![]() Bösendorfer not only supports these concerts by delivering pianos but actively fosters developments in music and art. The Bösendorfer Hall turns out to be a catalyser and focal point of music and art. Initially organised by Ludwig, around 4.000 concerts take place in the Bösendorfer Hallcounting artists such as: Wilhelm Backhaus, Ferruccio Busoni, Eugen d'Albertpremiering in Vienna 1886, Wilhelm Kienzl, Fritz Kreisler, Theodor Leschetizky, Franz Liszt, Gustav Mahler, Sophie Menter, Ignaz Paderewski (frequently seen on stage of the Bösendorfer Hall), Max Reger, Anton Rubinstein, Pablo Sarasate, Emil von Sauer, Artur Schnabel, Richard Strauss, Ernst von Dohnanyiand Hugo Wolf. ![]() During the next 40 years joyful and artistically remarkable piano and chamber music concerts and recitals are held there. On November 19th, 1872, Hans von Bülow, son-in-law of Liszt, inaugurates the Bösendorfer Hall at Palais Liechtenstein, after Ludwig recognised the remarkable acoustic sound qualities of the former riding stable. Ludwig is not only an artisan of the Art of the Piano but also a patron of music and arts. The office and the showrooms move into the city centre of Vienna, the Palais Liechtenstein in the Herrengasse 6. In 1870, Bösendorfer buys the building at Graf-Starhemberggasse 14 in the Fourth District of Vienna. The Paris Exhibition increases Bösendorfer's fame all over the world, and the export destinations include places like Singapore, Rio, Stockholm and Tokyo. This instrument is designed by Theophil Hansen, a famous architect in Vienna, who built the Musikverein and the Austrian Parliament. The success of his pianos, also due to their breath-taking design, is that remarkable that Austrian Empress Elisabeth, "Sissi", orders a Bösendorfer Grand as her personal gift for Empress Eugenie of France. In 1867, he participates at the World Exhibition in Paris. ![]() In 1860, he invents a new action, and in 1862 he receives the first foreign award in London for his "Patent Grand". His acquired know-how Ludwig later on puts to good use. ![]() Ignaz’s death is mourned by all Viennese music lovers.īorn on April 10 th1835, Ludwig is not only educated by his father but also attends the Imperial Polytechnic Institute in Vienna. By 1859, Ignaz dies, leaving his manufactory in the skillful hands of his son Ludwig. Unfortunately he did not see his project finished. The increasing demand for his Bösendorfer Grands leads the artisan to build a new factory. Ignaz Bösendorfer – soon becoming close friends with Franz Liszt and Anton Rubinstein – is very active in Germany, UK, Italy, Russia, Brazil and Egypt. Numerous gold medals and first prizes follow. In 1839, the Emperor of Austria awards Ignaz Bösendorfer the official title of “Imperial and Royal Piano Purveyor to the Court” – the first piano craftsman ever granted this honour. In the founding year of the company in 1828, Ignaz Bösendorfer handcrafts four pianos and later increases production to a total of 200 instruments by 1835. It is not surprising that you will find up to 387 piano makers in Vienna back then, suppliers of music, joy and entertainment. The piano has a major role for these salons. The most prominent example of such are probably the Schubertiades – named after Franz Schubert. Private salons and gatherings, exclusive events, so to say, are held as homage to local artists and composers, and provide high class amusement. The Imperial government at this time is rather restrictive and social life takes place behind closed doors. Pianos at this time - the period of "Viennese Biedermeier" - are not perceived as an instrument built for stages but as the instrument of entertainment at home.
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