Allegro pianos has bluthner grand and upright pianos available. That performance was broadcast live by 63 radio stations around the world. Bluthner piano serial numbers bluthner was established in 1853 in leipzig, germany by julius bluthner. The square piano, with strings parallel to the keys, was the most popular domestic piano until the early19thcentury perfection, in philadelphia, of the upright piano. They carry on the legacy of the founder, julius bluthner, to build the best pianos in the world. See more ideas about piano, upright piano and instruments. Dolly bardac was only 12 years old at the time of the jersey trip and she did not come here, although she did accompany her mother and debussy to pourville in june. Bluthner semi concert grand piano bluthner piano 1900.
The oneofakind bluthner piano of particular interest was a special lightweight instrument, made for use on the zeppelin lz 129 hindenburg. Hand made in germany circa 1892 was recently restored. Browse through the history of our company that is also a fascinating success story. Bluthner is the pure ideal of the european piano sound. He composes for tv, major jingles and sometime puts in 18 hour days composing, mixing, editing and redoing. This is a book about the most famous piano maker bluthner you probably never. Bluthner model 1 concert grand piano cover musical gifts.
Bluthner is honored to announce our latest artist cooperation with hiroaki takenouchi. Based out of leipzig, germany, bluthner piano is a german piano company and is included in the category of one of the big four of the piano companies. The promotion of young musicians and new music is of foremost importance to bluthner. Pitch raise from a437 to a441 of a bluthner style 4 grand piano duration. Exceptional bluthner model iv baby grand piano from 1937 1938 widely regarded as one of the best baby grand pianos ever made this piano has been fully restored in the past and plays exceptionally well. The pianos are designed, developed and executed in the j.
Incredibly well preserved for a 100 years old instrument, a rare find. Bechstein europe, pianomakers build musical masterpieces by hand. The weight of a piano follows the interweaving stories of two womena soviet concert. The length of the piano is 215cm7 shipping in sea container to your nearest sea portfor any country included in the price. Home introduction biography jersey, 1904 music links. Ekaterina, or katya, falls in love with the bluthner piano bequeathed to her family by a neighbor who lives in their cold warera apartment.
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. A german piano brand bluthner is appreciated by many pianists, composers and piano experts all over the world. A fascinating celebration of the piano, including tales of its masters from mozart and beethoven to oscar peterson and jerry lee lewis, told with the expertise of composer and author of temperament, stuart isacoff. The chase piano started in indiana, joined with hackley piano company a few years later and they became leaders from. My friend whos a great guitarist along with being a studiopro tools wizard is looking for a piano to relax and unwind from the world of 96k 24 bit. Bluthners were also used in the films gaslight 1944. It is the most complex mechanical device in any home and is capable of fulfilling the players every musical wish. During this period, the people of leipzig prospered. Bluthner artcase grand piano for sale living pianos youtube. A 1971,bluthner concert grand piano for sale with a black case. Bluthner pianos are one of the few german piano manufacturers still owned and run by the family. Full rich tone with all the subtleties any pianist could demand. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model.
See more ideas about piano for sale, piano and music desk. In 1997, the haessler brand name was established by bluthner haessler is a bluthner family name. Bechstein piano factory was founded on 1 october 1853 by carl bechstein in berlin, germany. Choose from 32 bluthner 6 190 ads available for sale. Praised by the times and grammaphone, amongst many. Bluthner artcase grand piano for sale living pianos. The piano forums are an online community of piano lovers including piano industry professionals, concert artists, recording artists, technicians, dealers, manufacturers, and thousands of enthusiastic amateur pianist. Individuality, fusion and confrontation of two personalities on two pianos. Bluthner coauthored a book in german on the care and construction of the piano, materials, tools, and machinery for making the piano. The haessler piano line was engineered by knut, ingbert and christian bluthner. 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. 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. He introduced brass flanges into upright piano actions.
During world war ii, the factory was completely read more. Jul 27, 2017 a rare and hard to find magnificent semi concert grand, in walnut. They combine the beauty of modern acrylic design with the excellence in performance that is expected from an instrument manufactured by bluthner. The english piano maker john broadwood 17321812 was the first to develop the present heavier, more sonorous instrument. A novel about the fate of a piano and the dreams it embodies. It appears to have a new soundboard, pinblock, strings, hammers and other action parts. Used and new bluthner 6 190 list of vertical pianos and grand pianos. An old german bluthner, in this instance an upright, binds the plot of. The jersey theory the eastbourne theory an added mystery. List of books and articles about piano history online. Thats a fact as a result of the determination and hard work from the founder julius bluthner. The bluthner grand piano has taken up quite a bit of my research time.
Carl bechstein set out to manufacture a piano able to withstand the great demands imposed on the instrument by the virtuosi of the time, such as franz liszt. Ten years later he was making pianos and made the aristano grand player piano. Bluthner grand pianos are know for having a smooth, light touch especially in the older patent actions models, warm tone and aesthetically pleasing cabinet. Lovely old piano which i am told sounds wonderful i dont play so cant tell. Many musicians pick bluthner as their choice because of the expressive tone of these pianos. 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.
Bluthner pianos for sale price list new and used all. Since 1853, bluthner pianos have been exclusively manufactured in leipzig, germany. Julius bluthner set about creating his company in 1853, endorsing the philosophy of quality above everything. Bluthner artcase grand piano amazing condition online. I played steingraeber,bosendorfer and bluthner concert. This is a vintage bluthner artcase grand piano that has been rebuilt perhaps in the 1990s. I played steingraeber,bosendorfer and bluthner concert grands. Emotions resonate across time in chris canderss absorbing tale about a beloved bluthner changing hands.
Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Bluthner baby grand piano made in 1902 in it has a tremendous depth and richness of sound that unmistakeable bluthner timbre. The history of the piano traces back more than 3 centuries, and chronicles how the piano, most popular instrument in existence, continues to be the premiere instrument as we enter its fourth century. He developed the aliquot system, a system to enhance volume and quality of the upper octaves. One bluthner piano owned by the abbey road studios in london was used on some tracks of the beatles let it be 1970 album, most notably, in the hits let it be and the long and winding road. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. It is so amazing to be able to produce this sound, which i always dreamed of as a child. 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. Bluthners have been used in popular music, as well. Action conversion from a bluthner patent to modern roller. 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. Julies bluthner created his piano workshop in 1853 with the help of three skilled craftsman. Its essentially the story of a young russian girl named katya to whom is.
The next topic id like to look at with regards to debussys stay in jersey is the alleged purchase of a bluthner grand piano whilst in on the island. The miracle of this wonderful novel is to place an object, weighted with history, in a locale where we would. He was very devoted to this brand for a long time, with. 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. Bluthner piano pricing guide suggested list prices. Superb, handmade pianos, every piece individually chosen ensuring that only the most perfect materials are used to make these glorious instruments. Nov 11, 2016 bluthner artcase grand piano for sale living pianos. Bluthner has a rich history and continues to produce top of the line pianos. Julius bluthner upright piano, 1902 model no 60690, black. A german piano brand bluthner is appreciated by many pianists, composers and piano experts from all around the world. Although he died in 1910, his 3 sons took over the company. Bluthner model 1 concert grand piano cover musical gifts uk. He received prizes from the worlds expositions for his new concept of piano.
W e normally stock at least three restored bluthner grand pianos between 5ft and 6ft 3in long. They carry on the legacy of the founder, julius bluthner. If youre thinking of buying a professionally reconditioned bluthner grand piano then youre getting a piano with a smooth, light touch especially in the older patent actions models, warm tone and an aesthetically pleasing cabinet. Thats a fact as a result of the determination and hard work from the founder julius. Bechstein has a wonderful and beautiful sound, full of warmth and intimacy. During world war ii, the factory was completely decimated and was rebuilt under national control of east germany. In the weight of a piano, chris cander follows the members of a family. In 1853 julius bluthner opened the first bluthner piano s workshop. 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.
One bluthner piano owned by the abbey road studios in london was even used on some tracks of the beatles let it be album. Bluthner is a choice of many musicians because of the expressive tone of these pianos. Bluthner pianos authorized bluthner piano sales in ny. Their grand pianos are equipped with a patented bluthner action, with single escapement and a repetition spring, and from the 1910s onwards they have schwander. Bluethner was the official piano for shanghai expo and is now at the university of toronto, faculty of music. Sold bluthner model 1 concert grand piano for sale.
Classic models since 1853, bluthner pianos have been exclusively manufactured in leipzig, germany. See more ideas about piano for sale, piano restoration and piano. Specialist steinway piano dealer, trader and wholesaler. Bluthner piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Many bluthners grand pianos have been restored in our workshop such as those owned by jerome kern 1922, prince esterharzy 1903, and king johann of saxony 1860. By 1990, the bluthner family resumed control and built new facilities just outside leipzig in 1997.
For reasons of weight this instrument was made of aluminum, the outside covered with parchment and it served for the first broadcast of a piano recital from the air. A 1971, bluthner concert grand piano for sale with a. The advancements during this time can be seen in the history of the university of leipzig, in the prominence of the st. Piano restoration player piano rebuilding piano tuning. Whenever the special qualities of the bluthner are desired, the kasimoff piano company provides pianos for recitals, chamber music, opera performances, etc. Julius bluthner established the bluthner piano factory in 1853. Bluthner grand piano used in excellent condition bluthner grand piano. By 1900 bluthner had become the largest manufacturer of pianos in germany, producing over 5000 pianos annually. Bluthner crystal editions are a perfect addition to any sophisticated home.
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