In May 1940 the Nazis invaded France. And by the middle of June they had entered and occupied Paris. Shortly afterwards under the auspices of the “Sonderstab Musik” (trans. Special Command for Music) ...

Currently, there is a plethora of virtual pianos on the market. To provide clarity on the diverse products available, we have compiled a comprehensive list detailing most such instruments. This list ...

Vienna Symphonic Library (VSL) has recently released Studio Bösendorfer Imperial, a new addition to its Studio range of virtual pianos. The Bösendorfer Imperial Concert Grand piano holds considerable ...

Around 100 years ago, Hungarian-born composer, pianist, and musical instrument inventor Emánuel Moór unveiled the remarkable Moór Pianoforte. A Pleyel grand piano fitted with the Moór double keyboard ...

Known for its signature sound that shaped music through the ’60s, ’70s, and early ’80s, Rhodes Music Group has reimagined the Rhodes piano’s classic design. This innovative approach caters to ...

Founder Wilhelm Schimmel initially set up a piano workshop in Leipzig, Germany in May 1885. Schimmel rapidly grew the company and in less than 10 years had produced over 1000 instruments, and earned a ...

The piano, known as the First Light Fazioli, was commissioned by the Canadian real estate developer Westbank and forms the centerpiece of the building’s lobby. Estimated to be worth around $750,000, ...

Piano scams have existed almost since the invention of the piano. As the piano became increasingly popular disreputable makers and sellers might make false claims about their instruments, or try ...

The “World of Clavinovas” can be a bit confusing. There are three different series of models – the CSP-Series, CVP-Series and CLP-Series. In essence, CSP instruments are for musical beginners, or ...

Schimmel Pianos (aka Wilhelm Schimmel Pianofortefabrik GmbH) has launched an innovative approach to a piano’s appearance with their new “Customized Art” series. This allows clients to create their own ...

There are so many digital pianos on the market that it makes choosing the right instrument somewhat confusing. Why are there so many digital piano ranges? And what do all the product IDs and series ...