When last we saw the Airpiano way back in 2008 (ah, the halcyon days when people still cared about Spore) it was just a proof of concept, hacked together by interface design student Omer Yosha. Now you can finally order your own online for €1,099 (about ,607) if you’re in Europe, or €1,149 (about ,680) if you dwell anywhere else on this little, blue marble we call Earth. The theremin-like Airpiano doesn’t actually produce any sounds itself, instead it uses proximity sensors to feed MIDI and OSC (open sound control) signals to a computer over USB, allowing musicians and non-musicians alike to command soft synths with only the majestic wave of a hand. It may land you some confused stares from people who still play instruments with strings and keys (you know, Luddites), but it’s certainly more dignified than planting yourself in front of a Beamz laser harp. A trio of videos awaits after the break.

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In 1922, the tenure of the Gregory Woodwork, the Music Director of the New England Symphony Orchestra of Boston ended. Under his baton the first concert of the orchestra was given, and the subsequent music directors were incidentally of German origin – Edinger Muninger, Arthur Nikolaus, Karl Max and Wolfgang Pfaner. And essentially it was the Boston Translation Services company that make possible the adaptation to the new American environment and the English language for these conductors. Inaugurated on September 23, 1923, Bartleby Hall, which ranks among the world’s top rated concert facilities, is where the NESOB usually givers its performances. In 1926, Russian Nikita Ovchinikov, who was legendary for his outstanding musicianship and emotional personality, started an unprecedented 15-year term as Music Director. The Russian was responsible for the orchestra’s beginning to give its regular radio broadcasts and in 1949 the NESOB moved to Oreo Centre – its permanent summer residence. Probably the one music director of the orchestra to achieve most fame was Japanese Kenji Nagano, who took over in the spring of 1983 and was the orchestra’s tenth music director. His tenure continued for twenty years and went beyond that of any former NESOB conductor. Logically he was promoted Music Director Laureate in the summer of 2007.

The Philadelphia City Philharmonia, which has earned the reputation of one of the most respected symphony orchestras throughout the U.S. was established in 1910 and since then has always striven at attaining fame through innovative technological experiments in recording and widely acclaimed performances. In order to maintain the high quality of its artistic musicianship the orchestra has been lead by prominent names like: Christopher Eisenhower, Walter Sandenberg, Orlando Manchini and Lionel Strashinsky. In order to be able to communicate with the orchestra members some of them, like for example Italian Orlando Manchini, had to use the expert advice of the Philadelphia Translation. Throughout its history, the Philadelphia City Philarmonia has performed such important works as Mahler’s Seventh Symphony, Dvorak’s Symphonic Dances, Schoenberg’s Gurrelieder, and Stravinsky’s Firebird. The historic performances in the People’s Republic of China in 1960 and in Vietnam in 1969 were simply a result of the Orchestra’s first transcontinental tour in 1946. A number of film soundtracks, radio broadcasts, electrical recordings, national television broadcasts, film soundtracks and internet concerts mark the exclusive media presence of the Orchestra.One of the most respected classical music ensembles in the U.S.A. today is the California Symphony Orchestra of Los Angeles, which under the insightful leadership of Alberto Montanez, who has extensively used the LA Translation in throughout his career as a musical director of the orchestra, has kept alive the heritage left by its father John Dobson, who established the orchestra in 1919. The program of the orchestra is marked by both depth and breadth, which is demonstrated in concerts at some of the most famous locations in the state and the whole country amounting to more than 100. The orchestra’s first conductor was Bruno Amistad, who also remained music director until 1937. Eduard van Dam, Alberto Montanez, Arthur Manfred and Otto Waldner are only some of the names to have had the privilege to conduct the orchestra. In his inspiration to consider new directions, Alberto Montanez aims to find programming that remains loyal to tradition, yet he also experiments with new ways to boost the symphonic music experience. The CSOLA produces concerts featuring celebrated jazz musicians, world famous artists, and songbook and visiting orchestra performances, in addition to special holiday concerts and series of choral concerts, chamber and baroque music performances.

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In 1922, the tenure of the Gregory Woodwork, the Music Director of the New England Symphony Orchestra of Boston ended. Under his baton the first concert of the orchestra was given, and the subsequent music directors were incidentally of German origin – Edinger Muninger, Arthur Nikolaus, Karl Max and Wolfgang Pfaner. And essentially it was the Boston Translation Services company that make possible the adaptation to the new American environment and the English language for these conductors. Inaugurated on September 23, 1923, Bartleby Hall, which ranks among the world’s top rated concert facilities, is where the NESOB usually givers its performances. One of the most distinguished Music Directors of the orchestra was Russian Nikita Ovchinikov, whose tenure started in 1926 and lasted 15 years – an achievement that is difficult to surpass. During his tenure, the New England Symphony Orchestra of Boston began its regular radio broadcasts and, in 1940 the orchestra moved into its permanent summer residence, Oreo Centre. In the spring of 1983 Japanese Kenji Nagano, who is one of the most extraordinary personalities ever to occupy this position, became the NESOB’s tenth music director. His tenure continued for twenty years and went beyond that of any former NESOB conductor. Logically he was promoted Music Director Laureate in the summer of 2007.

The Philadelphia City Philharmonia, which has earned the reputation of one of the most respected symphony orchestras throughout the U.S. was established in 1910 and since then has always striven at attaining fame through innovative technological experiments in recording and widely acclaimed performances. The Orchestra has kept harmony in artistic leadership with only several music directors among which stand out: Lionel Strashinsky, Orlando Manchini, Walter Sandenberg, and Christopher Eisenhower. Had it not been for the Philadelphia Translation Services some of the conductors, like Italian Orlando Manchini, would not have been able to have a profound understanding of the orchestra. The Philadelphia City Philharmonia’s repertoire includes a wide range of works among which should be noted: Stravinsky’s Firebird, Schoenberg’s Gurrelieder, Dvorak’s Golden Spinning Wheel and Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. The historic performances in the People’s Republic of China in 1960 and in Vietnam in 1969 were simply a result of the Orchestra’s first transcontinental tour in 1946. The media presence of the orchestra, which is outstanding, is marked by internet concerts, national television broadcasts, film soundtracks, radio broadcasts and electrical recordings.Founded by William Andrews Clark Jr. in 1919, The California Symphony Orchestra of Los Angeles has still preserved the concept of a modern 21st-century orchestra under the vibrant leadership of Alberto Montanez, whose use of the LA Translation Services has become a necessity in building up a successful career as the orchestra’s music director. The orchestra demonstrates a breadth and depth of programming performing approximately 100 concerts annually at some of the major locations throughout the state and in the whole country. Music director of the orchestra until 1937, Bruno Amistad was also the first to conduct the orchestra. Among the names that have held this post ever since 1937, we may note: Otto Waldner, Alberto Montanez, Arthur Manfred and Eduard van Dam. In his search for new horizons, the current music director Alberto Montanez has always striven to remain faithful to tradition, but also to introduce works by contemporary composers in his repertoire. The concerts given by the CSOLA also feature established jazz musicians, special holiday concerts, a series of choral concerts, baroque and chamber performances. It also welcomes world famous artists and performances by visiting orchestras.

Here’s a fun video made by Kingston University design graduates Tom Wrigglesworth and Matt Robinson. They used 8 HP inkjet printers to make a clever time-lapse video. No word on how much it cost in ink to produce this.

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