Convention 2012

PTA Convention May 16th-19th 2012
Three Counties Hotel, Belmont Road, Hereford. HR2 7BP

Classes will include but not limited to:

Use of Photographic Evidence in Piano Forensics
(David Widdicombe - Tech Services Manager at Steinway & Sons)

Why Didn't I Think of That?!
(Allen Wright - Freelance consultant to Steinway, Broadwood and Period Piano Companies)

An Introduction to Petrof Pianos
(Martin Kobza, Karel Doležal and Aleš Richter Petrof and Jaques Samuel Pianos)

Resistance in the Piano
(Phil Taylor - Nottingham)

Electronics in Kawai Acoustic Pianos
(Michio Takayama - Kawai Pianos)

Felt and Leather Clinic
(Roberta Caradine)

Key Repairs
(Roberta Caradine)

Renner Class
(Matthias Stöckle - Louis Renner & Co; Renner UK)

Early Tuning Temperaments and Basic Harpsichord Repairs
(Roger Blackbourn - Robert Morley & Co)

An Introduction to Electronic Tuning
(Rick Ohlendorf and Brian Frost)

Grand Regulation & Design
(David Martin - Pianoforte Marwood)

PTA Student Class - 'Running A Business'
(Kevin Brice)

Tuning Class - 'In Tune'
(Ken Forrest)

Trip on 19th May for partners attending the Convention

Pre-dinner activities

Thursday evening:

A concert by young pianist Enpei Li – Sponsored by Phil Taylor

Friday evening:

London Steinway Factory talk given by Allen Wright – Freelance consultant to Steinway, Broadwood and Period Piano Companies.
Sponsored by Steinway & Sons

In 1919, managers of Steinway & Sons decided to open a third manufacturing facility in London (after New York and Hamburg). 　Although the project was begun with great enthusiasm, the factory ceased production barely two years later, in 1921, after having produced only one grand piano. 　Allen will present some fascinating contemporary photos of the factory, and identify the key personnel involved in its organization and operation. He will also consider the historical context that encouraged plans for the factory, and the various factors which led to its precipitous closure.

Timetable, Classes, and booking form download here.

The PTA reserves the right to add or cancel a class without notice, dependent on availablity of speakers
The Convention is open to non-PTA Members involved in the Piano Trade