See more ideas about piano for sale, piano prices and piano brands. Georg friedrich karl grotrian was born in schoningen, germany in 1803. The factory in the queens borough of new york city. Many of these piano manufacturers have a very limited production, and are hand crafted by. In 1858 theodor was joined by friedrich grotrian and the firm subsequently became known as grotriansteinweg. Friedrichs son wilhelm grotrian purchased shares when theodor left to help run steinway in new york. The craftsmanship is evident in the meticulousness of design and build quality. A piano odyssey and millions of other books are available for. Soon after, he made the acquaintance of theodor steinweg who owned a small piano manufacturing company founded in 1835. Established by friedrich grotrian in 1835 with the philosophy of uncompromised quality. This piano has had very gentle use, plays beautifully and looks gorgeous. Germany is one of the most celebrated countries in the world for piano building and the award winning grotrian is among the most prestigious pianos from that country.
Despite the piano having only been on our floor for three days, i spent a happy hour giving the grotrian its first tuning. Grotrian uprights are one of the best made pianos ever, if not the best. Grotrian pianos are far more legendary than their numbers would suggest for a company that produces just 500 pianos annually, they have been the subject of a new york times bestseller novel, consistently in the top 5 or top 10 of every official and unofficial ranking magazine out there, trains and certifies the majority of master piano builders in europe, and. Debussy images book i hommage a rameau grotrian recording 1.
Before and after 1922 grotrian steinweg upright piano restoration roberts pianos. Before and after 1922 grotrian steinweg upright piano. Its the only book about these pianos, as far as i know. Loesser a superior beethoven pianist, teacher, and halfbrother to songwriter frank loesser had a revelatory insight and linked the rise and fall of the piano to the fortunes and circumstances of the middle class in germany, austria, england, france, and the united states, he also traces the technical. Then she falls in love with marlene, a grotriansteinweg grand with the sultry and. 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. Search below, or click here for instructions on how to search. This book offers an uptodate list of prices of current pianos that are both new and used. Most grotrian steinweg pianos in the uk date from 1890 to 1930. A celebration of the piano pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano. The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between. Grotrian is another word for integrity in the world of piano manufacture. More than that, it is the connection to the tone with its fluid action. From history of the piano by ernest closson i love steinway.
The virtuoso pianist sixty exercises for piano complete edition by charleslouis hanon, adult allinone course. Germany is one of the most celebrated countries in the world for piano building and the award winning grotrian. Nevertheless, piano makers still needed specific working knowledge to produ. Grotriansteinweg is een in braunschweig brunswijk, duitsland deelstaat nedersaksen, gevestigde pianofabriek. It is the most complex mechanical device in any home and is capable of fulfilling the players every musical wish. Grotriansteinwegs history dates back to 1835 when the first steinweg piano factory was built by heinrich. Parts of the book were very interesting, but other parts were just ridiculous. They have an extremely responsive action and warm rich tone. This information should be very useful when trying to find out what your piano is worth. The sections on piano tuning, constuction, voicing, and history were well done. How to determine the value of a used piano our pastimes. In 1865 the grotrian family took over the remaining shares of the company and from this time the grotrian family is the only owner of the company until today. Pierce described his book as the bible of the piano industry.
The town prospered and attracted many musicians like clara schumann, franz. A chronological history of the piano piano time line. 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. Highly recommended restored grotrian steinweg 120 upright. In 1835, friedrich grotrian established a partnership with theodor steinweg also known in america as steinway. Piano, a photographic history of the worlds most celebrated instrument, 1995.
By not doing things the easy way, it has meant that life as a manufacturer has. Technicians speak about the highend pianos they service. Haines brothers piano company was established in 1851 by napoleon j. By 1830 he was running a successful music business in moscow that also manufactured and sold pianos. All well made, but often very worn and need extensive reconditioning. Meanwhile, heinrich steinweg and his four other sons settled in new york, working with local manufacturers in order to study the methods of american piano making. Concert sounding falcone 6 3 grand piano and steinway benc. The ptgs new york city chapter had been invited to give its monthly meeting at curt swidler artist pianos a thennew dealership specializing in highend pianos and, with measured curiosity, i attended. The notebook and the laboratory types of knowledge in german. This piano was rebuilt and refinished 11 years ago with new action parts, new tuning pins and wires, new pin block, soundboard refinished and cabinet refinished.
The grotrian piano has a long and storied history and an almost. The english piano maker john broadwood 17321812 was the first to develop the present heavier, more sonorous instrument. The piano responded exceptionally well and initial indications are that the tuning stability of this instrument is exceptionally good. Grotrian steinweg for sale down below you will find a list of 142 instruments grotrian steinweg. In 1830 friedrich grotrian left germany to establish a music business in moskva. The irresistible grotriansteinweg grand piano makin. No compromises in design, no piano parts of dubious provenance, no sellingout of the company heritage. History of the grotrian piano company georg friedrich karl grotrian, born in 1803 in schoningen, germany, was the founder of the piano building tradition of the grotrian family. Grotrian uprights from about 1910 to about 1930 are outstanding. The instrument, the music, the musicians from mozart to modern jazz and everything in between by stuart isacoff isbn. The grotrian 192 64 model was the piano chosen in a well documented odyssey for the perfect piano in the new york times best selling book grand obsession by perri knize. 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. Grotrian steinweg 120 upright piano 1926 after restoration.
Larry fine, author of the definitive book on piano buying, stated that modern grotrian pianos are. I do not doubt the truth if this saga, or the honesty of the writer about her 3 years of suffering with the grotrian grand piano, until she, with much help from several highly specialized, patient and accomodating technicians and dealers could get from it that sound, that golden, complex, rich sound that only a grand piano. Highest quality pianos from this respected familyowned company. Among a handful of top german manufacturers of luxury pianos. Grotriansteinweg, known as grotrian in the us, is a german manufacturer of prestige pianos. When friedrich grotrian returned to his home country, he became partner of a piano factory which was founded in 1835. Many of these piano manufacturers have a very limited production, and are hand crafted by artisans.
The instrument, the music, the musicians from mozart to modern jazz and everything in between at a seemingly odd place well in the middle of the story. Grotrian piano pricing guide suggested list prices. Pianos of utmost quality, built to the highest standards in the industry. It is not usually possibly to trace the history of an individual piano, but we. When you listen to the sound of a grotrian you will notice that there is much more behind it. Grotrian steinweg pianos information roberts pianos oxford.
Haines brothers was known for building high quality, lovely sounding instruments and they. Having seen and heard the clara schumann grotrian steinweg in the municipal museum in braunschweg, i was struck by the similarities between that piano and a steinway of the same vintage last quarter of 19th century when the designs ot theodore steinway was still common to both factories. The new piano database is a searchable listing of virtually every brand, model, style, and finish of new piano or digital piano distributed nationwide in the united states more than 3,000. The book recounts several wild goose chases and dead ends and visits to places, such as the disputed kurile islands, where there never was any hope of finding a piano. Were interested in this german manufacturer and are keen on both upright and grotrian steinweg grand pianos.
For the first 20 years, they built a nice selection of square grand pianos before building their first upright pianos in 1870. Lads, build good pianos and the rest will take care of itself, wilhelm grotrian once said to his sons kurt and willi and thereby phrased one of the most important mottos for the grotrian company. Grotrian steinweg is a major manufacturer of high quality pianos. Founded in germany as the grotriansteinweg piano company, grotrian piano makers have since made a name for german piano brands by building the finest pianos possible with the highest quality materials available. According to the grotrian family to build pianos with less effort would mean that they would never reach the high quality and stability, nor would they sound so beautiful. Grotriansteinweg, known as the grotrian piano in the us, is one of the worlds finest most respected piano brands. My first experience with the grotrian piano came in the mid1980s.
For more than a century the piano occupied a dominant place in music and society. In 1830, he lived in moscow and operated a successful music business which manufactured and sold pianos, a symbol of cultural status at the time. German firms like bechstein and grotrian used the size of the piano in centimetres the length of a grand, or the height of an upright. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The companys growth led to the opening of a factory in new york city, united states, and later a factory in hamburg, germany. List of books and articles about piano history online. The grotrian piano has a long and storied history and an almost mythical attraction for serious piano enthusiasts who are looking for that extra something beyond the ordinary. For the past 180 years, grotrian piano craftsmen have continued the family tradition of producing exceptional pianos. It also has pertinent information on piano pricing and discount information. Professor ehrlich follows its fascinating history from the fortepiano of mozarts time, through the victorians household orchestra and god, to the most sophisticated modern products of the japanesemanufacturers. Exactly what the title says a social history of the piano, pianists, and publishers. One womans search for the perfect piano and the perfect tuner. The concert royal grand piano by grotrian is rightly considered to be one of the best.
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