by Kurt Knecht | Jan 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
In the continuing argument I’m having with some friends about piano playing, I’d like to explain a little more about my position. Here is a description of the piano action from www.teach-me-piano.com.What Happens When You Press A KeyThe key (1) front goes...
by Kurt Knecht | Jan 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
I recently heard a close friend talking about “piano tone” again. Amazingly enough, there are still a huge number of pianists that believe that you can get a certain “tone” out of the piano that is more beautiful than another tone. One of my...
by Kurt Knecht | Jan 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
I had some requests for a single location for the videos. Here they are. I’m not going to post the Chopin pieces for various reasons. It was a super fun concert with a warm and enthusiastic audience. I can’t wait to play with Justin Lepard some more in the...
by Kurt Knecht | Jan 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Justin and I having fun playing the traditional tune Miserlou at the end of the concert. Sorry about the little glitch in the video.
by Kurt Knecht | Jan 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Justin Lepard and I played a little encore. It’s fun. I especially like the ending.
by Kurt Knecht | Jan 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Here I am doing a passable job playing my Nocturne in memoriam Robert Helps. The piece was originally commissioned by Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church for the dedication of their new piano. David Matthews played the premiere years ago, and I will always be extremely...
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