Michael W Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 So, if any of you have the fortune (or misfortune) of finding yourself here at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, USA, get this: There's a Bösendorfer grand in the massive, multi-story lobby of the Mayo and Gonda Buildings - it is mint and in perfect tune. AND... staff, patients, and visitors are welcome to play the piano, provided you limit your playing to 30 minutes and play music that is appropriate for the setting. The lobby is open during business hours Monday thru Friday, and I've been thrilled to be able to play it. I hadn't played an acoustic piano since we sold our house about a year ago and had to sell the Yamaha U3 when we moved into an apartment. So it goes. I was here all last week, and was asked to stay over until Tuesday,... it's rather empty here on the weekends. However, there's another piano - a Steinway grand in another building lobby area that is accessible 24/7! Although it is a bit out of tune this was truly a find. Although my better playing days are behind me, and I hit a few clunkers, I was absolutely overjoyed to find a piano to play! An unanticipated treat, and much needed given my current situation. [video:youtube] Quote Michael Montage 8, Logic Pro X, Omnisphere, Diva, Zebra 2, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRollins Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I find it interesting that they would have such high end instruments available. I could see something more mid-line, but Bösendorfer and Steinway? Cool. Grey Quote I'm not interested in someone's ability to program. I'm interested in their ability to compose and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 I find it interesting that they would have such high end instruments available. I could see something more mid-line, but Bösendorfer and Steinway? Cool. Grey There's a sign on the BÅsendorfer saying that it was donated - Otherwise, I imagine some people would wonder why a medical center would spend so much on a piano. I imagine it is the same with the Steinway. Quote Michael Montage 8, Logic Pro X, Omnisphere, Diva, Zebra 2, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Yep, I played that piano when my Mom was there a couple years ago. A nice respite on those long days. Quote Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillearning Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 ...There's a sign on the BÅsendorfer saying that it was donated - Otherwise, I imagine some people would wonder why a medical center would spend so much on a piano. I imagine it is the same with the Steinway. I recently spent a few weeks at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and there is a grand piano in their lobby also, but I did not have the opportunity to play it. The Cleveland Clinic satellite campus where I go for follow-up also has a piano in their lobby. Interestingly enough, my heart surgeon is also a classically trained pianist that routinely plays in competitions, and I try not to think about the expectations that might be on the child of such an over achiever. Quote I would like to apologize to anyone I have not yet offended. Please be patient and I will get to you shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I've been to a few hospitals in the past few years, but the pianos are usually of the "Do Not Play" variety. Quote "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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