Taking Tradition Into The Future With Steinway
Steinway & Sons has always recognised special occasions with outstanding special editions: exquisite limited edition, designer grand pianos whose elegant, individual style is inspired by the rich tonal variety that makes each Steinway grand so unique.
The characteristic feature of the “125th Anniversary Limited Edition Grand Piano designed by Goertz” is the interplay between light and shadow, backed by the power of its sleek lines.
This timeless instrument bridges the gap between past and future. As such, this inspirational Steinway with its distinctive sound and exceptional playability will also become a grand piano of enduring value and historical importance to generations of music lovers.
Count Albrecht Goertz
Count Albrecht Goertz, a man with a passion for design and creator of arguably the world's most beautiful sports car — the BMW 507 — has always based his work on the philosophy that an object is finished only when nothing more can be added and, most importantly, nothing can be omitted.
From stylish cars to exclusive fountain pens and functional furniture, the connection between these very different products created by Count Goertz is their timeless aesthetic appeal. His designs are never self-referential or extreme. Rather, he focuses on the essentials, underlining the functional elements of each individual product without introducing distractions.
The same applies to the Steinway anniversary grand, which Count Goertz regards as one of the highlights of his long design career. The "125th Anniversary Limited Edition Grand Piano designed by Goertz" is a unique instrument, characterised by superlative elegance and aesthetics.
"Music is movement, and with the adrenaline flowing, I began to play with ideas for suggesting it in the design."
