[CAUT] Too tall!!??

[Paul T Williams]

You're right, it's Arnoldo. Good guess :>)




From:
"McCoy, Alan" <amccoy at ewu.edu>
To:
CAUTlist <caut at ptg.org>
Date:
04/08/2010 02:04 PM
Subject:
Re: [CAUT] Too tall!!??



So this must be Arnaldo Cohen. We had the same issue here in Spokane with 
the Symphony. He is very sensitive to keyboard height. We have a piece of 
3/4” plywood just for that purpose. It will work fine for him. We also 
have three benches – one Jansen with normal length legs, one with legs 2” 
longer, and a chair with a back to accommodate all sizes and needs.

I really enjoy his playing and working with him to get the most out of the 
piano. He’s a very likeable person, very appreciative of our work and a 
great player. As far as I’m concerned, we are there to be of service. It’s 
not my butt up there in front of the audience. I empathize a great deal 
with those performers we serve. My job is to make the pianist comfortable 
with the piano so they can express themselves and forget all about the 
piano. 

My 2c.

Alan


-- Alan McCoy, RPT
Eastern Washington University
amccoy at ewu.edu


From: Paul T Williams <pwilliams4 at unlnotes.unl.edu>
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Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 20:12:42 -0700
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Subject: Re: [CAUT] Too tall!!??

Really, Arnaldo "wishes it" so it will be done.  Stage crew is actually 
going to take it off the truck and put original casters back on it!!!  Can 
you believe it? 
None of the other 40 artists are saying anything...what a bunch of crap! 
So this should tell me something for the tunings this weekend, eh?  Maybe 
I should call in sick or say my 40 hours/week are done since I received no 
approval from the director for overtime.  "hey, it's 1pm, and my 40 hours 
are up....here's some phone #'s for some really good techs here in town 
that might not have anything to do this afternoon." (btw, they are up 
right now at 10pm) 

Wish me peace to not blow up! 

Paul 



From: G Cousins <cousins_gerry at msn.com> 
To: CAUT <caut at ptg.org> 
Date: 04/07/2010 07:38 PM 
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Too tall!!?? 



Really? 
Really, really?
.5 inch?  1" ?
Really, really, really?
Who's making the request...Franz himself?
Suggest they sit taller. Good posture makes for a better performance.

They're not payin you enough bubba!
Still LOL,
Gerry C 
WCUPA

PS  Tuning  Bald & S&S together, pick the better of the 2, if SAT or ETD 
is available take readings, match lesser to the better.
Just make certain 440 is matched and unisions are solid, which is always 
your norm.
There is always minimal duality in performances on both instruments. 

PSS I'd opt for the .5" plywood in black (to appease)


Still LOL....
G
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From: pwilliams4 at unlnotes.unl.edu
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 16:24:40 -0500
Subject: [CAUT] Too tall!!??

Hi all. 

this is a new one for me.  The Liszt Fest has started here at UNL through 
Saturday.  I just got a message from the stage manager. The pianists say 
the piano is too tall! It's on a piano truck.  What would I have them 
do....saw off a 1/2" of the legs? (LOL)   I'm thinking a half inch base 
under the lyre and bench (although it's adjustable) and paint them black. 

Also, on another note; How do you all like to tune two pianos together? 
One venue has a Baldwin D and Steinway D together, the other venue has a 
Steinway D and B to be tuned together on Friday (UGH!) I've done my usual 
for the 2 9'-ers but; Any tips on the 9' and 7' together would be great 
help.  I've never been happy with those two pianos together, but that's my 
only choice. 

Thanks 
Paul 




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