Piano World
In the prime location of the Convention Center East, you'll find an exhibition area on the second floor entirely dedicated to pianos. This spacious, dedicated piano area will feature all the leading manufacturers and suppliers in the piano industry.
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The centerpiece is the already established Piano Salon – Concert Grand Pianos and, new in 2026, the Piano Salon – Upright Pianos. Whether you're looking for custom-made instruments, bespoke solutions, repairs and service, or state-of-the-art manufacturing – at Piano World you'll experience the full spectrum and expertise of the industry.
In the Piano Salon - Concert Grand Pianos, you have the unique opportunity to experience the flagship models of renowned manufacturers and be captivated by the sound, design, and craftsmanship of these instruments. Interested professionals are welcome to play all instruments by appointment.
During the Piano Tasting, a "culinary" tour, pianists will present the instruments and their diverse sounds. You can find the dates for these events under the "Program" menu item.
Model E The Steingraeber piano factory was founded in Thuringia in 1820 and has been manufacturing upright and grand pianos in the festival city of Bayreuth since 1852. In the family-owned company 35 skilled workers craft around 100 top-quality upright and grand pianos each year. In steady dialogue with pianists, new impulses for the further development of top-quality instruments are constantly emerging from the piano makers. Steingraeber pianos are played and appreciated by renowned artists and worldwide in the most esteemed concert halls and music institutions. Since 2023, the siblings Fanny and Alban Steingraeber have been running the company in its 7th generation. At Akustika 2026, the traditional manufacturer will be showcasing its entire range of models, including the Concert Grand E with Mozart rail and sordino pedal - piano enthusiasts can also look forward to special precious woodworks, narrow keyboards for smaller hands, AI pedal control for wheelchair users, the hybrid transducer grand piano and much more. The Bayreuth-based manufacturer will be open to Akustika visitors on 26 April – we look forward to seeing you here! (Registration at steingraeber@steingraeber.de)
Model 275 A rich bass, ideal balance, and a singing treble: The piano manufacturer AUGUST FÖRSTER presents its fundamentally redesigned Model 275 Sovereign concert grand. The result is an instrument that immediately captivates pianists. They praise the grand for its "endless possibilities for differentiation, extremely good response, and sound of superior grandeur," among other things. The new Model 275 Sovereign concert grand will be presented in detail and can be played by interested parties. The manufacturer, based in Löbau, Saxony, will also be presenting its Model 134K concert upright, which continues to garner considerable acclaim. The AUGUST FÖRSTER piano manufacturer was founded in Löbau in 1859 and has been building high-quality pianos and grand pianos in the tradition of craftsmanship ever since. Today, it is one of the last family-owned piano manufacturers and produces exclusively at its headquarters in Germany.
P 284 MISTRAL We present to you our masterpiece, the flagship of the PETROF brand - the Mistral concert grand. Measuring 2,840 mm in length it is our largest piano, and is beloved of musicians the world over chiefly for its tremendous bass and resonant treble. Artists find in it a trusty companion when performing the most demanding works; it also has a highly presentable appearance and possesses the soft, romantic tone so characteristic of all PETROF grand pianos.
Duo Clave – an extraordinary double grand piano and its technical innovations
Further information can be found here in the program.
Steinway D-274 concert grand piano, fully restored at the Klangmanufaktur
PLEYEL concert grand piano, a new modern replica of an 1830 instrument
In 1853 Berlin, Carl Bechstein founded his workshop beside the Opera and near Felix Mendelssohn’s home, aligning craft with the city’s most exacting ears. From the beginning, the promise was clear: a piano should be a voice with temperament, and a companion with soul. That promise has carried through centuries of culture making: Wagner demanding his own C. Bechstein for work and wonder, Alexander Skrjabin transporting a grand along the Volga in 1910 to deliver music to remote villages. From Liszt and Duke Ellington to Elton John and Queen, the world’s artists return to one pursuit, the C. Bechstein sound: luminous, intimate, unmistakable. Made in Seifhennersdorf, Germany, every instrument is an object of European heritage, refined by the savoir-faire of the manufactures skilled craftsmen and women. With rare vertical integration, each piano is shaped in-house with meticulous devotion. A facilitator of culture and a beacon of living well, C. Bechstein pianos gather people, elevate spaces, and turn moments into legacy.
New at akustika 2026 is the Piano Salon – Upright Pianos. In this area, you can discover, try out, and experience the sound of a wide variety of outstanding salon grand pianos and select upright pianos.
The unique features of the playing style, design, and philosophy behind the instruments will be highlighted by the respective experts and piano makers in the Piano Pitch. You can find the corresponding dates under the Program menu item.
Model 134K A rich bass, ideal balance, and a singing treble: The piano manufacturer AUGUST FÖRSTER presents its fundamentally redesigned Model 275 Sovereign concert grand. The result is an instrument that immediately captivates pianists. They praise the grand for its "endless possibilities for differentiation, extremely good response, and sound of superior grandeur," among other things. The new Model 275 Sovereign concert grand will be presented in detail and can be played by interested parties. The manufacturer, based in Löbau, Saxony, will also be presenting its Model 134K concert upright, which continues to garner considerable acclaim. The AUGUST FÖRSTER piano manufacturer was founded in Löbau in 1859 and has been building high-quality pianos and grand pianos in the tradition of craftsmanship ever since. Today, it is one of the last family-owned piano manufacturers and produces exclusively at its headquarters in Germany.
Concert 138 The Steingraeber piano factory was founded in Thuringia in 1820 and has been manufacturing upright and grand pianos in the festival city of Bayreuth since 1852. In the family-owned company 35 skilled workers craft around 100 top-quality upright and grand pianos each year. In steady dialogue with pianists, new impulses for the further development of top-quality instruments are constantly emerging from the piano makers. Steingraeber pianos are played and appreciated by renowned artists and worldwide in the most esteemed concert halls and music institutions. Since 2023, the siblings Fanny and Alban Steingraeber have been running the company in its 7th generation. At Akustika 2026, the traditional manufacturer will be showcasing its entire range of models, including the Concert Grand E with Mozart rail and sordino pedal - piano enthusiasts can also look forward to special precious woodworks, narrow keyboards for smaller hands, AI pedal control for wheelchair users, the hybrid transducer grand piano and much more. The Bayreuth-based manufacturer will be open to Akustika visitors on 26 April – we look forward to seeing you here! (Registration at steingraeber@steingraeber.de)
Model 134K A rich bass, ideal balance, and a singing treble: The piano manufacturer AUGUST FÖRSTER presents its fundamentally redesigned Model 275 Sovereign concert grand. The result is an instrument that immediately captivates pianists. They praise the grand for its "endless possibilities for differentiation, extremely good response, and sound of superior grandeur," among other things. The new Model 275 Sovereign concert grand will be presented in detail and can be played by interested parties. The manufacturer, based in Löbau, Saxony, will also be presenting its Model 134K concert upright, which continues to garner considerable acclaim. The AUGUST FÖRSTER piano manufacturer was founded in Löbau in 1859 and has been building high-quality pianos and grand pianos in the tradition of craftsmanship ever since. Today, it is one of the last family-owned piano manufacturers and produces exclusively at its headquarters in Germany.
In 1853 Berlin, Carl Bechstein founded his workshop beside the Opera and near Felix Mendelssohn’s home, aligning craft with the city’s most exacting ears. From the beginning, the promise was clear: a piano should be a voice with temperament, and a companion with soul. That promise has carried through centuries of culture making: Wagner demanding his own C. Bechstein for work and wonder, Alexander Skrjabin transporting a grand along the Volga in 1910 to deliver music to remote villages. From Liszt and Duke Ellington to Elton John and Queen, the world’s artists return to one pursuit, the C. Bechstein sound: luminous, intimate, unmistakable. Made in Seifhennersdorf, Germany, every instrument is an object of European heritage, refined by the savoir-faire of the manufactures skilled craftsmen and women. With rare vertical integration, each piano is shaped in-house with meticulous devotion. A facilitator of culture and a beacon of living well, C. Bechstein pianos gather people, elevate spaces, and turn moments into legacy.
ANT PETROF 126 Upright piano ANT. PETROF 126 is the gateway to the range of ANT. PETROF instruments and the newest member of ANT. PETROF family. Convince yourself how high the limits can be for an instrument that does not stand out with its size, but with its sound. Although it is the smallest of the instruments in the ANT. PETROF family, it is undoubtedly its rightful member. For example, it shares the same keyboard and action lever ratios with the taller ANT. PETROF 136 upright piano. All other components are also based on the philosophy of the ANT. PETROF series. Premium materials, several technological procedures taken over from grand piano production and mainly the handwork of the best craftsmen from the PETROF factory make this instrument a great example of the European piano tradition.
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