In the mid-19th century, Chickering & Sons was the largest piano manufacturer in all of America. It was responsible for many technical innovations still used today, received countless awards, and… Read more »
This year (2023) is the 170th anniversary of the founding of Steinway & Sons. It was back in 1853 that Henry E. Steinway Snr. established the company in a rented… Read more »
Japanese electronic musical instrument maker Roland is celebrating its 50th birthday. And to mark the occasion has created a very special digital piano — currently known as the “50th Anniversary… Read more »
This year (2022) Roland celebrates its 50th anniversary — so perhaps now is a good time to take a look back at the various landmark electronic and digital pianos the… Read more »
Fazioli, the Italian piano manufacturer known worldwide for its instruments of exceptional quality, is celebrating its 40th year. And to mark the occasion a beautiful new book Fazioli Grand Pianos:… Read more »
In 1821 Sébastien Érard patented a new piano action – the “double escapement”. The importance of this development cannot be overstated. It was the birth of the modern grand piano… Read more »
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birthday Bösendorfer has released a new version of its Beethoven Model Grand Piano as part of the limited edition Artist Series…. Read more »