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The Classical Perspective
Learn about historical keyboard performance practices.
Jause with Daniel Adam Maltz
Enjoy 5-minute, snack-sized slices of Viennese culture.
Classical Cake podcast
Discover the hidden secrets of classical music through engaging conversations with musicians and experts – all while enjoying one of Vienna’s delicious cakes.
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IMPORTANT VIENNESE FORTEPIANO BUILDERS
This is not an exhaustive list — there were hundreds of fortepiano builders in Vienna during the 18th century.
Johann Andreas Stein (1728-1792)
Inventor of the “Viennese” action
Praised by Mozart and Beethoven
Mozart owned a Stein piano from 1777 until ca. 1782
Father of Nannette Streicher
Anton Walter (1752 - 1826)
Arguably the most famous builder
Pianos were praised by Beethoven and Mozart
Mozart owned a Walter piano from ca. 1782 until his death
Disliked by Joseph Haydn (found the action too heavy)
Johann Schantz (1762-1828)
Ran a workshop with his brother
Haydn’s favorite pianos
Praised by Beethoven as “ideal for my [Moonlight] Sonata”
Nannette Streicher (née Stein)
1769 - 1833
Took over her father’s workshop
Close friend and ardent supporter of Beethoven
Beethoven praised her instruments
Built wonderful early-Romantic pianos that are ideal for Schubert and late Beethoven
Conrad Graf (1782 - 1851)
Built late Classical and Romantic pianos
Used by Beethoven, Chopin, and the Schumanns.
Paul McNulty (1953 - )
Builder of the finest historical reproductions
Used in concerts and recordings worldwide
Built my Anton Walter copies
HISTORICAL TREATISES
The following treatises discuss performance practices during the 18th century. While the Leopold Mozart and Johann Joachim Quantz treatises aren’t about keyboard playing, they are still great sources about general Classical-era performance practices.
