura-Sakura" (A Fantasy for Piano)
A melody from traditional Japanese song
Transcribed by Kozaburo Hirai
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The gentleman on the piano and the young lady performed magnificently. Really cheer up my day!
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This Erard grand piano was commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1856 and was intended as a showpiece to form part of the furnishings of The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace.
For Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the piano was the centre of music-making at home and they installed pianos in the private apartments of all their residences. Together they played arrangements of overtures and symphonies, and accompanied each other in song. The gilded case is decorated in the French early... See More
This Erard grand piano was commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1856 and was intended as a showpiece to form part of the furnishings of The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace.
For Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the piano was the centre of music-making at home and they installed pianos in the private apartments of all their residences. Together they played arrangements of overtures and symphonies, and accompanied each other in song. The gilded case is decorated in the French early eighteenth-century style with cherubs and singeries – comical scenes involving monkeys playing musical instruments and making mischief. Queen Victoria had owned a piano decorated in a similar manner almost twenty years earlier.
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Queen Victoria’s ‘Erard’ piano, loaned from the Royal Collection by Her Majesty the Queen, is heard for the first time outside Buckingham Palace at the BBC Proms.
A beautiful grand piano, beautiful piece ?
#QueenVictoria #BuckinghamPalace #BBCProms... See More
Queen Victoria’s ‘Erard’ piano, loaned from the Royal Collection by Her Majesty the Queen, is heard for the first time outside Buckingham Palace at the BBC Proms.
A beautiful grand piano, beautiful piece ?
#QueenVictoria #BuckinghamPalace #BBCProms #Chopin #StephenHough
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One of the comment for this piece:
I remember that this piece was my parents' wedding song... However, they divorced soon after my brother entered preschool, and I felt very depressed at that time. Since I was also learning piano, I was told to learn this piece. And the surprising thing was that, it was my father, the one who wanted to leave the family, who told me to learn this piece for my mother as it was her favourite piano piece. This may be such a small gesture, but it showed me... See More
One of the comment for this piece:
I remember that this piece was my parents' wedding song... However, they divorced soon after my brother entered preschool, and I felt very depressed at that time. Since I was also learning piano, I was told to learn this piece. And the surprising thing was that, it was my father, the one who wanted to leave the family, who told me to learn this piece for my mother as it was her favourite piano piece. This may be such a small gesture, but it showed me that no matter what, he still cared and loved my mum... even after he left around 6 years ago, I still remember how to play this piece, and I don't think I will ever forget. ❤️
Music can touch that deepest portion of the soul where nothing else can reach....
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Bence Peter Guinness World Record attempt "most piano key hits in one minute"
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The revolution of piano
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The revolution of piano
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How to be good at sight reading?
#SightReading #Distinction # ABRSM
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Register and Perform
**Canceled**
Pianovers Meetup #149 (Valentine's Day Themed) - Recital Registration
[Event details]
9 Feb 2020
5pm to 9pm
Suntec City, Tower 5, Office Lobby
[Themed Meetup]
1. You're encouraged to play Romantic and Love pieces.
2. Dedicate your piece to your loved ones.
https://www.thepiano.sg/piano/event/2020/02/09/pianovers... See More
**Canceled**
Pianovers Meetup #149 (Valentine's Day Themed) - Recital Registration
[Event details]
9 Feb 2020
5pm to 9pm
Suntec City, Tower 5, Office Lobby
[Themed Meetup]
1. You're encouraged to play Romantic and Love pieces.
2. Dedicate your piece to your loved ones.
https://www.thepiano.sg/piano/event/2020/02/09/pianovers-meetup-149-vale...
[Programmes]
1700 - 1830, mingling with Pianovers
1830 - 2015, registered players play for us
2015 - 2020, group picture
2020 - 2100, open playing, and socialising
[Registration for Piano-only Performance]
If you'd like to play for us a piece, register your interest by posting a comment to this, with the following:
1. The title of the piece you want to play
2. The composer of the piece
3. The estimated playing time (e.g. 2m 20s)
[Registration for Ensemble Performance]
If you'd like to play for us a piece, register your interest by posting a comment to this, with the following:
1. The title of the piece you want to play
2. The composer of the piece
3. The estimated playing time (e.g. 2m 20s)
4. All players and their respective instruments
5. Please read our FAQs to learn more about this new format.
[Additional Notes]
1. Registered players will play first, followed by non-registered players.
2. Each registered player has a maximum playing time of ~5min, not limited by the number of pieces.
3. For each Pianover Meetup, the list of registered players will be posted on our website. Thus, you can build a performing profile over time.
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Climb Every Mountain. Composer: Richard Rodgers. 3 mins
Prelude in B minor by Fryderyk Chopin ( about 2 mins)
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Due to the sudden change to alert Dorscon Orange, and after careful consideration of the current situation, community feedback and considering the safety and health of our... See More
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Due to the sudden change to alert Dorscon Orange, and after careful consideration of the current situation, community feedback and considering the safety and health of our Pianovers, we have decided to *cancel* Pianovers Meetups until further notice.
We seek your understanding and we would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused by this decision and we look forward to organising the next Meetup when the situation improves.
Thanks to all Pianovers who have been supporting Pianovers Meetups and our activities.
Please help to share this news with fellow Pianovers.
We thank you for your support and wish everyone good health! In the meantime, please remain vigilant, stay healthy and safe.
Together we can!
For those who might be interested. Since the Meetup has been postponed, I have uploaded my "virtual" performance for my pieces on Youtube at:
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For those who might be interested. Since the Meetup has been postponed, I have uploaded my "virtual" performance for my pieces on Youtube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_cRyFrz3zk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mJa-3CvMB8
Do share here if you have uploaded something.