C. Bechstein - Grand Pianos & Uprights since 1853 : corporate film 2002

C. Bechstein stands for outstanding quality standards in piano making. The myth of excellent piano craftsmanship that was initiated in 1853 with the foundation of the company in Berlin, Germany lives on in our highly sophisticated contemporary grands and uprights. 160 years of traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art technology, and outstanding R&D efforts converge in creating the musical masterpieces of the C. Bechstein line. Bechstein pianos satisfy the highest demands and are the sound-ideal of many pianists worldwide. They fulfill musical dreams and are the first choice -- in the concert hall as well as at home.
Claude Debussy stated that piano music should only be written for Bechstein and the first Chief Conductor of the Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans von Bülow, even compared the greatness of Bechstein to that of Stradivarius -- what one was for violins the other was for pianos.

This corporate film features the pianist Steven Osborne and was produced by the academy of film and television „Konrad Wolff". It reflects the corporate image of C. Bechstein in the year 2002.

Today the head office of C. Bechstein resides in a vibrant environment famous for elegant design and luxurios taste located directly in the heart of Berlin. All grands oft he high-class C. Bechstein line are exclusively made in Germany. We can offer competent purchase advice and sophisticated pianos worldwide through our flagship stores and our authorized distribution partners.

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