MRP 2016 - International Workshop on The Magnetic Resonator Piano

The magnetic resonator piano (MRP) is an electronically augmented acoustic piano. Electromagnets are placed inside a grand piano which induce the strings to vibration independently of the hammers, allowing the performer to create notes with infinite sustain, crescendos from silence, pitch bends, harmonics and new timbres. It is played from the piano keyboard using a scanner that measures the continuous position of each key. Over 20 pieces have been composed for MRP, including recent projects with People Inside Electronics (Los Angeles), the London Chamber Orchestra and the band These New Puritans.