When: Friday, September 17, 4-6 PM
Where: Perkins Library, Biddle Rare Book Room

Richard Ruggero, owner and president of Ruggero Piano, will show us how pianos are made, and how a qualified technician can significantly change the character of a piano with the art of "voicing"--the manipulation of hammer felts to achieve a desired tone. He will also field piano-related questions from attendees. A short performance by Randy Love will be included before and after voicing to demonstrate the difference in tone that can be achieved.

For more information, including a full schedule of Rare Music events this fall, click here.

Reception to follow. This event is free and open to the public.

Rare Music is co-sponsored by the Duke University Musical Instrument Collections (DUMIC) and the Duke University Libraries, with additional support from the Vice Provost for the Arts, the Carrabina Endowment, Friends of DUMIC, High Strung Violins & Guitars, and VoChor Incorporated.

• Brenda Scott
• brenda.scott@duke.edu
• 919-660-3320