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Offline iumonito

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Recording studio NY to DC with big Bosendorfer
on: February 10, 2006, 12:23:29 AM
Hi all,

I am dreaming of recording some Mozart sonatas and variations later this year, and it occurs to me that it would be nice to record on a Bose.  Does anyone know where I could get some studio time with an adequate instrument somewhere between NY and DC?  When I start getting them ready I will post in the audition room some home recordings on my piano (an Irmler, divine but not a recording-grade instrument and in a non-suitable living room) just to make sure things are on track.

Cheers!
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Re: Recording studio NY to DC with big Bosendorfer
Reply #1 on: February 10, 2006, 02:05:53 AM
bosendorfer showroom?  200 lexington avenue?  just an idea.  why not go for the top?  tell them you've got some good stuff - want to make a recording - and if they want a free recital (in exchange for letting you record the music?).  never been there, but i bet it's nice!  google: recording studio with bosendorfer in nyc 

you have to bring something that accentuates those bottom notes! 

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Re: Recording studio NY to DC with big Bosendorfer
Reply #2 on: February 18, 2006, 10:07:58 PM
Iumonito,

I have just a few words for you - Steep Rock Studios in Philadelphia. They have a beautifully maintained Bosendorfer 225.

www.steeprockmedia.com

Dr. Greg Wilder is wonderful to work with. Give him a call and let him know that I mentioned him to you, please.

Good Luck,

Rich Galassini
Cunningham Piano Company
(215) 991-0834
Rich Galassini
Cunningham Piano Co.
Philadelphia, Pa.
215 991-0834
rich@cunninghampiano.com

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Re: Recording studio NY to DC with big Bosendorfer
Reply #3 on: February 18, 2006, 10:58:22 PM
Perfect. Thanks.  Will do!
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Re: Recording studio NY to DC with big Bosendorfer
Reply #4 on: March 06, 2006, 02:32:12 AM
It just occured to me that there is another fine studio in Collegeville Pa. with a very nice Estonia grand. They are Northwest of Philly - in the middle of suburbia and do lots of commercial stuff.

I just can't remember their name or URL at the moment. I will get back to you on that.
Rich Galassini
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Re: Recording studio NY to DC with big Bosendorfer
Reply #5 on: March 06, 2006, 04:36:08 AM
Thanks, Rich.  That's awfully nice.  For this project, though, I would not consider the Estonia, even if it is a 9-footer.

I have decided on the strenght of your suggestion to go to Steep Rock.  I just need to practice my Mozart a little more.
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Re: Recording studio NY to DC with big Bosendorfer
Reply #6 on: March 10, 2006, 06:17:01 PM
id love to do this when i can play a whole sonata or something like that, but bits and bobs of poorer pieces is hardly pointful (i dont hink that is a word, but you know what i mean...)
And i live in Lancashire in UK and o not know of any around here... id like to use a Bose or a Model D... i saw a recording studio - day for £140 ($200) with as much recording/cutting as you want free of charge, and you get a hard drive with the recordings and cuts on too...
Tom
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Re: Recording studio NY to DC with big Bosendorfer
Reply #7 on: March 31, 2006, 12:58:06 PM
tom,

That seems a dirt cheap cost for a full day of time - let alone any editing or cutting as well. Are you sure that is correct...... and, if so, is it operated by chimps?  ;) :)
Rich Galassini
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Re: Recording studio NY to DC with big Bosendorfer
Reply #8 on: March 31, 2006, 03:33:07 PM
tom,

That seems a dirt cheap cost for a full day of time - let alone any editing or cutting as well. Are you sure that is correct...... and, if so, is it operated by chimps?  ;) :)
yes but there wasn't a piano there :)
Tom
Working on: Schubert - Piano Sonata D.664, Ravel - Sonatine, Ginastera - Danzas Argentinas
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