Steinway “Kravitz Grand” — A Real Work of Art
Steinway & Sons has launched a new limited-edition grand piano designed by legendary musician Lenny Kravitz. On the face of it, this may seem a strange collaboration. Why would a… Read more »
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John Lennon’s Piano at Strawberry Field
The world-famous Steinway Model Z upright piano on which John Lennon composed “Imagine” is now on display at the Strawberry Field exhibition in Liverpool. The piano belongs to the George… Read more »
The Appassionata—Steinway Celebrates Beethoven’s 250th Birthday
Steinway and Sons has joined in the celebrations of Beethoven’s 250th birthday by releasing a limited edition grand piano entitled “the Appassionata”, in homage to the great composer. Beethoven’s Appassionata,… Read more »
Alicia Keys’ Boston Piano For Sale in Charity Auction
Steinway & Sons has donated a Boston UP-126E upright piano to the MusiCares charity. But this is no ordinary Boston upright. This is the special turquoise-blue UP-126E that singer-songwriter, and… Read more »
COVID-19 Piano Care [Update]
In March we ran an article entitled COVID-19 and Consumer Piano Care. This detailed the advisory issued by the Piano Technicians Guild with respect to the current pandemic. Further advice… Read more »
New Exhibit: The Steinway Piano from the SS United States
The historic grand piano from the SS United States, once the world’s fastest ocean liner, has gone on public display at Steinway Hall, New York. The Steinway & Sons baby… Read more »
The Steinway Haara Chandelier
Here’s something a bit different. Steinway & Sons UK, in collaboration with Cameron Design House, has produced the Steinway Haara Chandelier. Although a bit “off-topic” for this website, it is… Read more »
88 Pianists and One Piano — a Spectacular Challenge
The challenge was to have 88 different pianists simultaneously play an acoustic piano. This would be a world record that could never be broken (pianos have 88 notes*). How was… Read more »
Steinway Buys Louis Renner
Steinway & Sons has purchased Louis Renner GmbH & Co. KG. The German Renner company manufactures grand and upright piano actions as well as many special piano components and tools…. Read more »
The Story of Cole Porter’s “High Society” Steinway Piano
Cole Porter’s famous piano, which he himself named “High Society”, has been meticulously restored by Steinway and Sons. This is the instrument on which Porter wrote many of his most… Read more »