Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037 (2007)

Director:

Ben Niles

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

A feature-length independent documentary that follows the creation of a Steinway concert grand, #L1037- from forest floor to concert hall.

Plot Keywords:

Steinway

Cast

Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Harry Connick Jr.	...	Himself
Hélène Grimaud	...	Herself
Hank Jones	...	Himself
Lang Lang	...	Himself

Also Known As:

Note by Note (Australia)

Runtime:

81 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour (DV 24p) | Colour (NTSC Color)

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (Western Electric Sound System) | Dolby Digital | Dolby SR (RCA Sound System)

Certification:

USA:Not Rated | Australia:G

Filming Locations:

Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Modern Day Alchemy

You don't have to play a note of music to enjoy 'Note By Note:The Making Of Steinway L1037'. This is a loving Valentine to instrument making & music in general. We get to see the Steinway piano being produced over a one year period, from trees in the forest, to the finished product. The film is rife with interview footage with the workers who poured their life & love into this (and all of the)piano. The film also gets screen time with interviews with figures from the musical world (Harry Connick,Jr.Lang Lang,etc.). This film,like the piano itself is a labour of love & is well worth seeking out. Distribution is a bit limited,due to it's release on video,but will be well received when it is released on DVD.