As part of its mission to ignite the cultural conversation, STEINWAY & SONS embraces and enables cultural connections the world over — spanning music, the visual & performing arts, the written word, film & television, architecture & design, craftsmanship & artistry.
Did you know that before the modern day piano there were various other keyboard instruments? Let's take a look at some of these early keyboard instruments and how they work.
It is believed that the story of the piano began when Bartolomeo Cristofori felt that the harpsichord provided musicians with limited control over playing volume.
Throughout history there were many eminent piano makers that have influenced the world of pianos, some of which have successfully lasted over a century.
As a preeminent piano manufacture, Steinway & Sons helped shaped the grand piano as we know it today; let’s explore some defining features of the modern day piano that Steinway is responsible for conceiving.
The humble beginnings of Steinway & Sons started in the kitchen of Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg’s home in Seesen Germany, where he built his first piano in 1836. This instrument will go on to be known as the Steinway No.1 (also fondly named The Kitchen Piano).
From generation to generation, every STEINWAY has been carefully handcrafted utilizing the finest materials and building techniques.
Since 1853, Steinway & Sons has been striving to “to build the best piano possible”. To meet the growing demands of piano owners, the Steinway Family of Pianos offers a wide and exciting range of instruments, including limited edition designs, special collections featuring rare wood veneers and instruments at alternative price points.
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