Steingraeber Semi-Konzertflügel D-232

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A family resemblance is immediately apparent between the D-232 and the Concert Grand Piano E in that of the shape of the outer casing: the piano’s sound reflection zones, symmetrical shape, tone modulation and tightly-controlled soundboard area – with a wide dynamic range from the softest pianissimo to the most energetic fortissimo – create an especially cantabile tone. The capo d’astro bar extends across forty-six notes to just above the middle of the keyboard, so that only forty-two strings are bound by agraffes. This concept results in even more brilliance and resonance, and makes it the only model of its kind in the world.

A family resemblance is immediately apparent between the D-232 and the Concert Grand Piano E in that of the shape of the outer casing: the piano’s sound reflection zones, symmetrical shape, tone modulation and tightly-controlled soundboard area – with a wide dynamic range from the softest pianissimo to the most energetic fortissimo – create an especially cantabile tone. The capo d’astro bar extends across forty-six notes to just above the middle of the keyboard, so that only forty-two strings are bound by agraffes. This concept results in even more brilliance and resonance, and makes it the only model of its kind in the world.

This piano is a solo and chamber music instrument best suited to medium-sized auditoriums. At present, the most famous location for a D-232 is at the Bagsværd Kirke in Copenhagen, a monument to twentieth-century architectural history. Jørn Utzon, architect of the Sydney Opera House, conceived the design for this custom-made Steingraeber D-232, and his son Jan undertook the completion of the project at the Steingraeber workshops. Other important sites include universities of music and music academies from Brno to Dresden, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, Munich, Vienna, and Stockholm.

Special Features

  • Sound-reflecting casing wall, straight form in the rear

  • Particularly sonorous discant resulting from:

  • Precise high-frequency dimension of the treble-range soundboard

  • Treble backstrings constructed using ‘Mischklang’ (unified sound) principle

  • Sound bridges on the capo d’astro barsh

  • Induction-hardened capo d’astro bars

  • 2 frame flanges in the treble region for extra tension

  • Hardened bridge pins in nickeled iron

  • Agrafes hardened by steel pins

  • Perfect touch

  • 5-section weighting of the keyboard: 52–48g (sharp notes 1g lighter)

  • Fast responding keys (20 % more upweight)

  • Reliable key tops without aquaplaning

  • Frame design without hindering cross braces for techniques for Contemporary music

  • Responding touch by aluminium action rails with wooden fillings

James Bacon: composer, pianist

More information on Steingraeber’s website

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References

  • Baku (Azerbaijan) Gabala Festival

  • Bangkok (Thailand) Silpakorn University

  • Brno (CZ) Janácezk-Akademie

  • Dresden Hochschule für Musik

  • Duisburg Konzertsaal der Folkwang Universität der Künste

  • Karlsruhe Hochschule für Musik, Kopenhagen (DK) Bagsvaerd Kirke

  • Łódź Academy (Poland)

  • Novosibirsk (RUS) Musical College

  • München Hochschule Musik

  • Oslo (NOR) Bymisjon Tøyen kirke

  • Regensburg/Lappersdorf Konzertsaal Aurelium

  • Stockholm (SW) Royal Swedish Academy

  • Trossingen Hochschule für Musik

  • Wien (AUT) Musikuniversitätrbaijan) Gabala Festival

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