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Complete information of diverse brands of musical instruments. Diverse models, company history & general brand description.
Guide to Piano Brands: With so several piano brands, choose one to purchase can be a daunting experience. We have a list of popular piano brands models, company history, awards and more.
• Bosendorfer Pianos: It was founded by Ignaz Bosendorfer and the July 25 1828 is enabled to begin a piano manufacturing company in Vienna.
Early Awards Won:
» 1927 - Won the Grand Prix in Geneva for their grand piano.
» 1936 - Won first prize on a competition held by the British Broadcasting Company.
» 1839 - Won the gold medal and first prize at the Industrial Exhibition in Vienna for their grand pianos.
» 1839 - Received the "Imperial and Royal Court and Chamber Piano Manufacturer" award from the Austrian emperor.
» 1845 - Once again won the gold medal and first prize at the Industrial Exhibition in Vienna for their grand pianos.
Notable Models: Bosendorfer Model 170 and Model 200.
Newer Products: Bösendorfer 290SE, a computer grand was introduced in 1986, the Model 225, created by Hans Hollein, was unveiled in 1990.
• Steinway Pianos: It was founded in 1853 in manhattan by Henry Engelhard Steinway, but before that had already built 482 pianos.
Early Awards Won:
» 1855 - Won the gold medals from U.S. and European exhibitions.
» 1867 - Received the "Grand Gold Medal of Honor" at the Paris Exhibition.
Notable Models:
» Model B-211 Drawing Room Grand
» Model C-227 Small Concert Grand
» Model D-274 Orchestral Concert Grand
» Model A-188 Boudoir Grand
» Model M-170 Miniature Grand
» Model S-155 Baby Grand
Newer Products:
» Louis XV Grand
» Chippendale Grand
» Professional Model V-125
» Professional Model 1098
• Mason & Hamlin Pianos: Mason and Hamlin, named after Henry Mason, a pianist & son of Lowell Mason (considered as the "father of American church music"), & Emmons Hamlin, an inventor & mechanic. However it was founded in 1854 in Boston, Massachusetts, they first worked on a new instrument called an organ harmonium.
Early Awards Won:
» 1867 - Won the 1st prize at the Paris Exhibition for their American Cabinet Organ.
Notable Models:
» Mason & Hamlin pianos with serial numbers 1893 to 2699 were made in 1885.
Newer Products:
| » OPUS7 |
» 228CFX |
» PianoCD |
» Model CC-94 |
| » Model BB |
» Model AA |
» Model A |
» Model 50 |
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