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Piano (other)
A piano is a keyboard music instrument. Piano may also refer to: Places * Piano, Haute-Corse, a commune of the Haute-Corse ''département'' on the island of Corsica, France * Piano di Sorrento, an Italian commune of the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania * Piano Vetrale, an Italian hamlet of the Province of Salerno, Campania * Pianos (club), a live music venue in New York City People * Renzo Piano (born 1937), Italian architect Companies * Piano (company), an independent film production and distribution company * Piano Media, a SaaS company specializing in advanced media business processes and online commerce optimization software Art, entertainment, and media Anime and television * Piano (TV series), ''Piano'' (TV series), a South Korean television drama * ''Piano: The Melody of a Young Girl's Heart'', a 2002 anime series * The Piano (TV series), ''The Piano'' (TV series), a 2023 British televised talent show Music * Piano, a dynamics (music), dynamic direction in music, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piano
The piano is a stringed keyboard instrument in which the strings are struck by wooden hammers that are coated with a softer material (modern hammers are covered with dense wool felt; some early pianos used leather). It is played using a keyboard, which is a row of keys (small levers) that the performer presses down or strikes with the fingers and thumbs of both hands to cause the hammers to strike the strings. It was invented in Italy by Bartolomeo Cristofori around the year 1700. Description The word "piano" is a shortened form of ''pianoforte'', the Italian term for the early 1700s versions of the instrument, which in turn derives from ''clavicembalo col piano e forte'' (key cimbalom with quiet and loud)Pollens (1995, 238) and ''fortepiano''. The Italian musical terms ''piano'' and ''forte'' indicate "soft" and "loud" respectively, in this context referring to the variations in volume (i.e., loudness) produced in response to a pianist's touch or pressure on the keys: the grea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piano (Wynton Kelly Album)
''Piano'', also released as ''Whisper Not'', is an album by jazz pianist Wynton Kelly that was released by Riverside in 1958. Kelly recorded the album with Kenny Burrell, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones.Wynton Kelly discography accessed February 26, 2010 Reception gave the album four and a half stars and called it "an important recording" that displays Kelly's "distinctive drive and buoyant swing feel".Track listing : All compositions by Wynton Kelly except as indicated # "[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pianist (other)
A pianist A pianist ( , ) is an individual musician who plays the piano. Since most forms of Western music can make use of the piano, pianists have a wide repertoire and a wide variety of styles to choose from, among them traditional classical music, ja ... is someone who plays the piano. Pianist or the pianist may also refer to: Films and soundtracks * ''The Pianist'' (1991 film), a Canadian film directed by Claude Gagnon * ''The Pianist'' (1998 film), a Catalan-language film directed by Mario Gas, titled ''El Pianista'' in Catalan * ''The Piano Teacher'' (film), a French-language film by Michael Haneke, original title ''La Pianiste'' * ''The Pianist'' (2002 film), an English-language movie directed by Roman Polanski, based on Szpilman's memoir ** ''The Pianist'' (soundtrack), the soundtrack to Polanski's 2002 film Other arts, entertainment, and media * ''The Pianist'' (album), an album by Duke Ellington * ''The Pianist'' (memoir), by Władysław Szpilman, a Polish-Jewish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piano Nobile
The ''piano nobile'' (Italian for "noble floor" or "noble level", also sometimes referred to by the corresponding French term, ''bel étage'') is the principal floor of a palazzo. This floor contains the main reception and bedrooms of the house. Characteristics The ''piano nobile'' is usually the first storey (in European terminology; second floor in American terms), or sometimes the second storey, containing major rooms, located above the rusticated ground floor containing the minor rooms and service rooms. The reasons for this were so the rooms above the ground floor would have finer views and to avoid the dampness and odours of the street level. This is especially true in Venice, where the ''piano nobile'' of the many '' palazzi'' is especially obvious from the exterior by virtue of its larger windows and balconies, and open loggias. Examples of this are Ca' Foscari, Ca' d'Oro, Ca' Vendramin Calergi, and Palazzo Barbarigo. Larger windows than those on other floors are usu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acqua Alta
(, ; ) is the term used in Veneto, Italy for the exceptional tide peaks that occur periodically in the northern Adriatic Sea. The peaks reach their maximum in the Venetian Lagoon, where they cause partial flooding of Venice and Chioggia; flooding also occurs elsewhere around the northern Adriatic, for instance at Grado and Trieste, but much less often and to a lesser degree. The phenomenon occurs mainly between autumn and spring, when the astronomical tides are reinforced by the prevailing seasonal winds that hamper the usual reflux. The main winds involved are the sirocco, which blows northbound along the Adriatic Sea, and the bora, which has a specific local effect due to the shape and location of the Venetian Lagoon. Causes Precise scientific parameters define the phenomenon called ''acqua alta'', the most significant of which (i.e., the deviation in amplitude from a base measurement of "standard" tides) is measured by the hydrographic station located nearby the Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giuoco Piano
The Giuoco Piano (Italian: "Quiet Game"; ), also called the Italian Opening, is a chess opening beginning with the moves: :1. e4 e5 :2. Nf3 Nc6 :3. Bc4 Bc5 "White aims to develop quickly – but so does Black. White can construct a pawn centre but in unfavourable conditions a centre which cannot provide a basis for further active play." The name Italian Game is used by some authors ; however, that name is also used to describe all openings starting 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4, including 3...Nf6 (the Two Knights Defence) and other less common replies. The Giuoco Piano is assigned codes C50 to C54 in the ''Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings''. History The Giuoco Piano is one of the oldest recorded openings. The Portuguese Damiano played it at the beginning of the 16th century and the Italian Greco played it at the beginning of the 17th century. The Giuoco Piano was popular through the 19th century, but modern refinements in defensive play have led most chess masters towards op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Piano
''The Piano'' is a 1993 period drama film written and directed by Jane Campion. Starring Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, and Anna Paquin in her first major acting role, the film focuses on a mute Scottish woman who travels to a remote part of New Zealand with her young daughter after her arranged marriage to a frontiersman. A co-production between New Zealand, Australia and France, ''The Piano'' was a critical and commercial success, grossing US$140.2 million worldwide against its US$7 million budget. Hunter and Paquin both received high praise for their performances. In 1993, the film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, making Jane Campion the first female director to ever receive this award. It won three Academy Awards out of eight total nominations in March 1994: Best Actress for Hunter, Best Supporting Actress for Paquin, and Best Original Screenplay for Campion. Paquin was 11 years old at the time and remains the second-youngest actor to win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piano (play)
''Piano'' is a 1990 play by Trevor Griffiths, adapted from the 1977 film ''An Unfinished Piece for Mechanical Piano'', itself based on the incomplete and untitled early Anton Chekhov play usually known as '' Platonov''. It premiered at the Royal National Theatre The Royal National Theatre in London, commonly known as the National Theatre (NT), is one of the United Kingdom's three most prominent publicly funded performing arts venues, alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Opera House. I .... References Plays based on works by Anton Chekhov Plays based on films 1990 plays {{1990s-play-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Chalk
''White Chalk'' is the seventh studio album by English singer-songwriter and musician PJ Harvey, released on 24 September 2007 on Island Records. Work on the album started in 2006, with producer Flood and John Parish, who also worked on her '' To Bring You My Love'' and ''Is This Desire?'' albums. Other collaborators on ''White Chalk'' are Eric Drew Feldman and Jim White from Dirty Three. The first single released from ''White Chalk'' was " When Under Ether" on 17 September 2007 on digital download and 7" vinyl. A second single, "The Piano," was released on 26 November 2007. A third, "The Devil," was released on 7", download, and CD formats in March 2008. Style The previous album, '' Uh Huh Her'', had a raw sound but for this record ''White Chalk'', ''Rolling Stone''s magazine noted that Harvey "delved further into a Goth-like vibe in the much quieter, haunting, piano-based music". For this album she gave up the traditional three-piece sound guitar/bass/drums and recorded a se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yours Truly (Ariana Grande Album)
''Yours Truly'' is the debut studio album by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on August 30, 2013, by Republic Records. The album's songs were recorded over a nearly three-year period, with Harmony Samuels, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Patrick "J. Que" Smith and Grande's ''Victorious'' co-star Leon Thomas III, as well as others, handling the album's music production. Featured collaborators include Big Sean, Mika, Mac Miller, and The Wanted's Nathan Sykes. ''Yours Truly'' draws stylistic influences off the music of Grande's artistic inspirations, including singers Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse, Christina Aguilera and Mariah Carey. Musically, ''Yours Truly'' is a pop and R&B record, while incorporating 1990s hip hop, 1950s piano pop, and doo-wop music within its production. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of ''AllMusic'' noted that, with the help of Babyface, Grande was able to "re-create the vibe and feel of the '90s" with the album. It was positively reviewed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Collection
The Collection may refer to: * The Collection (Lincolnshire), a county museum and gallery in Lincolnshire, England Film, television and theatre * ''The Collection'' (film), the 2012 sequel to the 2009 film ''The Collector'' * "The Collection" (''30 Rock''), a 2007 episode of ''30 Rock'' * "The Collection" (''Justified''), a 2010 episode of ''Justified'' * "The Collection" (''The Twilight Zone''), an episode of ''The Twilight Zone'' (2002 revival) * ''The Collection'' (TV series), a 2016 Franco-British web-television series * ''The Collection'' (play), a 1961 play by Harold Pinter Music Albums * ''The Collection'' (98 Degrees album), 2002 * ''The Collection'' (ABC album), 1996 * ''The Collection'' (Ace of Base album), 2002 * ''The Collection'' (Accept album), 1991 * ''The Collection'' (Alanis Morissette album), 2005 * ''The Collection'' (Alisha's Attic album), 2003 * ''The Collection'' (Amanda Lear album), 1991 * ''The Collection'' (Amy Grant album), 1986 * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piano (George Shearing Album)
''Piano'' is a 1989 solo album by jazz pianist George Shearing. Reception Scott Yanow reviewed the album for AllMusic and wrote that "The emphasis is on slower tempos and relaxed improvising but Shearing's distinctive solos and subtle creativity hold on to one's interest throughout. A tasteful set". Track listing # " It Had to Be You" (Isham Jones, Gus Kahn) – 4:30 # "Daisy" – 5:15 # "Thinking of You" – 2:47 # "Sweet and Lovely" (Gus Arnheim, Charles N. Daniels, Harry Tobias) – 3:43 # "It's You or No One" (Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne) – 2:23 # "Wendy" (Milt Raskin, George Shearing) – 3:55 # "Am I Blue?" (Harry Akst, Grant Clarke) – 3:30 # "Miss Invisible" – 5:11 # " You're My Everything" (Mort Dixon, Harry Warren, Joe Young) – 4:22 # "John O'Groats" – 3:04 # "Waltz for Claudia" (Kevin Gibbs) – 3:14 # " For You" ( Joe Burke, Al Dubin) – 4:12 # "Children's Waltz" – 4:06 # "Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe" (Harold Arlen, E.Y. "Yip" Harburg) – 4:13 Perso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
