Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037 (2007)
A feature-length documentary that follows the creation of a Steinway concert grand, #L1037 - from forest floor to concert hall. It explores the relationship between musician and instrument, chronicles the manufacturing process, and illustrates what makes each Steinway unique in this age of mass production. From the factory floor in Queens to Steinway Hall in Manhattan, each piano's journey is complex-spanning 12 months, 12,000 parts, 450 craftsmen, and countless hours of fine-tuned labour.
Primary Title
- Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037
Date Broadcast
- Friday 15 February 2013
Release Year
- 2007
Start Time
- 09 : 30
Finish Time
- 10 : 50
Duration
- 80:00
Channel
- Arts Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- A feature-length documentary that follows the creation of a Steinway concert grand, #L1037 - from forest floor to concert hall. It explores the relationship between musician and instrument, chronicles the manufacturing process, and illustrates what makes each Steinway unique in this age of mass production. From the factory floor in Queens to Steinway Hall in Manhattan, each piano's journey is complex-spanning 12 months, 12,000 parts, 450 craftsmen, and countless hours of fine-tuned labour.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Steinway & Sons
- Steinway piano
- Piano--Construction
- Documentary films
- Piano makers--New York (State)--New York
Genres
- Documentary
- Music
Contributors
- Ben Niles (Director)
- Argot Pictures (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Steinway & Sons
- Steinway piano
- Piano--Construction
- Documentary films
- Piano makers--New York (State)--New York