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Accession 06-215

Smithsonian Productions

Productions, 2000-2001

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Smithsonian Productions
Title:Productions
Dates:2000-2001
Quantity:1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Collection:Accession 06-215
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of audiovisual materials created during the production of "People and Pianos: 300 Years," "Piano 300," and "Piano Grand!." All three productions celebrated the 300th anniversary of the piano. The documentary, "People and Pianos: 300 Years," was filmed in various locations across Europe, the United States and in Japan, and featured experts and craftsmen who traced the evolution of the piano, beginning with its inception in Italy to the digital and electronic technologies of tomorrow. Performances demonstrated how the introduction of the piano influenced the development of music from classical to ragtime to jazz. The broadcast aired on PBS in December 2001. "Piano 300" was a video production that accompanied the 2000 exhibition "Piano 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of People and Pianos." "Piano Grand!" was a 90 minute television performance that complemented the "Piano 300" exhibition. It was hosted by Billy Joel and featured Dave Brubeck, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other renowned pianists. It was co-produced by Maryland Public Television. Materials in this accession include original material, narration, pickups, protection masters, and various versions of the productions.

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This accession consists of audiovisual materials created during the production of "People and Pianos: 300 Years," "Piano 300," and "Piano Grand!." All three productions celebrated the 300th anniversary of the piano. The documentary, "People and Pianos: 300 Years," was filmed in various locations across Europe, the United States and in Japan, and featured experts and craftsmen who traced the evolution of the piano, beginning with its inception in Italy to the digital and electronic technologies of tomorrow. Performances demonstrated how the introduction of the piano influenced the development of music from classical to ragtime to jazz. The broadcast aired on PBS in December 2001. "Piano 300" was a video production that accompanied the 2000 exhibition "Piano 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of People and Pianos." "Piano Grand!" was a 90 minute television performance that complemented the "Piano 300" exhibition. It was hosted by Billy Joel and featured Dave Brubeck, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other renowned pianists. It was co-produced by Maryland Public Television. Materials in this accession include original material, narration, pickups, protection masters, and various versions of the productions.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 06-215, Smithsonian Productions, Productions

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Container List

Box 1

"Piano 300," Pickups, 3/28/2001, DAT

Box 1 of 1

"Piano 300," Narration, DAT

Box 1 of 1

"Piano 300," Dullken and Broadwood, Original Master, 2/10/2000, Tape 1 of 2, DAT

Box 1 of 1

"Piano 300," Padrewski and Erard, Original Master, 2/10/2000, Tape 2 of 2, DAT

Box 1 of 1

"Piano 300," Archive, D-8 cassette

Box 1 of 1

"Piano 300," Dulken and Broadwood," 2/10/2000, Tape 1 of 1, DTRS cassette, DAT

Box 1 of 1

"Piano 300," Titled/Protection Master, 13:30, 2/28/2000, Digital Betacam

Box 1 of 1

"Piano 300," Segment PAL Dub, 13:00, 11/22/2000, Digital Betacam

Box 1 of 1

"Piano Grand!," PBS Pledge Version, Avid Off-line, 92:00, 4/0/2000, VHS

Box 1 of 1

"Piano Grand!," Avid Cut, 4/18/2000, Betacam SP

Box 1 of 1

"Piano Grand!," Pledge Version, Part 1 of 2, 4/24/2000, Betacam SP

Box 1 of 1

"Piano Grand!," Pledge Version, Part 2 of 2, 4/24/2000, Betacam SP

Box 1 of 1

"Piano Grand!," PAL, Digital Betacam

Box 1 of 1

"300 Years of People and Pianos," 56:46, VHS

Box 1 of 1

"People and Pianos: 300 Years," Close-captioned protection master, 56:46, Digital Betacam

Box 1 of 1

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