The album features a revolutionary piano called the "Opus 102," designed and built by French piano-maker Stephen Paulello, which has 102 keys instead of the standard 88.
Instruments
The Opus 102 piano uses parallel strings, a design choice reminiscent of older pianos, rather than the cross-stringing common in modern instruments.
Interpretation
Pianist Cyril Huvé notes that the Opus 102 piano offers a new playing experience, providing unexpected responses that open new possibilities for a pianist's imagination.
Instruments
Stephen Paulello's Opus 102 piano is three meters long, compared to a Steinway grand concert piano which is 2.74 meters.
Instruments
Stephen Paulello, the designer of the Opus 102 piano, was a pianist, conservatory teacher, and piano tuner before he began designing and building pianos.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in July 2017 at Stephen Paulello's workshop in Villethierry, France, where the revolutionary Opus 102 piano was built.
Instruments
Paulello's Opus 102 piano features a unique soundboard design that transmits string vibration without pressure, allowing it to vibrate freely like a loudspeaker membrane.
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