Rippen, ca. 1965
Maker: Rippen
Date: 1965
An extraordinary Aluminium Grand Piano by Rippen, ca. 1965
Rippen/Lindner, ca. 1970
Maker: Rippen/Lindner
Date: 1970
Another fascinating instrument from the Rippen stable. This instrument designed by Nico Rippen, tilts on its central pedestal to be easily moved from room to room. Ebonised with flame and quilted maple veneers.
Fortepiano after Brodmann, Vienna, ca. 1823 by David Winston
Maker: David Winston
Date: 1995
One of my own reproductions of a Viennese fortepiano by Joseph Brodmann, dated 1823. This was built in 1995. 5 pedals controlling: una corda, dampers, moderato, bassoon and janissary. Casework in French Walnut. Joseph Brodmann was one of the most important makers of his time. Bosendorfer was his apprentice and in fact Brodmann was so […]