James talks about the founder of bosendorfer, and the special features, along with the past, and present owners. Bosendorfer grand upright 120 the bosendorfer grand upright 120 is a portrait of elegance in craftsmanship and elite precision engineering. The joan sutherland performing arts centre is preparing for a piano spectacular of rarely seen magnitude. Ludwig bosendorfer draws the first sketches of the grand piano 170 for the highly cultured salon society of imperial vienna. This upright acoustic piano will fit virtually any room, filling any space with rich and voluminous tones. When kimball closed in 2002, the company was sold again to a large austrian bank who then resold it to yamaha in 2008. Ruggero piano ncs only authorized bosendorfer piano dealer. Original title of this video was planned as how its made pianos. See our custom piano technician map to find a tuner.
Ignaz bosendorfer established his company in 1828 when he registered his business in vienna as a piano maker. The result is an enchanting instrument for the private cheerful gatherings of the bourgeois, and nobility. Yet if you head online, youll find all kinds of sites that offer you bluebook value of a piano, charge you a small fee for coaching to tell you what you should pay for a piano, or even offer to appraise your piano to tell you its worth. It contains 97 keys rather than the 88 on standard concert pianos. Another piano with expanded bass range, this model was designed to be able to faithfully play the works of classical composers. Choose from 12 bosendorfer 290 imperial ads available for sale. Used and new bosendorfer 290 imperial list of vertical pianos and grand pianos. Piano information and prices, we provide new and used piano prices, age of your piano, piano appraisal service discover the value of your piano used piano prices, fast online piano appraisal within hours.
Bosendorfer s son had no heirs so the company changed hands several times, including a 1966 sale to kimball, international, an american piano manufacturer. See prices, specifications, exclusive pictures and factory tours. This larger keyboard contains eight complete octaves c0 to c8, and is the only model of piano on which some of bartok, debussy, ravel and above all busonis works. The bosendorfer model 290 imperial, or imperial bosendorfer also colloquially known as the 290 is the largest model and flagship piano manufactured by bosendorfer, at around 290 cm 9 ft 6 in long, 176 cm 5 ft 9 in wide, and weighing 552 kg 1,217 lb. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. The history of the bosendorfer piano jeffrey shackell piano. Many sites out there just arbitrarely make up the manufacturers pricing, at the bluebook of pianos we verify piano pricing through the manufacturer and request quaterly updates and will update our prices upon notification of the manufacturer. This collection features especially telling and beautifully recorded examples of the boesendorfer model 290 imperial grand piano s uniquely pure and resonant sound, as selected from the more than 30 recordings that distinguished delos recording artist carol rosenberger has made on her personal instrument since 1979. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. Aside from the meticulous craftsmanship which is obvious visually, mechanically and sonically, the piano has 9 extra keys in the bass going down to low c below the regular low a on other pianos.
This piano is actually a bosendorfer baby grand, but even with its small 5foot, 1inch size, it has a surprising sound rivaling that of larger grands. The model 290 sn 44606 featured on this site is unprecedented in that this was the first imperial piano produced with pyramid mahogany wood and in the ornate fashion popular for pianos made in the late 19th century by companies bosendorfer. The 290 imperial is a sight to behold and is one of the most sought after pianos in the world. Liszts praise and use of this instrument brought bosendorfer fame almost overnight. This is one of bosendorfer s most recognized models. Mar 24, 2015 the bosendorfer model 290 imperial photo. The piano with the most keys bosendorfer imperial concert. Ludwig bosendorfers imperial still to this day represents the precious heritage. James performs on one of the worlds largest and most interesting pianos the 97 key bosendorfer imperial. Imperial concert grand, one of the worlds largest pianos. Bosendorfer piano pricing guide suggested list prices.
The klimt model is limited to 25 instruments and each grand piano carries an individually crafted brass plate. Buy bosendorfer pianos in birmingham, al ellis piano. Our concert grand 290 imperial and the grand piano 225 come with additional bass notes model 225 has in total 92 notes and our 290 has 97 8 full octaves rather than the standard 88 tones. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. In this series james will perform the same piece in. They also introduced the overstrung scale and cast iron frame. Bartok, debussy and ravel compose further works to exploit the tremendous resonance of this very instrument. Included with each instrument is a book oscar, with love with never before released. A professionally restored bosendorfer from about 1920 to about 2001 is one of the finest domestic and concert pianos. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. Grand piano 225 bosendorfer grands and uprights pianos. Included with each instrument is a book oscar, with love with never before relea. Bosendorfer pianos information, restoration and sales.
After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano. Piano blue book prices used piano value piano pricing. Exclusive bosendorfer piano collection grand and upright pianos. Best way to sell a piano buying a used piano bluebook of. Peterson not only treasured his own personally selected bosendorfer concert grand 290 imperial. Performers professional caliber pianists who have enjoyed my piano and who have given me their permission to be recognized on this web site. Its powerful enough to play in a concert hall, but small enough to play in your home.
That said, on a new piano id have thought you asked the price and offered 20% less for cash. The austrian emperor conferred the title of imperial royal court and chamber piano manufacturer on bosendorfer and quickly this piano became the choice of royal courts and musicians throughout europe. These oeuvres can only played and interpreted as they were meant to on the bosendorfer 290 imperial concert grand piano. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. In 1824 ignaz bosendorfer began refining the handmade pianos of joseph brodman, a piano builder in vienna. Italian composer, conductor and pianist, ferruccio busoni, discovered that no existing piano could faithfully reproduce the immersive sound of 1632 bass pipes. Busoni 18661924 was a composer and pianist who also edited and transcribed the works of other composers. New in 2018 bosendorfer 225 semiconcert grand piano new in 2011 steingraeber steingraber 52. Bosendorfer yamaha pianos piano distributors piano new used. The imperial concert grand piano from bosendorfer is a rare instrument that has 9 extra keys for a total of 97. New bosendorfer 290 imperial concert grand piano coach. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example, piano pricing can be very confusing for most people. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested list. Selling your own piano, buying or selling a used piano designed for everyones use, piano information and appraisals.
Get ready event to prepare seniors for emergencies bringing childrens books to a. Kim s piano is a second generation family owned business and one of the largest piano stores in the country. The bosendorfer model 290 imperial, or imperial bosendorfer is the largest model and flagship piano manufactured by bosendorfer, at around 290 cm 9 ft 6 in. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Not only busoni starts to appreciate the exceptional qualities of the later coined imperial concert grand. The grand piano beethoven edition from the bosendorfer artist series is limited. This dynamic grand has responsive keys and enough power to fill a concert hall. One of the most impressive innovations featured on the bosendorfer grand upright 120 is the longer key design, which creates an even more optimal. Piano information and appraisal, piano information and. He was transcribing bachs organ compositions for piano only to find that there were not enough bass notes on the standard 88note piano keyboard. When a pianist thinks of bosendorfer the imperial 290 96. Thanks to the enormous resonance board and the additional strings the pianist is able to enjoy an orchestral sound. Featuring extra bass keys that expand the instruments range, this model is ideal for those seeking expansive soundscapes.
The bosendorfer model 290, also known as the imperial, today remains the emblematic bosendorfer piano. Bosendorfer imperial grand piano the worlds most expensive. More than a century later, we carry on ludwig bosendorfers vision and grand heritage by integrating the vc technology. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other. The imperial is set apart from all other concert grands in a number of ways. Those who have been fortunate enough to play one of these rare models will concur it has a sound like no other piano. Contributing greatly to the graceful yet vibrant tone of the bosendorfer, a special action for the grand piano was developed by the company. A sincere tribute to precious materials and lavish art. By 1859, upon his passing, ludwig bosendorfer furthered the company moving into larger facilities. Bosendorfer 290 96 imperial grand piano vienna 1900 after meticulously transcribing johann sebastian bachs famous organ works. Bosendorfer imperial concert grand piano model 290 28300.
The boesendorfer sound carol rosenberger boesendorfer. If youre thinking of buying a bosendorfer grand piano it must be said that they generally have a warm, powerful rich tone and smooth responsive touch, with an aesthetically pleasing cabinet. For this very reason, we can help you determine the accurate. Grand piano 170vc bosendorfer grands and uprights pianos. Certain works by busoni, bartok, and ravel, can only be performed accurately on these instruments. Bosendorfer pianos handmade austrian pianos euro pianos miami. The exclusive book gustav klimt josef hoffmann, pioneers of modernism complements our collectors edition. If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new. These brand names listed here accounted for over 95% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 35 years. Elegant black, polished ebony, stylishly matt, or gleamingly blue we are. The company also makes slightly less expensive versions of four grand models known as the conservatory series cs. Kim s piano specialize in selling new and used pianos, such as kawai, yamaha, steinway, bluthner, estonia, seiler, young chang and more. The blue book doesnt appear to list it, only its standard model equivalent.
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