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Steinway isn’t the only option — András Schiff calls for piano diversity

April 18, 2025

A concert hall will provide the piano it believes to be the best for a given performance. But as the saying goes, the world is not made of just one thing - it's much more colorful, much richer. The same applies to pianos: there is a wide range of high-quality instruments available from various manufacturers, giving artists the opportunity to express their art in the most perfect way possible.
So why does the stage decide and not the artist?

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□ Playing the future with hands from the past

April 15, 2025

You call it ilPiano. Schulze Pollmann’s latest creation is part digital, part masterpiece - and it might just change how we think about hybrid instruments.

□ Akustika Nürnberg 2025 – A Fresh Tune for the Piano World

April 8, 2025

The piano industry continues to fight on. Though these are challenging times, it’s clear that the industry isn’t giving up - something clearly demonstrated by the recently held Akustika Nürnberg exhibition. Attendance was strong, and there was no shortage of exciting developments.

□ When politics silences the piano

March 20, 2025

At our magazine, we tend to steer clear of politics. After all, the piano is a universal instrument – it does not discriminate. It offers its keys freely to anyone willing to listen or play, inviting every person to experience its timeless voice, regardless of background or belief.

However, a recent piece of news caught our attention, one that even music enthusiasts cannot ignore.

□ The End of China's Piano Boom

March 14, 2025

China's piano industry, once a symbol of middle-class aspiration, is facing a significant downturn due to economic challenges, educational reforms, and shifting cultural interests. Leading manufacturers like Pearl River Piano Group and Hailun Piano have reported substantial revenue declines, reflecting a broader industry trend. The second-hand piano market has also been affected, with families selling instruments at significantly reduced prices.

Piano & Painting

Two Young Girls at the Piano – Pierre - Auguste Renoir (1892)

This Impressionist masterpiece portrays two young girls engaged in a piano lesson, capturing the intimate and serene atmosphere of bourgeois domestic life. Renoir's delicate brushwork and soft color palette emphasize the harmony between the figures and their surroundings.

For those who play acoustic instruments or sing, noise is an eternal struggle. Either it’s the angry neighbor shouting through the walls, or the always-occupied practice rooms at schools and academies.

But here’s the good news—there’s a solution! Let’s find out what it is…

March 6 | Interview

Cows on a piano? Yes, you read that right! 🐄

Among the most unique design concepts, Steingraeber has truly surprised the industry with an unconventional yet charming idea—decorating their C-212 grand piano with artistic cow illustrations.

March 1 | News

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Keys leveling

Today, we can 3D print many tools and accessories. The video showcases the keys leveling tool created by Radek Průcha, which is very simple and practical.

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