Kremsegg Collection #2 for Pianoteq
The Kremsegg Collection for Pianoteq is a selection of historical pianos and pianofortes from the 18th and 19th century, curated in the prestigious music instruments collection of the Kremsegg Castle in Kremsmünster, Upper Austria.
Ideal for historical performances and modern productions, these colorful and dynamic instruments are perfect for musicians, composers, and sound designers alike.
The Kremsegg Collection #2 includes four instruments:
- John Broadwood Pianoforte (1796)
- Ignace Pleyel Grand Piano (1835)
- Johann Frenzel Grand Piano (1841)
- Carl Bechstein Grand Piano (1899)
Four additional instruments can be found in the Kremsegg Collection #1.
a Pianoteq instrument pack
Get this pack with Pianoteq Stage (2 packs), Standard (3), or Pro (4).
Buy Pianoteqstarting from 139.00 €
- Four historical pianos from the 18th and 19th centuries
- Accurate physical modelling of each instrument
- Perfect for classical and romantic music
- Versatile for modern compositions
- 34 presets included
John Broadwood Pianoforte (1796)
This pianoforte was made by John Broadwood & Sons, an English piano manufacturer famously appreciated by Ludwig van Beethoven.
The original instrument offered a five-and-a-half-octave range (F1 to C7), but in Pianoteq, it has been extended to a full 88 keys—just like all instruments in this collection.
With its crisp attack and quick decay, this pianoforte is ideal for performing Classical-period music.
Ignace Pleyel Grand Piano (1835)
Pleyel, one of France’s most esteemed piano makers, was founded in 1807 by Ignace Pleyel and earned admiration from renowned composers like Frédéric Chopin, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel and others for the quality of their instruments.
The distinct French romantic tone of this piano, with warm bass and colorful treble, makes it ideal for interpreting expressive, emotional pieces.
Johann Frenzel Grand Piano (1849)
Although little is known about this small piano manufacturer from Linz, Austria, this Pianoteq virtual copy of one of his grand pianos offers a rare opportunity to experience its unique sound: vibrant, dramatic at higher dynamics, and thoroughly romantic.
Carl Bechstein Grand Piano (1899)
Founded in 1853 in Berlin, Germany, the house C. Bechstein quickly became a leading piano manufacturer, favored by European royalty and prestigious musicians such as Edvard Grieg, Alexander Scriabin, and Béla Bartók.
With its design approaching that of a modern grand piano, the 1899 Bechstein offers a balanced, resonant tone that excels in romantic music as well as in jazz and other contemporary genres.
Be sure to also explore the C. Bechstein Digital Grand for Pianoteq, based on their modern-day concert pianos.
Simulating the wear of time
Pianoteq’s condition slider lets you easily age your virtual piano, from freshly-tuned to completely worn-out. Available on all instruments and versions, it is especially expressive with the historical pianos of the Kremsegg Collection, instantly adding character to these 18th and 19th-century gems.
This slider offers quick customization, keeping your creative flow uninterrupted. Like all parameters in Pianoteq, it can be assigned to a MIDI CC using MIDI Learn and controlled in real time for flexible sound shaping.
