In 1701, Bartolomeo Christofori, a musician employed by the Medicis, invented the first piano by modifying a harpsichord. This program discusses how this popular instrument has changed over the years (except for its hammers), and how its flexibility and expressiveness have inspired composers such as Beethoven, Schumann, Liszt, and Bartók. (28 minutes)

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Part of the Series : The History of Musical Instruments

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		The Organ Pipe organs are the most majestic of musical instruments, and each one is a unique work of art named after its designer. This program studies the painstaking craftsmanship in wood and metal that goes into pipe organ construction and illustrates the f...(more details)		DVD $99.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $149.93 3-Year Streaming $99.95
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		The Violin This program traces the history of four violins made at the workshop of master craftsman Andrea Amati-an original Amati made in 1566; a violin made by Nicolo Amati, an instructor to Stradivarius; and two 18th-century violins. We visit the Venice work...(more details)		DVD $99.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $149.93 3-Year Streaming $99.95
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