"Satisfying to the point of sensuousness." -The New York Times Book Review Like no other instrument, a Grand piano melds the magic of engineering with the magic of great music.
An accomplished amateur pianist, he lives in New York City..
Over the past twenty-five years, his writing has appeared in virtually every section of the paper and has ranged from breaking coverage of the September 11 attacks and the 2003 New York City blackout to The Gates public art installation in Central Park.
About the Author: James Barron is a staff reporter for The New York Times .
He also explores the art and science of developing a piano\'s timbre and character before its debut, when the essential question will be answered: Does K0862 live up to the Steinway legend? From start to finish, Piano will charm and enlighten music and book lovers alike.
Barron follows that brand-new piano-known by its number, K0862-on its journey through the factory, where time-honored traditions vie with modern-day efficiency.
In this captivating narrative, James Barron of The New York Times tells the story of one Steinway piano, from raw lumber to finished instrument.
Alone among the big piano companies, Steinway & Sons still crafts each of its pianos largely by hand, imbuing each one with the promise and burden of its brand. "Satisfying to the point of sensuousness." -The New York Times Book Review Like no other instrument, a Grand piano melds the magic of engineering with the magic of great music
