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Description
The Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano is the quintessential choice for concert pianists and discerning musicians worldwide. Renowned for its rich, resonant tone and unparalleled craftsmanship, this piano stands as a testament to over 160 years of piano-making expertise. The Model D is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, featuring sustainably sourced woods and a time-honored design that produces expansive sound suitable for the grandest of concert halls.
Each Model D is hand-built, ensuring that every piano is unique, with its own character and voice. The 88 precision-balanced keys offer a responsive touch, allowing musicians to express a full range of dynamics with ease. Its magnificent soundboard and innovative action mechanism contribute to its powerful projection and nuanced tonal palette. Whether performing a delicate sonata or a vigorous concerto, the Model D delivers with clarity and depth.
Musicians who choose the Steinway & Sons Model D are not just acquiring an instrument, but a piece of musical heritage that has graced countless stages. This piano is ideal for those who demand excellence in both performance and aesthetics, ensuring that every performance is a memorable experience.
Key Features:
- Handcrafted from sustainably sourced materials
- 88 precision-balanced keys
- Rich, resonant tone suitable for large venues
- Unique character and voice in each piano
- Ideal for professional musicians and concert settings
- Time-honored Steinway & Sons craftsmanship
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano.
User experience
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Owners with smaller spaces recommend avoiding ambient mics if the room's natural acoustics are poor, as they can negatively impact recordings.
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A specific owner found the New York Steinway D had less projection compared to Hamburg models, which suited their home studio needs better.
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Some users suggest using a tripod or mic stand to elevate the recorder, enhancing room noise capture for a more authentic concert hall atmosphere.
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Setup and maintenance
Use cases and applications
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Owners suggest that the Steinway D can be adapted to smaller spaces with the use of acoustic techniques, although expertise may be required.
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One owner purchased a house specifically to accommodate the piano, indicating the significant space requirement for optimal sound.
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Placing mics 2-3 meters from the piano's tail end, at head height, yields pleasing concert recordings, as evidenced by successful Chopin recording experiences.
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Features and functionality
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The Zoom H4n Pro can effectively capture the Steinway D's sound when placed at 6-10 feet away, with recommendations to test various placements for optimal blend.
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Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 22 Ratings
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Although I do not own one myself, I go to my mom's friends house to play his. I would say that about half of the melodies I write come from the Steinway! It's great for composing music in general!
Artist usage
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Deadmau5 has this grand piano retrofit with some epic midi thing that allows him to send MIDI out from his computer into the Steinway and then has a mic hooked up to it going through some reverb then back into the interface. Boom, MIDI controlled Steinway FTW.
Joel mentions in this article that the concert grand piano is a Model D that is autographed by both Harry Connick Jr. and Josh Groban.
John Lennon's famous pure white Steinway piano as used in 'Imagine'. In 2000, George Micheal bought this piano at auction for $1.5-3 million at auction. Steinway & Sons now produce a John Lennon signature series of pianos known as the "Imagine Series". John also used a Steinway & Sons Model Z Upright piano.
At 0:35 into this video he is seen playing this Steinway & Sons piano for the acoustic show of the song Firestone with Conrad Sewell on Skavalan.
At 19.22 in the following studio session, you can see he is playing a Steinway & Sons Grand Piano. However further into the clip you can see it is the Model D, Grand Piano.
In an Instagram reel by Charlie Puth, a Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano is visible behind him. He also plays this piano during live performances of his song "Girlfriend" on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
At 0:07 the Steinway Grand Piano can be seen in this video of Jordan playing "Imagine." The notes on the video specify the model of the piano: "Filmed with my Zoom Q3 video camera and performed on my Steinway D."
In 1972-1973, Freddie Mercury used the Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano at Trident Studios. This was the studio's house piano, likely utilized during recording sessions. A notable photo from the Marquee Club shows a white piano, potentially the Bechstein used by Mercury later for "Bohemian Rhapsody." This connection is plausible due to a rental arrangement the club reportedly had with Jacques Samuel, which included the white Bechstein.
A.R. Rahman can be seen playing a Steinway & Sons Model D grand piano at 1:36 in this show produced by MTV.
Nemo Studio photo from early 80s. On this picture the grand piano manufacturer can be read. In an article the size of the Steinway grand piano is 9-feet, which is equal to Steinway model D. However I have no knowledge whether its manufactured in America or Berlin.
Although recognised as a early pioneer of synthesiser sound and performance, the classically trained Rick Wakeman continues to perform on Steinway grand pianos both in the studio and live.
In this video you can see handcock use the piano
In the official music video for "Hold My Hand" from the "Top Gun: Maverick" soundtrack, Lady Gaga is seen playing a Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano at the 0:51 mark. This video is available on the LadyGagaVEVO YouTube channel, providing visual confirmation of the piano's use.
Album Usage
The Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano has been featured on the following albums:
Firestone (Live From Madison Square Garden)
Kygo (2024)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Brian Tyler (2023)
Top Gun: Maverick (Music From The Motion Picture)
OneRepublic & Hans Zimmer & Lady Gaga (2022)
Totally at Home: The Solo Piano Recordings, Vol. 1 (Jazz Standards)
Warren Bernhardt (2022)
Bohemian Rhapsody (The Original Soundtrack)
Queen (2018)
Fragments Of A Rainy Season
John Cale (2016)
Firestone (Live Acoustic Version)
Kygo (2015)
Firestone
Kygo & Conrad Sewell (2015)
Blood Bank EP (10th Anniversary Edition)
Bon Iver (2009)
For Emma, Forever Ago
Bon Iver (2008)
When I Look In Your Eyes
Diana Krall (1999)
Imagine
John Lennon & John Lennon (1971)
United
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell (1967)
The Supremes A' Go-Go (Expanded Edition)
The Supremes (1966)
Four Tops - Second Album
Four Tops (1965)
Where Did Our Love Go
The Supremes (1964)
Mary Wells Sings My Guy
Mary Wells (1964)
Genre Usage
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