Alone with bess donald shirleys life on his steinway. Measuring 57 in length, the model m is ideal for smaller, more intimate spaces. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Publishing to coincide with the firms 150th anniversary, this beautiful new edition celebrates the history of the family and the instruments it creates with fully updated text and a striking new cover. Ratcliffe, ronald, isacoff, stuart, steinway, henry. The companys growth led to the opening of a factory in new york city, united states, and later a factory in hamburg, germany. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. They were less than thrilled with green book s version of the events of shirleys 1962 tour, but confirm that he was a brilliant artist, a meticulous performer, and an exacting musician for whom nothing but a steinway would do.
The first book based on the rich archive of steinway business and family papers at laguardia community college in new york, as well as on interviews with family. Use the pitchbook platform to explore the full profile. The company has designed a variety of different models to accommodate the needs and preferences of a variety of pianists. In 1836 heinrich englehard steinway built his first piano in the kitchen of his home in seesen, germany which is commonly reffered to as the kitchen piano. Steinway serial numbers for some early production may span more than one year. Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today to ensure our uncompromising standards of quality, in turn ensuring that the steinway piano remains. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. For 140 years, steinway has held the reputation for making the finest quality grand pianos in the world. Sell my steinway piano from steinway piano reseller on vimeo. This lavishly illustrated book tells the remarkable story of the steinway company and its founding family. Owning a steinway is a common dream among most serious pianists. The book is a straightforward and personal chronological account of a provocative family.
The first book based on the rich archive of steinway business and family papers at laguardia community college in new york, as well as on interviews. There are currently 5 allsteinway schools worldwide as of march 5, 2012. The model m offers beautiful, concert sound in a convenient size. Each piano may be made from different wood or come in a different size, but they all are fullrange instruments with 88 keys. With steinway piano galleries in melbourne and sydney, the steinway showroom in perth and agent representatives yw music in queensland, there has never been such a representation of these world class instruments in australia. Steinway and sons model s baby grand piano made in 1991. Its really the only way, unless you know what youd like to get for it, regardless of its actual market value. The most popular and wellrounded steinway, the model m is fashioned as the studio grand for your home. It is an impossibility to begin to discuss even a ballpark range for most used pianos without it being dismantled and in front of the person being asked to evaluate it. The steinwayonce called the instrument of the immortalsis more. Cost of a steinway piano price chart and buyers guide. Used steinway pianos average 48% of the current msrp prices.
Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. Some companies offer a free steinway appraisal if youre selling a steinway piano it is an impossibility to begin to discuss even a. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Canada, slightly longer for international mailing you will receive your letter. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. Serial numbers represent the approximate ending serial number for the year of production for new york and hamburg pianos. Make the finest pianos in the world as stated by henry e. Sep 22, 2011 the making of a steinway piano is a timehonored process involving the hands of many skilled craftspeople over the course of almost a full year.
If youre looking for an appraisal of your steinway piano, a fair value, and the steps needed to sell your piano for a cash offer, see below or call 18004638120. When you purchase any preowned steinway, you will receive 100% of the original purchase price in trade toward a new steinway or steinwaydesigned piano of greater value for the lifetime of the instrument. Like no other instrument, a grand piano melds the magic of engineering with the magic of great music. Sell my steinway piano we buy steinways instant price offer. The making of a steinway concert grand by james barron.
This is a reprinting of the book written by theodore steinway on legal pads that in 1953 was given to steinway and sons employees as a commemoration of the. First, the company has changed hands several times and product quality has become a concern. Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today to ensure our uncompromising standards of quality, in turn ensuring that the steinway piano remains the peerless instrument of uncompromising expression. Read more newsfeaturesdonshirleygreenbook alone with bess. The making of a steinway piano is a timehonored process involving the hands of many skilled craftspeople over the course of almost a full year. Larry fine, american piano technician and author of the piano book, considers hamburg steinway pianos to be of a higher quality than queens.
Each piano the vault presently houses seven is lit individually in a vignette, with lighting tailored to each veneer. This lavishly illustrated book tells the remarkable story of the steinway. The craftsmanship and technical innovation practiced in the steinway factory. Facts about steinway and the pianos they build steinway. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today to ensure our uncompromising standards of quality, in turn ensuring that the steinway remains the peerless instrument of uncompromising expression.
The large and talented family of german immigrants founded their workshop in 1853 and had. The title of this book is steinway and sons and it was written by richard k. More information about this seller contact this seller 1. It is the finest book of its kind available anywhere.
Igor levit delighted the guests with his perfect performance on one of the steinway grand pianos. The steinway once called the instrument of the immortalsis more. This authoritative and entertaining book tells the story of the steinway piano. Sell my steinway piano we buy steinways instant price. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Five stars arent even enough to describe the value of this book. Submit your request using the secure form below and within 23 weeks u. The large and talented family of german immigrants founded their workshop in 1853 and had assumed a prominent role in the social, political, and cultural life of new york by the latter half of the 19th century. Some companies offer a free steinway appraisal if youre selling a steinway piano.
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