We do have just one Disklavier a 7' Yamaha about 4 years old, it is not in our main Concert Hall with the 5 model D's but in a performance space that does host many student recitals, masterclasses, chamber recitals and the like. It was purchased with the thought that apart from traditional usage it would open the doors to have remote world wide masterclasses, auditions and everything else that the technology offered, this has NOT been the case, and without getting into the weeds as to why, I could count on one hand with a couple left over !! the amount of extended usage over the 4 years. The piano itself is fine fortunately maintenance has been routine tuning, reg. and voicing. so issues of working around the Disklavier apparatus have not been a major problem .We are actually thinking of relocating the piano away from this performance space and actively searching for a Steinway B at the NY selection room.
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Martin Snow
Boston MA
617-543-1030
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-14-2019 05:37
From: Mario Igrec
Subject: Disklavier in a performance hall~
The question is what would be accomplished to have a disklavier on stage? Is faculty driving that? Yes, access to action is impeded.
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Mario Igrec, RPT
http://www.pianosinsideout.com
Original Message:
Sent: 03-13-2019 15:09
From: Dennis Johnson
Subject: Disklavier in a performance hall~
HI all-
Related to our recent discussion on Performance Pianos, I'd like to ask your opinion, or listen to experiences, of having a Concert grand in a high demand venue that is equipped with a Disklavier. We have several disklaviers in the department, but not on stage, and for lots of technical reasons- I'd rather not go there. However, what if otherwise it's a fantastic instrument and the players all love it? How strong would your position be against that, or would it be just fine? That is a question I'm wrestling with at the moment, so would appreciate any feedback. My position has been I would prefer not, especially regarding modifications to the action that make service more time consuming, but if the group loves the piano otherwise those concerns are secondary. Do you think I should take a stronger position on that, or just let it be?
thanks,
Dennis.
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Dennis Johnson, R.P.T.
Piano Technician
Music Dept.
St. Olaf College