Barbara asked: "Hi List, A local symphony is getting a new space that will be used as a recital space. I haven't been to the room, but I am told that it is 2500-3000 square feet with 14 foot ceilings. Right now the space is too lively acoustically; work is going to be done to get the reverb down to 1.5 seconds. Anticipated audience size is 150. I was asked how big a piano should be purchased for the space. Seems to me a 7 foot would be fine. Any opinions out there? Any suggestions of makes & models they should look into? Thanks! " Barbara, My choice might be a 7'er. However, with the acoustics, as described, I would get a 7 footer that is not "Glassy", (you pick the make.<G>). Acoustics are a funny critter and can be daunting. DAMHIK I'd suggest they get that reverb a whole helluva lot lower than 1.5! If a good AIII were available, that would, easily cover the area. That would be my first choice, as it can "Carry" far better than most that is available new. Also, a M&H would be good. My approach would be to have a more varied approach to the space use...such as string quartets thangs, etc. Utiliizing the space often, makes for a better maintained piano, imo. There is a similar square foot facility that I do occasionally. However it has lower ceiling and carpeting. Capacity about the same. AIII in place, carries very well and with a full seating still knocks your doors off when the "artist" decides to create a mini A-Bomb test.<G> That's my take on it. Joe Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain of the Tool Police Squares R I
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