Which Piano would you choose?

[ShiroKuro]

Also check out the photos of the Frick, lovely!

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/19/arts/design/frick-museum-reopening-nyc.html

[Mary Anna]

I liked the Hamburg best of these three, but I was surprised at the selection. It seems to me like the Frick should be able to choose from a broader selection that "action too heavy," "way too bright," and "it's okay if you really work with it."

[ShiroKuro]

@Mary-Anna said in Which Piano would you choose?:

It seems to me like the Frick should be able to choose from a broader selection that "action too heavy," "way too bright," and "it's okay if you really work with it."

Well put!!

[Steve Miller]

No one gets fired for choosing Steinway.

[Bernard]

I thought the 1882 Palisandra had the most beautiful tone. I would have opted for that one.

[ShiroKuro]

@Bernard said in Which Piano would you choose?:

1882 Palisandra

Isn't that the one he said was heavy? I don't like "heavy" in piano action. That would supersede the tone, for me.

[Bernard]

@ShiroKuro Yes, it's the one he said was heavy. Unfortunately, even though they had a number of pianists play the pianos, the article only gives us Denk's reactions.

I don't like heavy actions either so I'd get it adjusted. But the tone... so beautiful! (I wonder if it's at all attributable to the heavier action? Hm.)

[Bernard]

@ShiroKuro Yes, it's beautiful inside. I visited it once (in all the years I lived there). The grand staircase is very grand.

[ShiroKuro]

@Bernard said in Which Piano would you choose?:

even though they had a number of pianists play the pianos, the article only gives us Denk's reactions

Yes, I noticed that. Also the title suggests it was his choice, but the article is less clear??

[AndyD]

None of those three for me. Does it have to be a Steinway sound?

What's the tariff on a Stuart&Sons piano from Australia?