Yes, in many of Europe’s majors you’ll see stringed instruments of all hues.
BTW, I’m right about current Long Island Steinways. If you must have one make sure it was made in Hamburg.
But they still cant hold a candle to the “Three B’s”, Baldwin, Bosendorfer, and Bechstein.
Egotistical? Somewhat....but you should see Gavrilov or Kissin in full meltdown mode for something truly entertaining.
Name me one player that can be verified. I was just over in Germany and the Czech Republic and saw nothing of the sort (especially blue).
BTW, I’m right about current Long Island Steinways. If you must have one make sure it was made in Hamburg.
I agree, but the Hamburg manufactured Steinways can be fine instruments
But they still cant hold a candle to the “Three B’s”, Baldwin, Bosendorfer, and Bechstein.
Newer Baldwins can be terrible. I agree that Bosendorfer and Bechstein can be great instruments if well maintained.