I was a student of his in Burbank from 1975-1983. Such a brilliant teacher and extraordinary man. I also studied with June for 11 years. I heard she passed away sometime in the early 90s. Thank you so much for sharing this. I always LOVED listening to him play, especially Rachmaninoff.
From the time that the recordings were made until the rolls were finished, was nearly two years. Computer problems slowed the initial process. When the rolls were finally finished, Podolsky had moved from the Chicago area to California. I do believe the Southern California chapter of AMICA hosted him at a meeting and played for him the finished rolls. Not much feed back came from that meeting. I can report that I heard him play in Chicago several times and the rolls do sound like him.
Thanks. That's a FABULOUS piano you got there. Artur Rubenstein thought that the Mason which he was given to play on during his first concert tour to America was without doubt the finest instrument that he ever played on in his entire career.
This is really a great video, it made me discover that Duo art, ampico and other reproduction systems had intensity markings on the roll. I just can't understand how works these markings, but I can say that it sounds much more better than a disklavier or pianodisc system...
BEAUTIFUL piece and M & H Ampico A. Looks like it might be an RAA. The making of "new" Ampico recordings is quite an undertaking. It's amazing how the original Ampico Co. was able to produce so many rolls back in the
That means, for those who don't know the letter designations, that this is a full 9 foot concert grand with the AMPICO - only a few were made, perhaps this is the only one surviving today. A magnificicent instrument...
I was a student of his in Burbank from 1975-1983. Such a brilliant teacher and extraordinary man. I also studied with June for 11 years. I heard she passed away sometime in the early 90s. Thank you so much for sharing this. I always LOVED listening to him play, especially Rachmaninoff.
afterautism 5 months ago
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afterautism 5 months ago
I was one of his students (one of the last) in Southern California. I remember he was happy with the results.
bhchan73 9 months ago
@bhchan73 I also studied with Dr. Poldolsky in Burbank, Ca. Do you know what happened to June Davison? I would have my lessons at her house.
333bailey33 6 months ago
I am interested to know what Podolsky thought of this resulting reproduction.
aardvaark069 2 years ago
From the time that the recordings were made until the rolls were finished, was nearly two years. Computer problems slowed the initial process. When the rolls were finally finished, Podolsky had moved from the Chicago area to California. I do believe the Southern California chapter of AMICA hosted him at a meeting and played for him the finished rolls. Not much feed back came from that meeting. I can report that I heard him play in Chicago several times and the rolls do sound like him.
ampicoab 2 years ago
Thanks. That's a FABULOUS piano you got there. Artur Rubenstein thought that the Mason which he was given to play on during his first concert tour to America was without doubt the finest instrument that he ever played on in his entire career.
aardvaark069 2 years ago
This piano is a beauty, and the sound... magnificent...
gainweighttoday 2 years ago
magnificent!
NOLIFEONLYDEATH 3 years ago
This is really a great video, it made me discover that Duo art, ampico and other reproduction systems had intensity markings on the roll. I just can't understand how works these markings, but I can say that it sounds much more better than a disklavier or pianodisc system...
a78ba 3 years ago
weird piano!! it play by itself? ...with the rool... mmmm that's surely cool!
Katleenfarine 3 years ago
BEAUTIFUL piece and M & H Ampico A. Looks like it might be an RAA. The making of "new" Ampico recordings is quite an undertaking. It's amazing how the original Ampico Co. was able to produce so many rolls back in the
20's.
bigcity233 3 years ago
The wide angle camera lens does distort a bit. The piano is actually an RCC.
ampicoab 3 years ago
That means, for those who don't know the letter designations, that this is a full 9 foot concert grand with the AMPICO - only a few were made, perhaps this is the only one surviving today. A magnificicent instrument...
sfatlarge 3 years ago
This is just a beautiful piece and what a fine instrument too....thanks for sharing this with us.
DuoArtDanOz 3 years ago
Very nice, and also thanks for the extra info.
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aknabea 3 years ago
This video and video angle is AMAZING!!!
Wonderful piano!
stienwayz 3 years ago