17. Longman & Broderip, 1796 quare pianos were the domestic instrument of the 18th and early 19th Century, and are still ideally suited for this purpose. They are in every way serious musical instruments with a gentle sound that has enormous charm. The music of the Classical and Romantic composers played on their contemporary instruments magically transports us back in time. Longman & Broderip, 1796 They are unrivalled in their elegant proportions and reflect the same refinement and attention to detail found in the highest quality furniture of the period. They can be very small, not taking up any more room than a sideboard. We have an exceptional range of square pianos available: The English, French and Viennese makers are all represented. For those with limited space, or for our clients who are looking for something very special, an antique square piano is an inspiring and romantic choice.
18. The Period Piano Company was established in 1976 by David Winston, who is widely recognised as one of the world's leading makers and restorers of keyboard instruments. Among our clients are some of the world's great musicians, museums and private collections. We have been entrusted with the restoration of antique pianos of great historical importance, including the piano which was made for Beethoven in 1817, Chopin's 1846 Pleyel, instruments associated with Mendelssohn, Liszt and the 1851 Erard Grand piano supplied to Queen Victoria in 1854.
