Description
Gustav Klimt ( 1862-1918 ), one of the most famous Austrian painters and artists of the Viennese Art Nouveau, and Bösendorfer, both greatly represent Austrian culture, dedicated craftsmanship, as well as artistic expression. The second model of our Klimt Series is dedicated to the portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer.
In 1903, Ferdinand Bloch-Bauer, wealthy entrepreneur and connoisseur of great art, asks Gustav Klimt to portrait his wife. Klimt agrees and in the same year, travels to Italy. The gold-decorated church mosaics inspire him to translate this rich artistic expression to contemporary art. Over the following years, Klimt produces more than 100 sketches and studies for the dedicated painting. He experiments with various techniques until he succeeds in applying extensive amounts of silver and gold leaf to the oil painting.
With sophisticated reprographic techniques the high resolution image of the original painting was reproduced on the inside of the Bösendorfer Grand Piano lid. Furthermore, the Klimt painting has been refined by the skilled application of gold leaf. Our Bösendorfer Artisans lavishly gilded the music desk and the leg tops to reflect the golden expression of Art Nouveau. The Klimt model is limited to 25 instruments and each Grand Piano carries an individually crafted brass plate. A sincere tribute to precious materials and lavish art.
Every detail of a Bösendorfer Piano is carefully considered.
Resonance Case Principle
Very similar in principle to a violin, the whole body, not just the soundboard, supports sound formation. The core of the piano rim consists of a 10 mm quarter-sawn piece that is specially grooved by experienced craftsmen to allow it to be bent to the silhouette around the inner rim. This is unique to Bösendorfer. When a note is played, the integrated spruce components become acoustically active, forming a complete resonating body that allows the whole instrument to project your play and delivers an outstanding richness of tone colour. This complex construction is part of the Viennese tradition of piano making.
Individual Stringing
Each string is individually attached with a handmade loop. Over time this improves tuning stability and is particularly service friendly.
Unique Bass Strings
All bass strings are spun in the unique Bösendorfer way. A steel core string is the basis for 1 or two layers of copper and the carefully spun strings are a substantial element of the warm and sonorous Bösendorfer bass.
Independent Capo d’Astro
Bösendorfer is the only piano manufacturer that applies a detachable and independent Capo d’Astro in the upper register. This is how they assure an utmost precise adjustment in the upper register guaranteeing the original Bösendorfer Sound for generations.
Open Pinblock
An open pinblock consists of 3 layers of 7mm quarter sawn maple, glued cross-grained to each other. Settled on a base of red beech, this construction offers a firm basis for the pins tied with strings. The top layer is refined with a 1.5mm walnut veneer.
Bösendorfer instruments will unveil the fine nuances of the music you play
Inspired by a lifetime love of music and a commitment to make music accessible to all, Coach House Pianos was created by experienced French polisher, Nick Rusling. Having worked alongside an uncle, who ran the Bristol Piano Company, Nick was eager to share his expertise in piano restoration.
With room for just 23 instruments, Coach House Pianos initially comprised a small showroom and a restoration and polishing workshop. However, as the word spread to the local community, the company quickly outgrew the old building. Today, Coach House Pianos is regarded as the UK's leading specialist of fine instruments, with over 300 pianos displayed across their Flagship London Showroom and purpose-built Showroom in Swansea. With a dedicated Workshop and Restoration Centre, all pianos are expertly prepared by their Master Craftsmen prior to being delivered and installed in homes, schools and venues all around the world.
Their reputation and passion for the subject, quickly allowed them to establish long-lasting relationships with leading piano teachers, tuners and other industry specialists. This network of expertise, and Nick’s knowledge of antique and unusual pianos, continues to underpin and drive the business today.
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