Because we love music.
Grotrian-Steinweg
My first experience of a modern Grotrian-Steinweg piano was an innocuous small satin black piano amongst a row of taller highly polished instruments. When I ran my fingers over the keys, the performance that came from this small upright piano left me truly astounded. This was the defining moment that Grotrian-Steinweg became part of my life.
I will always remember that moment, the moment I discovered the beauty of tone produced by a Grotrian-Steinweg piano.
Friedrich Grotrian began production in 1835 followed by five more generations of family ownership. With recent new investment, the quality of Grotrian-Steinweg pianos can be maintained and developed true to the reputation established throughout the history of this prestigious company. Throughout the history of the company skills have been passed down the generations, design improvements made and developed, the best materials sourced and the commitment to making the best pianos a consistent endeavor. The combination of design, materials and craftsmanship and the company philosophy of making a small amount of pianos to the highest quality continue to this day.
Grotrian-Steinweg Production Tour Video
In certain areas of the production the use of computer controlled machines is better than using handcrafted techniques; in particular in areas where only precision is essential. The star-shaped back-frame as an example is cut using such a machine. However, when it comes to assembling single pieces together, to get the soundboard vibrating, to regulate, to tune and finally to voice the piano, then nothing is better than the experience of our craftsmen, who have worked at GROTRIAN for many years.
