Inside Steinway's Vault: Most Exclusive (& Expensive) Piano Showroom 😃 | Tiffany Vlogs #90

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What a special experience to play on these beautiful pianos inside the Vault during my first visit to Steinway's New York Factory. Please let me know what you'd like to see next with Steinway :) You are the reason I got invited, so thank you and thank you, Steinway, for the privilege.
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Inside Steinway's Vault: Most Exclusive (& Expensive) Piano Showroom 😃 | Tiffany Vlogs #90

[@MrJohnisthename]

Good thing he locked the vault when they left. Wouldn't want anybody walking off with a 900 lb piano.

[@jameslorenz3718]

Come on, your saying you've never walked around with a 1,000 pound object in your pocket?

[@lukefarrell117]

How could you even where that through the door

[@cracknblast8247]

@@lukefarrell117 that's the joke genius

[@cracknblast8247]

@@lukefarrell117 also even if it fits, it's too heavy to carry

[@MrJohnisthename]

@@cracknblast8247 Like the key of C, some people just aren't SHARP enough to get the joke.

[@Charlie-vf8hw]

Tiffany: remembers Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2 from when she was 14 Me: forgets how to play the piano after a week of not practicing

[@henrih3080]

You need to practice even more than xou remember it for years!

[@abbeyekrut9528]

Charlie Smyth HAHAHAHAA

[@yoshi_drinks_tea]

Charlie Smyth Sorry but she plays piano from when she was a child.

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

😂😂😂

[@u-jean8457]

A week? Pssshh I forget in a day

[@Thoughtless427]

This gives off the same energy as if Happy was giving someone a tour of Iron Mans suits.

[@RonaiHenrik]

the similarities are uncanny.

[@swarnimasiddhartha7456]

😂😂this made my day

[@kupferknochen]

And Tiffany is like Peter Parker trying then out and just playing wonderfully

[@cupa6285]

Yes!

[@elliottthompson2745]

IKR I WAS THINKING THIS!!

[@willows5395]

“I played this at 14” Me: *dies inside*

[@whdstudios2441]

@thomas parker Some kids just have talent at an early age. There's actually a child here on KZbin that CONDUCTS Our *National Anthem* played by an Adult Orchestra at a REAL concert! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3nOnpqlnpmNf6M

[@willows5395]

WHD Studios 2 That’s amazing

[@esuil]

That is not talent, that is parents who know how to support their children passion. The only reason most people do not grow up "talented" is because their parent did bad job providing them with education and opportunities. Almost none of those young talents would happen if parents did not allow or pay for it. And for majority of people, parent never do that.

[@thegougy]

@@esuil "for majority of people, parent never do that" for majority of people parents hardly afford standard education, let alone High end one..

[@esuil]

@thegougy Exactly. Which is why I find all that talk about young prodigies to be all bullshit, they arent prodigy, they just have parents who care about it. No one pops up talent from vacuum, they learn it and practice it. You can't be piano prodigy if you don't even have access to piano.

[@deldia]

“It’s for sale if you’re interested” “Haha!”

[@NoName-zn1sb]

Finally answered! "How much's a Steinweigh?"

[@jackmageddon8291]

@@NoName-zn1sb like a good 100k...

[@Max-yp1iw]

timestamp?

[@deldia]

ツMax it’s definitely there. I’m not watching again

[@shaythiele1320]

It’s a real shame that 99.9% pianist will never own a piano like this

[@gabharri910]

Costs too much money. I only play on acoustic pianos in university.

[@pjimenez08]

This is like saying "it's a shame that 99.9% persons will never own a mansion" the only thing that makes these super expensive is the finish, on the inside they're regular steinways like the others

[@_Anthoonyy]

Maybe it’s because 99.9% dont deserve a piano like this .

[@10mimu]

Capitalism :)

[@thomasvanminsel5067]

@@_Anthoonyy debatable

[@Chadwinw]

"I played this at 14" Me: I'm 15 and don't even remember a single song I played when I was 14.

[@JackLe1127]

piece*

[@jeff-hd9og]

Jack Le 😦 look at mr obvious!!!

[@platypusmusic8843]

@@JackLe1127 Yo not everything you play on the piano is a piece

[@mtbjorng5166]

you will at 30yo thrust me your brain is recording

[@justicewasserved17]

@@JackLe1127 that's what I thought.

[@iamlinglingsbiggestdisappo6976]

I can make those pianos sound like $1 pianos!

[@ameenalsubee8900]

This comment was funny until I read your name. It became funnier

[@netroalex5209]

you really comment on every piano video huh

[@ciri151]

Your piano is aerodynamic. You know.. Just in case you want to trow it out the window someday..

[@rachelpeham4800]

Lol, was thinking why does it need to be aerodynamic?

[@ImNotADeeJay]

or in case you want to drive it a-la Richard Clayderman kzbin.info/www/bejne/pITPYX6Bq9trqNU

[@justicewasserved17]

when practice goes wrong, the things I want to do to the piano....... I also play violin, and the violin is in much more danger than the piano because you can actually throw it

[@eriklerougeuh5772]

you underestimate importance of physics....but sound travel with waves through material ...and here sound go from finger->keys->cord->air->wood->air->ear.....so the shape quality and materials of a piano are very important....did you ever try to get echo on a desert?

[@JustMe-hf3wt]

It is a shame that most of these "Crown Jewel" grand pianos are owned by rich people who don't even play the piano. To own a very expensive piece of furniture for show,as an ultimate status symbol is a shame but if I had that type of money I guess I too would be guilty of doing the same .That particular Santos Rosewood B model is absolutely stunning .

[@tteerabeats9116]

Facts lol

[@djw6430]

A piano is not a visual art form. It is a musical art form. An art form that only takes on meaning in the hands of the pianist.

[@theWebWizrd]

@@djw6430 That is just utterly untrue and a really ignorant way of looking at it. The idea of a piano and the symbolism is a really powerful thing. You could have a painting of a piano and it would be a wonderful art piece, and just the same a real piano can be a wonderful art piece.

[@djw6430]

@@theWebWizrd Yes, but without a pianist, that is all it is. It cannot play, for example, Liszt's "un suspiro" on its own.

[@michellelee8933]

For real tho, ive been to plenty of rich people houses and they all own a grand piano they dont even play. Meanwhile I cannot even afford an upright.

[@user-iy8gi7fj6c]

access granted

[@BullsBooyachaka]

Welcome Mr. Gilmory

[@lifeontheledgerlines8394]

It sounded like it was straight out of an action film

[@lojfiojo4725]

Bruh i thought this was fkin bonds movie or some sht😂

[@Jay-he2mo]

8:55 I like how she does a vibrato on a piano

[@Molly-rp1kg]

THE ALL ROUNDER Cool Man My teacher makes me do that. Its not vibrato. It releases tension from your hands when playing a long note

[@samaritan29]

bruh it turns out doing vibrato like that doesn't do anything, (because once you've pressed the key, you can't change the sound produced) and it seems like a waste of energy, but i wouldn't know.

[@ham1533]

Samaritan everyone knows that it doesn't do anything. Imagine pressing a note for 3 hours without movingnyour hands vs moving a bit.

[@adrianfundescu5407]

@@ham1533 Why would you press a note for hours beeing in your right minds.....

[@ham1533]

Adrian Fundescu Because I use my left brain for logical thinking And yes everyone will hate me after making that horrible joke, my point is that you won't get hand cramps (Also some people may think it's cool, but who am I to say that)

[@aaronlad7697]

There's a secret secret vault with my £150 keyboard

[@ludicroussealanimations3643]

Ooh how do i get the invite?

[@James_Bowie]

There's a kind of secret workshop with my 1963 Hammond M-102 and Leslie 147 within.

[@aaronlad7697]

@@ludicroussealanimations3643 trade in your worthless Steinway and you will have the chance to press 1 key

[@rjlee818]

Next to the sink?

[@Waseemmmm]

i have a £150 keyboard lol

[@christianmopas4052]

him: "it's aerodynamic" me: "does it.... does it fly?"

[@Deluca-Piano]

Interesting that first piano has one of the nicest sounding piano tones I've ever heard.

[@SunnyAustria]

Same here! It has a very "European" Sounding. It sounds like a "Hamburg" Steinway. I dont like the sound of the NY Steinways, but that one is really impressive. If you like this sound, look at Bösendorfer (is here i Austria were i live) and Schimmel.

[@Chrissychris88]

As a piano technician who works a lot with steinway dealers, and has been to the factory several times and also the vault, I totally appreciate how you approached this video. Absolutely wonderfully executed. Your take on the vault felt respectful and appropriate and like I was there! True to the vibe I had there in person. Fantastically done.

[@praestant8]

Christina Scroggins It’s still pretentious.

[@gkelly941]

This is the ultimate of showrooms for the fanciest pianos they make and sell, not a museum. Not exactly targeted at folks like you and me. It is great to hear a fantastic pianist play these instruments. Probably not the "avefage" customer, either. Great video.

[@gkelly941]

Make that "average."

[@Chrissychris88]

praestant8 I don’t find it to be the literal definition of pretentious especially since the vlogger is so sweet and genuine. The vault is for art case and other highly valuable pianos. It’s not putting on airs, it’s really worthwhile. It may seem a bit over the top but it’s really an experience based on making the client feel special for buying their very special piano! I don’t find that to be pretentious. Sorry

[@eugeneshealthproject]

I would tend to believe that half the price of a piano is pure markup. So when you walk out with a 2 million dollar piano once it's placed in your home it's now worth 1 million dollars a 50% price drop in value.

[@Spartacus11]

Aw left me hanging at 5:35, closed my eyes and got ready for the beautiful melodic part of Clair de Lune.. oh well

[@lime1202]

I know right

[@tittlemanscrest420]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/boCQYqqhhpJpipI

[@uncommonsense360]

The way she cut off Claire De Lune gave me Blue Balls.

[@michellecelesteNW]

I nearly snapped my neck with that jolt.

[@ImNotADeeJay]

lol

[@navigator1383]

What is "blue ball?"

[@ImNotADeeJay]

@@navigator1383really?

[@michellecelesteNW]

@@navigator1383 Blue balls is an expression for when a man is closing to orgasm and then at the last moment can't, usually by some sort of interruption. It basically means discomfort in an otherwise very comfortable scenario.

[@chenaowang9986]

watching you playing makes me want to practice...

[@rgetso]

Tiffany's musical maturity developed over the last years is simply amazing. Leaving Julliard was definitely the right move!

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

Richard Getso I agree!

[@katiegrundle9900]

i really envy all those who played the piano as a young child and went through the grades. ive tried to read music many times and its hard. shes a fantastic pianist

[@boohoo605]

@@katiegrundle9900lol no, when ur young and have like shorter fingers, there is a certain pain is stretching thru octaves on a salon grand, idk of its for everyone since i skipped 3 grades i think, but its the short finger struggle

[@PeaceNinja007]

They’re not as expensive as I thought. I thought they were gonna be multi million dollar pianos

[@3thanolic]

Let's see a few decades later like how stradivari's and guarneri's aged for over 300 years

[@PeaceNinja007]

Ethan Lee - That’s true i guess. But 300 years is more like a few centuries later lol

[@3thanolic]

@@PeaceNinja007 ouh what I meant was hopefully there's like a price tag we can check when we're still alive ahahah

[@PeaceNinja007]

Ethan Lee - Maybe if you volunteer for scientific testing in cryogenics lol

[@3thanolic]

@@PeaceNinja007 I'm afraid I can't

[@kpunkt.klaviermusik]

This show room looks like it's in a space ship. Perfect acoustics and you played and looked so well in it.

[@PeterHontaru]

It’s incredible what they’ve done with the marketing so far and pretty cool that they’ve built the vault for piano geeks like us. I think the one thing it is missing is something more historical similar to Horrowitz’s piano but maybe there’s not much left along those lines? Not very knowledgeable on what’s availble on that. Had the opportunity to also experience the spirio mechanism a couple weeks ago in London and it is pretty cool to see how well it works. Thanks for putting this together for us. Also, loved the pieces you selected for the pianos.

[@pantoleonantonio9653]

Gould's chair

[@namelessone3339]

Peter Hontaru - I think you hit the nail on the head: MARKETING. Do these instruments have the sound, the touch, the resonance to justify their price? Or are they just an unique cabinet? I prefer my satin black.

[@nigelft]

@@namelessone3339 Although I must admit, I love the wood veneer pianos, especially the darker one where you can -- just -- see the seam at the front, I wonder how much of the price of a Steinway is due to marketing on their name, when there is is at least two other's (viz. Bösendorfer, or Fazioli ), which are equally renowned for their tonality, 'colours,' brightness, etc, but are only known to either pianists or, to someone like me, whom grew up listening to Bach played by the greats, not least Glenn Gould, but wished had had piano practice age 10 onwards, but can still appreciate that different pianos are brighter, or softer, and so forth ... It reminds me of how Hennessy Cognac is marketed, especially their Louis XIII, in its Baccarat crystal decanter, when, actually, a much smaller company called Delamain, produces a Cognac that is the Reserve De La Famile (lit. normal resevered for family only, but a few casks of a certain vintage is released per year) that, abet much cheaper, is a far superior sipping experience. They are practically unheard of, as they pour way more money into their product, especially as they don't own huge vineyards. But, to cognac aficionados, the Reserve De La Famile comes very close to a perfect 100 in terms aromas, flavours on the palate and, key this, low 'alcohol burn' -- from whence 'smoothness' derives from -- which means that you have a much better tasting experience, especially given the almost handcrafted nature, from vine to bottle ... The true irony ...? A specific casked number bottle of Reserve De La Famile is roughly £600 for a standard 75cl, whilst, because of the Baccarat crystal decanter you get, the Hennessy Louis XIII is ~£1,500+ for about the same volume ... Yes, the Delamain is still not that cheap for a plebian like me to buy, but quality over quanity, even if the Hennessy is a blend of various Cognac, the 'youngest' about 20 years old, to the oldest, ~100 plus, despite that, you're still buying into the Hennessy 'hype', and not the actual product; in other words, you have that expectation vs experience, rather than a much smaller company, that spends its time giving a damn, and not hype; instead, what hype there is, is generated by those whom are genuinely blown away by the flavour profile that leaves Hennessy almost like drinking after-shave, as very crude comparison ... In other words, can Steinway pianos, when compared to lesser known piano makers, are stil able to justify their price points, when either a Bösendorfer, or a Fazioli, say, has the same tonality etc, but at cheaper, relatively speaking, cost ...?

[@samuelbarham8483]

Yeah, I was baffled. I had expected to see examples of important historical/technological landmarks in the development of the piano -- which, to an extent, Steinway has spearheaded (with a few other companies) since it was founded in 1853. Why all the weird, kitschy instruments ("this one has crystals in it!")?

[@annelysecombitsis7553]

There is no way to express my excitement right now

[@scottyboyproductions]

The detailing on the first piano was incredible

[@rigosafhiq8600]

Best pianist i ever seen , played the piano from the heart and let herself be one with the piano .

[@albertoherrera9151]

Thanks Tiffany. I am a music enthusiast and a lifetime aspiring pianist. I am trading in my Essex baby grand for a Steinway as soon as I return home after 11 months of absence (and no access to a piano). I guess that was the idea for Steinway ... and all your blogs are inspiring. The freshness and honesty, the skill and talent, and the clarity and depth of your interpretations have kept me connected to piano music in a challenging environment. All the best !

[@helenmccauslin1215]

Oh the sound of the Vault pianos! Thank you, Tiffany, for taking us with you❣️

[@PianoScenesMoviesandSeries]

7:03 That smile is filled with pride and childlike joy.

[@HoTrEtArDeDcHiXx]

Thank you, Steinway. And, thank you, too, Ms. Poon. Lovely presentation

[@garymemetoo2238]

Factory tour? When I actually worked for a living, I occasionally gave tours of the factory I worked at. They were generally tailored to the audience: Technical tours for the engineers and technicians, more basic tours along with a healthy dose of schmooze for the financial types . The one common theme was to take tourists on a voyage from raw materials arriving at Receiving through all the different processes to transform raw materials into finished products, and finally, the load-out in Shipping where we watched the products drive off into the sunset (metaphorically speaking) bound for customers. I personally would like the technical tour: You know, saw dust, hammers and whatever it takes to make a Steinway. . .

[@SpaghettiKillah]

There's TONS of Steinway factory tours videos on KZbin...why would she do the same? However, there's very few if any if the Steinway VAULT. C'mon man, use your brain.

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

Oh wow, very interesting experience! I would love to see a factory tour

[@yudipitre5720]

That piano by Lilaque is simply out of this world. I am totally so in awe. What a dream it would be just see one in person. The design that was added to it.

[@poo13828]

The most pecious I see today was your talent, refreshing humility and at the same Time the pianist in front of us, i think that Steinway found an excellent "égérie ". You have both this great talent of communication and the serious knowledge of music and as a pianist, what Else to say. Je t'admire ma chère Tiffany.

[@viniciusgama1951]

It's so magical the way piano keys work. I would like to know more about the technologies involved in the mechanism of the keys. Because for me, they are a piece of art by themselves

[@OutfitCornwall]

True - #Steinway is a great make - arguably the best!

[@knallfroosch]

as a piano maker, i appreciate your appreciation.

[@andrewsilver7048]

@@knallfroosch how did you become a piano maker?

[@OutfitCornwall]

@@knallfroosch that's cool 👍 🎶

[@timothymcneil577]

Let me tell you Vinícius, as someone who knew nothing about fixing pianos a month ago but being someone who fixes things for a living, you don't really get a true appreciation for just how intricate the mechanisms of a piano are until they're in pieces in front of you and it's your job to put it back together 😅 And I agree with you - they certainly are an art all their own.

[@maryho1995]

Once the door was opened, wow wow wow every corners

[@larsb.7679]

I want that vault in my house. This is just amazing, there's nothing to describe this. I love it!

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

Lars Roffel absolutely!

[@MrJhuang999]

Awesome Tiffany!! Hopefully the Steinway relationship can build further! Recitals, tours, bringing in younger generations!

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

Justin Huang yes, we need more people bringing classical music to younger audiences:)

[@kamchin5369]

Yes, it was real special to see the Steinway Vault.

[@ssmaktoum]

That was so exciting to watch!!!! What an honor to be invited, and the senior marketing director was genuinely very nice and polite 🥰☝️. I must say though the last piano, the 2.5 mil one, i wish you played it more and extended the clip, perhaps you will post it in a later vlog? I was in AWE at how magnificent it looks 🤣.. wow..... but it was short lived! Oh and, yes do factory tour!! Yes yes yes 🙈💭

[@michaelpaulsmith4619]

When I was in Phoenix, Az in 1999/2000 I worked as a composer-in-residence for a dance group there. There was also a very large Steinway showroom which I visited. They had on display the piano on which Tchaikovsky's 1st Piano Concerto was first performed in Boston, Mass on 25th October 1875. And yes, they did let me play it! (Not the whole thing, of course). But it gave me such a thrill to play my hero's piano concerto just as Hans von Bulow would have played it on that memorable day. Life has its moments, doesn't it...?

[@marshab4983]

I enjoyed both the tour and your piano playing. Excellent! Thank you!

[@spikey2740]

This was a wonderful tour. And it's easy to see why this talented lady was invited into Steinway's most prized area. Thanks for sharing.

[@aweeks007]

This was super cool to see! I’m glad you were able to share this experience with us.

[@bingo1232]

All of Tiffany's playing was wonderful; thank you!!

[@anonymous.youtuber]

Thank you for sharing the peek in the vault ! So magnificent !

[@James_Bowie]

Extraordinary. Many thanks for the special tour of the vault. 👍

[@christianvennemann9008]

"Sorry I could only sight-read this piece." Even though she played it very well. 🤣🤣

[@ToddPataky]

That Santos Rosewood model is absolutely spectacular!

[@troymccleery5400]

What a fabulous video - so great to see and hear these! Thanks Tiffany!!!

[@vettejakes]

Miss Tiffany, thanks for allowing us inside the vault ! It’s absolutely amazing! Love listening to you play as always !

[@Cluless02]

Never heard Debussy sound so beautiful!

[@Sid37612]

Ikr? Truly amazing.

[@jamessteamerslifeadventure9695]

Thank you so much for this great tour!

[@hanserwin5111]

Many thanks for this tour!

[@FrancisMaxino]

These pianos sound absolutely beyond fabulous. Excellently played BTW...

[@JeremyRaden]

Awesome footage, and your tone is exquisite.

[@josephslotnick4516]

Beautiful playing!

[@carolasandrakaty]

Thank you so much, Tiffany! This was FABULOUS!

[@samuelpatipiano]

I love the Steinway art grand piano! Very beautiful and detailed ! My favorite !

[@tcrasey]

I just tripped over this video blog while wandering through YouTub. After watching this and listening to your playing I immediately subscribed. It is only in my later years that I have started enjoying piano music and the people that bring it alive!

[@jaydee8872]

Fascinating! Terrific video and lovely sensitive playing, too!

[@MetaView7]

A tour of the vault !!! What a treat for us ! Thank you !

[@mosichat]

THIS WAS AWESOME!!!! Thank you for the video!!!! The “Clair de Lune” was BEAUTIFUL on that piano.

[@welsj91]

Wow, these pianos are beautiful! I was extremely drawn to the sounds of the Lalique Heliconia and the White Duet the most, but they all sounded so wonderful. Loved the video!

[@Jcorban08]

What a treat and awe-inspiring tour of the vault. It’s so beautiful inside!

[@joshuabrande2417]

What an incredible experience it just to watch and listen. Thank you Tiffany.

[@RolandHuettmann]

I enjoyed this tour and thanks to you and Steinway creating such vivid and personal impression. I also dream to play one of these Steinway pianos. They look like music cast into artistic shape. I hope this tradition of craftsmanship will prevail.

[@bayannirivera]

You and vinheteiro should've gone there together lmao

[@rosie4742]

Maybe Lord V bought the John Lennon piano??!!!

[@rohannabendiola9897]

Yes oh yes oh yes

[@andrewbuchan2232]

He did do a video in which he plays the piano selection in this room

[@BeammeupSpotty]

how nice. what fun listening to these pianos. thanks for sharing!!!!!

[@the4663]

This is the best vlog you've ever made. Thank you so much Tiffany

[@p1ural391]

So mysterious and other-worldly.

[@user-jt1ys3fn9e]

I love how the guy tries to sell her the piano 😂

[@Zoie-jw7hn]

I’m weeping with joy! Love, love this!!!

[@robinengland5799]

Thank you for this amazing video! Your talent combined with Stienway is heavenly!

[@stkopiano]

Hi Tiffany! I remember I went to Steinway Hall in Manhattan long time ago. The piano key action felt so comfortable, and I even like the richness of the sound projection.

[@RetroPlus]

I would love to be teleported into that vault right about now.... It's a pianists dream.

[@gkelly941]

What a lovely, entertaining and beautiful video. Thank you, Tiffany.

[@MrTedflick]

Really enjoyed seeing this. Thanks, Tiffany

[@agustinlatorrepiano]

the man: talking about the story of each piano tiffany:hmm hhaha

[@chrisk8187]

Ms. Poon, VERY interesting! Beautiful pianos AND exquisite samplings of your repertoire. You are truly a fine pianist, such musicality and clean technique. I have my Steinway story too. My father was an MIT graduate in the late 40's. When he graduated he wanted an appropriate environment for entertaining friends and colleagues. He decorated and furnished the parlor, livingroom and dining room of his parent's home in the manner he felt suitable for such endeavors. There are large photos showing the furniture tastefully arranged as he made everything look sophisticated and proper. The crowning touch was a Steinway grand piano (model A) he had purchased. It was an element of status in his mind, as he didn't play the piano. During WWII he was employed by an oil company in Chicago as a mechanical engineer. He rented a garage for his car from a family in Evanston. He was looking for someone to accompany him on the piano while he sang. The family from whom he was renting had a daughter in a local Jr. High and he asked the parents if there might be a faculty member who would be interested. They gave him the # of the chorus teacher. She said was doing enough accompanying, but wouldn't mind going out for dinner! The rest is history. They moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin (virtually sight unseen) because they didn't want to raise children in Chicago. My mother was an honors graduate in choral conducting and piano from Northwestern University and conducted church choirs in the Milwaukee area. When I was in 7th grade my father had the piano from Hartford, Connecticut moved to our Milwaukee home. I and my two sisters studied piano (not by our mother, she was too smart for that). He had the piano overhauled and played it perfectly. "Slow forward".......after our parents passed away, I inherited the piano, my sister's, an electronic and several harps (our mother sang and performed on harp professionally and my sister was the harp faculty at the University of Denver, first call union harpist and played with the Denver Symphony Orchestra). I retired several years ago and my wife and I didn't have room for a grand so we offered it for sale. It took awhile to get some inquiries, but finally a gentleman who was a professional sound engineer and had a professional recording studio was looking for a pro quality piano for his commercial clients. He came over with his piano tuner/repair colleague to test it out. He tried it out and was impressed, but he wasn't that skilled. However, his piano mechanic was. OMG, he really gave it a workout. I'd never heard that piano performed that loud and wonderful. It was in our livingroom that had a vaulted ceiling and sounded like a concert hall. They thoroughly checked EVERYTHING out, ALL the mechanics, keys (perfect condition ivory), body (virtually new looking black), classic turn-of-the-century carved legs etc. And this piano was over 100yrs old. It sounded and functioned as brand new. I over heard the potential buyer say, I'm buying it! He paid several thousand dollars more than we were asking as he knew there were some other interested parties. So it went to a good home played by professionals for commercial studio recordings (classical, jazz, instrumental, vocal etc.). You may wake up now, my story is over! Thanks if you stayed through this!

[@noitalfed]

Thank you so much Tiffany.

[@judithpittman1233]

Love them all. So beautiful. Love the tones.

[@Allacra]

10:12 my favorite! It's gorgeous!

[@Allacra]

12:05 I lied! Pictures at an Exhibition!! I love Mussorgsky, so this is my favorite :D

[@Allacra]

14:30 The Catacombs!

[@weirdscience6820]

Really? The cukoo clock legs though 😫

[@oldfarmshow]

4:04 this is what i was waiting for !!!

[@oldfarmshow]

was hoping for Boogie-woogie

[@scronx]

I could listen to you play all day. It all sounds so natural!

[@RWBHere]

What an unforgettable day! Thank-you for sharing it with us, Tiffany.

[@max784020]

I like the non-produced style of your vids, feels honest and intimate, like if i was in the vault too.

[@just_peachy7344]

I’m so happy for you Tiffany !! ♥️

[@OutfitCornwall]

Me too! I just found Tiffany's channel - amazing :-)

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

Me too, incredible to see her success, she’s so talented and hardworking!

[@johnakaoldguy3158]

I am so glad I found your channel. Looking forward to watching more of your vlogs.

[@martybob55]

That was beautiful! What an honor to see these beautiful works of art. Your playing and selection of songs was amazing.

[@mottokittokatto]

Thank you for this Wonderful video! For future factory videos, I'd love to see some of the special woods in their various stages (anything along the journey from raw stock to the final finishing), as well as any video and/or commentary by the Artisans creating these beautiful Steinway pianos. Thank you for: (a) All your work creating & editing, (b) a sampling of each piano in the vault, (c) your thoughtfulness in music selections. Good Luck for upcoming concerts in Italy & Germany! Bon Voyage! :)

[@mottokittokatto]

oooh! Just found a documentary called "Note By Note - The Making Of Steinway L1037" which follows the year-long, hand-crafted creation of a Steinway concert grand piano from forest floor to concert hall (watch for free at tubitv.com/movies/22260/note_by_note )

[@enriqueali]

Tiffany: "Sorry I could only sight-read this piece"... Then proceeds to execute a note-perfect near-faultless rendition of the first movement of Pictures at an Exhibition off her iPad 😮😮😮 Me: Looking for Beethoven's Ode to Joy easy version in C major!! 😁😁😁

[@fanofmarilan9076]

Me: Fast forwarding to Beethoven's Ode to Joy in Die Hard! 😂😂😂

[@markrussellfilaroski5035]

That was great, Thank you for sharing your music!

[@titanicswimteam9833]

Haven’t seen one of your videos in a quite some time. Love watching your vlogs. Glad I’m back

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

Incredibly interesting vlog!

[@irfanafrandi1290]

Disney land for pianist.. 😍

[@josiahrussell8213]

Thank you so much for sharing this awesome experience. That last piano, WOW what a treasure.

[@onetime5640]

Wonderful , thank you !

[@sachaMTL]

Playing Liszt on the Lang Lang Black...I laughed, it was great.

[@ruchirrawat8804]

i like how unnecessary the security system of the vault is

[@mf_nano]

Fr

[@TempoDrift1480]

I work at a casino and they spend over a hundred times more on security than they would spend if they took a major loss every month.

[@heartears]

I don't think so... There might be little chance of people stealing the pianos but there is a great chance of people trying to sneak in and accidentally (or not) breaking them.

[@STICKITINYOUREAR]

ruchir rawat- Some ppl like to destroy things they will never be able to own. There are also some ppl who like to destroy ANYTHING that looks nice. Simply put, there are some not very nice ppl in the world.

[@TLNetworkGuru]

You did a magnificent job and really showed great respect and reverence for those magnificent works of art!

[@Richard-si3sr]

You are lucky to experience all those pianos! I’m sure you have worked to get there! Thank you for showing us