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Top quality since 1853: the C. Bechstein name is synonymous with exquisite grand and upright pianos made in Germany. Discover our other brands – Outstanding quality for ambitious beginners and professional pianists alike.

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.

C. Bechstein back at the 19th International Chopin Competition

In 2025, C. Bechstein returns to the world-renowned Chopin Competition in Warsaw with its D-282 concert grand – as the only German company present on the grand stage.

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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.

03.07.2025

C. Bechstein back at the International Chopin Competition

In 2025, C. Bechstein returns to the world-renowned Chopin Competition with its D-282 concert grand…

20.06.2025

The craft of piano tuning

Interview with one of our finest piano technicians, Torben Garlin.

27.05.2025

FOR THE RECORD: YouTube series about C. Bechstein and the biggest hits in the history of music.

Founded by the native Californian Mike Hartung, Propeller Studios is a recording facility in Oslo's…

08.04.2025

Zimmermann piano as main prize at Bach Competition

C. Bechstein Europe is a partner in the 4th International Bach Competition for Children and Young…

12.02.2025

New C. Bechstein Campaign

C. Bechstein’s „Everyone who knows“ campaign is an homage to the brand’s noble simplicity and its…

10.01.2025

Haiou Zhang on tour with the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia

From December 24 to January 1, the virtuoso was on tour with the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de…

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Welcome to C. Bechstein!

The world of the C. Bechstein brands

C. Bechstein back at the 19th International Chopin Competition

In 2025, C. Bechstein returns to the world-renowned Chopin Competition in Warsaw with its D-282 concert grand – as the only German company present on the grand stage.

News

C. Bechstein back at the International Chopin Competition

The craft of piano tuning

FOR THE RECORD: YouTube series about C. Bechstein and the biggest hits in the history of music.

Zimmermann piano as main prize at Bach Competition

New C. Bechstein Campaign

Haiou Zhang on tour with the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia

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Stephen Hough

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Daniel Ciobanu

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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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Silver Garburg Piano Duo

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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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