Dave Ferris Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 http://www.plushmusic.tv/movies/29D/chopin-etudes-op10-no3.html I guess that disproves my own personal thoughts about a Fazioli being wrong for Chopin and Romantic music in general. I've always felt they were perfect for Bach (Angela Hewitt), Impressionistic music and other 20th Century stuff. Herbie Hancock seems to do ok on a Fazioli too. Very cool site. I just played a 278 that Salt Lake City Dealer Rick Baldassin brought in for the NAMM show---one of the nicest pianos I've had the pleasure to lay my hands on. Beautiful and inspiring playing....I've got to go and practice now. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 2005 NY Steinway D, Yamaha AvantGrand N3X, CP88, P515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VLH Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Gorgeous. I'm surprised--in the opening, the brittle sound of the Fazioli wonderfully reinforces the vulnerable sense of that Etude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 http://www.plushmusic.tv/movies/29P/chopin-etudes-op25-no2.html On this finger buster the Fazioli has a lighter sound than say a Steinway. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 2005 NY Steinway D, Yamaha AvantGrand N3X, CP88, P515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I've had several opportunities to play the Fazioli pianos, and always thought the 278 was a bit dark for my taste. Now, the 308, OTOH... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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