The Piano
In 1701, Bartolomeo Christofori, a musician employed by the Medicis, invented the first piano by modifying a harpsichord. This program discusses how this popular instrument has changed over the years (except for its hammers), and how its flexibility and expressiveness have inspired composers such as...
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| Corporate Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Films Media Group,
[2007]
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| Series: | History of musical instruments.
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| Online Access: | Streaming video (Emerson users only) Streaming video (Wentworth users only) |
| Summary: | In 1701, Bartolomeo Christofori, a musician employed by the Medicis, invented the first piano by modifying a harpsichord. This program discusses how this popular instrument has changed over the years (except for its hammers), and how its flexibility and expressiveness have inspired composers such as Beethoven, Schumann, Liszt, and Bartok. |
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| Item Description: | Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on Feb. 21, 2007. |
| Physical Description: | 1 streaming video file (28 min.) : sound, color, digital file. |
| Format: | System requirements: FOD playback platform. Mode of access: Internet. |
| Audience: | 11 & up. |
| Access: | Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |