Collard and piano history book

Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address. We believe that education is a vital part of that mission. Collard and collard piano manufactures ancestral histories. The instrument was made by a number of manufacturers with a focus on coming up with a more powerful, sustained sound. Aaron copland, american composer who achieved a distinctive musical characterization of american themes in an expressive modern style. On this emi reissue of the solo piano works of ravel, collard s use of dynamics and pedal to color the mood and character of each piece never sounds forced or artificial, nor does he ever sacrifice momentum or expression. Buiecollard did a nice job bringing to life a historical timesetting. The site of collard and collard s piano factory in oval road has a history typical of the area.

Co in new south wales and sydney, supposedly the largest in the british empire at one time. The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between isacoff, stuart on. The english piano maker john broadwood 17321812 was the first to develop the present heavier, more sonorous instrument. Jan 01, 2014 weekend jazz morning hip hop jazz chill smooth jazz beats cafe music for study, work cafe music bgm channel 7,794 watching live now. Responsive weighted keys, regulated action and tuned to concert pitch. The instrument, the music, the musicians from mozart to modern jazz and everything in between by stuart isacoff isbn. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. Pictured below are various styles, models, and descriptions of vintage instruments that can help you determine the type and approximate age of your instrument. Five london piano makers brinsmead, challen, collard, danemann, welmar by alastair laurence piano roles by james parakilas.

They made all types of piano, and were very successful with their cottage style, which were small uprights. The square piano, with strings parallel to the keys, was the most popular domestic piano until the early19thcentury perfection, in philadelphia, of the upright piano. Collard and piano for sale enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for collard and piano for sale. Frederick william collard baptised 1772, died 1860 was a british piano manufacturer. Dr laurence is a 6thgeneration piano maker, whose family connections go back to the start of the uk piano industry. Early history of the collard family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our collard research. The history of the piano the second halflate eighteenth century the second half of the eighteenth century was characterized by rapid development of the piano. Collard and collard pianos information roberts pianos. Explore 2 listings for collard and piano for sale at best prices. The history of collard and collard is described very interestingly in the book company of pianos by richard burnett of finchcocks.

This gallery will show some of the antique instruments we currently have available for sale, as well as instruments we have restored and sold in the past. The company was one of the great british piano makers throughout the 19 th century. At 16 he won first prize at the paris conservatory of music. We are attempting to give you a very brief overview of the development of the piano and a few pictures of some of the important pianos in history. Many of the clementi and collard dates originally published by michel are. The instrument, the music, the musicians from mozart to modern jazz and everything in between. Extremely varied prolific british maker spanning over 200 years.

Collard, frederick william dnb00 wikisource, the free. A handsome grand concert upright with dark walnut casing and perfect original ivory keys. This portion of our website is designed to help educate the consumer about what is really involved in the restoration and preservation process. Copland, the son of russianjewish immigrants, was born in new york city and attended public schools there. Rigour is the key concept in jeanphilippe collard s style, which may seem like a fantastic paradox when one discovers the imagination of his interpretations. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, pianos and organs went through an incredible evolution. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Piano manufacture in camden town local local history. It is rare to find a handbuilt, european piano with exquisite design and manufacturing in such stellar condition.

Jan 01, 2011 a celebration of the piano pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano. The square piano in england 1766 1866 this short history fits neatly into just a hundred years. The history of the piano by elda dellinger nook book ebook. Circa 1829 is the mean date for a clementi which has james stewarts name inside. List of books and articles about piano history online. There were pianos before then in italy, for example and the square piano survived longer in mainland europe and particularly america, but the last square piano made in england was delivered by broadwoods in. Good quality modern sound comparable to a concert grand. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. Piano books history and development david boyce piano tuning. The tone is rich and rounded, with a potent bass register and good depth of tone throughout. Genuine antique period piano with a piano disk quiet time gt2 system fitted. In the early 19th century, the piano was the preserve of the upper and middle classes doctors and lawyers for example but by the end of the century, pianos were common in the homes of english.

He left in 1852 to work for henry ivory as explained on our keys page, if a collard piano of the mid1800s does not have rounded sharps, it was probably made before 1856, so a rough estimate would be circa 1844. Piano rehearsal rooms practise your piano part of the uk. A book was published about the broadwood archives in 2006, and they had an. In tandem with the publication of his book of memoirs and reflections, he is making a return with music from. In this very interesting 6page book he traces the history and eventual demise of piano manufacturers brinsmead, challen, collard, danemann and welmar. Here at newlands pianos in edinburgh we offer a wide range of pianos for all needs. Once a state of the art factory, the firm closed down when public demand for pianos fell and new production methods were introduced. This gallery is designed to show how amazing the transformation is before and after restoration, and also to give the general public an accurate sense of the real market value for these. Jan 22, 2020 rigour is the key concept in jeanphilippe collards style, which may seem like a fantastic paradox when one discovers the imagination of his interpretations. The unfolding of the mystery in the first half of the book wasactionpacked and fastpaced, while the secondhalf of the book focusedon the main characters own emotional journey. History of piano tuning by gill green ma uk piano page. Collard, then sole proprietor, took into partnership his two nephews, frederick william collard, jun.

Our active research is aimed at antique british pianos, and anything else that turns up is a matter of luck, so we do not normally deal with modern pianos, player pianos, organs, harpsichords or clavichords, but we try not to discard any kind of piano information, and we have lots of general history in victorian books as well, so if you are researching victorian history, get in touch. The instrument, the music, the musicians from mozart to modern jazz and everything in between at a seemingly odd place well in the middle of the story. Discover librarianselected research resources on piano history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. To prepare the reader for more technical exposition, dolge first gives a brief history of stringed keyboard instruments, from the early pianoforte up through the square piano, the development of the upright, and the modern grand. So many people who know nothing about the subject set up piano history pages. The use of naturalistic carving and beveled panels, with the keyboard supported on turned columns, on this piano shows how exotic styles influenced the design of victorian domestic furniture. As early as 1707, the pianos inventor cristofori had made one piano of a different shape, and one could speculate that perhaps the most likely choice would have been the rectangular form of the clavichord or the virginals. I once went to a lecture by an ex collard factory worker, who said their action department was a joke.

This page is about books covering history and development of the piano and. Page 20 they overturn all the accounts hitherto given of the earliest state of music and musical instruments in the east, and are, altogether, in their form, ornaments, and compass, an incontestable proof, stronger than a thousand greek quotations, that geometry, drawing, mechanics, and music were at the greatest perfection when this instrument was made. Another 162 words 12 lines of text covering the years 1264, 1264, 11 f and 1666 are included under the topic early collard history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Collard and collard is shown as established in london in 1760 although serial numbers are listed beginning in 1820 up to 1960. History of the piano old antique pianos age of pianos. Jan 23, 20 in a recent post i described how i was really lucky to find my piano so i thought id tell you a bit more about its history. Jeanphilippe collard born 27 january 1948 is a french pianist known for his interpretations of the works of gabriel faure and camille saintsaens. Simply type in the serial number into the box below then click calculate. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. William frederick collard, the brother and partner of the above, was baptised at wiveliscombe on 25 aug. William frederick collard, of tottenham court road, for certain.

Square semi grand piano by collard and collard featuring a rosewood veneered case, part iron frame and a compass of six and three quarter octaves. Unfortunately during restorative work, inadvertently some of the history of a piano can be lost or mislaid. This book is a fascinating short history of the piano makers who made the international reputation england enjoyed in the 20th century for musical instruments for the mass market. One of broadwoods casual tuning books from 1904 lists a claim for 106d travelling expenses to colchester. The playing of jeanphilippe collard has a lot to recommend it, particularly in the way it is so naturally expressive. An older sister taught him to play the piano, and by the.

This excellent piece was specially constructed of the finest and most expensive woods and veneers of its day, including french walnut and burled amboyna. Your piano s age is one of the most significant factors in determining your piano s value. Three hundred years of life with the piano, a stunning cultural history of the musical and social roles that the piano. The new grove piano traces the history of the instrument from the earliest pianos of cristofori in 1698 to the modern concert grands of today and even the prepared piano of john cage. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Collard was born on 27 january 1948 in mareuilsuray, marne, into a musical family. Established in 1893, serial numbers end in the year 1975. This was an enjoyable book with a very creative premise.

Probably the finest book ever produced on the history of the piano, this impressive 248page book traces the history and development of the piano, including square, cabinet, console, upright, and grand. Collard, and clementi expired, and the two brothers continued the business until 24 june 1842, when w. The upright piano didnt become popular in american culture until the last quarter of. You can find anything from 200 year old antique grands and uprights.

Camden town was a very suitable centre for piano manufacture. From the gorgeous wood to the original, real keys which are also nearly immaculate, the piano s condition belies its age. The notorious composer muzio clementi added much fame to the company, widely respected as a talented musician and technical genius. Pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano. One of the most difficult questions a piano tuner has to answer is the one above. He retired from business in 1842, and died at folkestone on 11 oct. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade.

We stock a wide range of pianos in a variety of finishes from some of the best piano manufacturers across the world. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. If you love the piano this is book is an erudite and pithy complement providing information and an education on our now sadly lost heritage in piano making. All collard and collard pianos have serial numbers, but these numbers only refer to the output of the various models, of which due to the fire no data exists anymore. They made all types of piano, and were very successful with their cottage style, which were. This book is a beautiful volume of pictures and piano history. Circa 1829 is the mean date for a clementi which has james stewarts name. Complete works for solo piano by jeanphilippe collard. Joplin spent his childhood in northeastern texas, though the exact date and place of his birth are unknown. Answered by a verified musical instrument appraiser. A beautiful original example of an early period grand piano. Discover your piano s age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and.

Piano rehearsal rooms for hire in city centres by the hour, half day and full day, in england ireland scotland and wales. Frederick william collard baptised 1772, died 1860 was a british piano manufacturer life. In 1929 the company was bought by chappell and then kemble and the name collard and collard appears on some modern chappell and kemble pianos and. That style of grand action had been in use by collards a long time then, here is one that i have illustrated in an 1853 book. This book is a fascinating short history of the piano makers who made the international reputation england enjoyed in the 20th century for musical instruments for. Does any one know anything about these brands of pianos. The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between. All this culminated in the 1911 publication of pianos and their makers. In 1929 the company was bought by chappell and then kemble and the name collard and collard appears on some modern chappell and kemble pianos and after 2010 on some far eastern pianos. Rare art cased upright piano by collard and collard 1880. Collard and collard pianos information roberts pianos oxford.