Pianos – MOSAEC

Remo Saraceni, 89, Dies; Inventor of the Walking Piano Seen in ‘Big’

His keyboard, which became famous after Tom Hanks melodiously hopped on it, displayed Mr. Saraceni’s vision of technology powered by “people energy.”

By Alex Traub

A gilt-trimmed upright Steinway piano commissioned in 1912 for the ocean liner Olympic is on dry land and ready to be heard again.

By Eve M. Kahn

His recordings of Beethoven and Chopin were hailed as classics, but his technical ability sometimes invited controversy.

By David Allen

Modern pianos are central to classical music. But some musicians are learning other keyboard instruments, and feel like better artists for it.

By Jeffrey Arlo Brown