The instrument that we call the piano today has it origins in the harpsichord. But it wasn’t a straightforward path with various “schools of music” influencing its development and construction along the way. The pianoforte has changed not only in its mechanics but also in its appearance.
Episode Credits
- Jim Fleming Host
- Michele Good Technical Director
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