FIRSTCLASS BESPOKE PIANO-MAKING
Steingraeber is the oldest manufacturer within the small group of the top six high-end piano buiders throughout the world according the US pianobookranking . Fanny and Alban Steingraeber represent together the 7th generation beeing in charge of the familiy business . At the same time Steingraeber is one of the most innovative piano-companies . The combination of their craftmanship , individual sound and focus on customer ’ s and pianist ’ s needs makes Steingraeber beeing represented in concert halls , recording studios , universities and conservatories all around the world and highly appreciated and honored by the former and current stars of piano-playing : beginning with Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner up to Martha Argerich , Dmitry Shishkin , Daniil Trifonov and many more today .
As another core of their work they are experts in special design pianos . With their boutique size manufactory the piano makers can react easily on special wishes and disuss design ideas in there team and bring them to life . They are internationally known for their dedicated veneer- and artisticwork . This is illustrated by projects such as the Utzon Grand , designed by Jørn Utzon , the architect of the Sydney Opera House . This concert grand has its place at the Bagsværd Church near Copenhagen and can be re-built upon request .
Steingraeber invites their customers to let their imagination run wild - there are endless ways to design a piano and match it perfectly with its surrounding . Try it and embark on a voyage of discovery in their veneer warehouse , change the shape of your piano or make it colourful . In their manufactory you can feel and smell the scented charm of oiled wood , and explore the very shape of the instrument in a profound way . Long story short , design there your dream piano ... yourself !
Artists and customers are welcome not only to visit Steingraeber and see their showroom and selection halls in Bayreuth ( as well as the orgininal Steingraeber Liszt-Piano in their Piano-museum ) but to design their piano in the manufactory with the traditional
workshops – and also don ’ t experience the musical city of Bayreuth . The invitation is broadend to be guests in one of their three artist apartments directly in the historic Steingraeber-House .
You can be sure that the Steingraeber artisans work until your instrument is not only absolutely perfect but also unique . Such masterly craftsmanship brings to life something truly individual and of a special quality that you can feel , see and above all hear .
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