Steinway D-274 facts for kids
D-274 (or D) is the model name of the largest concert grand from Steinway & Sons. It was first built in its current version in 1884. This instrument is the first choice of most concert pianists and dominates both concert halls and recordings. A company author estimated that more than 90% of the concert grand worldwide are Steinway D-274.
With the dimensions 274 cm length, 157 cm width and a weight of 500 kg (status: 2020) the concert grand of the D category is too large for most private environments.
Images for kids
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D-274 that exemplifies the products of Steinway's factory in Hamburg, Germany
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Studio photo of Henry E. Steinway taken by the photographer Mathew Brady
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Early Centennial D-270 built Sept 1877 (constructed case) being erected after transport
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Steinway Artist Daniel Barenboim, age 11, plays a D-274 with the conductor Moshe Lustig and the Gadna symphony orchestra in Israel on August 1st, 1953
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Stephen Beus performs on a D-274 in the 2006 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition
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The specially designed D-274 in the White House
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The specially designed D-274 Steinway Alma Tadema, which is the world's most expensive grand piano sold at auction
