Fortepiano after Boisselot, 1846

Fortepiano after Boisselot, 1846

Sustaining and una corda pedals, mahogany veneer
ca. 249 x 137 x 39 cm, ca. 300 kg
French polished mahogany, brass inlay, flammleisten, decorations

This French Romantic piano is modelled on Ferenc Liszt’s personal piano op. 2800, affectionately described by Liszt as his “favourite work associate”. Louis Constantin Boisselot pianos are masterpieces of sophisticated, self-assured design. Boisselot sent a concert grand to Odessa for Ferenc Liszt’s final tour in 1847, and Liszt kept it for many years thereafter as his practice instrument. In an example of the close relationship between artists and instrument builders, this piano shaped Liszt’s development from youthful virtuoso to mature composer. Please contact us to buy or rent, and for the price list in euros and U.S. dollars.

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