The first thing you notice at Nate Otto’s Minnesota house is the hearse in the driveway, a 1967 Olds 98 with tattered curtains and a rusted body. Inside is a small, 100-year-old reed organ built for a ...

STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford University wants to unlock the secrets of the player piano, which brought recorded music into living rooms long before there were cassettes, compact discs or iPods.

The piano is an instrument that can take a lifetime to master. Still, the beauty of its sound and versatility find a place in the heart of every musician. The instrument resonates with the talent and ...

For the past year, Nate Otto has been re-creating a moviegoing experience that was last experienced 100 years ago. He’s been screening classic silent movies to as many people who can fit into his ...