Definition of FORTEPIANO

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Even that, however, wasn’t quite enough to give ideal presence to the fortepiano — the soft-spoken forerunner to the modern piano — used for two Mozart concertos. — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, "A May of Mozart and other treats from BSO, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra," 23 May 2018 The composer took an interest in new instruments, including the fortepiano, and his music should not be confined to the technologies of his time. — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, "The Rebel Harpsichordists," 14 May 2018 Eric Zivian was a dynamic fortepiano soloist, channeling the composer’s improvisatory zeal, and the various vocal contributions were perfectly swell. — Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle, "Cherubini goes head-to-head with Beethoven in superb Philharmonia program," 26 Apr. 2018 Benvenue Fortepiano Trio Monica Huggett, violin; Tanya Tomkins, cello; Eric Zivian, fortepiano. — Chronicle Staff Report, San Francisco Chronicle, "Classical music and dance listings," 22 Mar. 2018 The reproduction of the 1819 fortepiano is 8-foot long with a wooden frame. — Sheryl Devore, Lake County News-Sun, "Schubert's beloved song cycle to be performed at Colby Barn," 7 Feb. 2018 Eric Hoeprich, clarinet; Catherine Manson, violin/viola; Tanya Tomkins, cello; Eric Zivian, fortepiano. — Chronicle Staff Report, San Francisco Chronicle, "Classical music and dance listings," 18 Jan. 2018 This was a nod to its composer, who led the 1792 premiere in London from the fortepiano. — Anthony Tommasini, New York Times, "Review: A Nostalgia Trip at the New York Philharmonic," 5 Jan. 2018 Around the 18th century, the harpsichord was eventually replaced by the fortepiano and the modern piano, according to the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale in San Francisco website. — Emily Lincke, Houston Chronicle, "Musician performs 15th century-style instrument at Houston concert," 19 Dec. 2017

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