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The world of the C. Bechstein brands

The noble C. Bechstein Concert upright and grand pianos are handmade masterpieces. The premium C. Bechstein Academy instruments stand out for their excellent sound profile and professional touch. The W.Hoffmann brand includes three lines of uprights and grands for beginners and professionals alike that are made in the Czech Republic by C. Bechstein Europe and boast outstanding quality. The Zimmermann pianos are affordable, yet reliable beginner instruments.

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"So warm, so responsive. A great company from the past is now making great instruments for the future."

Stephen Hough
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“Playing the C. Bechstein felt so natural and inspiring… The personality of these instruments is truly outstanding!”

Daniel Ciobanu
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"Noble clarity that doesn’t compromise the richness of the tone; great dynamic range with perfectly balanced projection."

Pavel Kolesnikov
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"The depth and fullness of C. Bechstein pianos create a wide range for the fulfillment of our artistic quest and allows us to convey real emotion."

Vittorio Forte
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„This piano has everything a pianist wishes for - clarity, range and a unique singing tone!"

Saleem Ashkar
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„The new Bechstein concert grand is one of those wonderful instruments that allows the pianist even better scope for self-expression.”

Cyprien Katsaris
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"No other concert grand piano makes me feel as sure as the C. Bechstein D 282."

Haiou Zhang
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"Bechstein Pianos inspire us through their splendor of sound, smoothness of touch and fine elegance."

Silver Garburg Piano Duo
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"C. Bechstein grand pianos give pianists with individual sound and subtlety all the possibilities."

Severin von Eckardstein
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"It’s love at first sight, or at first touch."

Boris Bloch
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“I have always enjoyed playing Bechstein pianos, both vintage and brand new."

Jonathan Powell
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"The Bechstein concert grand was phenomenal in its sound culture; it took on a life of its own after each touch."

Claire Huangci
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“Bechstein is my favorite brand for both pianos and grand pianos by far.”

CHILLY GONZALES
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“Bechstein grands have the sound I’ve always dreamed of.”

Michel Dalberto
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“As a pianist, I am always looking for sounds that cannot be forgotten. And in recent years, I have experienced many such moments while playing on C. Bechstein grand pianos.”

Kit Armstrong
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"In the desert of the technical era, a Bechstein is like an oasis of revitalizing sound escapades."

Shalamov Piano Duo
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“Bechstein has a wonderful and beautiful sound, full of warmth and intimacy.”

LUKA OKROS
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News

The Bechstein world is always in motion. Discover here a wealth of interesting news about the company, our new pianos, upcoming concerts and competitions, etc.

Numerous highlights at the Tbilisi Piano Fest
20.06.2022
Numerous highlights at the Tbilisi Piano Fest

Georgia's capital in a piano frenzy for ten days: The Tbilisi Piano Fest, founded by Dudana…

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C. Bechstein stays
14.06.2022
C. Bechstein stays

Despite the severe damage to the plant in Puscha-Vodytsia caused by Russian attacks, C. Bechstein is…

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The Triumphant Return of Cyprien Katsaris
13.06.2022
The Triumphant Return of Cyprien Katsaris

Ten years have passed since Cyprien Katsaris suffered a stroke at the end of a recital at the…

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5 Star Music in the Black Forest: Haiou Zhang's New Concert Series at Öschberghof
08.06.2022
5 Star Music in the Black Forest: Haiou Zhang's New Concert Series at Öschberghof

Haiou Zhang impresses on C. Bechstein with his new concert series "Öschberghof Klassik…

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Bachathon for Ukraine
27.05.2022
Bachathon for Ukraine

Aaron Pilsan and Alexei Grynyuk will give a 12-hour benefit concert on Saturday, June 4 in the…

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New Releases on C. Bechstein
20.05.2022
New Releases on C. Bechstein

C. Bechstein concert grands are regularly used in CD recordings. We are happy to present some…

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