Modartt user forum » Recordings featuring Pianoteq and Organteq » Pleyel 1926 vs Érard 1922 – Chopin comparison
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.
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 – 01:57I’d be interested to hear which one you prefer, and why.
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
Best wishes,
Stig
For me just listening to this is was difficult to compare. Did they have the same mic setup and reverb settings?
Ken