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Top quality since 1853: the C. Bechstein name is synonymous with exquisite grand and upright pianos made in Germany. Discover our other brands – Outstanding quality for ambitious beginners and professional pianists alike.

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The world of the C. Bechstein brands

The noble C. Bechstein Concert upright and grand pianos are handmade masterpieces. The premium C. Bechstein Academy instruments stand out for their excellent sound profile and professional touch. The W. Hoffmann brand includes three lines of uprights and grands for beginners and professionals alike that are made in the Czech Republic by C. Bechstein Europe and boast outstanding quality. The Zimmermann pianos are affordable, yet reliable beginner instruments.

Handmade individual masterpieces.

Premium instruments with an excellent sound profile and professional touch.

Outstanding-quality instruments, made by C. Bechstein Europe.

Affordable, reliable instruments for beginners.

News

The Bechstein world is always in motion. Discover here a wealth of interesting news about the company, our new pianos, upcoming concerts and competitions, etc.

Aurel Dawidiuk dirigiert die Bochumer Symphoniker vom C. Bechstein Flügel aus.

8 September 2026

An outstanding debut

Aurel Dawidiuk’s inaugural concert as General Music Director and Artistic Director of the Bochum Symphony...

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31 July 2026

Fiestravaganza 2026

Young pianists from around the world, renowned professors, inspiring master classes and outstanding concerts: this...

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Fazil Says „Mutter Erde“ trifft auf C. Bechstein Konzertflügel

19 June 2026

Fazıl Say’s “Mother Earth” meets the C. Bechstein concert grand

Fazıl Say and the Kosovo Philharmonic under Aurélien Azan Zielinski gave the closing concert of...

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17 June 2026

FaustForum — a new cultural centre and concert hall opens in Staufen

New cultural centres with new concert halls have become rare in Germany. Staufen im Breisgau...

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3 June 2026

Pianos for Everyone

A musical family is testing the C. Bechstein A-192 Concert grand piano with narrower keys.

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12 May 2026

Crafting Sound for Kings and Composers

He crafted instruments for geniuses and gave the 19th century an unmistakable sound: June 1,...

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Welcome to C. Bechstein!

The world of the C. Bechstein brands

News

An outstanding debut

Fiestravaganza 2026

Fazıl Say’s “Mother Earth” meets the C. Bechstein concert grand

FaustForum — a new cultural centre and concert hall opens in Staufen

Pianos for Everyone

Crafting Sound for Kings and Composers

Pianists on C. Bechstein

„The sensitive touch and warmly luminous sound of every C. Bechstein instrument, whether upright or grand piano, have accompanied me since my first concerts and competitions. An enrichment in every situation: on stage and at home.“

Aurel Dawidiuk

„What a joy to play this gorgeous Bechstein piano - so warm, so responsive. A great company from the past is now making great instruments for the future.“

Stephen Hough

„Playing the C. Bechstein felt so natural and inspiring… It was almost like I was dealing with my alter ego... The personality of these instruments is truly outstanding!“

Daniel Ciobanu

„The new Bechstein concert grand is one of those wonderful instruments that allows the pianist even better scope for self-expression across the entire range of musical styles from the 17th Century right up to the present day.“

„As a pianist, I'm always in search of unforgettable sounds. I experienced such sounds repeatedly in recent years playing C. Bechstein grand pianos.“

Kit Armstrong about Bechstein

„The C. Bechstein concert grand D 282 has been a faithful partner for me for many years in numerous concerts and recordings. In the process, it became increasingly clear to me: certain timbres and nuances that I desire can only be realized on a Bechstein.“

Haiou Zhang

Pavel Kolesnikov

„Bechstein Pianos inspire us through their splendor of sound, smoothness of touch and fine elegance. The seamless quality enables us to achieve exactly what we dream of and to experiment with new sensations.“

Silver-Garburg Piano Duo

„My favorite brand is unquestionably Bechstein, both upright pianos and grand pianos.“

Chilly Gonzales

„C. Bechstein grand pianos give pianists with individual sound and subtlety all the possibilities.“

Severin von Eckardstein

„Bechstein has a wonderful and beautiful sound, full of warmth and intimacy.“

Luka Okros

„The C. Bechstein grand pianos stand out for their richly colored voice and strong individuality. Each boasts its own personality. I find it fascinating.“

Konstantin Lifschitz

„This piano has everything a pianist wishes for - clarity, range and a unique singing tone!“

Saleem Ashkar about Bechstein

„In the desert of the technical era, a Bechstein is like an oasis of revitalizing sound escapades.“

Duo Shalamov

Vittorio Forte

„I have always enjoyed playing Bechstein pianos, both vintage and brand new.“

Jonathan Powell

„The Bechstein concert grand I had the chance to perform on at the piano series in Berlin Konzerthaus was phenomenal in its sound culture; it took on a life of its own after each touch.“

Claire Huangci

„Bechstein grand pianos have a sound of which I have always dreamed.“

Michel Dalberto

„I have always loved Bechstein for its deep, subtle and singing voice.“

Abdel Rahman El Bacha

„Congratulations to your new concert grand piano! Today it truly served my tonal intentions and was really inspirational!“

Wolfgang Manz

„The Belcanto-sound and the warmth of the Bechstein are unique and a pleasure for me!“

Dudana Mazmanishvili

„Every piano wants to be played and every pianist wants to play – all the more so when the instrument is excellent. This is the case with Bechstein pianos. It’s love at first sight, or at first touch.“

Boris Bloch

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