Top 15 World's Best Piano Brands
Which piano brand is the best in the world? And how many piano brands are there in the world? Toplist's answer is that there are hundreds of piano ... read more...manufacturers in the world, but only a few have outstanding quality and history and are claimed to be famous piano brands in the world. No yardstick can measure the true quality and value of this beautiful instrument. It is a combination of melody, sound, hard work, creativity, history and passion that is not limited to each piano. The finest piano manufacturers craft pianos to offer music lovers pianos that are arguably the most beautiful of their kind and sound timeless. In this article, let's Toplist take a look at the brands that are said to be the most famous piano brands in the world.
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Steinway & Sons - The BEST piano brand in the world. Topping the list of the best piano brands in the world today is the famous piano company Steinway & Sons. This is the brand that many artists around the world wish to own a guitar and this can't be blamed on them? Because Steinway & Sons has a long history, was founded on March 5, 1853 in New York by Heineich Engelhard Steinway. The production motto "Making the best pianos" has made a famous brand of piano until now.
Steinway offers models of different sizes. The largest model D is for concerts, mid-size models are B,C,O,A, and smaller models have S and M for home, small concerts. Steinway grand pianos come at a hefty price tag, making them the best choice for serious and professional pianists. Fortunately, to open the door for Piano lovers to tap into their quality Piano values, Steinway has teamed up with a number of other large Piano designed and manufacturers to create Steinway designed Pianos. , similar quality to Steinway but better price for budget-conscious players are Boston (for intermediate level players), Essex (entry level).
The Steinway & Sons brand has always captured the hearts of artists, especially those who love piano performance, and interestingly, 98% of famous artists choose Steinway to perform such as Lang Lang, Mitsuko Uchida, Martha Argerich and 95% of famous theaters in the world own at least one Steinway. This speaks volumes about the quality of the pianos that Steinway has made.
The typical international awards that Steinway received such as In 1855, Steinway piano received gold medals at a number of exhibitions in the US and Europe. In 1867, Steinway received the "Golden Medal of Honor" at the Paris Exhibition for excellence in production and engineering.
Detailed information:
Website: www.steinway.com
Instagram: @steinwayandsons
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Bechstein Piano - Germany's oldest piano brand. Piano brand C.Bechstein – was founded by Carl Bechstein and founded the company in 1853 in Berlin (Germany). This is one of the piano brands that aristocrats, kings and well-to-do families can afford to own. Speaking of which, you probably already know the quality and value that C.Bechstein brings.
C.Bechstein operates under the motto "The perfect start to lead the world". This piano company is always innovating and creating with the motto of creating the best piano to meet the highest demands of music. Today, piano company C.Bechstein has expanded with many piano segments for piano enthusiasts to easily choose. In 2006 C.Bechstein opened 8 high-end showrooms in major cities including: New York, Moscow, Kiev, Seoul, Tokyo, Sydney and Shanghai, ...
The outstanding award of the C.Bechstein piano company in 1886, Bechstein is a Royal certified piano manufacturer and specializes in supplying pianos to the Royal Palace and British embassies around the world.
Bechstein is also one of the brands with a long history of formation and development, with quality verification from prestigious composers such as Franz Liszt and Claude Debussy. Vassily Primakov, Kit Armstrong and Michel Dalberto are all famous pianists who enjoy playing these beautiful and elegant pianos.
Detailed information:
Website: www.bechstein.com
Instagram: @bechstein.official
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Another great piano maker from Germany, this one is in Leipzig. In 1853, Julius Blüthner founded the company which is still run and managed by the Blüthner family. 47 years later (in 1900), Blüthner had become the largest piano manufacturer in Germany, producing more than 5000 instruments a year. Blüthners remains renowned for the quality of its pianos and the sound quality of Blüthner brand pianos is said to be clear. Wilhem Kempff, the renowned pianist, hails their pianos as "precise" and of "unparalleled beauty".
Bluthner Pianos can stand the test of time with good maintenance, and artists Rima Chacaturian, Billy Childs and Ying Feng love this brand of Piano. Bluthners are the go-to choice for those who value tradition and creativity, with an enduringly memorable sound. This brand's piano is also known as the "golden tone" of the Royal family, all this information speaks volumes about the quality of Piano Bluthner. A Blüthner Grand was the first piano to be used in an air show, the company built a piano for the famous airship Hindenburg that crossed the Atlantic with this piano. The Second World War took a to was rebuilt in 1945.
Over the years and to this day Blüthner has built and maintained a reputation for outstanding quality. Blüthner pianos were purchased and played by Queen Victoria, Listz, Brahms, Tsar Nicholas II, Rachmaninov and Tschaikovsky. Blüthner has been awarded no less than 5 gold medals by the Leipzig Fair, Germany for their beautiful and handcrafted pianos.
Detailed information:
Website: www.bluethnerworld.com
Instagram: @bluthner.piano
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Bosendorfer Piano – Austrian greatness. If you care about the tradition and history of the company when shopping, then Bosendorfer is sure to be appreciated by you. But European piano brands have always produced extremely good pianos and Bosendorfer pianos is an example. Bosendorfer was founded in 1828 by Ignaz Bosendorfer - an Austrian musician. Since its inception, the Bosendorfer brand piano is considered one of the best Viennese pianos on the market.
The international award that the piano brand Bosendorer Piano received as in 1839, Received "Imperial and Royal Court and Chamber Piano Manufacturer" - award from the emperor of Austria. In 1839, Won the first gold medal and award at the Industrial Exhibition in Vienna for the Grand Piano. In 1845 Gold medal and first award at the Industrial Exhibition in Vienna for their Grand piano. In 1927, Won Grand Prix in Geneva for the Bosendorfer Piano. In 1936 he received his first prize in a competition organized by the British Broadcasting Company. Since then, BBC has decided to use Bosendorfer pianos in all British studios.
Famous people who have been using Bosendorfer Piano: Franz Liszt, Johann Strauss, Anton Rubinstein. In 1873, the Emperor of Austria ordered a Borsendorfer piano for Empress Elisabeth. Other notable owners of Bosendorfer Grands at that time were the Russian Tsar, Emperor of Japan and Empress Eugenie of France.
Detailed information:
Website: www.boesendorfer.com
Instagram: @boesendorferofficial
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Baldwin Pianos - America's largest piano company. Baldwin was founded in 1862, when piano teacher Dwight Hamilton Baldwin in Cincinnati founded the Decker Brothers piano dealer. In 1866, he hired Lucien Wulsin as his secretary, and the two eventually became partners in a joint venture, then named D.H. Baldwin & Company.
Since then, Baldwin has become the only American piano company to manufacture and distribute quality pianos for all price points and facets of the piano market. The Artist Grand was the first handcrafted guitar at the Trumann factory in the United States, one of the best anywhere, at any price at the time, in America. Second in terms of piano quality is the Baldwin piano brand. Baldwin piano is listed as one of the oldest piano manufacturers, the first pianos of this brand appeared in the world in 1890. For many years Baldwin was the largest piano manufacturer in the United States and for most of the 20th century, the company only produced pianos for the domestic market.
History is extremely important to the Baldwin brand. Baldwin has been in business for 158 years as of 2020 and has become the piano of choice for some of the world's most celebrated artists, including Aaron Copland, Liberace, Dave Brubeck, Marian McPartland, Ben Folds and Miley Cyrus.
International awards that Baldwin received: In 1900 he received the Prix Grand, an international exhibition in Paris. In 1904 the restaurant received the title of Top, the St. Louis exhibition. In 1914, he won the title of Top, Anglo-American Exhibition in London. For many professional pianists, they choose Baldwin pianos as an alternative to Steinway pianos because of their cheaper price but only slightly inferior quality and elegance.
Detailed information:
Website: www.baldwinpiano.com
Instagram: @baldwin
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Shigeru Kawai is one of the major piano brands not only in Japan but also in the world. Mr. Koichi Kawai, is the first pianist in Japan to invent and design the piano. Kawai Piano is truly one of Japan's proudest. Craftsmanship techniques coupled with technological innovation have made Kawai Pianos a strong contender in the piano industry. Kawai pianos was founded by Koichi Kawai in 1927, his son Shigeru took over the company and built the brand to thrive on his father's dream of always making the best pianos in the world. Look no further than the finest quality pianos from this top Japanese piano manufacturer.
Shigeru Kawai pianos are a blend of traditional craftsmanship, technical innovation and modern materials. The cases are crafted with 10-year-old wood from the rare Ezo Spruce found in the snow-capped mountains of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island.
All Kawai pianos have incredibly rich tonal depth, and fewer than 250 pianos are produced each year under the Shigeru Kawai name. Each piano is a personal legacy of the Kawai family, you will not only see the hard work and love, but also be a part of the life of Shigeru Kawai, one of the truly renowned piano makers.
With over 90 years of experience, KAWAI is considered the innovator of the modern piano — pioneering the use of modern materials and the concept of artistic piano modeling. Creativity is at the heart of KAWAI and is the main reason why the GX Series is the ultimate choice to help you perform effectively. The award that Kawai piano achieved as in 1950 Kawai received the "Blue Ribbon Medal" from the Emperor of Japan. In 1997, Kawai obtained ISO 14001 environmental certification, also the first company in the piano industry to achieve this certification.
Detailed information:
Website: www.shigerukawai.com
Instagram: @shigerukawai.id
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Schimmel Pianos - The leading piano company in Germany. The brand that Toplist wants to introduce next is Schimmel Piano, which was born in Leipzig, Germany in 1885 and up to this point, the Schimmel brand has spent 135 years producing pianos. Wilhelm Schimmel is the founder of this excellent piano manufacturer, renowned for the quality of the components and the tone of their pianos. Their Konzert is the most outstanding upright piano from the Schimmel brand. Delivers the sound and performance quality of a Grand Piano.
In 1927, the company moved from Leipzig to their hometown Braunschweig. Now with Schimmel as one of the 4 major piano brands in Germany. Schimmel offers customers a highly artistic piano, whose passion and craftsmanship continues with this great piano maker. Schimmel is known for its elegant and timeless piano designs. Their glass Grand Piano was introduced in 1951 and has since become one of the biggest classics in the history of pianos. To this day, Schimmel-branded pianos remain of high quality and top-notch craftsmanship. Until now, Schimmel is still operating as a family company.
The international award that Schimmel piano received as recently as 1996-2001, the Schimmel Piano was honored by the leading French magazine Choc de la Monde de la Musique. In 1998, Schimmel was honored by a leading French magazine, the Schimmel 116 S.
Detailed information:
Website: www.schimmel-pianos.de
Instagram: @schimmelpianos
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Although the Fazioli brand was only founded in 1981, Paulo Fazioli has already created one of the most famous piano brands in the world. As a concert pianist and son of a famous cabinet maker, Paulo Fazioli has the perfect background to create grand pianos with unique designs. He went beyond this with a passion for creating an instrument with unparalleled touch and tone and without limitations. Simply put, Paulo Fazioli wanted to make the best piano in the world that people could afford to spend a lot of money on.
Fazioli's creations are truly a work of art, which is one reason why their prices are so high. Meanwhile, the age of this company is not much, they started in the late 1970s, but with his creative dedication, Fazioli quickly became famous in the world of piano production. These pianos are not cheap, their price tags range from 2 billion to 6 billion and are rare in Vietnam. It's a lot of money but the company only makes 120 to 130 pianos a year, they even make a 24 carat gold leaf piano. However, Fazioli only manufacturers concert or concert grand pianos, they do not make upright pianos.
Herbie Hancock, Matteo Fossi, Lucas Wong are famous artists who love Fazioli, this is also a perfect Piano brand for serious pianists who are willing to invest in Piano.
Detailed information:
Website: www.fazioli.com
Instagram: @faziolipianos_official
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In 1887, Torakusu Yamaha first began manufacturing pianos, for a company he named Nippon Gakki, which means "Japan Musical Instruments". Demand for pianos in America quickly began to skyrocket, and by 1902, Yamaha had produced its first grand piano. Over the next several years, Yamaha pianos were used in a number of competitions and won numerous awards for their exceptional craftsmanship and sound.
World War I
At the time of World War I, demand for Yamaha piano stores grew even higher as many buyers could not access the Asian market, while Yamaha still employed more than 1,000 companies. multiply, producing 1,200 pianos per year. By 1922-1923, fires and earthquakes had destroyed most of Yamaha's production facilities, but by 1927, new president Kaichi Kawakami had reshaped the company, paying off most of its debts and a make it a profitable company again.The War II
Almost all of the company's factories were destroyed by bombing during the Second World War, and that brought a huge setback for the company. But it received a big boost just three years after the war, when the Japanese Ministry of Education decided that students should learn to play the piano. In 1950, Kaichi's son took the presidency, and he held that office for the next 27 years. During his tenure, schools were opened so that students could be taught piano, pianos were marketed abroad, and new production facilities were established. Another major achievement during this time was a new wood drying process that reduced production time from two years to three months.Yamaha's rise
Between 1960 and 1966, the company's piano production grew from 24,000 to 100,000, and Yamaha pianos became the largest piano manufacturer anywhere in the globe. In 1987, on the 100th anniversary of the company's founding, there was a company name change from Nippon Gakki to Yamaha Corporation, which eventually recalled the name of the company's founder, a century ago.In 1992, another innovation caused the piano's popularity to rise again, when the 'silent' piano, also known as the additional built-in silent kit, was introduced. This allows the player to hear the sound they are making through the headset, while the rest of the room hears only the silence. Today, Yamaha Corporation is known as the world's largest musical instrument manufacturer, besides Japan, it also has production facilities in many countries around the globe. The company is still recognized as one of the finest manufacturers of world-class pianos in existence and is unparalleled in its mission to provide quality and performance for its pianos.
And so far, Yamaha Piano has grown to become a great force of this instrument when together with Kawai Piano bring the pride of Japanese Piano to the world. Particularly in Vietnam, the number of Yamaha pianos is trusted a lot, in addition to the variety of models and prices, but the quality of each piano of this brand has been verified for decades. Therefore, Yamaha Piano is the brand that Toplist wants to include in the list of the most famous piano brands in the world.
Detailed information:
Website: www.yamaha.com
Instagram: @yamahapianosofficial
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In 1854, two Massachusetts gentlemen, Henry Mason, a classical pianist, and Emmons Hamlin, a great inventor, founded the Mason and Hamlin Company. This Massachusetts-based Piano brand is a stalwart in the industry, making a number of grand pianos and some specially built uprights. Mason & Hamlin has made a number of innovations in their piano design, including the rim and soundboard. These pianos are suitable for anyone who loves a quality classical piano.
Their attention to detail, passion and limited production were instantly popular. From these early steps, the group won first prize for their United States Cabinet Organ in the 1867 Paris Exposition, but it was not until 1881 that the company turned its attention to pianos. The price of this brand's guitar is not much less than that of Steinway & Sons, but the playing performance can answer for the player why the guitar has this price. Mason & Hamlin favorites include Brian Culbertson, Jarrod Radnich and Rod Tanski.
“Mason & Hamlin pianos have something very mysterious about them.”
Mason and Hamlin gradually lost their way after World War II, but since being acquired by PianoDisc in 1996, they have regained their former glory as leaders in the world of piano manufacturers. They are still the most expensive pianos to build but again they adorn many concert halls and music academies. With a focus on quality rather than quantity, 70 skilled craftsmen produce 50 guitars and 300 men's per year. Each piece is inspected no less than 12 times during its stay at the factory before it reaches its customer.
Detailed information:
Website: www.masonhamlin.com
Instagram: @masonandhamlin
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Sauter is a brand with almost 200 years of innovation and invention. Since 1846, Sauter has been building grand pianos and upright pianos with unique resonant sounds and precise keyboard action. Over the years, Sauter has perfected and patented the “spherical concavity” technology that gives Sauter pianos their unique overtones.
The body is made of Alpine spruce, sturdy yet light and flexible. The shape and position of the structural rods are important to the accuracy of gravity. These bars are glued together to the soundboard under high pressure to stabilize the conductivity in place. The membrane effect is thus created to immerse the instrument's timbre with Sauter's signature clarity. The entire piano is manufactured in-house including the strings that are measured to the nearest nano millimeter so that the vibrations during play resonate to create the final tone. Metal components such as the legs of the Concert and Omega Plus pianos are made of pure titanium.
Perhaps the most interesting pianos Sauter makes were designed by Peter Maly and are truly works of modern art. Infused with a modernist aesthetic, these gorgeous children's grand pianos and digital pianos are captivating, fresh, and beautiful. The 'butterfly' cap on the Sauter stand is a stunning visual effect but also a great sonic strategy that fills the space with stereo sound.
Detailed information:
Website: www.sauter-pianos.de
Instagram: @sauterpianofortemanufaktur
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Grotrian is a German piano brand founded in 1835 and is now a family business in the 5th and 6th generations. The Currilled Grotrian family cooperated and later took over a piano factory first built by Heinrich Steinweg (son of Henry Steinway - founder of Steinway Sons). The first pianos bore dual names – Grotrian-Steinweg. From Gortiran's core values of making great pianos and inventing improvements to already excellent instruments.
The history of this brand is a multi-generational tale of success and loss. After building up a great business in the 19th century and in the first half of the 20th century, the factories in Grotrian were completely destroyed during World War II. However, the family business rose from the ashes of war and continued to last into the late 20th century. In 2015, a Hong Kong company, Parsons Music Group became the majority shareholder of Grotrian, the company secures its economic future and allows it to continue to innovate and build its amazing pianos.
Grotrian makes great upright pianos that feature a patented star design on the back – the star-shaped iron frame allows the vibrations inside the piano's wooden body to produce its best sound. for upright pianos. Their amazing piano duo are actually two pianos joined together on either side of their tails like twins. This unique piano allows both to vibrate as one – creating a special tonal scene for the pianist duo. The double piano can also be split into a standalone instrument that comes with separate covers. For lovers of piano duets, this is the ultimate piano must-have. This ingenious design is one of many Grotrian patents and is certainly a sight to see and experience to hear.
Grotrian also has a line of limited edition rare wood grand pianos and replicas of historic art grand pianos from the late 19th century. They are traditional and splendid instruments for the connoisseur. the timeless elegance of the Golden Age of piano shops.
Detailed information:
Website: www.grotrian.de
Instagram: @grotriansteinweg
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It is not surprising that we have once again turned to a German family-owned brand piano – Steingraeber & Söhne because piano innovation is in the DNA of this country's rich musical culture. This outstanding piano maker is one of the most recognized brands in the world for their unique innovations that tune modern grand pianos for the performance of music from the Mozart era onwards. Go. Amazing features like the Mozart Rail and Sordino allow a contemporary concert grand piano to sound like a Mozart piano and produce the softest and fastest repetitive note action on the modern instrument.
Standing out from peer premium piano brands is Steingraeber & Söhne's focus on professional use of its instruments and inventions such as the climate-resistant carbon fiber soundboard that makes concert pianos and their concert sale is perfectly suited for outdoor Festival performances. Speaking of festivals - the home of the brand is a legendary playground, none other than Richard Wagner - Bayreuth. The birthplace of The Ring of The Niebelung is one of the most prestigious and attended Music Festivals in the world and the outstanding Steingraeber & Söhne pianos are at the heart of the events. The artists Steingraeber & Söhne are so immersed in their Wagnerian heritage that they copied the unique instrument of the Bells of the Holy Grail for Parsifal – Wagner's opera apogee opus magnum. These bells are said to be the finest instruments in the world by top opera conductors.
Steingraeber & Söhne also produces Profi upright pianos whose magnetic effect gives an upright feel close to that of a grand piano. Their action is flawless and quick while the aluminum and carbon fiber elements make the sound of the stand speakers rich and resonant. These instruments are a phenomenal innovation in the world of piano and one will own something to behold as the proud owner of Steingraeber & Söhne. The design of this brand is an example of a timeless classical tradition that focuses primarily on what is quintessentially the piano.
Detailed information:
Founder: Eduard Steingraeber
Website: www.steingraeber.de
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Casio is a Japanese electronics manufacturing company founded in 1946, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Casio is best known for its products such as calculators, audio equipment, PDAs, cameras, watches, and musical instruments. Today, Casio also focuses on promoting the digital piano product line, constantly releasing new product lines with many features to serve the needs of users.
Products made in Japan are highly appreciated for their quality. When buying Casio digital piano products, you will be completely assured of the durability of the piano. Furthermore, Casio offers a 2-year warranty on all genuine pianos as a commitment to quality for buyers. Casio digital pianos have an eye-catching design with many product lines such as: CDP, Clevino, Privia, etc. Most of the Casio digital piano sounds simulate the interesting delicate Reverb and Full Resonance associated with the piano. Piano with multi-dimensional Morphing AiR sound source technology. * Multi-Dimensional Morphing AiR Sound The properties of the newly-developed Multi-Dimensional Morphing AiR (Intelligent Acoustic Resonator) Sound Source clearly reflect the attention to detail when expressing the resonance tones. enjoy the inherent richness of the piano. Casio brand digital piano has a pretty soft price compared to other brands. Perhaps among the digital piano brands, Casio is the cheapest company, the price of Casio digital pianos falls between 10 - 20 million VND for learning lines. The piano is suitable for a wide range of customers from children, students, to the elderly who want to own an electric piano to practice at home.
Detailed information:
Website: www.casio.com
Instagram: @casiomusicgear
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Korg was founded in 1960 by Tsutomo Katoh, a visionary who is not afraid to create something new, interesting and ahead of his time. At that time, there was an explosion of innovations and designs by big names like Yamaha or Roland. And because of that, do we need to ask the question, What outstanding connections does Piano Korg have to be able to compete with famous piano brands in the world?
As we all know, Korg Piano has stood the test of time and continues to be one of the leading companies for all piano products. And there will be no doubt that when you own a Korg Piano, you are actually owning a valuable product. Korg Piano is now 100% manufactured in Japan and can fully integrate functions for beginners or professional players, reasonable price segment, beautiful design, and also very diverse forms. There are piano, harpsichord, and clavichord sounds. The electrics, strings, and natural hamed action system give the Korg Piano a great, real feel to the pianist.
This is one of the best digital pianos out there. Korg Piano provides pioneering digital technology in the field of electric piano at a very affordable price, lightweight, compact, suitable for modern living space of families in Vietnam. Korg Piano is also invested with technical skills to create the best piano with a rich and vibrant sound. In addition, Piano Korg also owns a hammed like an acoustic guitar. Korg digital piano is a type of digital piano that is favored by many customers because of its outstanding design, eye-catching but no less luxurious. Korg digital piano size is quite compact, allowing players to place or move in different positions. It is equipped with cutting-edge sonic enhancements to give players the best sonic experience. Korg digital pianos create a very thick sound, very smooth and have the same reverberation as grand pianos. Because the Korg digital piano keyboard is arranged to create precisely aligned notes, the sound is quite similar to that of an acoustic piano, true and vivid. Standard sound without distortion makes the recording process easy, without mixing noise.
Korg digital pianos are suitable for theatrical performance and are the ideal choice for customers who want to learn to play the digital piano.
Detailed information:
Website: www.korg.com
Instagram: @korgofficial