In the eyes of many the piano might not seem as such a hard instrument to play but mastering it is a whole other story, let me tell you.
It takes years of good, intense practice and a high level of dexterity and coordination to become a skilled pianist.
Let us not forget that the piano is a powerful instrument, one that simply has no equal when it comes to bringing forward the range of human emotions.
Because of its superb combination of natural metal string acoustics and the systematic keyboard arrangements it gives the piano a note of superiority over other instruments.
I believe that without the invention of this brilliant instrument, works of well-known compositors such as Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G Minor Op.23,No. 5, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Sonata No.28 in A Major,Op. 101, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s concerto No.1 in B-flat Minor, Op.23 could never fully appreciated if the notes were to be played by other musical instruments.
Without further ado here are our top 10 Most Expensive Pianos!
10. Fazioli Brunei-$400,000
This piano was established by pianist and mechanical engineer Paolo Fazioli 32 years ago,and it is presently the most expensive concert grand piano in the world!Fazioli Pianoforti is the Italian company that produced this piano. This unique instrument was made with inlays of precious stones,mother of pearls and exotic woods, and was also adorned with semi-precious stones.
As I mentioned above, Fazioli is not only an exceptional pianist but also one of the best piano manufacturers, which is why he focused more on quality than on quantity producing no more than 110 pianos per year.
What specifically makes this piano a masterpiece is the fact that Fazioli tuned it so it produces a deeper bass and mellower sound.
9. La Mort du Cygne-$409,000
This piano was manufactured in the early 20th century by a company named Erard and was designed by French artists Louis Majorelle and Victor Prouvé.This carved mahogany Erard piano was given the title The Dying Swan or La Mort du Cygne.
Built in 1905,this baby grand has a stunning fruit wood veneer inlay which was decorated after one of Prouvé’s paintings.
8. The Casablanca Piano-$602,500
It might not look as much but this baby starred in a movie!The piano was built by Richardson’s Inc. and holds an abundance of sentimental value to the Casablanca fans.
The faded yellow-green piano was featured in the famous movie Casablanca alongside Hollywood icon Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in one of the most memorable movie scenes: As Time Goes By.
Play it again,Sam…
7. Marilyn Monroe’s Baby Grand Piano-$662,500
This one has an interesting story in the background, and you must have certainly heard of Marilyn Monroe, the 60’s sex icon!In her 1974 late biography,Marilyn explained how she tracked down the piano which had been sold-out years earlier once her mother Gladys, the owner of the piano, suffered from a nervous breakdown and was admitted to the Norwalk State Hospital.
The baby grand piano of a unknown manufacturer was listed available for sale in Christie’s auction in 1999 at the side of alternative Monroe record.
In a high profile auction, pop star Mariah Carey bought the baby grand with a winning bid of $662,500.
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