New Bösendorfer Chopin Grand Piano

The Polish piano virtuoso and composer Frédéric Chopin has devoted himself in all his works foremost to piano music. Whether you listen to his mystically thoughtful Nocturnes or his melancholic Waltzes, Chopin allows us a deep glimpse into his soul: affectionate and expressive.

On the occasion of his 150^th anniversary we created an exclusive instrument to pay tribute to the master of piano compositions. The Bösendorfer Grand Chopin, the gold leaf ornaments and carvings, are inspired by grand pianos Chopin played during his tour in England.

They testify to the artistic mastery of the English piano manufacturers of these times who not only were building musical instruments but true pieces of art. The fall board is decorated with an engraved, gilded plaque bearing Chopin’s signature. Masterly.

Every detail of a Bösendorfer Piano is carefully considered.

Resonance Case Principle

Very similar in principle to a violin, the whole body, not just the soundboard, supports sound formation. The core of the piano rim consists of a 10 mm quarter-sawn piece that is specially grooved by experienced craftsmen to allow it to be bent to the silhouette around the inner rim. This is unique to Bösendorfer. When a note is played, the integrated spruce components become acoustically active, forming a complete resonating body that allows the whole instrument to project your play and delivers an outstanding richness of tone colour. This complex construction is part of the Viennese tradition of piano making.