VOICED: World's oldest piano-maker goes upmarket with design instruments

The video explores the world of player pianos, highlighting their superior sound quality and historical significance. It delves into the manufacturing process, which takes place in a small Parisian warehouse, and the company's evolution to meet modern design demands. The video also covers the customization options available to musicians, ensuring each piano meets specific sound preferences. Notably, the video mentions the historical importance of player pianos, with famous pianists like Chopin favoring them.

What was a significant challenge faced by the player piano company?

• Competition from China and Korea

• Lack of skilled workers

• High production costs

• Decline in piano popularity

How did the player piano company adapt to modern home interiors?

• By reducing the size of pianos

• By using cheaper materials

• By collaborating with renowned designers

• By changing the color of pianos

What is a notable feature of the manufacturing process of player pianos?

• It is outsourced to other countries

• It uses synthetic materials

• It takes 2 1/2 months to build the keyboard

• It is fully automated

What customization options are available for player pianos?

• Piano size

• Number of keys

• Sound preferences for different music genres

• Choice of wood type

Which famous pianist was known to use only player pianos?

• Liszt

• Beethoven

• Chopin

• Mozart