Only the old Blüthners can create this majestic pillowy sound reminescent of a warm breeze, not too dark, but beautifully soothing. The pianos they currently produce are somehow devoid of this feature and I think it's a huge shame. I wish I knew what changed in them that this old magic seems now to be gone. Beautiful performance!
Bluthners are in a class by themselves, Imho. . This is beautifully restored with a gorgeous tone and playing to match! You can see how much joy Ms. Pesce is getting from playing this one of a kind piano!! Just great!
In the 40 years working as a piano tuner in the UK I have come across many Bluthner Pianos. A local Male Voice Chor has 8ft 6" grand Of all the makes of pianos I have come across if I had the money I would buy a Bluthner they are the cream of the cream when it comes to pianos
Bluthners are ridiculously underrated. To me they've got the most beautiful tone. They both sound like older pianos, but with more clarity and sustain. So, like an old Pleyel which Chopin would have performed on, but clearer. It's a cooler, more ethereal tone. To me they're just the better piano when it comes to the big names like Steinway, Bosendorfer, Fazioli and Bechstein.
A beautiful piano, Bluthner bass tone is always remarkable which nicely balances out the live aliquot treble! Sad that someone has thrown out the Bluthner patent action in favor of the more common modern action though.
Are you sure that this is what happened? Not all Blüthners of the time came with the patent action. Buyers could choose between patent and double repetition action from as early (or maybe earlier than) 1900. I own a 1908 Style X (230 cm) and it is equipped with the original double rep action (I believe a Schwander action). The concert instruments Styles X and XI (around 274 cm) were equipped with double rep actions quite often, the smaller instruments were equipped with patent actions more often than not, and maybe 80 % of all 190 cm Style VIII like this came with patent actions. Still there are enough double rep VIIIs out there.
My goodness what a piano! What a pianist! Is this a patent action or roller? I’ve heard the Bluthner patent action is a little slower when it comes to rapid repeat of notes but I don’t hear anything like that here. Thank you for both an informative and entertaining video!
That is true, but not to any noticeable extent with 99.9%+ of music. It is unfortunate that someone has converted this lovely patent action to the ordinary type. I had one for many years and adored it, now trying to find another.
Just a quick note, the "patent" is actually long expired, which means that other makers choose not to implement this system. I don't think it's particularly hard to do, so I think the reason others forego the aliquot stringing is that it's so heavily associated with Bluthner that doing it on any other piano would make it look like a blatant copy, and hence hurt that particular piano model instead of enriching it. Just my hypothesis! Newer Bluthners use less of these aliquot strings but also utilize a mixed, non-muted backscale in the tenor and treble, and a front duplex in the high treble.
And your point is what? The expiration of the patent of this design is totally irrelevant, Steinway also used aliquot stringing on many of their grands, Hamburg Steinway's used this stringing for a period. This is a European design and every piano technician I have come across wont touch mine because of the extra string of the aliquot and that tuning requires you to pluck the Aliquot string and tune it to the other 3 strings of note that are struck by the hammer. I have had tuners bail out on tuning mine because it intimidated them so I tune it myself. My Bluthner 190cm Aliquot is circa:1914
It is a lovely one, but I have a question, that on the sound board, it has date "1905 Cape town" is that meaning this is a piano comes later on? How much it would be for such a nice restoration?
Nice presentation, but the video camera's built-in microphone lets you down. Even cheap Asian-made condenser microphones judiciously placed, can be a vast improvement.
If I understand you, hammers are angle bored but perpendicular to strings, and little shaved on the sides? Is it only bluthner that made this particular hammers? Steinway? I have to replace hammers on my 1913 bluthner but I think many techs doesn't know this...
What country are you in? If you're in Europe contact Piano Restorations Ltd in the UK, and if you're in the USA contact Reeder Pianos in Michigan, or you could contact Blüthner in Leipzig themselves.
Hello Davide, we believe that you already aware of the fact that, mostly; every piano needs some special techniques, many of them are unique approaches. So, pianos' cases are different when it comes to techies and maintenance. Also, Appreciate your provided info. Thank you!
I play on an 1885 Blüthner like the one being demonstrated. It has both the patent action and the modern music rack. It was ordered this way. Rosewood case to boot. I am the second owner. Restoration is ongoing.
It definitely has a "European" sound to it.. I'd have to listen to it a couple more times to make a final decision whether or not I like it... I'm more of the Mason and Hamlin, Baldwin set...
Well, we have a different style in presenting our culture & behavior to our audience. Although, we have been blessed & honored with cooperating with large entities & public figures in the piano industry. We run this business continuously for over 60 years now, and we are a well-know name in the American market. Please do not be so judgemental because people differ from your own thoughts. Ps; we live in the 21st century; aren't we? We all learn to accept & respect each other. Thank you.
Bravo to you sir for keeping up the notion that classical music fans are pretentious jerks! And a sad day for everyone else who just wants to enjoy music, classical or not, for what it is, without expectations on cloting or apperance.
Only the old Blüthners can create this majestic pillowy sound reminescent of a warm breeze, not too dark, but beautifully soothing. The pianos they currently produce are somehow devoid of this feature and I think it's a huge shame. I wish I knew what changed in them that this old magic seems now to be gone. Beautiful performance!
Extremely good! I owned almost the same model (2m30). With All these harmonics it was a daily drug!!!
Love her smiling face and joy while playing this gem.
Bluthners are in a class by themselves, Imho. . This is beautifully restored with a gorgeous tone and playing to match! You can see how much joy Ms. Pesce is getting from playing this one of a kind piano!! Just great!
Thank you!
I have the exact same instrument only mine was produced in 1914, I so adore mine. thankyou for this great video.
Oh I love listening to Nicole play! What a gem!
Thank you! Nicole Pesce is really a great pianist!
Really beautiful example of a Bluthner with the old warm, golden tone. Thanks for putting this up.
In the 40 years working as a piano tuner in the UK I have come across many Bluthner Pianos. A local Male Voice Chor has 8ft 6" grand Of all the makes of pianos I have come across if I had the money I would buy a Bluthner they are the cream of the cream when it comes to pianos
I have mode IV of same period (1900). Even though all the parts are original and needs to be restored, it sounds really nice. Love all bluthners.
Thank you Alexandre! Bluthner pianos are great!
Bluthners are ridiculously underrated.
To me they've got the most beautiful tone. They both sound like older pianos, but with more clarity and sustain. So, like an old Pleyel which Chopin would have performed on, but clearer.
It's a cooler, more ethereal tone. To me they're just the better piano when it comes to the big names like Steinway, Bosendorfer, Fazioli and Bechstein.
What a thoughtful comment! Thanks for sharing this with us! Have a great day!
Their price tells that they are not underrated at all, less ads and marketing do not make their price get lower than the heavily marketed brands.
What an excellent video, from beginning to end.
Wow. What a great instrument and very beautiful piano playing too.
Thank you Roy! Totally agree! Nicole Pesce made a wonderful performance playing on this Bluthner piano!
Nicole Pesce wspaniała pianistka...
@@elzbietaborysawska4134 Dzięki!
I took lessons on a bluthner that belonged to Dr Hans Moldenhauer in Spokane Wa. 1950’s…….
A beautiful piano, Bluthner bass tone is always remarkable which nicely balances out the live aliquot treble! Sad that someone has thrown out the Bluthner patent action in favor of the more common modern action though.
Are you sure that this is what happened? Not all Blüthners of the time came with the patent action. Buyers could choose between patent and double repetition action from as early (or maybe earlier than) 1900.
I own a 1908 Style X (230 cm) and it is equipped with the original double rep action (I believe a Schwander action).
The concert instruments Styles X and XI (around 274 cm) were equipped with double rep actions quite often, the smaller instruments were equipped with patent actions more often than not, and maybe 80 % of all 190 cm Style VIII like this came with patent actions. Still there are enough double rep VIIIs out there.
Exceptional and unique tone.
Thank you!
My goodness what a piano! What a pianist! Is this a patent action or roller? I’ve heard the Bluthner patent action is a little slower when it comes to rapid repeat of notes but I don’t hear anything like that here. Thank you for both an informative and entertaining video!
You are welcome James! Thank you so much for those valuable thoughts :)
That is true, but not to any noticeable extent with 99.9%+ of music. It is unfortunate that someone has converted this lovely patent action to the ordinary type. I had one for many years and adored it, now trying to find another.
Just a quick note, the "patent" is actually long expired, which means that other makers choose not to implement this system. I don't think it's particularly hard to do, so I think the reason others forego the aliquot stringing is that it's so heavily associated with Bluthner that doing it on any other piano would make it look like a blatant copy, and hence hurt that particular piano model instead of enriching it.
Just my hypothesis!
Newer Bluthners use less of these aliquot strings but also utilize a mixed, non-muted backscale in the tenor and treble, and a front duplex in the high treble.
And your point is what? The expiration of the patent of this design is totally irrelevant, Steinway also used aliquot stringing on many of their grands, Hamburg Steinway's used this stringing for a period. This is a European design and every piano technician I have come across wont touch mine because of the extra string of the aliquot and that tuning requires you to pluck the Aliquot string and tune it to the other 3 strings of note that are struck by the hammer. I have had tuners bail out on tuning mine because it intimidated them so I tune it myself. My Bluthner 190cm Aliquot is circa:1914
It is a lovely one, but I have a question, that on the sound board, it has date "1905 Cape town" is that meaning this is a piano comes later on? How much it would be for such a nice restoration?
Hi! I see most of yours videos and I really like the sound of this piano. By the way, what is the name of the music she play? Thanks!
Michael, Fid this piano sell. I am viewing it a good year after you posted.Also what is the price ?
Nice presentation, but the video camera's built-in microphone lets you down. Even cheap Asian-made condenser microphones judiciously placed, can be a vast improvement.
The pianist is a very beautiful and passionate woman.
If I understand you, hammers are angle bored but perpendicular to strings, and little shaved on the sides? Is it only bluthner that made this particular hammers? Steinway? I have to replace hammers on my 1913 bluthner but I think many techs doesn't know this...
What country are you in? If you're in Europe contact Piano Restorations Ltd in the UK, and if you're in the USA contact Reeder Pianos in Michigan, or you could contact Blüthner in Leipzig themselves.
Hello Davide, we believe that you already aware of the fact that, mostly; every piano needs some special techniques, many of them are unique approaches. So, pianos' cases are different when it comes to techies and maintenance. Also, Appreciate your provided info. Thank you!
The music desk really lets this piano down, the original would have been ornate. I like the matt black finish we dont get that so much in Europe
Thank you, John!
I play on an 1885 Blüthner like the one being demonstrated. It has both the patent action and the modern music rack. It was ordered this way. Rosewood case to boot. I am the second owner. Restoration is ongoing.
Lipzig is a county in Germany
Leipzig is a city in East Germany,not a county!
It definitely has a "European" sound to it.. I'd have to listen to it a couple more times to make a final decision whether or not I like it... I'm more of the Mason and Hamlin, Baldwin set...
why don't you respect your body ? (tatoos). And the hyper casual dressing, hello, this is classical music, a minimum of class is expected.
Well, we have a different style in presenting our culture & behavior to our audience. Although, we have been blessed & honored with cooperating with large entities & public figures in the piano industry. We run this business continuously for over 60 years now, and we are a well-know name in the American market. Please do not be so judgemental because people differ from your own thoughts. Ps; we live in the 21st century; aren't we? We all learn to accept & respect each other. Thank you.
What an awful comment. However I agree that a minumum of class IS expected, not always acheived.
@@StilwellPianosTempe You have much more class responding that way than the original commenter. Very pro ! Be yourself... ;-)
@@MartinMichiels Thank you so much! appreciate your support :)
Bravo to you sir for keeping up the notion that classical music fans are pretentious jerks! And a sad day for everyone else who just wants to enjoy music, classical or not, for what it is, without expectations on cloting or apperance.