Handmade: Steinway & Sons

BBC | 30 mins

Nominated for a Royal Television Society Craft Award for Editing, this film is a fascinating portrait of the skilled craftspeople behind Steinway pianos. Made for the BBC’s Handmade by Royal Appointment series, the film shows what it takes to put together these legendary instruments. The film also follows renowned pianist Lang Lang preparing for a concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

CREDITS
Directed, Filmed and Produced by Glen Milner
Production Company - BBC Studios
Executive Producer - Richard Bright
Commissioning Editor - Mark Bell
Editor & Colourist - Alex Elkins

Selected excerpts from the film


Awards & Nominations

Nominated
Professional Excellence - Editing
RTS Awards 2016

Nominated
Professional Excellence - Sound
RTS Awards Scotland 2016

Nominated
Professional Excellence - Cinematography
RTS Awards Scotland 2016

 

Press

“ENDLESSLY FASCINATING” ★★★★
The Guardian

“ZEN-LIKE TELEVISION THAT HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES”
The Times

“A GLORIOUS AND CAPTIVATING FILM”
Sunday Times Pick of the Day

“THIS RHAPSODY OVER STEINWAY IS THE PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE [OF THE SERIES]”
Radio Times


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