Ken

A short comparison of two historic Pianoteq instruments: Pleyel 1926 and Érard 1922, using the same Chopin piece.

I was interested in how differently these two pianos shape the same music, particularly in colour, attack and resonance.

Pleyel 1926 – 00:00
Érard 1922 – 01:57

I’d be interested to hear which one you prefer, and why.

https://youtu.be/_j9n3xE1_zA

A good comparison, because you can clearly hear the differences.
Pleyel have kind of a soft, vocal, and intimate character, warm and sensual, compared to Erard that offer a rich, singing quality filled with distinct harmonic charm.
But, but, on second thought, having listened several times, I find the Erard sounds old-fashioned.

But I have played the Erard more than the Pleyel, because with adjustments I can make the Erard sound "warmer."

example 4 years ago : I made a bit melancholy composition, probably thinking of my son who passed away

https://youtu.be/qfxNaSjQfZs

Best wishes,

Stig

I was interested in how differently these two pianos shape the same music, particularly in colour, attack and resonance.

Pleyel 1926 – 00:00
Érard 1922 – 01:57

I’d be interested to hear which one you prefer, and why.

https://youtu.be/_j9n3xE1_zA