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Orchestra’s new piano to bring big changes to Northern Neck music

by Bud Ward

There’s a new kid in town.

Northern Neck Orchestra music director, conductor and pianist Michael Repper tries out the new Steinway Model D concert grand piano

Actually, it’s not a kid at all, but rather a musical instrument, in this case a piano for the Northern Neck Orchestra (NNO). And in reality, it’s not even in town yet. Not just yet…but coming to the new Lancaster High School when it is completed.

Truth is, it’s a majestic Steinway concert grand piano, specifically a new Steinway Model D concert grand. The model long has been the favorite of most of the world’s greatest pianists. The piano is recognized for its incredible tonality and expressiveness that ranges from intimacy and elegance to passion and power, inspiring performers and moving audiences.

And in addition to its substantial length of about nine feet, this one is on steroids: It has a new technology named….

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