Steinway D-274 facts for kids
The D-274, often just called the D, is the biggest concert grand piano made by Steinway & Sons. It was first built in its current design way back in 1884. This piano is the top choice for most concert pianists. You'll find it in almost every major concert hall and on most music recordings. One expert from the company guessed that over 90% of the concert grand pianos used worldwide are Steinway D-274s.
This huge piano measures 274 centimeters (about 9 feet) long and 157 centimeters (about 5 feet) wide. It also weighs a hefty 500 kilograms (about 1,100 pounds)! Because of its size, the D-274 is usually too big for most homes. It's truly built for the grand stage.
Images for kids
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This D-274 shows the quality of pianos made at Steinway's factory in Hamburg, Germany.
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A studio photo of Henry E. Steinway, taken by the famous photographer Mathew Brady.
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An early Centennial D-270 piano from September 1877, being set up after being moved.
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Steinway Artist Daniel Barenboim, at just 11 years old, playing a D-274. He's with conductor Moshe Lustig and the Gadna symphony orchestra in Israel on August 1st, 1953.
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Stephen Beus playing a D-274 during the 2006 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition.
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The special D-274 piano found in the White House.
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The unique D-274 Steinway Alma Tadema. This grand piano was the most expensive ever sold at an auction.
