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Celebrating 50 Years of Piedmont Opera: The Steinway Restoration
In this episode, we celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of Piedmont Opera by delving into the fascinating restoration of a 1909 Steinway piano. Join us as Bill Huesman, the piano technician who oversaw this remarkable project, shares insights into the history and significance of this instrument, which once belonged to the opera's founder, Norman Johnson. Bill recounts the challenges and triumphs of the restoration process, from maintaining the original ivory keys to upgrading the internal mechanisms, all while honoring the legacy of the founding family.
As a special treat, we feature a…
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