Have you ever wondered what happens inside a piano when you press down a key? Producer Matthew Lorenzon takes us behind the scenes of ABC Classic’s new video series, How a Piano Works.

A personal recount from one of Australia’s leading piano technicians. The Tchaikovsky International Competition is held every 4 years in Moscow and is considered to be one of the most prestigious competitions in the world.  There are 4 sections: Piano, Violin, Cello and Voice. The competition is held over a gruelling 3 weeks with participants firstly performing in a preliminary round. 30 are then chosen to perform in round 1, but due to many arguments amongst the jury this year, 36 were chosen to go through. 12 are chosen for round 2 and then 6 for the finals where they perform with an orchestra. The piano section is a major television production with over a dozen professional cameras, OB van and expert commentators – much akin to what we would see in a sporting final. There is a separate media centre at the Conservatorium where the competition is also streamed. The world media is in attendance with reporters, camera and audio operators scrumming for the best grab and shot. The competition is broadcast live on both television and the Internet with over 5 million viewers worldwide in over… Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already…