ERARD CONCERT GRAND, PARIS, 1868

From the 2nd half of the 18th century, the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris had almost exclusively Erard grand pianos at its disposal. This meant that Parisian composers, pianists and musicians grew up almost exclusively with the sound of Erard pianos for about forty tears. Erard was succesfull in many other countries as well.

Technical data:

• Inscription: ERARD
• Compass: 7 octaves (AAA-a'''')
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Pedals: 2: controlling keyboard shift - dampers
• Dimensions: L 248 cm / W 143 cm
• Serial number: 38273
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM 43 292
• Condition: restored to concert level Chris Maene workshop Ruiselede 2012
• Location: 3 - Museum headquarters "Piano's Maene" Ruiselede