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atones Honor The T)uo-zArt
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MERICA, in true demo-
cratic spirit, accepts the
world's highest ideals in music.
In the magnificent Eastman
School at Rochester one finds
the Duo-Art serving in a ca-
pacity similar to its use in
European conservatories.
The ^ e w Eastman School of SMustc—In this magnificent
building, Community Theatre and Music School combined,
the '•Duo-Art and a large library of rolls are in constant use
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JONOR Con
H GOVERN-
TREMAINE,
5LIAN COM-
of that Corn-
vices to the art
The curriculum of Rochester
follows closely the outline of
study established by the Royal
College, where a distinguished critic
and historian is the diredor of the
appreciation class. This eminent
authority illustrates his ledures with
the Duo-Art Pianola and finds it of
special value in studying important
orchestral works.
A most convincing tribute to the Duo-Art in the world of music is its acceptance as a
member of the faculty in these four great institutions, rather than as an item of
equipment.
Alfred Cortot, Head of the Piano Department of the Paris Conservatoire, says:
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I see in the Quo-Art an instrument which must create new devotees of our
art; an instrument capable of developing an enhanced comprehension of its
highest manifestations.
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It is a superb contribution to the art of music "
Through the Duo-Art, the Eastman School can now offer students
the playing of Paderewski, Hofmann, and fifty other great pianists
who record exclusively for the Duo-Art Pianola. It can offer dired
access to more of the whole literature of music than is dreamed of
through any other medium—songs, expert accompaniments, duets,
concertos, and as a recent achievement, the great orchestral works
themselves.
ards in England, a country
ola close to its heart. The
now treasures a 'Duo-Art