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Clavier Collection

A journey through time and music: From the intricate notes of Bach's Prelude score, played on a clavier, to the Concert Grand Piano by Sebastien Erard

Background imageClavier Collection: Bach Prelude Score

Bach Prelude Score
Wohltemperirte Clavir (The well-tempered Clavier) Prelude no 1

Background imageClavier Collection: Clara Schumann (1819-1896) German pianist and composer, at piano, c. 1885

Clara Schumann (1819-1896) German pianist and composer, at piano, c. 1885
1730656 Clara Schumann (1819-1896) German pianist and composer, at piano, c. 1885; (add.info.: Clara Schumann (1819-1896) german pianist and composer, at piano, c. 1885)

Background imageClavier Collection: Mozart and the mysterious stranger, 1791, (c1914). Artist: Charles A Buchel

Mozart and the mysterious stranger, 1791, (c1914). Artist: Charles A Buchel
Mozart and the mysterious stranger, 1791, (c1914). The stranger was a messenger from Count Walsegg-Stuppach with a commission for a Requiem for voices and orchestra

Background imageClavier Collection: Albert Einstein, c. 1932 (b/w photo)

Albert Einstein, c. 1932 (b/w photo)
1735824 Albert Einstein, c.1932 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

Background imageClavier Collection: Concert Grand Piano by Sebastien Erard, c. 1850 (painted wood, ebony and ivory keys)

Concert Grand Piano by Sebastien Erard, c. 1850 (painted wood, ebony and ivory keys)
3928560 Concert Grand Piano by Sebastien Erard, c.1850 (painted wood, ebony and ivory keys) by Rooke, Thomas Matthews (1842-1942); 97 x 215 x 140 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageClavier Collection: Harpsichord belonging to Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

Harpsichord belonging to Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
XAM79072 Harpsichord belonging to Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) by Austrian School, (18th century); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageClavier Collection: Piano given to Beethoven in 1803 (wood)

Piano given to Beethoven in 1803 (wood)
XAM79071 Piano given to Beethoven in 1803 (wood) by Erard, Sebastien (1752-1831); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) ); French, out of copyright

Background imageClavier Collection: Piano belonging to Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828) (wood)

Piano belonging to Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828) (wood)
XAM79073 Piano belonging to Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828) (wood) by Austrian School, (19th century); Schubert Museum, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageClavier Collection: Piano tuner at work

Piano tuner at work on an upright piano. early 20th century


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A journey through time and music: From the intricate notes of Bach's Prelude score, played on a clavier, to the Concert Grand Piano by Sebastien Erard, graced by Albert Einstein's fingers in 1932, each key strike tells a story. The Harpsichord, once owned by Franz Joseph Haydn, adds a baroque twist, while Beethoven's wooden piano, gifted in 1803, bore witness to his groundbreaking compositions. Franz Schubert's piano, also made of wood, echoes with the melodies of his romantic masterpieces. The piano tuner, with his deft hands and meticulous tools, keeps these historical instruments in harmony, bridging the gap between the past and present.