
But otherwise a very fine instrument which we never got tired of listening to and which is a joy to play on. 3, which brings to light bass strings which are just a bit too short and a bass break which could stand improvement. 3 (excerpts) and Prokofiev’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. A limit is just barely perceptible, for example, with Rachmaninoff’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. Its impeccable action, which, in particular, enables a perfect execution of trills when playing with the keys deeply depressed, permits the exploration of a palette of natural, fruity timbres such as occurs in Debussy’s Clair de lune. (.) Its fine, velvety sound combines with a freshness of timbre in the large middle section, which is typical of that of the top brands. “Presented in an advance première at the 2000 Frankfurt Music Fair, the Schimmel C 213 T had already made a strong impression. Fridolin’s new home in Minnesota was ideal for piano manufacturing with its tradition of high grade lumber. To schedule an appointment, please call Charles at (703)-534-0200 or email at by Le monde de la musique: Brother to Wilhelm, the founder of Schimmel Piano in Germany, Fridolin Schimmel came to the United States and founded his own piano company in 1893.
#Schimmel piano 1893 series#
As we manufacture three grand piano sizes in our Classic series we simply call it ‘the unique Schimmel Trilogy’.
#Schimmel piano 1893 full size#
Because of this a pianist receives a part of our full size concert grand in each of our grand piano models. This outstanding and innovative idea was consequently transferred into every grand piano down to our smallest grand piano model, which is unique in the piano world. The most famous of these was Ernst Hiis-Ihse, who studied piano making in the Steinway Hamburg and Blüthner factories and established his own company in 1893. Essentially, the ‘sound system’ in the middle and treble section and the action of our Konzert grand piano K 280 was partly transferred into the Classic grand piano C 213 – and with it the tonal character and the touch of our large concert grand piano. Piano-making in Estonia goes back over 200 years under German influence, and from 1850 to 1940 there were nearly 20 piano manufacturers operating in the country. In Stock! Our largest Classic grand piano C 213 is based on the design characteristics of our full size Koncert grand piano K 280.
#Schimmel piano 1893 serial#
All Fridolin instruments are made of carefully selected materials such as German Hammer felts and Rosslau strings, to warranty that you are purchasing an instrument of value.Īll Fridolin instruments are equipped with Schimmel's extended factory warranty to assure that you are purchasing a durable instrument.INCLUDED: Warranty | Free Local Delivery | Bench | Piano Preparation The Innovation Schimmel Trilogy This is a partial list of piano manufacturers.Most piano professionals have access to detailed information about these brands using a Piano Atlas to reference serial numbers, which are used to determine a pianos age using the year a piano was built. Fridolin instruments look classy and stylish. In Germany, Wilhelm Schimmel stayed with pianos only. Both brothers were renowned for their expertise and quality. Fridolin Schimmel founded a modern piano production in 1893 in the US, named Schimmel & Company, Fridolin Schimmel. Schimmel has been awarded with numerous design awards such as the red dot award, the Good Design Award and the nomination for the German Design award. Wilhelm Schimmel founded Schimmel Pianos in Germany in 1885. With over 130 years of excellence in piano making, we ensure that Fridolin pianos offer the soul of a German piano in sound and touch.Īll Fridolin instruments have a Schimmel cabinet design. This guarantees that you are purchasing an instrument of value for which Schimmel vouches with its name!Īll Fridolin instruments are based on a Schimmel technical design. > experience 10 - 20 of them (the larger over / under. As for old ones Ive never played one I liked. I have a 1893 model 4 upright in my workshop awaiting. This last statement is certainly true of new British piano in the. FRIDOLIN SCHIMMEL - A SMART INVESTMENTįridolin instruments are part of the brand family of Schimmel. pianos for a long time and quality is generally good of all British piano. Essentially, the ‘sound system’ in the middle and treble section and the action of our. Today, Schimmel keeps this heritage alive with care. Our largest Classic grand piano C 213 is based on the design characteristics of our full size Koncert grand. In 1983 Fridolin Schimmel pianos became a synonym for quality and craftsmanship in Northern America. The focus on quality and technical genius are talents that both brothers Wilhelm and Fridolin Schimmel enjoyed on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
