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For over a century, yamaha has blended a tradition of japanese craftsmanship with innovations in modern materials and sound to create pianos of exceptional tone and breathtaking beauty. Bosendorfer klavierfabrik gmbh is an austrian piano manufacturer and, since 2008, a wholly owned subsidiary of yamaha. The bosendorfer firm recently signed her as one of their artists. The bosendorfer factory was established in 1828 by ignaz bosendorfer in vienna, austria. Bosendorfer imperial grand piano the worlds most expensive. And with a bosendorfer grand piano or baby grand piano, youll be able to enjoy a rich, complex sound in a beautiful package. What makes a bosendorfer a bosendorfer piano experts. If you compared the two pianos to an orchestra, the petrof would be the brass section, where the bosendorfer would be the violins, violas cellos, basses, and timpani. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value.
Bosendorfer piano pricing guide blue book of 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. This section will be shown after you have accepted. One of the oldest piano brands still in operation, bosendorfer was founded by ignaz bosendorfer in 1828. 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. Yamaha avantgrand n1x debuts with uncompromising concert grand piano sound, bluetooth connectivity and app integration. Uncompromising traditional handcrafting, beauty and the viennese soul. Bosendorfer ranks among the worlds oldest and most prestigious piano manufacturers. Browse through our pre owned pianos available here at pierres fine pianos.
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