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Topic: The Graf piano 1826 I like the clear tone in this old piano

Conrad Graf (1782-1851) was one of the first Viennese makers to build pianos in quantity, as a large business enterprise. The perhaps most famous Graf piano was built for Ludwig van Beethoven in 1825.
This is a physically modelled virtual copy of pianoforte Conrad Graf, Vienna, 1826. (Modartt)

The Graf piano has Viennese action, in which the key is directly connected to the hammer. It produces a sensitive, clear tone, softer in volume than that of the English-action pianos and was preferred by many composers and players for its greater sensitivity.(Modartt)

I like Erard and now I found this one- I like Graf, now I have two old favorites   
Hope you like my playing.

https://youtu.be/BzkoIrdgWPU

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Stig

Pianoteqenthusiast, Organteqenthusiast, Harpteqenthusiast, Harpsichordteqenthusiast, experimenter and Grafteqenthusiast

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Re: The Graf piano 1826 I like the clear tone in this old piano

Yes, I like your playing, and I like the Graf, too. The very first video I did with Pianoteq - way back in 2017 with v6 - was with the Graf. It's full of mistimings (I did it straight through in 2 takes, one for each part of the duet), but I still think the sound comes through quite well. I really must try the Graf again - thanks for reminding me of this lovely instrument.
https://youtu.be/FDlzHJwwiB4

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Re: The Graf piano 1826 I like the clear tone in this old piano

dazric wrote:

Yes, I like your playing, and I like the Graf, too. The very first video I did with Pianoteq - way back in 2017 with v6 - was with the Graf. It's full of mistimings (I did it straight through in 2 takes, one for each part of the duet), but I still think the sound comes through quite well. I really must try the Graf again - thanks for reminding me of this lovely instrument.
https://youtu.be/FDlzHJwwiB4

Thank you dazric for liking my playing and for your contest video. I remember it ! It’s nice and don’t worry about ”mistimings”, I can’t hear them if there is any. Was looking at yt and it is good that you have all your entry’s in one place, and nothing else there. Waiting for to listen to your entry this year, only 3 months left
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Stig

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Yes, there's not very much on my personal YT channel, I tend to use it for experiments and competition entries, and I'm a slow producer anyway. But I do have some educational projects in the pipeline, and I will post them when they're ready. Haven't even thought about this year's competition, I really must start getting some ideas together.