Dates of Marshall and Wendell Pianos
By Gerhard Dangel
Can someone help me with the manufacturing dates of Marshall & Wendell pianos with the Nos. 107615 and 107414 ? I have a book with piano- numbers but there are no M&W pianos in it.
These two pianos are the former Conlon Nancarrow pianos. I saw them today in the Paul-Sacher-foundation in neighboring Basel, dusty and with a few Mexican moths inside, but still playing. I heard one of the "Studies for Pianos" for a trial; now begins (very carefully) the act of conservation and documentation before any possible repair or restoration.
Kind regards
Gerhard Dangel-Reese
Augustinermuseum, Salzstr.32, D-79098 Freiburg
fon *49-761-201-2528, fax *49-761-201-2597
The hometown of Welte & Sons
[ Gerhard, let us know how we MMD members in USA can help with the
[ restoration of the pianos. It seems appropriate that we do something
[ to help the commemoration of this former American composer. -- Robbie |
(Message sent Wed 26 Mar 1997, 16:13:38 GMT, from time zone GMT+0100.) |
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