Harmonic Damper Setting
In 2019, Steinway & Sons introduced the Harmonic Damper setting — an innovative and globally unique technology which has been developed for the Steinway & Sons concert grand. This exclusive, revolutionary invention offers pianists new opportunities for expression and individuality with the damper pedal by reducing damper noise, thus enabling a totally new, substantial differentiated pedalling for highest artistic performance on stage.
This is the best damping system I’ve ever played.
Martha Argerich, Jacob Karlzon, Grigory Sokolov and Igor Levit are only a few of the world’s greatest artists who have been overwhelmed by the stunning innovation of Steinway & Sons. Renowned concert halls like the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, the National Philharmonic in Warsaw and the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki trust in the advantages of the Harmonic Damper Setting. Clarity — Reduction of unwanted damper noise Control — Optimised opportunities of articulation and nuanced pedalling Sound — Significant increase and creation of new colours The Harmonic Damper Setting demonstrates the continuous improvement that sets Steinway & Sons apart as the leading innovator of the modern piano. Currently the harmonic damper setting is only available in Europe.
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Action
The mechanical action, consisting of over a thousand individual parts, is assembled at the Steinway manufactory.
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Plate
The back-bone of a piano: the plate.
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Rim
The most important part of the housing is the so-called rim.
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Steinway’s high-resolution player piano system.
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Dolce Pedal
Unimagined tonal differentiation for the Steinway upright piano.
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Lacquering Building
Steinway’s own lacquering building is yet another example of the company’s innovative spirit.
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