This piano was owned by a formidable pianist, harriette thompson who taught piano at boston university and performed at carnegie hall on several occasions. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Yamahas csp170 makes learning piano easy with led lights and. And many are convinced that it is the best upright piano in the world. A 1974, bosendorfer model 290 imperial grand piano for sale with a black case and dual casters. 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. What makes a bosendorfer a bosendorfer piano experts. Synchron stage vienna invited stefan mendl, highly acclaimed pianist and founding member of the vienna piano trio, to play and explore three of. Bosendorfer piano prices and value upright, grand new.
Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. The latest bosendorfer grand piano 185, while retaining the wonderful tradition. Bosendorfer model 225 92note grand in showroom condition. This has a lot to do with the condition of the piano, whether its a state of the art design, or even if it has steinways spirio.
Ludwig bosendorfers imperial still to this day represents the precious heritage of the bosendorfer piano manufactory. Their range of cabinet designs are legendary and they will custom design a piano to your specifications. Kimball pianos are some of the best known pianos in the world, and unfortunately, they are no longer produced as of 1996. New bosendorfer 290 imperial concert grand piano coach house. Ludwig bosendorfer of vienna built concert grands 10 feet in length containing 8 octaves. Bosendorfer 290 imperial concert grand piano piano for sale.
Featuring extra bass keys that expand the instruments range, this model is ideal for those seeking expansive soundscapes. Certain works by busoni, bartok, and ravel, can only be performed accurately on these instruments. Pianos loewen piano house greater vancouvers premier. Samick pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike.
Brand new bosendorfer 290 imperial concert grand piano for sale at best price. Peterson not only treasured his own personally selected bosendorfer piano model 290 imperial. Cost of a steinway piano price chart and buyers guide. Many of the limited edition acoustic piano models have completely sold out. We have a huge selection of used and secondhand pianos for sale. The piano buyer article has since been revised to include these comments. Based on experience the company introduced new production methods, but to only improve quality. Originally built following a suggestion by composer ferruccio busoni, the imperial has 97 keys, i. He also performed at bosendorfers 175th anniversary concert. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Bosendorfer is one of the oldest piano companies in the world, and also one of the most exclusive, making only a few hundred instruments each year.
Book now northwest pianos we have the largest selection of pianos in the greater seattle area. Can you hear the difference between a steinway, yamaha and bosendorfer. Bosendorfer 290 imperial new bosendorfer 290 imperial 98,900. Pianos from this austrian factory always were exclusive, and this fact stays unchanged. We offer new fazioli, sauter, petrof, hailun and casio pianos. The limited edition bosendorfer designer model grand pianos are rare and magnificent collectors items. Used and new bosendorfer 290 imperial list of vertical pianos and grand pianos. Choose from 15 bosendorfer 290 imperial ads available for sale.
Several people have asked who the italian composer was who asked that this piano be built. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. Yamahas csp170 makes learning piano easy with led lights and one clever app. It is the rolls royce of pianos costing substantially more than a steinway concert grand piano. Each piano is carefully handcrafted as a unique instrument. Samick pianos for sale buy a samick piano at pianomart. Not only busoni starts to appreciate the exceptional qualities of the later coined imperial concert grand. Bosendorfer is one of the leading piano brands in the industry that exists for 186 years. That is why piano buyers from all over the country choose us. If the time spent in the aging of the wood and plate were included, however, the time to make a bosendorfer grand is about 5 years.
Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. 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. Can you hear the difference between a steinway, yamaha and. Bosendorfer imperial grand piano the worlds most expensive. Anyone have vienna symphonic library bosendorfer imperial i have heard great things about it many people say that it is much more dynamic and powerful than ravenscroft 275 and it has almost 7 times more velocity levels. Several people have asked who the italian composer was who asked that this piano. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example.
Bosendorfer concert grand pianos have a long history going back to the salons of imperial vienna, and their expertly built pianos can still be found in homes and concert halls alike. Cover art of the souvenir book from a victor borge show 61,237 bytes. Grand piano 185vc bosendorfer grands and uprights pianos. Bosendorfer imperial concert grand piano model 290 28300. Synchron stage vienna invited stefan mendl, highly acclaimed pianist and founding member of the vienna piano trio, to play and explore three of the most famous concert grands on stage a. It was some years ago now, but i can say personally that bosendorfer uprights are terrific.
The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. James talks about the extra notes, and why bosendorfer started making the imperial over 100 years ago. Used bosendorfer imperial concert grand piano for sale. This gives musicians of all skill levels more freedom to create beautiful music and unmatched artistry all their own. The imperial concert grand piano is one of the most highly regarded pianos in the world. Kimball and company, to the present mega company, kimball international, the brand name kimball has certainly gone through some interesting events over the decades. This section will be shown after you have accepted cookies. The purpose of this article is to comment on and clarify the information in piano buyer on determining the value of a used piano. Anyone have vienna symphonic library bosendorfer imperial.
The boesendorfer sound carol rosenberger boesendorfer. 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. The imperial concert grand piano from bosendorfer is a rare instrument that has 9 extra keys for a total of 97. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality pianos at the most affordable prices. This mp series professional stage pianos are acknowledged worldwide for their outstanding tone and performance. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. They are available in 8 sizes from the mighty imperial at 290cm to 155cm. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Theres a solid selection of builtin pieces including practice items from common lesson books. These are some of the commonly seen new and preowned models you may find for sale. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value.
In some situations, smaller pianos may actually fetch a bigger price than the bigger ones. A 1974, bosendorfer model 290 imperial grand piano for. The new bosendorfer disklavier edition high definition player piano. Our available samick pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. This is one of bosendorfer s most recognized models. Bosendorfer grand piano restored ebony polish with wood inlay. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. Along with a wide selection of certified preowned steinway, yamaha, and kawai pianos. The piano with the most keys bosendorfer imperial concert grand. Official bosendorfer dealer with large display of new boesendorfer pianos. The opus number on a bosendorfer piano is the actual sequenced number of the piano going back to 1828. 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.
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. Bosendorfer piano pricing guide suggested list prices. Just sit back and experience the sounds of great musicians. Bosendorfer imperial why the extra notes, and what do. How to determine the value of a used piano pianobuyer. There are some fabulous upright pianos out there, made for people who want great pianos but for whatever reason dont have the room for a grand. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. With a classleading grand feel woodenkey keyboard action, a masterful midi controller and a stunning selection of acoustic grand piano sounds, the kawai mp11se is the stage piano for musicians who will not accept compromise. 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. Specialist steinway piano dealer, trader and wholesaler. Bluthner coauthored a book in german on the care and construction of the piano, materials, tools, and machinery for making the piano.
Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. Its powerful enough to play in a concert hall, but small enough to play in your home. A bosendorfer piano is about 62 weeks in production. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. Bartok, debussy and ravel compose further works to. Rare vintage style knauer pianos has been offering fine pianos to professionals and beginners for over 30 years. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown.
Especially piano manufacturers like bosendorfer and stuart and sons who make pianos as large as 103. And it sounds as great as it feels, with meticulously sampled yamaha cfx and bosendorfer imperial concert grand pianos onboard. If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new pianos or current resale market value of used pianos, any brand, right now. I have played a bosendorfer upright, and it was wonderful. Among the names of grand, grand pianos is that of bosendorfer. Ludwig bosendorfers imperial still to this day represents the precious heritage. Each piano is lovingly handcrafted, bold in design and of course, pure bosendorfer in power and musical virtuosity.
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