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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.

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.

C. Bechstein back at the International Chopin Competition
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…

The craft of piano tuning
20.06.2025
The craft of piano tuning

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

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

Zimmermann piano as main prize at Bach Competition
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…

New C. Bechstein Campaign
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…

Haiou Zhang on tour with the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia
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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