This six-octave piano is a fine example of the Viennese fortepiano of the 1820s, the decade of Beethoven's and Schubert's maturity. The Bertsche piano is in good playing order and has a beautiful and individual tone. It provides an authentic voice for the keyboard works of Beethoven, Schubert, Hummel and Weber, the five pedals giving a range of effects that were familar to them.
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Title of artwork, date
Viennese Grand Piano, 1821
Date supported
1992
Medium and material
Flame mahogany
Dimensions
123 x 233 cm
Grant
10000
Total cost
32500
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