A Concert Pianist On Pedals & Voicing w/ Frederic Chiu
In this episode of our podcast, join us as we delve into the world of pedaling technique, piano hammer shaping, and voicing with classical pianist, Frederic Chiu. With a wealth of experience and musical achievements under his belt, Frederic is joined by the veteran piano technician and piano industry expert, Eric Johnson.
In addition to a fascinating discussion of advanced pedal techniques, they tackle the topic of humility. Even the most skilled technicians have moments of uncertainty, but Frederic and Eric explore how to navigate those situations and grow from them.
Do you know what the phrase "piano techs do not control what the piano sounds like" means? Frederic provides insights on pedal regulation and usage, explaining how the pianist can use the piano to create unique and captivating sounds.
Ready to uncover the secrets of excellent piano playing? Frederic shares his personal philosophy on the art of music-making and the importance of pedaling techniques. Tune in to hear more from this performance, theory, and technique expert.
Here's a little bit about our Guest Frederic Chiu:
Here's a little bit about our Guest Frederic Chiu:
Fredericβs innovative programming includes βClassical Smackdown,β where composers face off in head-to-head comparisons, with listeners voting for their favorite composer: Debussy vs. Prokofiev, Bach vs. Glass, etc. With his wife, Jeanine Esposito, he co-created the arts non-profit, Beechwood Arts & Innovation, to explore collaboration across art genres and the use of the arts and technology to create community.
His innovative vision of Romeo & Juliet β The Choice, an immersive, interactive production of the popular Prokofiev ballet, debuted in 2018. Frederic teaches at both Carnegie Mellon University and The Hartt School.
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Creators and Guests
Host
David Andersen
David Andersen, owner of David Andersen pianos in Los Angeles has been a professional musician, recording artist, and piano technician/consultant for nearly four decades. He has overseen the restoration and maintenance of hundreds of Steinway and Mason & Hamlin pianos during that time. Beginning in 1975 he apprenticed for two and a half years under Jack Cofer in Atlanta, Georgia; during the 1980s he studied at Steinway facilities both in New York and London.
Host
Eathan Janney
Eathan has 20 years of experience as a piano technician. He studied with Dave Miller, the staff piano technician for the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, New Jersey. Dave Carpenter, the inventor of the Verituner electronic tuning device, provided mentorship for Eathan in Chicago. Eathan also worked with Ken Eschete and Bill Schwarts, the staff piano technicians at Northwestern University in Chicago. In 2009, he founded Floating Piano Factory of New York, a company that allows piano technicians to move from Apprentice to Craftsman level while offering value pricing to clients as technicians progress toward mastery. In 2017 he founded Piano Technicians Masterclasses, an online project designed to offer cutting-edge instruction from piano industry masters to anyone on the globe with an internet connection.