Schimmel C 126

The C. Bechstein Residence R 2 Millenium upright piano, designed by Volkmar Rommel, features an impressive and unique combination of compactness and sonorous tone. You will be delighted by its rich colours and wonderful playability. The visual clarity and reduced lines are perfect for an interior that tends to favour understatement.

Simply world-class in the art of building artisan-made pianos

The C. Bechstein Residence models are simply world-class when it comes to the art of building artisan-made pianos. That’s because in each of these individual pieces, the principles of C. Bechstein grand-piano construction are integrated in many fine details.

Whether for private use by real piano connoisseurs or professional use at universities or in music studios, a piano from the Residence range will satisfy all of your demands. The subtlety in sound and playability is also rooted in the stable architecture: due to their absolute resilience, Residence pianos are truly appreciated by frequent private players and professionals alike.

Besides the beauty of the sound, Residence pianos also radiate visual beauty with the design variants Classic, Contur, Elegance, Millenium and Style. Whether classic silhouettes or elegant details, timeless shapes or modern, award-winning design, each of these pianos is unique and allows you to choose the ideal model to suit your interior.

All these features make C. Bechstein Residence upright pianos the best of their kind. You cannot fail to be enchanted by these complete works of art that represent the finest in German piano design!

*Please note that the sizes of the four models may not be available for all variations of the cabinet. Feel free to contact us to discover the available options.

A top piano for your music room

“A noble, inexhaustible, and sympathetic fulness of tone, together with an exquisite action which admits of the utmost variety of shade, bear testimony to the fact that the manufacturer has attained the utmost degree of perfection in the art of instrument making” – as Rubinstein once noted.

Still holding true today, the new C. Bechstein Concert pianos are easily being mistaken for a grand piano. Not only by sound, but also by its unique action that comes amazingly close to a grand piano action. Conveniently sized and full of rich tone, the C. Bechstein Concert C 6 will adorn your music room and bring you endless moments of joy.

A dream piano

The C. Bechstein Concert 8: an incomparable professional piano. C. Bechstein upright pianos have been renowned for their legendary tone, touch, and durability for over 160 years.

The C. Bechstein Concert 8 is the epitome of professional pianos and surpasses ordinary grand pianos. Its acoustic ensemble, volume, colourful tone, and precise action command the admiration of discerning music lovers who are accustomed to the touch and sound volume of grand pianos.

Nearly a grand, hand-made in Germany

The acoustic ensemble of the C. Bechstein Concert 8 professional piano is comparable to that of the grand pianos also offered in the Masterpiece class. Among the shared characteristics of the Concert 8 and its "big brothers" are refined dynamics, colourful and progressively nuanced tone, as well as optimized sound development. With its particularly singing and enduring sound, this professional piano has already captivated great musicians such as the Beatles, Sir Simon Rattle, and Simon & Garfunkel, who have made it their preferred working instrument. Don't hesitate to ask our advisors to explain the details that make this piano's exceptional quality, including the use of fine woods for its components. You can also visit the C. Bechstein production site, where you will be fascinated by witnessing the craftsmanship behind the Masterpiece class instruments, especially this "king of upright pianos."