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About C.Bechstein
"I was simply very fortunate that a God of music was standing next to my workbench" - Carl Bechstein, 1868
The C.Bechstein piano factory was founded on the 1st October 1853 by Carl Bechstein in Berlin, Germany.
It was Bechstein's vision to manufacture a piano able to withstand the great demands imposed on the instrument by the virtuoso of the time. By 1870, with the endorsements by world renowned pianists such as Franz Liszt and Hans von Bülow, C.Bechstein pianos became a staple at many concert halls, as well as in private mansions across Europe.
Driven by a dedication to excellence and the quest for perfection, in 1885 C. Bechstein first supplied a piano to Queen Victoria. The gilded art-case piano was first delivered to the Buckingham Palace, then several more Bechstein pianos were delivered to Windsor Castle and other royal residences. C.Bechstein soon held a Royal Warrant as the official supplier of pianos to the Queen.
Whilst Carl Bechstein passed away in Berlin on 6 March 1900 his legacy lives on and C.Bechstein continue to produce arguably the highest quality pianos in the world to date.
To explore the sheer level of delicacy, precision and perfection that goes into every C.Bechstein piano, read our guide on The Philosophy of C.Bechstein here.
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Hand-crafted, built over the course of at least nine months, and steeped in history, C. Bechstein Academy pianos represent our entrance into the world of German instruments. Located in Seifhennersdorf, the C. Bechstein factory is the birthplace of some of the most nuanced instruments that you can find, and the Academy line are perhaps some of the best instruments available for home use.
C. Bechstein Academy pianos represent a level of quality and precision that will carry any pianist through to the highest calibres of play. Powerful and full of life, the Academy range prioritises a complex, sophisticated sound that allows the wildest of musical dreams to come through within your playing, the Academy range is ideally suited for those looking for a lifelong piano that compromises on neither sound nor design.
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As the name implies, the C.Bechstein Residence range has been specifically designed with home use in mind. Utilising the finest materials and crafted by the most experienced technicians, C.Bechstein Residence pianos are widely considered to be the finest upright pianos on the planet.
Don't let the size of these instruments fool you, even the compact Residence R2 and R4 instruments have a diverse, voluminous dynamic range, yet are capable of the most intimate pianissimos. The taller R6 instruments have a sound profile one would likely expect from a baby grand piano and are able to play fortissimo with dominance and declamatory. The C. Bechstein Residence instruments are simply incredible; an action that is light yet extremely precise, a tone that combines warmth and separation, and stability that will ensure life-long enjoyment.
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Whether it’s described as sheer fanaticism or the ultimate expression of the piano builder’s art, Concert line pianos by C.Bechstein are lovingly put together using the choicest materials, the most experienced technicians, and the finest workmanship on the planet. Adopted by pianist-composers such as Debussy, Liszt, Ravel, Bartók, and Wagner, these pianos are deeply rooted in the development of western classical music, and are still considered to this day to be amongst the finest pianos one can play.
As C. Bechstein Concert pianos have become exceedingly rare since the 1950’s, the experience of playing one can be a little surprising at first; these instruments have lighter key actions than equivalent American, Viennese, or Japanese pianos. Once one becomes accustomed to the instrument however, they are welcomed by the complex tonal palette and huge dynamic range that these pianos offer. The bass and tenor registers have unparalleled sense of solidity and homogeneity, yet speak with a refined clarity and transparency. The treble register has a crystalline brilliance, where the overtone content is bursting with energy and vibrancy.
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The Philosophy Of C.Bechstein
Learn more about the philosophy that goes into the creation of every C.Bechstein piano as well as the extreme undertakings and care that ensure a sensational level of quality control.
C.Bechstein Vario
Sometimes silence is golden. Explore the revolutionary technology C.Bechstein have developed with their state of the art Vario technology and how you can turn your instrument into a silent piano.
Only Official C.Bechstein Retailers Are Allowed To Sell & Maintain C.Bechstein Pianos.
We are incredibly proud to be able to call ourselves an official C.Bechstein retailer and have a sensational working relationship with all aspects of their team. Our technicians team also has one of the fewly certified C.Bechstein approved technician training in the country.
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