Sound & Aesthetics
A tribute to precious materials, breath-taking aesthetics and master craftsmanship. Unique in design, sound and perfection: our Bösendorfer Collector's Edition.
Exclusivity for the eye.
Our artistic vision, inherited from our founders and inspired by Vienna's rich cultural history, is based on a constant quest for innovation. By combining the technological advances of the 21st century with our craftsmanship, we have perfected an unprecedented manufacturing process, the result of which impresses with its radiance and range of nuances, as well as its depth of sound: the Vienna Concert line.
Made in Austria.
The art of the piano
True to our precious heritage, we continue to set new standards in sound and artistic expression. Having made our home in Vienna, the city of music, we set about developing the new generation of Vienna concert grand pianos, removing all obstacles. The result: a room-filling radiance, an unlimited range of sounds and a unique depth of tone, enabling the finest nuances.
Outstanding collections
The Great Wave of Kanagawa
From the Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji by Hokusai, The Great Wave of Kanagawa (Kanagawa-okiNami Ura) is without doubt the most famous work in the history of Japanese art. Known the world over as the The Great WaveIt has inspired artists such as Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh,
Camille Claudel, Gustav Klimt, as well as composers and writers
such as Gia-como Puccini, for his opera Madama Butterfly, or Claude
Debussy, for his score La Mer.
Secession
Vienna, 1897. Twenty leading Austrian artists leave the highly academic Künstlerhaus to found a new artistic movement they called Secession. Convinced that "a new wind must blow and sweep away the retrograde spirit of the Künstlerhaus "These artists adopt the motto Ver Sacrum (sacred spring). Led by Gustav Klimt, this movement, also known as Viennese Art Nouveau, includes great artists such as Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffman and Joseph Maria Olbrich.
The tree of life
Klimt's Tree of Life is a landmark work from his "golden period" and is still considered the high point of his artistic development.
Camellia
Camellia comes to us from the Far East. Its magnificent, bewitchingly fragrant flowers and lustrous foliage have enchanted us for millennia.
Oscar Peterson
At a concert in Vienna in 1970, Oscar Peterson caught his first glimpse of the legendary Bösendorfer Imperial piano. He turned to Norman Granz, his impresario, and exclaimed:
"Damn it, Norman, where did this wonder come from? I need the same one!"
It was the beginning of a long relationship between the artist and Bösendorfer.
Cocteau
Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) was a French writer, illustrator, playwright, painter and filmmaker. A contemporary of Picasso, he collaborated throughout his life with many famous artists and composers, including Igor Stravinsky and Erik Satie.
Beethoven - the anniversary edition
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), born in Bonn, was 17 when he went to Vienna for the first time to study with Mozart. No sooner had he arrived than he had to return home, his mother having fallen ill. He returned later, in 1792, after Mozart's death. He began studying with Joseph Haydn
Bösendorfer Disklavier™ Edition
Make yourself comfortable and listen to the greatest masters play on your piano.
With Yamaha's cutting-edge Disklavier™ ENSPIRE technology, invite Rachmaninoff, Rubinstein or even Oscar Peterson into your living room, and watch your piano keys undulate to their masterful interpretations.
Our Bösendorfer Disklavier™ Edition offers a library of over 1000 brilliantly performed pieces, to which you'll be able to add your own work. Subtle movements, dynamic phrasing, pedal playing, artistic articulation - everything is saved in your library with unprecedented authenticity, for later playback true to your touch.
Immortalize your playing in all its finesse and subtlety. Whether you want to play, listen or do both at the same time, immerse yourself in the Bösendorfer world of sound.
Simplicity and versatility
Using your player is intuitive. Everything is done from an app, compatible with the platform of your choice (iOS or Android, PC or Mac.) It gives you access to the vast Disklavier™ library and exclusive streaming services.
Listen to a piano piece performed right before your eyes, play your favorite tune through the built-in high-resolution speakers or your own speakers, or opt for silent mode. The Bösendorfer Disklavier™ Edition is the perfect union of legendary Bösendorfer sound and Yamaha's cutting-edge Disklavier™ ENSPIRE technology.
Immortalize your touch.
Bösendorfer - The pleasure of music, right before your eyes. Discover the Bösendorfer Disklavier™ edition.
Features
Designed for grand pianos 170VC, 185VC, 214VC, 230VC and 280VC
Yamaha Disklavier™ ENSPIRE technology and services
Yamaha streaming services
Disklavier™ library via dedicated application
Silent mode with headphones included
USB, MIDI input and output, network port, Wi-Fi
User interfaces
Smartphone, tablet
IOS, Android & Windows
PC and Mac
Bösendorfer SILENT™ Edition
The Bösendorfer SILENT™ edition is the perfect union between the legendary Bösendorfer sound and the revolutionary SILENT™ SH3 system developed by Yamaha, which does not alter the mechanical and acoustic properties of your piano in any way.
Sensors continuously record the details of your playing, which they transmit to the sound module.
The exclusive Quick Escape™ system maintains fine mechanical precision and optimal playing comfort, in both acoustic and silent modes. Thanks to the stereo headphones, you can enjoy your piano without disturbing your loved ones. Two headphone jacks let your teacher, friends or family listen in or play a four-handed piece with you.
Once you've recorded your tracks, you can play them back on any audio device, or share them with friends and family via the cloud or social networks. Recording and playback are possible in both MIDI and audio modes.
Your inspiration comes at night? Your piano is waiting for you.
Play Grieg's Au matin as soon as you wake up, or Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata in the middle of the night.
To activate SILENT™ mode, simply press a key on the keyboard of your grand piano, or the middle pedal on your upright. At the cutting edge of technology, the analog grayscale sensors detect every detail of your playing, which they transmit to the digital sound module.
With your stereo headphones, you can choose the unique sound of a Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand piano or a Yamaha CFX. MIDI input and audio output also let you add other piano sounds.
Your performance can be recorded and played back in MIDI and audio modes. Your MIDI recordings or compositions can be edited using any sequencer. Songs recorded in audio or USB can be played back on any audio device such as smartphone, tablet, computer, stereo hi-fi speakers or MP3 player, before being shared on the cloud or social networks, to the delight of your friends and family.
The Bösendorfer SILENT™ Edition. The perfect union of acoustic and digital.
The best of both worlds.
Features
Designed for models 120, 130, 170VC, 185VC, 214VC, 230VC and 280VC.
Exclusive Quick Escape™ mechanism
25 different dual-3 sounds
256-voice polyphony
Simultaneous playback of several notes without loss of sound quality
Piano Diary and NoteStar applications (download)
2 headphone jacks
Metronome
