C. Bechstein invested heavily in public relations starting in 1925. Among other efforts, the then still very new medium of film was used to showcase the quality of Bechstein’s manufacturing. This rare brochure presents this so-called “cultural film” with numerous illustrations. 6 pages. We offer a PDF copy of this rare document for research purposes at a price of EUR 25.00. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. This fascinating film can be viewed on the YouTube channel of C. Bechstein.
New: The Piano Book
"Anyone who loves the piano will love these stories."
(Michael Ashton, Korrepetitor, Musikarrangeur, Hamburg)
“Marc’s extraordinary passion and his deep knowledge of the history of pianos, pianolas, and piano rolls come alive in this book.”
(Dr. Peter Phillips, PhD Musicology, Sydney University)
12 stories—all inspired by true events,
88 practical answers to fascinating questions about the piano.
2 checklists: ‘What Is My Piano Worth?’ and ‘What to Do If Your Piano Has Ivory Keys.
More than 400 pages filled with a fascination for pianos—and, above all, for the people whose lives and stories are intertwined with these instruments in so many different ways.
