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The first incarnation of Zella Studios was based at the rear of an old repair room of Ladbrooke Pianos on Bristol Street.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

The first concert work by Glass that the New York Philharmonic ever performed was Concerto for Two Pianos in 2017, conducted by Dudamel’s predecessor, Jaap van Zweden.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

Pianos made in the 18th and 19th century were simpler, lighter and smaller than modern instruments, with narrower keys and lighter strings.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

The Labèque sisters’ recording of his Concerto for Two Pianos reveals an evocative, neatly conceived work that uses contrast to build momentum across three movements.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2023

Pianos had to be bundled up, roped and hoisted out of the windows with an enormous pulley on the roof and with much shouting, arm-waving and brass-hatting on the part of the boss mover.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith