Bösendorfer, one of the oldest piano manufacturers, was established in 1828 by Ignaz Bösendorfer. From the outset, it has had a history of producing highly respected instruments; in 1830, it was granted the status of official piano maker to the Emperor.
The Bösendorfer sound is usually described as darker or richer than the more pure but less full-bodied sound of other pianos like the Steinway or Yamaha.

Frequently referred to as “the Rolls Royce of Pianos”, Bosendorfer has produced heirloom pianos since 1828. Bosendorfer pianos combine musical perfection with a secure capital investment.

With the introduction of the Bosendorfer conservatory series, owning a Bosendorfer can now be a reality rather than a dream. Bosendorfer is committed to the highest of musical standards and realizes it has a responsibility to help aspiring young musicians. The conservatory piano was created to offer Bosendorfer quality at a price never before thought possible.

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The Bosendorfer Model 170, although the smallest of the grand pianos made by Bosendorfer at just 170 cms long (5′ 8″), has an unsurpassed volume of sound and dynamic range. Due to its particular construction, the sound quality of the bass and the variety and range of colors that can be achieved overall, combine to produce an exciting performance experience.

The Model 200 (6′ 7″), is the ideal salon grand. It is essential when playing the piano in smaller rooms for the clarity of sound to be perfect, even at lower volumes, and the piano action and keyboard to be completely controllable to allow precise playing. The Model 200 meets these needs, and has a well balanced singing sustaining tone, beautifully matched across its complete range.

With its Model 214 (7′), Bosendorfer has developed a piano that nearly equals the sound performance and dynamic features of a concert grand. The Model 214 produces a sound volume for medium-sized concert halls and for professional teaching at music conservatories and schools.

The Bosendorfer half concert grand Model 225 (7′4″), has a very wide dynamic range considering its size, which results from its unique design and construction. The Model 225 has four additional sub-bass keys, not only extending the bass range of the piano to bottom F, but also providing a larger soundboard to produce more volume when required to do so. With this conception, the Model 225 is ideally suited for chamber music concerts.

The Bosendorfer Model 275 (9′), with its 7 and a half octave compass or 92 keys, is Bosendorfer’s classical Concert Grand. The four additional keys in the bass not only help to increase the volume of the piano, but the resonance of these extra strings produce additional harmonics. Because of these special characteristics, the Bosendorfer Concert Grand is able to be used for many different types of performance. The powerful singing, sustaining tone makes it ideal for Concerto or Recital performances.

The Model 290 (9′6″) “Imperial”, with its additional keys is a truly unique instrument. Production was begun around the year 1900, and for nearly a century the Imperial has stood for unsurpassed power and richness of sound. The Imperial is on the stage of many concert halls worldwide, and is also in very high demand in private circles.