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Paul McNulty's Graf Fortepiano Finds a New Home in Jerusalem

Paul McNulty embarks on a remarkable journey to the Eden-Tamir Music Center in Jerusalem, where McNulty Fortepianos’ newly crafted Graf fortepiano will begin its legacy. From January 8–10, McNulty will ensure the instrument’s perfection before its debut in February, marking a new chapter for historical performance in Israel.

Beethoven on the McNulty New Graf Fortepiano with Kristian Bezuidenhout

The last days of November 2024 brought a spectacular celebration of Beethoven’s genius to life through unique performances by Kristian Bezuidenhout and Philippe Herreweghe on a new McNulty copy of a Graf fortepiano. The concerts, held at two iconic venues, showcased the synergy between authentic historical interpretation and the enduring power of Beethoven’s music.

McNulty Fortepianos at Cremona Musica 2024: A Global Gathering of Music and Craftsmanship

Experience the world of historical fortepianos at Cremona Musica 2024, where McNulty Fortepianos captivated global visitors with exquisite replicas of late 18th and early 19th-century instruments. This premier event celebrated musical artistry, innovation, and meaningful connections in the vibrant international music community.

McNulty Fortepiano Pleyel Shines at Bator Art Gallery: A Musical Tribute to Chopin

The Bator Art Gallery in Sopot, a charming seaside resort in Pomerelia on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea, hosted a remarkable event featuring the McNulty Fortepiano Pleyel. This instrument, crafted by Paul McNulty and Sergei Kramer (McNulty’s successor), was presented on stage in an exceptional performance by Naruhiko Kawaguchi and soprano Aldona Bartnik.

Eric Guo’s Remarkable Recital: A Deep Connection with Chopin

On August 8, 2024, Eric Guo, the acclaimed winner of the Frederic Chopin Competition on Period Instruments, delivered a captivating recital at the Duszniki-Zdrój International Chopin Festival in southwestern Poland. Performing on a McNulty fortepiano Pleyel, — a meticulous replica of Chopin’s favored instrument — Guo honored Chopin’s legacy with extraordinary authenticity and depth.

Angela Hewitt's Fortepiano Performance Debut at Wigmore Hall: A Celebration of Craftsmanship and Classical Music

On Monday, June 3rd, acclaimed pianist Angela Hewitt made her historic fortepiano debut at Wigmore Hall. The eagerly awaited concert featured works by Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, and Beethoven. Hewitt performed on a replica Graf fortepiano, expertly crafted by Paul McNulty and Sergei Kramer, adding to the event’s significance for both the venue and the audience.

Mozart on McNulty Fortepiano Walter by Olga Pashchenko: A New CD Release

The recent release of Mozart’s Piano Concertos Nos. 20 and 23, performed by Olga Pashchenko and the ensemble Il Gardellino on a McNulty fortepiano Walter, has sparked excitement among classical music enthusiasts. This collaboration builds upon their previous work on Alpha 726, featuring Piano Concertos Nos. 9 and 17. What sets this release apart is not only the selection of concertos but also the exceptional quality of the performance and the instruments employed.

Tomasz Ritter performed on McNulty piano Pleyel, presented by the NIFC Chopin Institute

The intimate hall setting was carefully prepared to highlight the beautiful sound and the pianist’s passion for period instruments. The Pleyel, renowned for its unique historical significance, underwent meticulously preparation by Paul McNulty and Sergei Kramer for the event, ensuring that every note resonated with authenticity and precision.

«Бетховен. Полное собрание клавирных сонат», записанное на копии фортепиано Пола МакНалти

Московская консерватория и компания BP выпустили уникальное издание бетховенских фортепианных сонат на 9 компакт-дисках, записанных на копиях фортепиано Пола Макналти.

Beethoven on his 3 favorite pianos

The program is presented on two modern copies of most famous fortepiano makers of Chopin‘s time: C. Graf, 1819 and I.Pleyel, 1830. The Graf was preferred by Chopin when he first performed in Vienna.

Beethoven’s piano works are deeply connected to the instruments on which they were written. He lived in a period in which piano making developed rapidly in a rapidly changing society and Beethoven’s own style evolved accordingly.  His works are perfectly expressive of the sounds and effects of his different pianos, using their possibilities to the full.

Paul McNulty pianos in Alexei Lubimov “Complete Beethoven piano sonatas” recording project

Premier recording of “complete Beethoven sonatas” played by Alexei Lubimov and his colleagues is recorded on copies of instruments from Beethoven’s era, built by the outstanding contemporary piano master Paul McNulty.

 

Paul McNulty & his fortepianos at the Annual Piano Technicians Convention in Tucson, Arizona - July 10-13, 2019

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Best wishes for New Year 2019 – let it become harmonious for you!

If you wish to order, to buy or to rent our fortepianos you are welcome to visit our workshop near Prague, also July 10-13 US Piano Technician Convention, April 2-5 Musikmesse Frankfurt and August Brugge EXPO. We can also meet when we are abroad, renting or delivering new pianos in Europe,  America, Australia, Oman and Hong Kong

The first presentation of Chopin’s resurrected piano

The National Fryderyk Chopin Institute and the Grand Theater — National Opera invite you to the first presentation of a copy of the Buchholtz piano — the Warsaw Chopin instrument, which will take place on March 17, 2018 at the Teatr Wielki — Polish National Opera.

 

Fortepiano builder Paul McNulty and pianist Viviana Sofronitsky discuss historic keyboard production and early music (Radio Praha)

Most dedicated listeners but also more casual fans of classical music have at some point wondered about the sound of early musical instruments once played by the great composers.

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