The NY Times is running a series of articles following the creation of one Steinway concert grand piano, No. K0862. The first in the series tells of the physical labor of the bending of the rim. There is an accompanying multimedia segment that delves into the mystery of each Steinway’s unique sound as Erika Nickrenz, pianist with the Eroica Trio, auditions three concert grands lined up in the showroom. Will the destiny of K0862 be determined by the end of the series? Some Steinways blossom with phenomenal sound while others are just another well-made Steinway.