I seem to find pianos with the diagonal crossbar the iron frame going in a 90-degree opposite direction on the Steinway bolt-on bar, always seem more interesting than a Steinway. Petrof, Steingraeber, you're onto something here. Bechstein used to be, but they've abandoned that approach.
Very nice playing, indeed. Recently I've had a chance to try this instrument in the Petrof factory showroom and it was an interesting experience... We arrived at the showroom right from the C. Bechstein factory where we had spent several hours playing truly wonderfull instruments. So we thought the difference would be in the small nuances of the tone quality or the action not playing so smoothly... Well, the first surprise came when nobody really cared that we were there. I'd at least expect a salesman of the showroom to greet a customer and introduce his product when the customer is planning to purchase a piano 40 k EUR worth. The instruments themselves were another surprise. Their tone was clear and really a big improvement from the older models (which were in the showroom too) but kind of sterile and empty without much color. The action was quite heavy and difficult to control especially while playing trills or fast passages. If it was a Renner action, which I highly doubt, it would give it a really bad name. The aesthetisc of the instrument was actually its strongest point and it looked truly wonderful but the attention to detail was still no match to Fazioli or even Steinway. I think the piano would nicely suit some local concert hall where not so much emphasis is put on the tone quality. But considering that this piano is priced higher than many german concert grands like Steinway, C. Bechstein or Steingraeber (which are of course in a totally different category regarding their quality) this piano is simply a bad joke...
Wow...surprised that my piano sounds much better. I have a Petrof Mark V (1990). Doesn't say "Petrof" on the soundboard though, but was told it was original. Much warmer and less bright sound. Great feel and touch. This one sounded cold almost wirey. Of course, it surely must sound different in person. FWIW: I would not trade my Petrof for a same size Steinway, Yamaha, or the like. It's a great piano!!!
Dear David, you are right, the sound wasn't recorded very well. We went through the development in this field in last years and hopefully, you can notice better sound in our recent videos (example: ua-cam.com/video/FiPYbFrEMz8/v-deo.html). We are planning to go on in our effort. Thank you for your feedback, it is always highly appreciated.
One of the very pinnacles of the piano sounds. Simply amazing!!
Bravissimo Matyas e ottimo il Petrof!
Beautiful sound
Really excellent performance. Thanks for sharing!
I seem to find pianos with the diagonal crossbar the iron frame going in a 90-degree opposite direction on the Steinway bolt-on bar, always seem more interesting than a Steinway. Petrof, Steingraeber, you're onto something here. Bechstein used to be, but they've abandoned that approach.
Great european piano manufacturer.
Thank you very much.
Very nice playing, indeed. Recently I've had a chance to try this instrument in the Petrof factory showroom and it was an interesting experience... We arrived at the showroom right from the C. Bechstein factory where we had spent several hours playing truly wonderfull instruments. So we thought the difference would be in the small nuances of the tone quality or the action not playing so smoothly... Well, the first surprise came when nobody really cared that we were there. I'd at least expect a salesman of the showroom to greet a customer and introduce his product when the customer is planning to purchase a piano 40 k EUR worth. The instruments themselves were another surprise. Their tone was clear and really a big improvement from the older models (which were in the showroom too) but kind of sterile and empty without much color. The action was quite heavy and difficult to control especially while playing trills or fast passages. If it was a Renner action, which I highly doubt, it would give it a really bad name. The aesthetisc of the instrument was actually its strongest point and it looked truly wonderful but the attention to detail was still no match to Fazioli or even Steinway. I think the piano would nicely suit some local concert hall where not so much emphasis is put on the tone quality. But considering that this piano is priced higher than many german concert grands like Steinway, C. Bechstein or Steingraeber (which are of course in a totally different category regarding their quality) this piano is simply a bad joke...
Kvalitu zvuku je tedy velmi velmi subjektivní.
Wow...surprised that my piano sounds much better. I have a Petrof Mark V (1990). Doesn't say "Petrof" on the soundboard though, but was told it was original. Much warmer and less bright sound. Great feel and touch. This one sounded cold almost wirey. Of course, it surely must sound different in person. FWIW: I would not trade my Petrof for a same size Steinway, Yamaha, or the like. It's a great piano!!!
Virtuoso
what's the name of this song
+Tedi Trkulja. Hello! It is Paganini Etude No. 6 by Franz Liszt.
+PETROFpianos tnx very much!!!
Why haven't you used better mics? The poor sound quality (compared to videos of other brands) degrades the impression of this instrument!
Dear David, you are right, the sound wasn't recorded very well. We went through the development in this field in last years and hopefully, you can notice better sound in our recent videos (example: ua-cam.com/video/FiPYbFrEMz8/v-deo.html). We are planning to go on in our effort. Thank you for your feedback, it is always highly appreciated.
I disagree; the sound quality is perfectly adequate and that on smallish computer speakers. T he playing is superb; why not mention that?
cute son. not my choice of piano. i dont like the timbre. too bright for me.