Steingraeber E-272 Concert Grand Piano
The Steingraeber E-272 is a concert grand piano made in the Steingraeber & Söhne workshop in Bayreuth and the largest model in the range. Many pianists regard the E model as one of the most original and distinguished concert pianos on the market. Developed on the basis of its 1895 predecessor, it has also proven its strength in contemporary music.
Heritage
Built on its 1895 predecessor, the E model was judged unrivalled for Bach, Mozart and Beethoven interpretations in a test by the French magazine Le Monde de la Musique comparing eleven concert grands from the major makers.
Dimensions
Materials & Equipment
Wood Types
You can shape your instrument as you wish: choose from a wide range of wood veneers in a high-gloss, satin or natural oiled finish, and create a look that carries your own signature with black or white lacquered details.
Custom Grand Pianos
You imagine it, and Steingraeber’s craftsmen bring it to life. A grand piano can be made entirely to your own ideas; while your piano takes shape, you can join the process in the workshop and be involved at every stage.
Additional Features
You can add special equipment to your piano: choose what suits you from options such as the Sordino and Mozart Rail for a historical touch, self-playing systems, black-and-white dampers for contemporary music performance and a carbon fibre soundboard.
Steingraeber E-272 Key Features
- Design based on the 1895 predecessor
- Sound-reflecting inner case, straight rear form and star-shaped braces
- Reduced soundboard surface in the treble: the strings move 27% less wood mass. Steingraeber states that it is the only maker to do this.
- Treble back strings on the “Mischklang” principle, induction-hardened capo d’astro bars and two frame flanges in the treble
- Five-zone keyboard weighting (52–48 g) and 20% more upweight
- A percussive register suited to 20th- and 21st-century music
All Steingraeber models can be ordered in more than a hundred wood veneers, in high gloss, satin or oiled finishes.
Uses and References
The E-272 is used on stages such as the Berlin Philharmonie, Teatro Nacional Sucre in Quito, Getty Hall in San Francisco, Akoesticum in the Netherlands, the Gabala Festival in Azerbaijan, the Janáček Academy in Brno and the music universities of Karlsruhe and Mannheim. Pianist Cyprien Katsaris describes its action as “incredibly enjoyable”.
Other Steingraeber Models
For the brand’s story and all models, see the Steingraeber pianos page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Steingraeber E-272 made?
It is handmade in the workshop of Steingraeber & Söhne, a family company based in Bayreuth since 1852.
Which halls use the E-272?
It is used in concert halls, festivals and music universities, above all the Berlin Philharmonie; the detailed list is in the section above.
How do I order a Steingraeber E-272 in Türkiye?
Kuğu Müzik is Steingraeber’s authorised dealer in Türkiye. Contact us about all options, including wood veneer, action and extras.
Source: Steingraeber & Söhne official website