Blüthner Style VIII

In 1897, in Leipzig, piano maker Julius Blüthner crafted a 190 cm (6’3”) grand piano, Style VIII, serial number 47544.  Somehow that piano made its way to Columbus, Ohio and a long time later became my piano in 2024.

In this channel we document the piano’s restoration, and the magic it has for the music of Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Debussy and many other composers who either loved Blüthner pianos, or which sound good on this unique and wonderful instrument.  

Enjoy!