Kimiko Ishizaka plays Chopin on an 1832 Pleyel

A project in Pittsboro, NC by Robert Douglass
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The 24 Préludes recorded on Chopin's favorite piano, released under Creative Commons license.
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Funded: $13,301 of $13,000
Dates: Mar 31st -> Apr 17th (18 days)
Project By: Robert Douglass
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Latest News

The final 24 hours - we need help!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Here we are - the exciting final countdown until funding on this project ends. We're still $3,200 away from the goal - an amount we'll need to raise if any audio or video can be created from the opportunity of having the 1842 Pleyel and Kimiko... (Read More)

48 hours to go - we can make it!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Kimiko at the Pleyel  (Read More)

Almost like time travel: Kimiko meets the Pleyel

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This is Kimiko's first encounter with the Pleyel. There was so much excitement and anticipation, but also uncertainty in this first meeting. Would the piano sound good? Would it be in good enough condition to meet the demands of a full Chopin... (Read More)

First look at the Kenan Pleyel: Here comes the action

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The Kenan Pleyel is now in the Manifold Recording studios, and this short video clip shows John Foy, the technician who has been rebuilding and caring for this piano in the past years, delivering and installing its action.  (Read More)

Live stream of Kimiko Ishizaka's Pianoforte Studios Chopin Recital

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, at 7pm Central time (8pm Eastern), Kimiko Ishizaka will perform in the PianoForte Studios, Chicago. The program is a complete Chopin recital, featuring Nocturnes, the op. 25 Etudes, and of course the 24 Préludes. Please join us, and share... (Read More)

Kimiko performing live on WDR 3 (German Radio), tune in!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear 101 first backers, thank you for your support and the exciting first day. At 16:00 CET (10am Eastern), Thursday, April 2, Kimiko Ishizaka will be the guest for 1 hour on the TonArt programme of WDR 3, German public radio. She'll be interviewed... (Read More)

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