Most of those in the uk are uprights are have a rich, powerful and full tone. A fascinating celebration of the piano, including tales of its masters from mozart and beethoven to oscar peterson and jerry lee lewis, told with the expertise of composer and author of temperament, stuart isacoff. Pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano. The new piano database is a searchable listing of virtually every brand, model, style, and finish of new piano or digital piano distributed nationwide in the united states more than 3,000. And the last section has books you can buy over the net on piano history. Carney checked out the ritmuller and 5 other pianos and larry fine quotes him as saying, i tested the 4 10 ritmuller gh148r, which i found lovely overall. So layered with anecdote that it reads like a novel or a good biography. This history takes us back to the piano s humble genesis. List of books and articles about piano history online. Pianos for sale ritmuller 1cm traditional upright piano black new rent or buy in london uk piano page.
In the late 18th century, andreas georg ritmuller and his son, gottlieb wilhelm ritmuller 17721829, began production of lutes, guiters, and harps in gottingen. In other markets besides north america, these pianos were sold under the brand name kayserburg. What we can gather, like most piano origins, is quite fascinating. Why is the ritmuller piano the undisputed leader in price. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. Ritmuller uh121r cabriole leg studio upright piano in sapele mahogany polish finish. Why is the ritmuller piano the undisputed leader in price vs. The keyboard and action on this piano, complete with real ebonywood sharps, was my favorite of all the instruments i played, with a refined feel and excellent controllability. Since 2007, under the leadership of pearl river, ritmuller stands poised to. Out of the crate, though they continue to improve, though good dealer prep can go a long wayas with any maker often times, even more critical than the brand of piano your buying, is the person youre buying it from. What is notable must be culled from accounts in old german history annals, scraps of counterfactual entries in books on piano makers, and the likewhich points to a rich, as yet undiscovered narrative. Ritmuller has been a standard of musical excellence since the name was established in germany in 1795. Several piano makers had a go at making moor doublekeyboard pianos.
With the support of the pearl river piano group, the piano has been lovingly updated for the 21st century by the worlds foremost design team. Ritmuller pianos for sale in massachusetts rogers piano. If you cant find information about your piano on any of our history. Never before in the history of pianos has the designer of so many of the most expensive. The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between. At rogers piano, we carry a variety of new and preowned ritmuller pianos for sale in our showroom in natick. According to the ritmuller piano website, they list some of their pianos as having all spruce, solid spruce, or nothing listed for their soundboards. Well folks, if you want a book about the extraordinary doublekeyboard moor pianos, this has to be it. Prices of new or used ritmuller upright and grand pianos. The history of the emanuel moor double keyboard piano herbert shead unwin 1978. The ritmuller piano company was founded in 1795 and soon became one of europes most innovative manufacturers. Jan 01, 2011 a celebration of the piano pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano. Nowadays, ritmuller pianos are manufactured by pearl river piano group.
Beale piano a history of the beale piano in australia, with some photos and serial numbers. Jul 25, 2018 ritmuller somehow finds a way to make a inherently non musical size piano a musical standout. The ritmuller piano tradition starts in 1795 in germany where important piano innovations by ritmuller became standard features in all pianos including the modern soundboard which produced the first pianos with a long sustaining tone. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book piano. Roslau strings and louis renner premium hammers from germany, ebony wood sharps, and solid spruce soundboards are just a few examples of the standards of quality and workmanship that comprise every new ritmuller piano. A new history of the piano parakilas, professor james, parakilas, james on. Ritmuller usa ritmuller pianos featuring premium, performance. History of the piano ritmuller the ritmuller pianos excel in every individual part of their construction, and leave absolutely nothing to be desired. Ritmuller 118cm traditional upright piano mahogany polished new. After getting control of the schimmels factory in braunschweig, pearl river piano group europe gmbh also removed ritmuller production to this factory. Yet the ritmuller is rated higher in the while costing less without.
It is not usually possibly to trace the history of an individual piano, but we sometimes have more information than the makers themselves, and we may be able to provide a useful crossreference by looking up action and key numbers, frame markings, or historical data such as name changes, dates of addresses, etc. Technology hasnt relevantly changed in the last 150 years, average quality has probably become worse plus most old cheap quality pianos havent been preserved anyway and if it is maintained well a piano easily lasts for hundreds of years. A new history of the piano paperback march 1, 2002. Its the only book about these pianos, as far as i know. Larry fine recently told me ritmuller piano prices are too low for the high quality you are getting. Pictured below is the largest piano factory in the world where ritmuller is made. Ritmuller pianos information roberts pianos oxford.
History of the piano ritmuller houston piano company. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. We have a team of professional inhouse tuners, please book here. The square piano, with strings parallel to the keys, was the most popular domestic piano until the early19thcentury perfection, in philadelphia, of the upright piano.
They were designed by lothar thomma using a high density of european componentry, and painstakingly constructed using only highly skilled craftsmanship. Ritmuller piano so that it would be a higher end line, distinctly separate from the pearl river brand. Lucky for all of us for now these pianos could personify the phrase the best bang for the buck. Nov 29, 2017 brand new ritmuller uh121 in ebony polish singled out for praise as musical standout and good value by larry fine. The book piano dream tells the history of the piano through the experiences, the joys, the concerns and the dreams of someone who has dedicated his life to searching for antique pianos. Designed by international master piano designer lothar thomma, the ritmuller piano combines the absolute best european scale design and. Apr 17, 2014 if i were to buy a piano on limited budget, id rather look for old instruments. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. History of the piano old antique pianos age of pianos. The instrument, the music, the musicians from mozart to modern jazz and everything in between at a seemingly odd place well in the middle of the story.
Hudson valley news isacoff follows the piano into the. Also in january 2016, the company took over 90% of the shares of wilhelm schimmel, a german piano manufacturer in braunschweig. Ritmuller pianos have entered a new era in their proud history. Never before in the history of pianos has the designer of so many of the most. The history of the piano by elda dellinger nook book ebook. Ritmuller 1cm traditional upright piano black new rent or. In the late 18th century, andreas georg ritmuller and his son. But more important than the quality of parts, is the expert craftsmen working in the assembling both upright and grand to quality never attained before by pearl river the worlds largest piano manufacturer.
It sounds as if the particular seller of the ritmullers nearest you, take some time to prep their pianos. Jordan ritmuller piano, amman, jordan 1,684 likes 1 talking about this. Ritmuller pianos for sale from hanna pianos wimbledon london uk. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. Ritmuller pianos are some of the worlds finest made.
Created by our european and american pianodesign consultants, this new ritmuller performance series contemporary console is designed with rounded gable corners and is available in polished mahogany or ebony polish. Ritmuller has been reengineered for the 21st century. But, the ritmuller line of grand and upright pianos is that piano line. The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between isacoff, stuart on. Piano buyer is a semiannual piano buying guide that will help you make a fast informed decision concerning the purchase of a piano or digital piano. Jun 11, 20 ritmuller piano was originated from germany in 1795, and soon became one of european most innovative musical instruments.
Used and new ritmuller list of vertical pianos and grand pianos. The up110r2 is our most affordable ritmuller piano. Coming from germany in 1795 ritmuller pianos are made today by the worlds largest piano maker pearl river in the southern chinese city of guangzhou. Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. Ritmuller 188 grand piano video demo ebony polish youtube. Ritmuller piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Brand new ritmuller uh121 in ebony polish daves piano. The name ritmuller on modern pianos was one of the first european names to be used by the pearl river factory. Under the auspices of the pearl river piano group, the brand has been. American piano history a useful site for information on american piano history, with some data on sales and piano production in the usa. British harpsichord society no pianos but lots of info on harpsichords. The english piano maker john broadwood 17321812 was the first to develop the present heavier, more sonorous instrument. Ritmuller piano pricing guide suggested list prices.
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