C.Bechstein Concert & Residence
Upright and grand pianos of the very highest level for the most demanding requirements – the tonal ideal of many pianists around the world. The perfect action responds to every nuance. Unsurpassably good.
C. Bechstein Academy A 160 grand piano: playing pleasure across the board. The C. Bechstein A 160 grand piano inspires: a small grand piano that fulfils big desires and invites you to play every day. The A 160 stutz grand is an excellent instrument for musicians with limited space to install a grand piano: musically and tonally very balanced and precise in touch. Beautiful sound, colourful and rich in nuance. The C. Bechstein Academy Grand A 160 conveys the joy of playing for high demands. The premium grand piano from Germany. The Academy A 160 grand piano was also developed at C. Bechstein's Research, Development and Quality Assurance Centre of Competence in Seifhennersdorf, Saxony. Only high-quality materials are used at the German piano factory for effective production. The small A 160 grand piano is practical proof of this. When you listen to and play this instrument, you'll be convinced with all your senses. Unlimited playing pleasure and beauty of sound speak for themselves with the C. Bechstein A 160 grand piano. On request, this instrument is available with chrome fittings and other extras. Details can be found under "Additional Services" in the price list.
A grand piano from Germany: C. Bechstein Academy A 175. The C. Bechstein A 175 offers pure playing pleasure. The premium Academy line follows Bechstein's traditional standards. The tone is noble, settled, elegant. Bechstein also pays particular attention to the high-precision professional action. German company C. Bechstein Manufaktur has invested in its own hammer head production to ensure that even the smallest details meet its highest quality standards. Pure playing pleasure with the legendary Bechstein sound. The Bechstein A 175 grand piano is, naturally, built by C. Bechstein in Seifhennersdorf, Saxony. Precision in the action and richness of nuance in the sound are standard for this German grand piano. The highly complex core production of the Bechstein A 175 grand piano is supported by the most modern technology; Bechstein's master piano builders work out the action individually and shape the sound. Every tone is individually crafted. Promoting young talent: investing in the future. C. Bechstein invests continuously in training. Bechstein apprentices are among the best of their year at the Ludwigsburg master school. This ensures the transmission of German grand piano know-how and tradition. On request, this instrument is available with chrome fittings and other extras. Details can be found under "Additional Services" in the price list.
In creating the Premium line, C. Bechstein's research and development department drew on the traditional Bechstein sound profile: a wide spectrum of tonal colours and dynamics, sublime and noble in their development. Inspiring: the professional action with special hammer heads — made by C. Bechstein, Germany! With the C. Bechstein Academy A 190 grand piano, experience the magic of Bechstein sound worlds that once seemed unreachable. Professionalism in technology. In the process of creating a C. Bechstein Academy grand piano, C. Bechstein Germany takes into account the latest findings in materials research for professional piano building. Long-term tests are carried out to determine the effects of even the smallest changes to the construction concept. Every acoustic system corresponds exactly to the ideal specifications; interconnected technology leaves nothing to chance in any step of creating a high-quality grand piano. The manual fine-tuning of tonal areas and playing technique also makes the A 190 salon grand a true gem. Bechstein is synonymous with durability, beauty of sound and playing comfort. Ask for our video showcasing Bechstein's exclusive constructive production processes. The C. Bechstein Academy brand was developed for the most demanding players, and for those who want to become one. Bechstein has inspired the world of music for over 160 years. On request, this instrument is available with chrome fittings and other extras. Details can be found under "Additional Services" in the price list.
A universally applicable grand piano for any repertoire: the Bechstein A 208 grand piano delights professionals and quality-loving amateurs alike. A grand piano for any repertoire, whether chamber music or grand solos. The Bechstein A 208 parlor grand offers a wide spectrum of dynamic and tonal colours, and its performance is superbly precise and balanced. These special qualities, combined with an affordable price, have made it a highly sought-after grand piano at numerous music academies and conservatories worldwide. The materials selected for the C. Bechstein A 208. The sophisticated choice of materials is already decisive for the success of the instruments. The ribs, for example, are made of high-quality conifer wood, while the bracing and soundboard are made of mountain spruce wood. The other parts of the case are made of sturdy solid wood glued with appropriate block veneer. The Bechstein A 208's cast iron plate is also made of quality grey cast iron, highly resistant to pressure and able to support the fundamental tone. The cast nut bars in the treble and the emphasised duplex scales in the hitch pin area support a complex, colourful sound spectrum. In the mid and bass register, the length of the speaking strings is limited by special agraffes. The strings and tuning pins are made with the finest materials. The parlor grand of a long Bechstein tradition. In creating the Premium line, C. Bechstein's research and development department drew on the traditional Bechstein sound profile: a wide spectrum of tonal colours and dynamics, sublime and noble in its sound development. Inspiration: the professional Bechstein action with special hammer heads — made by C. Bechstein, Germany! On request, this instrument is available with chrome fittings and other extras. Details can be found under "Additional Services" in the price list.
This class-A 228 semi-concert grand piano will delight you with its great volume and professional style! The C. Bechstein Academy Grand A 228 is a proven grand piano at an accessible price point. Experience the magic of the incomparable Bechstein sound world in your own home. No other brand has been the subject of such intense discussion in recent years as C. Bechstein. The ongoing expansion of the German manufactory, where the C. Bechstein Concert Meisterwerke are also produced, is unique in the world.
The wonderful singing grand piano for connoisseurs, professionals and hobby players. The C. Bechstein Concert Grand A 192 convinces with its wonderful spectrum of colours, full basses, singing highs, seamless register transitions and professional playing style. This medium-size C. Bechstein is powerful yet lyrical at the same time. The Bechstein A 192 grand piano appeals to the most demanding customer, the music connoisseur or the academic sector. The universally applicable construction concept of this superior grand piano shows the quality criteria of concert grand pianos in every manufacturing detail. It's the grand piano of university halls, studios and the practice rooms of professionals and amateurs. Its ideal proportions and volume also make it suitable for private use.
Handmade in Germany! In intensive dialogue with pianists and university professors, specialists from C. Bechstein's research and development department developed this extraordinary C. Bechstein B 212 grand piano. This parlor grand has wonderful characteristics similar to those of the C 234 and D 282 concert grands. C. Bechstein's B 212 parlor grand is pure pleasure and, at the same time, an ideal working instrument for the professional, the connoisseur and the ambitious player who wants the very best. This concert grand is found in colleges, chamber music halls and private salons.
The C. Bechstein C 234 semi-concert grand piano, with great power, colourful tonal transparency and a wonderful playing style. Handmade in Germany! The C. Bechstein Semi-Concert Grand C 234 is a sensational instrument in the Master series, developed by C. Bechstein's German Research and Development Centre of Competence, unique in the world. Each of these musical gems was formed over the years. The sound and playing-style specialists at C. Bechstein Manufaktur are in constant dialogue with great artists and international experts. The C 234 semi-concert grand has enormous power reserves and the greatest possible subtlety. The C. Bechstein Meisterstück C 234 impresses with its almost immeasurable range of colours, its tonal versatility and its fantastic action. The younger sibling of the C. Bechstein D 282 concert grand has an almost equally wide range of tonal colours and transparency. This captivating quality really shines through in multi-layered compositions! On the C 234 semi-concert grand, a pianist can express themselves satisfyingly across every level of nuance.
The C. Bechstein Concert Grand D 282 is a top-tier grand piano with overwhelming sound quality and assertiveness for the grandest stages. C. Bechstein's master piano builders and engineers created a new standard in dialogue with pianists worldwide: the legendary C. Bechstein concert grand piano, with its unrivaled range of tone and transparency, has been adapted to today's demands for dynamics, power and assertiveness. A symbiosis of legend and modernity. Renowned international pianists confirm the exceptional qualities of this concert instrument: the C. Bechstein Concert Grand D 282 has a surprising potential for tonal power, maximum precision and controllability of touch, and elegance at the same time. Important characteristics of the C. Bechstein Concert Grand: Unique: its convincing power. A study by the German Federal Institute of Physics and Technology attests to the exceptional assertiveness, power and tonal sustain of the C. Bechstein grand. The sensational sound conductivity of the new cast-iron plate ensures unprecedented brilliance and power. Unique: the C. Bechstein action is super-precise, super-responsive and ensures maximum controllability. The exclusive C. Bechstein hammer heads are produced by C. Bechstein Manufaktur, adapted to the acoustic conditions of large halls. Unique of its kind: a wonderfully singing, colour-rich tone, free of metallic harshness. Its brightness and remarkable tonal sustain let even pianissimo passages reach the back rows of the hall. Its lyrical voice, its cantilenas, its orchestral volume perfectly translate the musical ideas of the most diverse styles. The D 282 concert grand is a masterpiece, handmade in Germany.
The C. Bechstein L 167 grand piano has always been considered the best among small grand pianos. The professional grand piano in the Stutz grand format. Despite its relatively compact size, it lets you realise every musical idea with exquisite quality. All the features of the larger models have been proportionally adapted, including the duplex scale. Its pleasant playing style is unmistakably paired with a sensitive, surprising tonal resonance. Worldwide, this grand piano is regarded as the finest, most professional of the compact Stutz grand pianos.
C.Bechstein grand and upright pianos
C.Bechstein upright and grand pianos are the ne plus ultra of piano making. There is nothing better. C. Bechstein grand and upright pianos are individual, masterfully crafted treasures. Musical luxury in every detail. The specific details of production have always played an essential role at C. Bechstein. A player should be able to express themselves fully on a C. Bechstein instrument. A famous pianist put it in a nutshell: "With a C. Bechstein you forget the problems of technique, because the wonderfully singing tone and the perfect, elegant action completely pave the way for interpretation."
The deeper a piano maker's knowledge and experience, the better the basic conditions. Moreover, the more a piano maker invests in research and development, the finer the result can be. The more elaborate the individual care given to every detail of an instrument, the more valuable the instrument itself.
C. Bechstein is the only European piano maker to have invested consistently in perfecting its instruments over the last few decades. This has been accompanied by an unprecedented expansion of the German manufactory. The expertise of C. Bechstein's research and development department is known worldwide and admired in professional circles. Continuous development was already a guiding principle for the company's founder, Carl Bechstein.
Only at C. Bechstein is the range of upright pianos constantly being expanded. C. Bechstein now has its own hammer head production facility, which achieves a level of quality unmatched by any supplier. C. Bechstein pianos contain precious components otherwise used only in the construction of top-class grand pianos. Such quality, such precision work and such commitment to materials and manufacturing are unrivalled. C. Bechstein pianos have been market leaders in the premium piano class from the very beginning.
In recent decades, the C. Bechstein manufactory has once again become a true fine workshop for special masterpieces such as the "gold grand", the Sphinx grand or modern treasures like the sterling grand, created in collaboration with the silverware manufactory Robbe & Berking. C. Bechstein instruments are admired all over the world by discerning musicians and piano lovers who seek the finest instruments of the trade for their precious hours at the upright or grand piano. C. Bechstein grand pianos can be found on concert stages, in universities and in private homes. Simply wherever good music is made. In our C. Bechstein film "Resonances" you will discover some of the details and secrets behind the construction of C. Bechstein grand and upright pianos.