Dr. Edwin Good
Smithsonian Curator, author, historian
Saturday, October 19, 11am
Sunday, October 20, Noon

• A Noteworthy Past: The History of the First 150 Years of the Piano
  The history of the first 150 years of the piano is brought to life in this fascinating 50-minute lecture. Learn how the piano changed from its invention in 1700 to what it was in 1850 shortly before the advent of Steinway & Sons and the modern piano.

• How a Legend Was Born: The Making of the First Steinway
  As Steinway celebrates 150 years of making piano history, let Dr. Good take you back to the first Steinway piano and lead you through the growth and history of the company and the instrument that revolutionized the modern piano.

Miles Chapin

• 88 Keys: The Making of a Steinway Piano
  A look from the inside at the remarkable lives and history of the first family in Pianos -- Great-great-grandson of Steinway's founder and author of 88 Keys: The Making of a Steinway Piano, Miles Chapin reveals the unique personalities and experiences that shaped the history of Steinway & Sons and the astonishing craftsmanship and patented processes that combine to create each Steinway.

Franz Mohr
Retired Chief Concert Technician, Steinway & Sons and author

• My Life with the Great Artists
  The chief concert technician for Steinway & Sons for over a quarter of a century, Franz Mohr was a close colleague of legendary musicians such as Horowitz, Serkin, Rubinstein, Gould and many others. Join us as he recounts his many travels and experiences with these immortal artists.