How a piano works

Darwin would have been proud. From its humble beginnings in the early days of sound reproduction, that perennial species known, among other names, as the record player has continually adapted to its e

As series three of The Piano reaches its moving crescendo, Mika , Jon and Claudia reveal their highs, lows and audition pieces

Which type of phono cartridge should you buy? Your record player is made up of three main parts. There is the deck itself, which is responsible for spinning the disc and providing the home for the ton

Gargantuan in scope and scale, Busoni’s Piano Concerto is ferociously complex – demanding both virtuosic solos and expansive accompaniment from its pianist – and structured in a way that makes Beethov

Marc-André Hamelin (piano) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/ Mark Elder Hyperion CDA67143 The practical requirements of Busoni’s Piano Concerto – a chorus and enormous orchestra – on top of the f

Costing a whopping €157,990 (£135,000) and weighing 220 kilogrammes, the Transrotor Artus FMD looks more like a prop in a sci-fi movie than a record player. It’s a wonderful example of the lengths aud