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About Grotrian
Kiveli Doerken, winner of the 2007 Grotrian
International Piano Competition, performing on
the PianoForte Salon Series in Chicago.
Living Traditions
Friedrich Grotrian (1803-1860) was the founder of the Grotrian family's piano building tradition since 6 generations until up to this day.
Homeplace
In 1858 Friedrich Grotrian purchased the patrician house of a medieval mayor on Bohlweg 48, home for the family, central meeting point for their guests and birthplace of a steadily growing figure of excellent instruments.
Roots
First square piano built in 1835 and marking the beginning of the company as stated by 3 supreme court decisions in 1926. (In the collection of musical instruments. Owned since 1985 by the City of Braunschweig).
Reference for ever.
The founders philosophy of an uncompromised quality was since the beginning incorporated in each instrument of this reputated make. The production of instruments grew in the same way with the increasing demand and their expanding reputation. Uncounted letters and testimonies of unforgettable artists are then or today a convincing proof.
Royal award
Many more than 30 emperors, royalties, duchies and nobles house bestowed the Grotrians to their suppliers. Their weapons and emblems are an expression of highest reputation. Wilhelm Grotrian (1843-1917), Son and successor of Friedrich led the company to further blossoms. When he introduced his sons into the business he successfully advised them "Boy's build good pianos, and the rest will take care of itself."
The original - always leading
Grotrian - this name is also a synonym for development and patents wich not only advanced the quality of our own products but pushed the construction of pianos in general considerably. For example the homogeneous soundboard, the legendary upright model 120, the first precise scale design, the even today used and imitated star-shaped back construction and many more.
Clara Schumann:"from now on only this grand and no other"
On top of her peerless career as the "Queen of Pianists" she only played Grotrian grands. The last is part of the collection of musical instruments of the City of Braunschweig.
Efficiency in research and innovation - The Duo-Concert-Grand
Grotrians really realized the dream of a couple of artists by combining 2 Grands under one special lid and connected by a soundboard bridge reflects really an so far absolutely unknown sound event. Of course both grands can also be used as solo instrument.
The principle of uncompromising quality
Sure, today’s grands and uprights can be quicker and cheaper produced but nowhere better than with Grotrian. This shows each detail which is responsible for the tonal character and the stability of the construction of all our instruments as for example the cast iron frame which is not only distinguished by the most beautiful design but also the frame of security for the tension of all strings up to about 22 tons, or the patented back construction which guarantees an incomparable grade of stability and durability of tuning and regulating. Our action including not less than 6.000 harmony is really a master piece. The scale design as well as our unique soundboard which produces and guarantees the inimitable character of sound. All this and other specifications are much more than just the addition of parts. As a result they represent the Original which incorporates the treasure of experience since generations as well as the precision of our-days chips and computers.
Elisabeth Brauss and Kiveli Doerken perform 4-hands
at the PianoForte Salon in Chicago.
The new factory
The design of our new factory includes the most actual standards of technology in combination with the bulk of experience assembled by generations of piano makers. It is the birth place of the Original. Grands and uprights start here their life and way to stages, conservatories, music schools and of course to all those piano players with highest pretensions all over the world.
For more information on Grotrian pianos, please consult www.grotrian.de.
You can even take a visit of the Grotrian factory by watching a small movie on their website.
Financing
Financing is available on the purchase of pianos through Keyboard Acceptance Corporation (a CIT Group company). Terms may vary, subject to credit approval. Please contact us for more details.
Contact Information
We are always* available for you by appointment, 7 days a week! Simply call (312) 291-0000. Leave a message if necessary.
Otherwise, we are open during the following business hours: Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 5 pm.
* With exception of holidays and times when the Fine Arts Building is
closed.
WANT TO HEAR SOMEONE ELSE DEMONSTRATE THE PIANO? Check our concert
schedule on www.pianofortefoundation.org!
Telephone:(312) 291-0000 or toll free: (888) 291-6880
Postal and visiting address:
Fine Arts Building
410 South Michigan Ave
Suite 825
Chicago IL 60605
info@pianofortechicago.com
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