Piano 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of People and Pianos was an exhibit at the Smithsonian Institute from March 9, 2000 to October 21, 2001. Although this exhibit is no longer on display, the exhibit information and photos are still available at the Smithsonian website.
The exhibit was opened in order to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the piano. Before entering the exhibit, a timeline is given of important dates in the history of the piano, and a music booth is provided with short excerpts of music throughout the years. Twenty-five pianos were on display; pictures of those pianos are available at the website. Along with the photos, there is a brief walk through the history associated with each piano. A list of other resources is also available on the website.
This is an excellent site for piano teachers to use for their piano students. In addition, this would also be a great site for music appreciation students. The site gives the history of the piano and provides numerous photos for the visitor to see the evolution of the piano through the years. I would highly recommend this site to anyone interested in learning more about the piano.
