piano
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Indeed, her 1964 signature hit "Downtown", which sold millions and earned her a Grammy award, had no lyrics when she first heard composer Tony Hatch playing it on the piano.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The 17-year-old from Lisburn in County Antrim, has made history with her Grade 8 piano distinction because she did it, quite literally, single-handed.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Shine a Light,” accented with Billy Preston’s piano and organ, transports listeners to a higher place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
He virtually never took a vacation, riding his bike home late from work to practice piano.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
I feign uncontrollable excitement and unleash a devil’s piano of dialogue.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
The pianos are made in significant numbers, but each one requires the application of personalized craft; Mr. Payne’s photographs display Steinway employees with the technical virtuosity and artistic improvisations of fine musicians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
One got in touch to invite Jimmy to see one of Sinatra's old pianos.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
A cousin to self-playing player pianos, photoplayers automatically play music read out of perforated piano rolls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2025
Fifty micro-tuned pianos and 25 musicians from Austria’s Klangforum Wien create an immersive sound experience that ushers visitors through a range of sonic scenes, from calming motifs to thunderous, weather-inspired roars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2025
It took a German organ builder and friend of J. S. Bach, Gottfried Silbermann, to see the piano’s potential and - with help and advice from Bach - to begin manufacturing pianos.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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Music - Middle School
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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