Nord Piano Library - Chris Maene Collection

Press Release, Stockholm 2016-01-28

We’re thrilled to present the world unique historical instruments from the Chris Maene Collection: the Mozart Fortepiano and the “Beethoven” Broadwood. 

MOZART FORTEPIANO BY CHRIS MAENE

Mozart acquired an Anton Walter fortepiano as a concert instrument and played it regularly in his academy concerts in various concert halls in Vienna between 1782-1791.This replica, made by Chris Maene Workshop, is identical in every detail to the original Mozart fortepiano and captures all the characteristics of the original instrument.

The Mozart fortepianos were built in Vienna by the famous Anton Walter between 1780 to 1800 and was a five octave instrument with a very light touch. Walnut wood was used for the body of the instrument and in contrast to a modern instrument the natural keys are black and made of ebony, the accidental keys are white and covered with bone. 

 

BROADWOOD FORTEPIANO

This original Broadwood fortepiano, from the unique Chris Maene Collection, dates back to 1847. Beethoven played on a Broadwood pianoforte (from 1817) and this Broadwood is similar in every detail to the instrument owned by Beethoven. This fortepiano featured 6 octaves C-C and has more the character of a grand piano than the earlier fortepianos.

London-based Thomas Broadwood was one of the most renowned piano builders during the 19th Century. After meeting the great composer Ludwig van Beethoven in 1817 he decided to give him a fortepiano as a gift, which later became one of Beethoven’s favorite instruments. 

Chris Maene Workshop

The Chris Maene Workshop is world famous for their unique handcrafted replicas of historical instruments as well as high end Grand Pianos. Chris Maene also collects historical keyboard instruments and his exclusive collection consists of approximately 200 different rare instruments. Read more at chrismaene.com 

Download links and Sound demos:

The Mozart Fortepiano by Chris Maene: 

Sound Demos: https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/187603084?secret_token=s-qx9wv

Download here: http://www.nordkeyboards.com/sound-libraries/nord-piano-library/chris-ma...

 

The Broadwood Fortepiano: 

Sound demos: https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/187606014?secret_token=s-NhCNC

Download here: http://www.nordkeyboards.com/sound-libraries/nord-piano-library/chris-ma...

 

About the Nord Piano Library

The Nord Piano Library is a specialized library for acoustic and electric keyboard instruments and incorporates a number of unique technologies in order to create the most realistic reproductions of the original instruments. The library contains a wide selection of multisampled upright and grand pianos, vintage electric pianos, harpsichords and clavinets – all carefully selected for their unique characters. 

Compatible with: Nord Electro 5 • Nord Electro 4 • Nord Stage 2 EX • Nord Stage 2 • Nord Piano 3 • Nord Piano 2 • Nord Electro 3 • Nord Piano 88 • Nord Stage EX • Nord Stage Classic 

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About Clavia DMI AB:

Clavia Digital Musical Instruments AB manufactures industry-leading digital synthesizers and keyboards sold under the brand name Nord. All technology R&D and manufacturing takes place in Sweden and all Nord products are assembled by hand in Stockholm. Clavia DMI AB has 30 employees and a turnover of approximately 20 MUSD whereof 95 % is export sales to local distributors. The company’s main markets are USA and Europe but Asia and Latin America also adds exciting and interesting new markets for our premium quality keyboard instruments.