Pianos (Classic Reprint): And Their Makers: And Their Makers (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the craft, commerce, and personalities behind the piano’s evolution. This comprehensive historical reference traces the technical development of the pianoforte and the rise of the piano industry, from early instruments to the modern era, with portraits of influential makers and their workshops. It blends technical detail with stories of business strategy, innovation, and the people who shaped a global art form.

Readers will encounter a wealth of illustrations and a sweeping history that connects instrument design, manufacturing, marketing, and performance. The book covers major schools, key innovations, and the firms and families that defined the piano’s rise to prominence in homes, concert halls, and music markets around the world.

• Insight into how pianos evolved, from early frames and actions to full iron frames and refined mechanisms


• Profiles of pivotal makers and firms, with context on their contributions and challenges


• Historical coverage of the commercial side, distribution, and industry organizations


• Periods, players, and practices illustrated with period photographs and diagrams

Ideal for readers of music history, piano enthusiasts, instrument students, and collectors seeking a grounded, non-fiction look at how the piano shaped culture and industry.

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