Julius bluthner pianofortefabrik gmbh, is a pianomanufacturing company in leipzig, germany. Campbell piano shop has kept the bechstein concert grand we use for the classically alive music series in top shape for the many artist we have heard. They carry on the legacy of the founder, julius bluthner. An international team of prominent pianists, including prof christopher hinterhuber vienna, grigory gruzman weimar. The legs would have been replaced in the 60s70s which was fashionable at the time. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. These are pianos that use knobs to be able to work with the piano. This is a book about the most famous piano maker bluthner you probably never. He was very devoted to this brand for a long time, with.
This is because choosing a piano is a very subjective and personal matter, and it is a different experience from person to person. The contest coincided with the awards ceremony of the first ever international carl ronisch piano competition in hengshui herbei, china, organized by bluthner. That means you still get a very rich sound and still have the feeling of a traditional piano with some added benefits. It wasnt till i stumbled across your piano calculator website that i finally got some answers. Since 1853, bluthner pianos have been exclusively manufactured in leipzig, germany. His voicing of the hammers made all the difference in containing the large sound of a concert instrument without losing the vibrancy of a live performance. Bechstein pianofortefabrik ag is one of the oldest piano manufacturing companies in the world. It might be noted mind you that carl bechstein, julius bluthner and henry steinway, three of the most influential piano makers in history, all started their businesses two years later, in 1853. A cabinetmaker by trade, he learnt to make pianos from several craftsmen. It was in 1890 that bluthner became one of the most important european piano firms. With excellent credentials and a small budget, julius bluthner started his pianoforte factory on november 18th, 1852. Only in discovering the identity of the buyerand the secret history of her pianowill clara be set free.
Their journeys to enlightenment, as well as the bluthners transcontinental travels, make this a worthy novel despite the storys occasional. Bluthner was the leading manufacturer of domestic pianos from around 1885 to 1910. Its presence becomes significant to every person who owned it. Bechstein instruments are the ne plus ultra of upright and grand pianos. The bluthner piano has a much clearer tone than the extravagant sound of the bechstein, and the hammers and felts it uses are more compact. How is it possible then to have a decisive ranking of the top 10 best selling piano brands in t he world. An analogue piano is the precursor to the electric piano. Firsttime users will be required to register and provide debit or credit card details for payment. In 1929 bluthner published its first edition of the journal bluthner freund. It might be noted mind you that carl bechstein, julius bluthner and henry steinway, three of the most influential piano makers in history.
Top 10 best selling piano brands in the world thepiano. Despite having knobs the music from an analogue piano is still produced by instrumental methods. I knew that cander was writing this book and its title always intrigued me. By 1851 the piano was essentially what we have today, and this work traces the development of the instrument to that point. Home introduction biography jersey, 1904 music links. It was on increasingly high demand in australia, south america and south asia. Bluthner, formally julius bluthner pianofortefabrik gmbh, is a piano manufacturing company founded by julius bluthner in 1853 in leipzig germany.
Manufacturers suggested list prices bluebook of pianos. If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new pianos or current resale market value of used pianos, any brand, right now. I didnt get to play the largest bluthner, but the other bluthners there were quite good. A novel about the fate of a piano and the dreams it embodies. Bluthner grand pianos are know for having a smooth, light touch especially in the older patent actions models, warm tone and aesthetically pleasing cabinet. At least 48 hours notice of cancellation is required. The bosendorfer and steingraeber were really disappointing. In 1853, he opened his own workshop in leipzig where he made grand pianos. The oneofakind bluthner piano of particular interest was a special lightweight instrument, made for use on the zeppelin lz 129 hindenburg. The haessler piano line was engineered by knut, ingbert and christian bluthner. Julius bluthner of leipsic used the conservatory of music to his advantage by informing the world by the students as they went out into the world that the bluthner pianos were such high quality. The piano had its harp plate made of aluminum, that saved about 100 kg of weight versus a regular cast iron plate of the same size piano.
After signing up to your membership i discovered my piano s actually worth a. Owned and operated by the bluthner family for more than 160 years and hand made in germany, bluthner pianos rich history, being the piano of choice of many of the great late 19th centuryearly 20th century classical composers modern piano era including debussy, rachmaninoff, prokofiev, shostakovitch, ravel and others. We are looking for pianos any age, any condition we will travel anywhere in the uk. Bechstein name is synonymous with exquisite grand and upright pianos made in germany. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. Bluthner piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Books which give number dates are known as piano atlases after the original michels piano atlas, which later became the pierce piano atlas. Steinway made them in 1890, and palace pianos have a bluthner in this style dated 1902.
He received prizes from the worlds expositions for his new concept of piano. History julius bluthner established his workshop in leipzig, germany in 1853. By 2010, irmler had become a sister company of bluthner, with irmler pianos distributed through the bluthner dealer network. The truth is, no one can give you a definitive list of the top 10. The bluthner piano factory was established by julius bluthner in leipzig germany in 1853. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. The history of the bluthner piano although bluthner came into prominence at the same time as bechstein, the qualities of the instruments contrast greatly. The history of the bluthner piano jeffrey shackell piano. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade.
Superb, handmade pianos, every piece individually chosen ensuring that only the most perfect materials are used to make these glorious instruments. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Piano buyer is a semiannual piano buying guide that will help you make a fast informed decision concerning the purchase of a piano or digital piano. Cander writes that the bluthner in the weight of a piano always sounded. Bluthner was established in 1853 in leipzig, germany by julius bluthner. The jersey theory the eastbourne theory an added mystery. Thats a fact as a result of the determination and hard work from the founder julius. The pianos are designed, developed and executed in the j. I played steingraeber,bosendorfer and bluthner concert. Despite historical changes, bluthners impressive reputation is still maintained today. All well made, except for the iron curtain phase from about 1968 up to about 1998, but often very worn and need extensive reconditioning.
The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Studios are available to book on the hour by the hour. Bluhtner piano s history is one of a successful company that, at the same time, is also a family history. Discover our other brands outstanding quality for ambitious beginners and professional pianists alike. I dont know what they did to that steingraeber but its bass did not sound like a concert bass. In 2009 bluthner purchased the ronisch brand originally founded by carl ronisch in dresden, germany in 1845 integrating manufacture of ronisch pianos into its factory. Others include the musicians piano atlas, for which i supplied amendments, and an appendix with action and key numbers, although that information has been updated and improved in this page. Now its finished and what a book it is the piano has always been a part of my life so it is appealing to me that the bluthner piano is the main character of this story. I spent over 3 hours last night looking for some basic information about how much i should sell my small upright piano for. A piano plays a major role in the daily work of artists and soloists in many areas of the music industry, and a bluthner instrument is the perfect companion for the music professional. Bluthner pianos are one of the very best pianos in the world. The promotion of young musicians and new music is of foremost importance to bluthner. Allegro pianos has bluthner grand and upright pianos available. Bluethner was the official piano for shanghai expo and is now at the university of toronto, faculty of music.
Its essentially the story of a young russian girl named katya to whom is. Bechstein pianos have been famous for their brandspecific characteristics that empower players to express themselves freely. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. Bechstein pianos company history serial number search.
The upright piano was created by an austrian named johann schmidt around 1780, and 20 years later englishman thomas loud greatly improved the upright by arranging the strings in a diagonal pattern. In 1997, the haessler brand name was established by bluthner haessler is a bluthner family name. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano. Pianos wanted bechstein bluthner steinway bosendorfer best prices paid for steinway grands nationwide collection. Their materiality illustrates issues of manufacture, decay and social and historical context. To this day, the bluthner family of craftsman and entrepreneurs. There seem to be very few surviving german upright pianos from the victorian era, even bechsteins and bluthners, and i get the impression that germans must have destroyed even more of their old pianos than we did. Bechstein piano factory was founded on 1 october 1853 by carl bechstein in berlin, germany. A cabinetmaker by trade, he learnt to make pianos from several craftsmen, including spangenbur. From harvesting the trees by helicopter from the north slopes of the alps to obtain a tight wood grain, to stacking the timber for the soundboards out in the elements for 9 years, to the design. To this day, the bluthner family of craftsman and entrepreneurs continues to head the bluthner firm and personally oversees the production of each piano bearing their name. These jewels formed by masters hands are the best money can buy and deliver a wealth of luxurious details.
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