@thomas parker Some kids just have talent at an early age. There's actually a child here on TH-cam that CONDUCTS Our *National Anthem* played by an Adult Orchestra at a REAL concert! th-cam.com/video/eHkmgoi4ZIA/w-d-xo.html
That is not talent, that is parents who know how to support their children passion. The only reason most people do not grow up "talented" is because their parent did bad job providing them with education and opportunities. Almost none of those young talents would happen if parents did not allow or pay for it. And for majority of people, parent never do that.
@thegougy Exactly. Which is why I find all that talk about young prodigies to be all bullshit, they arent prodigy, they just have parents who care about it. No one pops up talent from vacuum, they learn it and practice it. You can't be piano prodigy if you don't even have access to piano.
It is a shame that most of these "Crown Jewel" grand pianos are owned by rich people who don't even play the piano. To own a very expensive piece of furniture for show,as an ultimate status symbol is a shame but if I had that type of money I guess I too would be guilty of doing the same .That particular Santos Rosewood B model is absolutely stunning .
@@djw6430 That is just utterly untrue and a really ignorant way of looking at it. The idea of a piano and the symbolism is a really powerful thing. You could have a painting of a piano and it would be a wonderful art piece, and just the same a real piano can be a wonderful art piece.
when practice goes wrong, the things I want to do to the piano....... I also play violin, and the violin is in much more danger than the piano because you can actually throw it
you underestimate importance of physics....but sound travel with waves through material ...and here sound go from finger->keys->cord->air->wood->air->ear.....so the shape quality and materials of a piano are very important....did you ever try to get echo on a desert?
As a piano technician who works a lot with steinway dealers, and has been to the factory several times and also the vault, I totally appreciate how you approached this video. Absolutely wonderfully executed. Your take on the vault felt respectful and appropriate and like I was there! True to the vibe I had there in person. Fantastically done.
This is the ultimate of showrooms for the fanciest pianos they make and sell, not a museum. Not exactly targeted at folks like you and me. It is great to hear a fantastic pianist play these instruments. Probably not the "avefage" customer, either. Great video.
praestant8 I don’t find it to be the literal definition of pretentious especially since the vlogger is so sweet and genuine. The vault is for art case and other highly valuable pianos. It’s not putting on airs, it’s really worthwhile. It may seem a bit over the top but it’s really an experience based on making the client feel special for buying their very special piano! I don’t find that to be pretentious. Sorry
I would tend to believe that half the price of a piano is pure markup. So when you walk out with a 2 million dollar piano once it's placed in your home it's now worth 1 million dollars a 50% price drop in value.
bruh it turns out doing vibrato like that doesn't do anything, (because once you've pressed the key, you can't change the sound produced) and it seems like a waste of energy, but i wouldn't know.
Adrian Fundescu Because I use my left brain for logical thinking And yes everyone will hate me after making that horrible joke, my point is that you won't get hand cramps (Also some people may think it's cool, but who am I to say that)
This is like saying "it's a shame that 99.9% persons will never own a mansion" the only thing that makes these super expensive is the finish, on the inside they're regular steinways like the others
Same here! It has a very "European" Sounding. It sounds like a "Hamburg" Steinway. I dont like the sound of the NY Steinways, but that one is really impressive. If you like this sound, look at Bösendorfer (is here i Austria were i live) and Schimmel.
The most pecious I see today was your talent, refreshing humility and at the same Time the pianist in front of us, i think that Steinway found an excellent "égérie ". You have both this great talent of communication and the serious knowledge of music and as a pianist, what Else to say. Je t'admire ma chère Tiffany.
That piano by Lilaque is simply out of this world. I am totally so in awe. What a dream it would be just see one in person. The design that was added to it.
@@navigator1383 Blue balls is an expression for when a man is closing to orgasm and then at the last moment can't, usually by some sort of interruption. It basically means discomfort in an otherwise very comfortable scenario.
I just tripped over this video blog while wandering through YouTub. After watching this and listening to your playing I immediately subscribed. It is only in my later years that I have started enjoying piano music and the people that bring it alive!
Three years later. Thank you very much for this look into the “Vault” Tiffany. Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is a favorite. Really do enjoy your Vlogs. Your openness and sincerity I find both refreshing and charming. All the best to you.
There are some really well-made pianos in this era, for sure - Steinway, Yamaha CFX, Fazioli, etc. But there's nothing like what was made in the golden age of piano production. If you ever get a chance to find a Baldwin grand (specifically over 6') from 1930s-50s, from a master tech in mint condition, it will be the best experience of your piano life. I know first hand. The design, intonation, reverb, and timbre will melt your ears.
What an absolutely incredible experience, not only for us to view, but for you Tiffany!! How exciting to be partnered with Steinway and have this opportunity! Ready to see what’s next!
i really envy all those who played the piano as a young child and went through the grades. ive tried to read music many times and its hard. shes a fantastic pianist
@@katiegrundle9900lol no, when ur young and have like shorter fingers, there is a certain pain is stretching thru octaves on a salon grand, idk of its for everyone since i skipped 3 grades i think, but its the short finger struggle
Fantastic video - well deserved invitation to this very special place, congratulations! And hats off to your approach to the music / and quality. Thank You, it have been a great pleasure to watch and listen.
Great video Tiffany! Many wonderful pianos in that vault! Although I will be surprised if that 2.5M piano sells - the artwork is way too busy makes it look quite gaudy :/
Wow, these pianos are beautiful! I was extremely drawn to the sounds of the Lalique Heliconia and the White Duet the most, but they all sounded so wonderful. Loved the video!
That was so exciting to watch!!!! What an honor to be invited, and the senior marketing director was genuinely very nice and polite 🥰☝️. I must say though the last piano, the 2.5 mil one, i wish you played it more and extended the clip, perhaps you will post it in a later vlog? I was in AWE at how magnificent it looks 🤣.. wow..... but it was short lived! Oh and, yes do factory tour!! Yes yes yes 🙈💭
When I was in Phoenix, Az in 1999/2000 I worked as a composer-in-residence for a dance group there. There was also a very large Steinway showroom which I visited. They had on display the piano on which Tchaikovsky's 1st Piano Concerto was first performed in Boston, Mass on 25th October 1875. And yes, they did let me play it! (Not the whole thing, of course). But it gave me such a thrill to play my hero's piano concerto just as Hans von Bulow would have played it on that memorable day. Life has its moments, doesn't it...?
It's so magical the way piano keys work. I would like to know more about the technologies involved in the mechanism of the keys. Because for me, they are a piece of art by themselves
Let me tell you Vinícius, as someone who knew nothing about fixing pianos a month ago but being someone who fixes things for a living, you don't really get a true appreciation for just how intricate the mechanisms of a piano are until they're in pieces in front of you and it's your job to put it back together 😅 And I agree with you - they certainly are an art all their own.
what a joy to come across Tiffany's vlog. I was in the vault on Oct 24 on a tour as part of the Steinway Hall of Fame Teacher induction ceremony. This was spectacular. Thanks Tiffany
Factory tour? When I actually worked for a living, I occasionally gave tours of the factory I worked at. They were generally tailored to the audience: Technical tours for the engineers and technicians, more basic tours along with a healthy dose of schmooze for the financial types . The one common theme was to take tourists on a voyage from raw materials arriving at Receiving through all the different processes to transform raw materials into finished products, and finally, the load-out in Shipping where we watched the products drive off into the sunset (metaphorically speaking) bound for customers. I personally would like the technical tour: You know, saw dust, hammers and whatever it takes to make a Steinway. . .
There's TONS of Steinway factory tours videos on TH-cam...why would she do the same? However, there's very few if any if the Steinway VAULT. C'mon man, use your brain.
I have never had an inclination towards the keys, my wife is the pianist. Today she had a piano delivered and my curiosity was piqued. I have spent the last 2 hours watching videos of these stunning instruments and whilst I have no more desire to learn than before, I do have a newfound respect for the people who build these works of art. The rosewood one is my favourite from this vault, being a chess player! Also, it matches my mahogany and rosewood guitar, so if anyone is wondering what to get me for Christmas…
I enjoyed this tour and thanks to you and Steinway creating such vivid and personal impression. I also dream to play one of these Steinway pianos. They look like music cast into artistic shape. I hope this tradition of craftsmanship will prevail.
What an honor to be able to go there and play those unique pianos, and you did so beautifully, as always! I'm so excited for this opportunity you have to collab with Steinway and I'm excited to see what else comes of it!
Thanks Tiffany. I am a music enthusiast and a lifetime aspiring pianist. I am trading in my Essex baby grand for a Steinway as soon as I return home after 11 months of absence (and no access to a piano). I guess that was the idea for Steinway ... and all your blogs are inspiring. The freshness and honesty, the skill and talent, and the clarity and depth of your interpretations have kept me connected to piano music in a challenging environment. All the best !
Ms. Poon, VERY interesting! Beautiful pianos AND exquisite samplings of your repertoire. You are truly a fine pianist, such musicality and clean technique. I have my Steinway story too. My father was an MIT graduate in the late 40's. When he graduated he wanted an appropriate environment for entertaining friends and colleagues. He decorated and furnished the parlor, livingroom and dining room of his parent's home in the manner he felt suitable for such endeavors. There are large photos showing the furniture tastefully arranged as he made everything look sophisticated and proper. The crowning touch was a Steinway grand piano (model A) he had purchased. It was an element of status in his mind, as he didn't play the piano. During WWII he was employed by an oil company in Chicago as a mechanical engineer. He rented a garage for his car from a family in Evanston. He was looking for someone to accompany him on the piano while he sang. The family from whom he was renting had a daughter in a local Jr. High and he asked the parents if there might be a faculty member who would be interested. They gave him the # of the chorus teacher. She said was doing enough accompanying, but wouldn't mind going out for dinner! The rest is history. They moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin (virtually sight unseen) because they didn't want to raise children in Chicago. My mother was an honors graduate in choral conducting and piano from Northwestern University and conducted church choirs in the Milwaukee area. When I was in 7th grade my father had the piano from Hartford, Connecticut moved to our Milwaukee home. I and my two sisters studied piano (not by our mother, she was too smart for that). He had the piano overhauled and played it perfectly. "Slow forward".......after our parents passed away, I inherited the piano, my sister's, an electronic and several harps (our mother sang and performed on harp professionally and my sister was the harp faculty at the University of Denver, first call union harpist and played with the Denver Symphony Orchestra). I retired several years ago and my wife and I didn't have room for a grand so we offered it for sale. It took awhile to get some inquiries, but finally a gentleman who was a professional sound engineer and had a professional recording studio was looking for a pro quality piano for his commercial clients. He came over with his piano tuner/repair colleague to test it out. He tried it out and was impressed, but he wasn't that skilled. However, his piano mechanic was. OMG, he really gave it a workout. I'd never heard that piano performed that loud and wonderful. It was in our livingroom that had a vaulted ceiling and sounded like a concert hall. They thoroughly checked EVERYTHING out, ALL the mechanics, keys (perfect condition ivory), body (virtually new looking black), classic turn-of-the-century carved legs etc. And this piano was over 100yrs old. It sounded and functioned as brand new. I over heard the potential buyer say, I'm buying it! He paid several thousand dollars more than we were asking as he knew there were some other interested parties. So it went to a good home played by professionals for commercial studio recordings (classical, jazz, instrumental, vocal etc.). You may wake up now, my story is over! Thanks if you stayed through this!
It’s incredible what they’ve done with the marketing so far and pretty cool that they’ve built the vault for piano geeks like us. I think the one thing it is missing is something more historical similar to Horrowitz’s piano but maybe there’s not much left along those lines? Not very knowledgeable on what’s availble on that. Had the opportunity to also experience the spirio mechanism a couple weeks ago in London and it is pretty cool to see how well it works. Thanks for putting this together for us. Also, loved the pieces you selected for the pianos.
Peter Hontaru - I think you hit the nail on the head: MARKETING. Do these instruments have the sound, the touch, the resonance to justify their price? Or are they just an unique cabinet? I prefer my satin black.
@@namelessone3339 Although I must admit, I love the wood veneer pianos, especially the darker one where you can -- just -- see the seam at the front, I wonder how much of the price of a Steinway is due to marketing on their name, when there is is at least two other's (viz. Bösendorfer, or Fazioli ), which are equally renowned for their tonality, 'colours,' brightness, etc, but are only known to either pianists or, to someone like me, whom grew up listening to Bach played by the greats, not least Glenn Gould, but wished had had piano practice age 10 onwards, but can still appreciate that different pianos are brighter, or softer, and so forth ... It reminds me of how Hennessy Cognac is marketed, especially their Louis XIII, in its Baccarat crystal decanter, when, actually, a much smaller company called Delamain, produces a Cognac that is the Reserve De La Famile (lit. normal resevered for family only, but a few casks of a certain vintage is released per year) that, abet much cheaper, is a far superior sipping experience. They are practically unheard of, as they pour way more money into their product, especially as they don't own huge vineyards. But, to cognac aficionados, the Reserve De La Famile comes very close to a perfect 100 in terms aromas, flavours on the palate and, key this, low 'alcohol burn' -- from whence 'smoothness' derives from -- which means that you have a much better tasting experience, especially given the almost handcrafted nature, from vine to bottle ... The true irony ...? A specific casked number bottle of Reserve De La Famile is roughly £600 for a standard 75cl, whilst, because of the Baccarat crystal decanter you get, the Hennessy Louis XIII is ~£1,500+ for about the same volume ... Yes, the Delamain is still not that cheap for a plebian like me to buy, but quality over quanity, even if the Hennessy is a blend of various Cognac, the 'youngest' about 20 years old, to the oldest, ~100 plus, despite that, you're still buying into the Hennessy 'hype', and not the actual product; in other words, you have that expectation vs experience, rather than a much smaller company, that spends its time giving a damn, and not hype; instead, what hype there is, is generated by those whom are genuinely blown away by the flavour profile that leaves Hennessy almost like drinking after-shave, as very crude comparison ... In other words, can Steinway pianos, when compared to lesser known piano makers, are stil able to justify their price points, when either a Bösendorfer, or a Fazioli, say, has the same tonality etc, but at cheaper, relatively speaking, cost ...?
Yeah, I was baffled. I had expected to see examples of important historical/technological landmarks in the development of the piano -- which, to an extent, Steinway has spearheaded (with a few other companies) since it was founded in 1853. Why all the weird, kitschy instruments ("this one has crystals in it!")?
Thank you for this Wonderful video! For future factory videos, I'd love to see some of the special woods in their various stages (anything along the journey from raw stock to the final finishing), as well as any video and/or commentary by the Artisans creating these beautiful Steinway pianos. Thank you for: (a) All your work creating & editing, (b) a sampling of each piano in the vault, (c) your thoughtfulness in music selections. Good Luck for upcoming concerts in Italy & Germany! Bon Voyage! :)
oooh! Just found a documentary called "Note By Note - The Making Of Steinway L1037" which follows the year-long, hand-crafted creation of a Steinway concert grand piano from forest floor to concert hall (watch for free at tubitv.com/movies/22260/note_by_note )
Hi Tiffany! Thank you so much for sharing the vault tour. The first piano you played captured me right away... it sounded like some special reverb sound effects were turned on! The piano sound is crystal clear! The other more expensive pianos sound clear too but the first one's good enough for me.
I am in love with the Pictures at an Exhibition piano. I wish I could afford a 2M piano though. Nobody but me would be allowed to touch it, except other pianists of course. What a work of art!
I am so very happy to have come across this video. I cried watching you play. Seeing how talented you are and playful with the music. Thank you for sharing.
2.5 Million for the most expensive Steinway may seem like a lot....but it is artwork that if you compare it to a Rothko painting that goes for a hundred million and looks like it took a couple minutes to paint....I think that piano that took 4 years to paint is looking like a bargain. You just need to get it out of that vault and let some so called "art critics" swoon over it for awhile in a famous gallery.
Hi Tiffany! I remember I went to Steinway Hall in Manhattan long time ago. The piano key action felt so comfortable, and I even like the richness of the sound projection.
Hi, Tiffany! What an extraordinary, exciting and highly memorable experience you have documented for posterity! Your enthusiasm and love for the piano per se and especially for the exclusive Steinways to which you were granted rare access are wonderfully heartwarming. They are outgrowths of the profound joy that music induces in the human heart---especially when one can simultaneously derive, and impart, such joy through one's talent and dedication (as you do). Thank you very much for so warmly sharing your passion and love for music!
Yay!!!! 😆😆😆 Thank you for bring me tour steinway, i really excited. Because this is my first time seeing inside of stienway secret room.I already see u play hangarian rhapsody no.2 😊
Tiffany, there is no way the great masters had a piano to sound as orchestral, as full and bright, as resonanating and celestial as our modern grands. Can you imagine what they or the audiences would have thought!? I'm enjoying your bits and pieces. Thanks, Pete.
Tiffany, that was amazing! Just re-discovering the piano again and you totally inspired me. I would have been way too afraid to touch...much play the "Pictures" piano. Thanks for the look behind the scenes!
This gives off the same energy as if Happy was giving someone a tour of Iron Mans suits.
the similarities are uncanny.
😂😂this made my day
And Tiffany is like Peter Parker trying then out and just playing wonderfully
Yes!
IKR I WAS THINKING THIS!!
Tiffany: remembers Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2 from when she was 14
Me: forgets how to play the piano after a week of not practicing
You need to practice even more than xou remember it for years!
Charlie Smyth HAHAHAHAA
Charlie Smyth Sorry but she plays piano from when she was a child.
😂😂😂
A week? Pssshh I forget in a day
Good thing he locked the vault when they left. Wouldn't want anybody walking off with a 900 lb piano.
Come on, your saying you've never walked around with a 1,000 pound object in your pocket?
How could you even where that through the door
@@lukefarrell117 that's the joke genius
@@lukefarrell117 also even if it fits, it's too heavy to carry
@@cracknblast8247 Like the key of C, some people just aren't SHARP enough to get the joke.
“I played this at 14”
Me: *dies inside*
@thomas parker Some kids just have talent at an early age.
There's actually a child here on TH-cam that CONDUCTS Our *National Anthem* played by an Adult Orchestra at a REAL concert!
th-cam.com/video/eHkmgoi4ZIA/w-d-xo.html
WHD Studios 2 That’s amazing
That is not talent, that is parents who know how to support their children passion.
The only reason most people do not grow up "talented" is because their parent did bad job providing them with education and opportunities.
Almost none of those young talents would happen if parents did not allow or pay for it. And for majority of people, parent never do that.
@@esuil "for majority of people, parent never do that" for majority of people parents hardly afford standard education, let alone High end one..
@thegougy Exactly. Which is why I find all that talk about young prodigies to be all bullshit, they arent prodigy, they just have parents who care about it. No one pops up talent from vacuum, they learn it and practice it. You can't be piano prodigy if you don't even have access to piano.
It is a shame that most of these "Crown Jewel" grand pianos are owned by rich people who don't even play the piano.
To own a very expensive piece of furniture for show,as an ultimate status symbol is a shame but if I had that type of money I guess I too would be guilty of doing the same .That particular Santos Rosewood B model is absolutely stunning .
Facts lol
A piano is not a visual art form. It is a musical art form. An art form that only takes on meaning in the hands of the pianist.
@@djw6430 That is just utterly untrue and a really ignorant way of looking at it. The idea of a piano and the symbolism is a really powerful thing. You could have a painting of a piano and it would be a wonderful art piece, and just the same a real piano can be a wonderful art piece.
@@theWebWizrd Yes, but without a pianist, that is all it is. It cannot play, for example, Liszt's "un suspiro" on its own.
For real tho, ive been to plenty of rich people houses and they all own a grand piano they dont even play. Meanwhile I cannot even afford an upright.
“It’s for sale if you’re interested”
“Haha!”
Finally answered! "How much's a Steinweigh?"
@@NoName-zn1sb like a good 100k...
timestamp?
ツMax it’s definitely there. I’m not watching again
Your piano is aerodynamic. You know.. Just in case you want to trow it out the window someday..
Lol, was thinking why does it need to be aerodynamic?
or in case you want to drive it a-la Richard Clayderman th-cam.com/video/nSl0KKvv8rs/w-d-xo.html
when practice goes wrong, the things I want to do to the piano....... I also play violin, and the violin is in much more danger than the piano because you can actually throw it
you underestimate importance of physics....but sound travel with waves through material ...and here sound go from finger->keys->cord->air->wood->air->ear.....so the shape quality and materials of a piano are very important....did you ever try to get echo on a desert?
"I played this at 14"
Me: I'm 15 and don't even remember a single song I played when I was 14.
piece*
Jack Le 😦 look at mr obvious!!!
@@JackLe1127 Yo not everything you play on the piano is a piece
@@JackLe1127 that's what I thought.
I'm 15 and started to play the piano in September so I didn't even play any songs at 14 (except of the right hand of ode to joy lol)
As a piano technician who works a lot with steinway dealers, and has been to the factory several times and also the vault, I totally appreciate how you approached this video. Absolutely wonderfully executed. Your take on the vault felt respectful and appropriate and like I was there! True to the vibe I had there in person. Fantastically done.
Christina Scroggins It’s still pretentious.
This is the ultimate of showrooms for the fanciest pianos they make and sell, not a museum. Not exactly targeted at folks like you and me. It is great to hear a fantastic pianist play these instruments. Probably not the "avefage" customer, either. Great video.
Make that "average."
praestant8 I don’t find it to be the literal definition of pretentious especially since the vlogger is so sweet and genuine. The vault is for art case and other highly valuable pianos. It’s not putting on airs, it’s really worthwhile.
It may seem a bit over the top but it’s really an experience based on making the client feel special for buying their very special piano! I don’t find that to be pretentious. Sorry
I would tend to believe that half the price of a piano is pure markup. So when you walk out with a 2 million dollar piano once it's placed in your home it's now worth 1 million dollars a 50% price drop in value.
8:55 I like how she does a vibrato on a piano
THE ALL ROUNDER Cool Man My teacher makes me do that. Its not vibrato. It releases tension from your hands when playing a long note
bruh it turns out doing vibrato like that doesn't do anything, (because once you've pressed the key, you can't change the sound produced) and it seems like a waste of energy, but i wouldn't know.
Samaritan
everyone knows that it doesn't do anything.
Imagine pressing a note for 3 hours without movingnyour hands vs moving a bit.
@@ham1533 Why would you press a note for hours beeing in your right minds.....
Adrian Fundescu
Because I use my left brain for logical thinking
And yes everyone will hate me after making that horrible joke, my point is that you won't get hand cramps (Also some people may think it's cool, but who am I to say that)
Aw left me hanging at 5:35, closed my eyes and got ready for the beautiful melodic part of Clair de Lune.. oh well
I know right
th-cam.com/video/8O-1wkQ-6T0/w-d-xo.html
Her version here of Clair de Lune is absolutely mesmerizing
It’s a real shame that 99.9% pianist will never own a piano like this
Costs too much money. I only play on acoustic pianos in university.
This is like saying "it's a shame that 99.9% persons will never own a mansion" the only thing that makes these super expensive is the finish, on the inside they're regular steinways like the others
Maybe it’s because 99.9% dont deserve a piano like this .
Capitalism :)
@@_Anthoonyy debatable
access granted
Welcome Mr. Gilmory
It sounded like it was straight out of an action film
Bruh i thought this was fkin bonds movie or some sht😂
watching you playing makes me want to practice...
This show room looks like it's in a space ship.
Perfect acoustics and you played and looked so well in it.
I can make those pianos sound like $1 pianos!
This comment was funny until I read your name. It became funnier
you really comment on every piano video huh
There's a secret secret vault with my £150 keyboard
Ooh how do i get the invite?
There's a kind of secret workshop with my 1963 Hammond M-102 and Leslie 147 within.
@@ludicroussealanimations3643 trade in your worthless Steinway and you will have the chance to press 1 key
Next to the sink?
i have a £150 keyboard lol
Interesting that first piano has one of the nicest sounding piano tones I've ever heard.
Same here! It has a very "European" Sounding. It sounds like a "Hamburg" Steinway. I dont like the sound of the NY Steinways, but that one is really impressive. If you like this sound, look at Bösendorfer (is here i Austria were i live) and Schimmel.
There is no way to express my excitement right now
The most pecious I see today was your talent, refreshing humility and at the same Time the pianist in front of us, i think that Steinway found an excellent "égérie ". You have both this great talent of communication and the serious knowledge of music and as a pianist, what Else to say. Je t'admire ma chère Tiffany.
Miss Tiffany, thanks for allowing us inside the vault ! It’s absolutely amazing! Love listening to you play as always !
That piano by Lilaque is simply out of this world. I am totally so in awe. What a dream it would be just see one in person. The design that was added to it.
him: "it's aerodynamic"
me: "does it.... does it fly?"
The way she cut off Claire De Lune gave me Blue Balls.
I nearly snapped my neck with that jolt.
lol
What is "blue ball?"
@@navigator1383really?
@@navigator1383 Blue balls is an expression for when a man is closing to orgasm and then at the last moment can't, usually by some sort of interruption. It basically means discomfort in an otherwise very comfortable scenario.
The detailing on the first piano was incredible
I just tripped over this video blog while wandering through YouTub. After watching this and listening to your playing I immediately subscribed. It is only in my later years that I have started enjoying piano music and the people that bring it alive!
Oh the sound of the Vault pianos! Thank you, Tiffany, for taking us with you❣️
Three years later. Thank you very much for this look into the “Vault” Tiffany. Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is a favorite. Really do enjoy your Vlogs. Your openness and sincerity I find both refreshing and charming. All the best to you.
I want that vault in my house.
This is just amazing, there's nothing to describe this.
I love it!
Lars Roffel absolutely!
There are some really well-made pianos in this era, for sure - Steinway, Yamaha CFX, Fazioli, etc. But there's nothing like what was made in the golden age of piano production. If you ever get a chance to find a Baldwin grand (specifically over 6') from 1930s-50s, from a master tech in mint condition, it will be the best experience of your piano life. I know first hand. The design, intonation, reverb, and timbre will melt your ears.
These pianos sound absolutely beyond fabulous. Excellently played BTW...
Thank you, Steinway. And, thank you, too, Ms. Poon. Lovely presentation
This was a wonderful tour. And it's easy to see why this talented lady was invited into Steinway's most prized area. Thanks for sharing.
What an absolutely incredible experience, not only for us to view, but for you Tiffany!! How exciting to be partnered with Steinway and have this opportunity! Ready to see what’s next!
Awesome Tiffany!! Hopefully the Steinway relationship can build further! Recitals, tours, bringing in younger generations!
Justin Huang yes, we need more people bringing classical music to younger audiences:)
This is one of my favorite videos. You brought forth what most people don’t often get to see or hear.
Tiffany's musical maturity developed over the last years is simply amazing. Leaving Julliard was definitely the right move!
Richard Getso I agree!
i really envy all those who played the piano as a young child and went through the grades. ive tried to read music many times and its hard. shes a fantastic pianist
@@katiegrundle9900lol no, when ur young and have like shorter fingers, there is a certain pain is stretching thru octaves on a salon grand, idk of its for everyone since i skipped 3 grades i think, but its the short finger struggle
Fantastic video - well deserved invitation to this very special place, congratulations! And hats off to your approach to the music / and quality. Thank You, it have been a great pleasure to watch and listen.
7:03 That smile is filled with pride and childlike joy.
Oh, that is a very enjoyable vlog. And beautiful pianos, wow 😃 Must have been a great experience for you. Thanks for sharing!
Great video Tiffany! Many wonderful pianos in that vault!
Although I will be surprised if that 2.5M piano sells - the artwork is way too busy makes it look quite gaudy :/
Thank you Tiffany and also to Steinway for allowing us to see a whole new side of the piano world. Very enjoyable indeed.
Wow, these pianos are beautiful! I was extremely drawn to the sounds of the Lalique Heliconia and the White Duet the most, but they all sounded so wonderful. Loved the video!
Tiffany WOW ! You play beautifully ! Thank You for taking me a long vicariously thru your lens in to the Steinway vault .
That was so exciting to watch!!!! What an honor to be invited, and the senior marketing director was genuinely very nice and polite 🥰☝️. I must say though the last piano, the 2.5 mil one, i wish you played it more and extended the clip, perhaps you will post it in a later vlog? I was in AWE at how magnificent it looks 🤣.. wow..... but it was short lived!
Oh and, yes do factory tour!! Yes yes yes 🙈💭
THIS WAS AWESOME!!!! Thank you for the video!!!! The “Clair de Lune” was BEAUTIFUL on that piano.
Yes, it was real special to see the Steinway Vault.
When I was in Phoenix, Az in 1999/2000 I worked as a composer-in-residence for a dance group there. There was also a very large Steinway showroom which I visited. They had on display the piano on which Tchaikovsky's 1st Piano Concerto was first performed in Boston, Mass on 25th October 1875. And yes, they did let me play it! (Not the whole thing, of course). But it gave me such a thrill to play my hero's piano concerto just as Hans von Bulow would have played it on that memorable day. Life has its moments, doesn't it...?
It's so magical the way piano keys work. I would like to know more about the technologies involved in the mechanism of the keys. Because for me, they are a piece of art by themselves
True - #Steinway is a great make - arguably the best!
as a piano maker, i appreciate your appreciation.
@@knallfroosch how did you become a piano maker?
@@knallfroosch that's cool 👍 🎶
Let me tell you Vinícius, as someone who knew nothing about fixing pianos a month ago but being someone who fixes things for a living, you don't really get a true appreciation for just how intricate the mechanisms of a piano are until they're in pieces in front of you and it's your job to put it back together 😅 And I agree with you - they certainly are an art all their own.
Wow, thank you Tiffany! What an amazing video and to hear you play was an extra treat. You are an amazing pianist!
They’re not as expensive as I thought. I thought they were gonna be multi million dollar pianos
Let's see a few decades later like how stradivari's and guarneri's aged for over 300 years
Ethan Lee - That’s true i guess. But 300 years is more like a few centuries later lol
@@PeaceNinja007 ouh what I meant was hopefully there's like a price tag we can check when we're still alive ahahah
Ethan Lee - Maybe if you volunteer for scientific testing in cryogenics lol
@@PeaceNinja007 I'm afraid I can't
what a joy to come across Tiffany's vlog. I was in the vault on Oct 24 on a tour as part of the Steinway Hall of Fame Teacher induction ceremony. This was spectacular. Thanks Tiffany
Factory tour? When I actually worked for a living, I occasionally gave tours of the factory I worked at. They were generally tailored to the audience: Technical tours for the engineers and technicians, more basic tours along with a healthy dose of schmooze for the financial types . The one common theme was to take tourists on a voyage from raw materials arriving at Receiving through all the different processes to transform raw materials into finished products, and finally, the load-out in Shipping where we watched the products drive off into the sunset (metaphorically speaking) bound for customers. I personally would like the technical tour: You know, saw dust, hammers and whatever it takes to make a Steinway. . .
There's TONS of Steinway factory tours videos on TH-cam...why would she do the same?
However, there's very few if any if the Steinway VAULT.
C'mon man, use your brain.
Oh wow, very interesting experience! I would love to see a factory tour
That was beautiful! What an honor to see these beautiful works of art. Your playing and selection of songs was amazing.
This was super cool to see! I’m glad you were able to share this experience with us.
I was such a pleasure to to watch Tiffany giving a tour and playing some of the best pianos in the world !
Extraordinary. Many thanks for the special tour of the vault. 👍
I have never had an inclination towards the keys, my wife is the pianist. Today she had a piano delivered and my curiosity was piqued. I have spent the last 2 hours watching videos of these stunning instruments and whilst I have no more desire to learn than before, I do have a newfound respect for the people who build these works of art. The rosewood one is my favourite from this vault, being a chess player! Also, it matches my mahogany and rosewood guitar, so if anyone is wondering what to get me for Christmas…
I enjoyed this tour and thanks to you and Steinway creating such vivid and personal impression. I also dream to play one of these Steinway pianos. They look like music cast into artistic shape. I hope this tradition of craftsmanship will prevail.
I loved the bold and colorful tone of the pictures at an exhibition piano. It blew the others away
Once the door was opened, wow wow wow every corners
What an honor to be able to go there and play those unique pianos, and you did so beautifully, as always! I'm so excited for this opportunity you have to collab with Steinway and I'm excited to see what else comes of it!
Best pianist i ever seen , played the piano from the heart and let herself be one with the piano .
Thanks Tiffany. I am a music enthusiast and a lifetime aspiring pianist. I am trading in my Essex baby grand for a Steinway as soon as I return home after 11 months of absence (and no access to a piano). I guess that was the idea for Steinway ... and all your blogs are inspiring. The freshness and honesty, the skill and talent, and the clarity and depth of your interpretations have kept me connected to piano music in a challenging environment. All the best !
What an unforgettable day! Thank-you for sharing it with us, Tiffany.
Ms. Poon,
VERY interesting! Beautiful pianos AND exquisite samplings of your repertoire.
You are truly a fine pianist, such musicality and clean technique.
I have my Steinway story too.
My father was an MIT graduate in the late 40's.
When he graduated he wanted an appropriate environment for entertaining friends and colleagues.
He decorated and furnished the parlor, livingroom and dining room of his parent's home in the manner he felt suitable for such endeavors.
There are large photos showing the furniture tastefully arranged as he made everything look sophisticated and proper.
The crowning touch was a Steinway grand piano (model A) he had purchased. It was an element of status in his mind, as he didn't play the piano.
During WWII he was employed by an oil company in Chicago as a mechanical engineer.
He rented a garage for his car from a family in Evanston.
He was looking for someone to accompany him on the piano while he sang. The family from whom he was renting had a daughter in a local Jr. High and he asked the parents if there might be a faculty member who would be interested.
They gave him the # of the chorus teacher.
She said was doing enough accompanying, but wouldn't mind going out for dinner!
The rest is history.
They moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin (virtually sight unseen) because they didn't want to raise children in Chicago.
My mother was an honors graduate in choral conducting and piano from Northwestern University and conducted church choirs in the Milwaukee area.
When I was in 7th grade my father had the piano from Hartford, Connecticut moved to our Milwaukee home.
I and my two sisters studied piano (not by our mother, she was too smart for that).
He had the piano overhauled and played it perfectly.
"Slow forward".......after our parents passed away, I inherited the piano, my sister's, an electronic and several harps (our mother sang and performed on harp professionally and my sister was the harp faculty at the University of Denver, first call union harpist and played with the Denver Symphony Orchestra).
I retired several years ago and my wife and I didn't have room for a grand so we offered it for sale.
It took awhile to get some inquiries, but finally a gentleman who was a professional sound engineer and had a professional recording studio was looking for a pro quality piano for his commercial clients.
He came over with his piano tuner/repair colleague to test it out.
He tried it out and was impressed, but he wasn't that skilled. However, his piano mechanic was. OMG, he really gave it a workout.
I'd never heard that piano performed that loud and wonderful.
It was in our livingroom that had a vaulted ceiling and sounded like a concert hall.
They thoroughly checked EVERYTHING out, ALL the mechanics, keys (perfect condition ivory), body (virtually new looking black), classic turn-of-the-century carved legs etc. And this piano was over 100yrs old.
It sounded and functioned as brand new.
I over heard the potential buyer say, I'm buying it!
He paid several thousand dollars more than we were asking as he knew there were some other interested parties.
So it went to a good home played by professionals for commercial studio recordings (classical, jazz, instrumental, vocal etc.).
You may wake up now, my story is over!
Thanks if you stayed through this!
What a fabulous video - so great to see and hear these! Thanks Tiffany!!!
It’s incredible what they’ve done with the marketing so far and pretty cool that they’ve built the vault for piano geeks like us. I think the one thing it is missing is something more historical similar to Horrowitz’s piano but maybe there’s not much left along those lines? Not very knowledgeable on what’s availble on that.
Had the opportunity to also experience the spirio mechanism a couple weeks ago in London and it is pretty cool to see how well it works. Thanks for putting this together for us. Also, loved the pieces you selected for the pianos.
Gould's chair
Peter Hontaru - I think you hit the nail on the head: MARKETING. Do these instruments have the sound, the touch, the resonance to justify their price? Or are they just an unique cabinet? I prefer my satin black.
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Although I must admit, I love the wood veneer pianos, especially the darker one where you can -- just -- see the seam at the front, I wonder how much of the price of a Steinway is due to marketing on their name, when there is is at least two other's (viz. Bösendorfer, or Fazioli ), which are equally renowned for their tonality, 'colours,' brightness, etc, but are only known to either pianists or, to someone like me, whom grew up listening to Bach played by the greats, not least Glenn Gould, but wished had had piano practice age 10 onwards, but can still appreciate that different pianos are brighter, or softer, and so forth ...
It reminds me of how Hennessy Cognac is marketed, especially their Louis XIII, in its Baccarat crystal decanter, when, actually, a much smaller company called Delamain, produces a Cognac that is the Reserve De La Famile (lit. normal resevered for family only, but a few casks of a certain vintage is released per year) that, abet much cheaper, is a far superior sipping experience. They are practically unheard of, as they pour way more money into their product, especially as they don't own huge vineyards. But, to cognac aficionados, the Reserve De La Famile comes very close to a perfect 100 in terms aromas, flavours on the palate and, key this, low 'alcohol burn' -- from whence 'smoothness' derives from -- which means that you have a much better tasting experience, especially given the almost handcrafted nature, from vine to bottle ...
The true irony ...? A specific casked number bottle of Reserve De La Famile is roughly £600 for a standard 75cl, whilst, because of the Baccarat crystal decanter you get, the Hennessy Louis XIII is ~£1,500+ for about the same volume ...
Yes, the Delamain is still not that cheap for a plebian like me to buy, but quality over quanity, even if the Hennessy is a blend of various Cognac, the 'youngest' about 20 years old, to the oldest, ~100 plus, despite that, you're still buying into the Hennessy 'hype', and not the actual product; in other words, you have that expectation vs experience, rather than a much smaller company, that spends its time giving a damn, and not hype; instead, what hype there is, is generated by those whom are genuinely blown away by the flavour profile that leaves Hennessy almost like drinking after-shave, as very crude comparison ...
In other words, can Steinway pianos, when compared to lesser known piano makers, are stil able to justify their price points, when either a Bösendorfer, or a Fazioli, say, has the same tonality etc, but at cheaper, relatively speaking, cost ...?
Yeah, I was baffled. I had expected to see examples of important historical/technological landmarks in the development of the piano -- which, to an extent, Steinway has spearheaded (with a few other companies) since it was founded in 1853. Why all the weird, kitschy instruments ("this one has crystals in it!")?
Thank you for sharing the peek in the vault ! So magnificent !
Thank you for this Wonderful video! For future factory videos, I'd love to see some of the special woods in their various stages (anything along the journey from raw stock to the final finishing), as well as any video and/or commentary by the Artisans creating these beautiful Steinway pianos. Thank you for: (a) All your work creating & editing, (b) a sampling of each piano in the vault, (c) your thoughtfulness in music selections. Good Luck for upcoming concerts in Italy & Germany! Bon Voyage! :)
oooh! Just found a documentary called "Note By Note - The Making Of Steinway L1037" which follows the year-long, hand-crafted creation of a Steinway concert grand piano from forest floor to concert hall (watch for free at tubitv.com/movies/22260/note_by_note )
Hi Tiffany! Thank you so much for sharing the vault tour. The first piano you played captured me right away... it sounded like some special reverb sound effects were turned on! The piano sound is crystal clear! The other more expensive pianos sound clear too but the first one's good enough for me.
I like the non-produced style of your vids, feels honest and intimate, like if i was in the vault too.
That last piano with the art work is a trophy piece. I would proudly display it in the center of my home if the opportunity surfaces.
It is for sale. 😭
I would love to be teleported into that vault right about now.... It's a pianists dream.
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome experience. That last piano, WOW what a treasure.
I love the Steinway art grand piano! Very beautiful and detailed ! My favorite !
The first piano was so crisp and thank you for letting us listen in 👌
I am in love with the Pictures at an Exhibition piano. I wish I could afford a 2M piano though. Nobody but me would be allowed to touch it, except other pianists of course. What a work of art!
I am so very happy to have come across this video. I cried watching you play. Seeing how talented you are and playful with the music. Thank you for sharing.
2.5 Million for the most expensive Steinway may seem like a lot....but it is artwork that if you compare it to a Rothko painting that goes for a hundred million and looks like it took a couple minutes to paint....I think that piano that took 4 years to paint is looking like a bargain. You just need to get it out of that vault and let some so called "art critics" swoon over it for awhile in a famous gallery.
What a lovely, entertaining and beautiful video. Thank you, Tiffany.
"Sorry I could only sight-read this piece." Even though she played it very well. 🤣🤣
Pictures of an exhibition piano is exquisite the artist's dedication is amazin g
Hi Tiffany! I remember I went to Steinway Hall in Manhattan long time ago. The piano key action felt so comfortable, and I even like the richness of the sound projection.
This is Great! Thank you for showing the Vault. Something I would never see in my lifetime.
Awesome footage, and your tone is exquisite.
I was not ready for this vlog. Mother of pearl!
As a pianist, I definitely wanna own one of these.. I love my piano that i owned for yrs but I have a enough room in my big livingroom for both
You are lucky to experience all those pianos! I’m sure you have worked to get there! Thank you for showing us
the man: talking about the story of each piano
tiffany:hmm
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Hi, Tiffany! What an extraordinary, exciting and highly memorable experience you have documented for posterity! Your enthusiasm and love for the piano per se and especially for the exclusive Steinways to which you were granted rare access are wonderfully heartwarming. They are outgrowths of the profound joy that music induces in the human heart---especially when one can simultaneously derive, and impart, such joy through one's talent and dedication (as you do). Thank you very much for so warmly sharing your passion and love for music!
4:04 this is what i was waiting for !!!
was hoping for Boogie-woogie
Thank you so much, Tiffany! This was FABULOUS!
I’m so happy for you Tiffany !! ♥️
Me too! I just found Tiffany's channel - amazing :-)
Me too, incredible to see her success, she’s so talented and hardworking!
Yay!!!! 😆😆😆 Thank you for bring me tour steinway, i really excited. Because this is my first time seeing inside of stienway secret room.I already see u play hangarian rhapsody no.2 😊
Never heard Debussy sound so beautiful!
Ikr?
Truly amazing.
The Rosewood piano is the most beautiful one I've ever seen. Just gorgeous!
The Santos Rosewood caught my eye immediately. Now I know what it is. 17:45. Wow.
Tiffany, there is no way the great masters had a piano to sound as orchestral, as full and bright, as resonanating and celestial as our modern grands. Can you imagine what they or the audiences would have thought!? I'm enjoying your bits and pieces. Thanks, Pete.
Clair de Lune sounded beautiful & what an interesting video!!!
That was the best Clair de Lune I had ever heard lol
@@giroliro3 Yes!!
Yes, incredible sound!
@@AnnaKhomichkoPianist I've just listened to your Rachmaninov. Etude-tableaux op. 39 N. 1 in c minor, incredible!!
Tiffany, that was amazing! Just re-discovering the piano again and you totally inspired me. I would have been way too afraid to touch...much play the "Pictures" piano. Thanks for the look behind the scenes!