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    5.0 (2 reviews)
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    Fitchburg Art Museum - TRIIIBE: same difference

    Fitchburg Art Museum

    4.3(16 reviews)
    9.2 mi

    Came from New York City to see the "After Spiritualism: Loss and Transcendence in Contemporary Art"…read morehad a great time at the opening. All of the prices were curated carefully and it was a truly magnificent space for the theme. The energy in the entire museum was vibing. I would recommend all to go see!

    I grew up in a town nearby. As a little tiny tot I would come take art classes here every Saturday…read moremorning. Back then the museum was a lit smaller. FAM taught me that I can be an artist. Even though I have no desire to be a professional artist. As such FAM holds a special place for me. Now that I'm an adult I seem to show up every few years. Usually for a local exhibit. The museum sponsors a lot of local exhibitions. And I show up because I know some body who is fortunate enough to have artwork on display. (And once I even had artwork on display!). Like right now there is an exhibition of local Finnish artists. And I know 2 of them. (Though I never got my act together to submit anything - so I'm not included). It's a great resource for the city of Fitchburg. I was happy to see they participate in the summer Friday's program. And that they offer free admission on certain Thursday's. And they offer free admission to the local neighborhood. This museum truly makes art accessible. Both for the artist. Ad well as exposing art to people who can't afford the price tag of an MFA. Keep up the good work FAM.

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    Frederick Historic Piano Collection - Care to try playing a piano that Mozart might have used?

    Frederick Historic Piano Collection

    5.0(2 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    A fascinating collection of historical grand pianos in a beautiful old building. What makes this a…read morewonderful place to visit is the personal tour by one of the owners. Tours are by appointment and take at least two hours, more if you want to play the pianos yourself. Our tour was led by Patricia, who is not only very knowledgeable about the pianos and related composers but also an amazing pianist and amusing poet. I didn't realize that she plays pieces on the pianos during the tour to show their differences; that added tremendously to our enjoyment of them. We hope to come back for a concert during their concert season (April/May)! There is a pizza place across the street (easy walking distance) that has good calzones and sandwiches.

    This is a world-class antique piano collection, located about 70 miles outside Boston. What makes…read morethis place outstanding, however, is that the instruments are in playable condition and that they are open to the public to see, hear AND play. The owner/curators, Mike and Pat Frederick, are warm hosts and know their pianos. The instruments they have collected almost all date from the 18th and 19th century, when most of today's piano repertoire was created. The recommended 3-hour tour takes you back in time, and the further you go, the more you realize that today's pianos are distant cousins from what the composers and performers of the day actually used. What you discover is that Chopin on an Erard and Schumann on a Streicher, for example, sound and feel completely different than when played on a modern Steinway. I've visited the center with professional pianists, and I see jaws drop when they discover how much more suitable the original instruments are in making sense of the music. The differences are not subtle. Visit the website for details of the collection and instructions on how to make an appointment for yourself or a small group. Bundle up if you visit in the winter. Central heating is the enemy of old pianos, so the thermostat is kept to a chilly 50 degrees!

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    Pat Frederick demonstrating one of the very earliest Bosendorfers

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