Limited Edition Reproducing Piano Faithfully Recreates 13 Songs Originally Recorded by the Jazz Icon in the ‘70s
Bösendorfer will reveal a stunning piece of musical history tonight at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto when the storied piano manufacturer unveils a remarkable instrument capable of recreating “live” performances originally recorded by Oscar Peterson, one of the greatest jazz pianists ever.
The Bösendorfer Oscar Peterson Signature
Edition piano pays homage to the late jazz icon, who treasured his own
handpicked Bösendorfer Imperial piano. It also represents a remarkable
technological feat — that of faithfully recreating note-for-note
performances that Mr. Peterson had personally recorded in the 1970s on
the Pianocorder, the most advanced reproducing piano technology of that
era.
The digital recordings, which captured
extremely accurate key and pedal data of Mr. Peterson’s performances,
have been meticulously rescued and converted this year to a modern-day
format, enjoyed once again thanks to Disklavier E3 technology built into
the limited edition Bösendorfer piano.
With just the touch of a button, the
instrument’s keys and pedals come alive, moving up and down to recreate
Mr. Peterson’s original performances, just as he played them 40 years
ago. Included in this historical collection are: “Tenderly” (Walter
Gross), “Take the A Train” and “Lush Life” (Billy Strayhorn), “Back Home
Again in Indiana” (James F. Hanley), “Who Can I Turn To” (Leslie
Bricusse and Anthony Newley), “Falling In Love with Love” (Richard
Rodgers), “Body and Soul” (Johnny Green), “Blues of the Prairies” (Oscar
Peterson), “Honeysuckle Rose” (Fats Waller), “Misty” (Erroll Garner),
“A Time for Love” (Johnny Mandel), “Old Folks” (Willard Robison) and
“Someone to Watch Over Me” (George Gershwin).
“Tears surprised me as the first notes
resonated from the piano,” reflected Kelly Peterson, Oscar’s wife. “The
memory of it brings tears still…the best part, however, was being able
to stand at the keyboard, in Oscar’s ‘spot,’ and hear the performance
from his perspective. I could never do that during a concert, of course,
and this opportunity had me spellbound.”
Only 12 Bösendorfer Oscar Peterson Signature
Edition pianos will be available for sale worldwide. The first of the
pianos will be on display at The Royal Conservatory of Music’s Koerner
Hall in Toronto during Oscar @ 90, an evening of piano music to
celebrate the 90th birthday of the late jazz icon. The event will be
live streamed at http://www.rcmusic.ca/livestream tonight, December 11, 8 p.m. ET.
“The exclusivity of owning a Bösendorfer
brings with it a pride, satisfaction and enjoyment known only to
collectors of fine art and fine musical instruments,” said Simon Oss,
premium piano marketing manager, Bösendorfer. “This Bösendorfer Oscar
Peterson Signature Edition is steeped in jazz history and in the
company’s rich European musical legacy–straight from the home of Franz
Schubert, Gustav Mahler, W.A. Mozart, Franz Liszt, Ludwig van Beethoven,
Franz Joseph Haydn, as well as jazz artists George Duke, Joe Zawinul,
and many more. We are proud to offer this piano with Disklavier E3
technology to bring these outstanding performances by the iconic jazz
pianist Oscar Peterson to music lovers for the very first time on a
Bösendorfer in their living room.”
For more information about Bösendorfer pianos, please visit http://4wrd.it/BOSENDORFERTOUR.
About Bösendorfer
Bösendorfer was founded in 1828 and has been the instrument of choice for many of the world’s most famous artists and composers. This limited production, handcrafted instrument remains one of the most sought after instruments for musicians, institutions and piano enthusiasts worldwide.
Bösendorfer was founded in 1828 and has been the instrument of choice for many of the world’s most famous artists and composers. This limited production, handcrafted instrument remains one of the most sought after instruments for musicians, institutions and piano enthusiasts worldwide.
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