Sébastien Érard - Wikipedia
Sébastien Érard ( 5 April 1752 – 5 August 1831) was a French instrument maker who specialised in the production of pianos and harps, developing the capacities of both instruments and pioneering the modern piano.
Musical History of the Erard Piano - Musical Instrument Museum
Nov 6, 2020 · The Erard instrument-making dynasty spanned more than 150 years, producing pianos that would become synonymous with technical excellence and beauty. Born in Strasbourg, Alsace, in 1752, founder Sébastien Erard left home at 16 to …
Erard - Antique Piano Shop
Erard’s pianos were known for their unique ‘forte-piano’ quality, not dissimilar to the American square grand piano of the 19th Century. As musical taste changed in favor of the more modern ‘harsh’ tone, Erard’s instruments began to be perceived as outdated and old fashion.
Family secrets and the demise of Erard pianos and harps
Mar 19, 2021 · Erard was the first piano builder in France to prioritise the grand piano model, a crucial step towards creating a modern pianistic sonority. His 1822 invention of the double-escapement action allowed pianists to repeat notes more rapidly and improved the instrument’s response while at the same time producing a more powerful sound.
Erard: A Passion for the Piano - Oxford Academic
Apr 22, 2021 · The Erards were the first piano builders in France to prioritise the more sonorous grand piano, sending gifts of their new model to both Haydn and Beethoven.
The Érard Piano at the 1844 Exhibition
This article discusses the preeminence of the Érard piano, considered by many as the perfect instrument, and its impact on the piano industry. The article highlights the history of the Érard family and the genius of Sébastien Érard, whose innovations contributed to the …
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Sébastien Érard | Piano Maker, Harp Maker & Innovator | Britannica
Sébastien Érard (born April 5, 1752, Strasbourg, Fr.—died Aug. 5, 1831, near Passy) was a French piano and harp maker whose improvements in both instruments were largely responsible for their modern forms.
Érard Grand Piano - Schubert Club
Érard Grand Piano. Made by: Sébastien Érard. 19th Century. Europe. 1899. This straight-strung, 85-note piano, with its bookmatched pattern of rosewood veneer, is a fine example of French workmanship. Erard was the leading piano-making firm in …
200th Anniversary of Érard’s Double Escapement Action - World Piano …
Oct 5, 2021 · In 1821 Sébastien Érard patented a new piano action – the “double escapement”. The importance of this development cannot be overstated. It was the birth of the modern grand piano action, and in essence, is used by virtually all piano manufacturers to this day.