oops! concert panic

Michael Jorgensen Michael.Jorgensen@cmich.edu
Tue, 05 May 1998 12:30:40 +0000


Robert Goodale beat me to my first thought, -(the pitman or other or
trapwork).  If not this maby the sostinuto rod is the culprit.
-Mike Jorgensen

Robert Goodale wrote:
> 
> Ron Koval wrote:
> > A little puzzle for today.
> <snip>
> > The piano (Yamaha 6 foot) started out stage right and
> > was moved into place just before the concerto.  Konstantin Chamrai, the
> > performer, came out, sat down and gave a pitch from the piano.  He gave
> > a funny look and tried a few more times, then played some chords.  The
> > dampers were ringing through on a bunch of notes!  I waited to see if
> > the tech was around before offering my services.  They switched the
> > order of pieces around while I went backstage.
> >
> > What happened?
> 
> Sounds like the pitman under the damper tray got hung up?


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