Two Pianos for the two Scholars
Bösendorfer 280VC
Scholarship Category A: Bösendorfer Model 280VC Full Concert Piano, a contemporary piano, is loaned to an Artist-in-Residence Osaka in the scholarship category A.
Overview: the flagship model launched by Bösendorfer in 2015. It is characterized by the rich resonance provided by the newly developed soundboard, the agile response of the keys, and the full loudness.
◦ Size: length 280 cm, width 157 cm, weight 507 kg
◦ Keyboard: 88 keys
◦ Pedals: 3 pedals
◦ ¥35,420,000 (as of March 2, 2024)
This piano combines the latest technology with outstanding musical characteristics, developed and manufactured to maximize the creativity of the artist. An Artist-in-Residence Osaka scholars is expected to explore new avenues of expression through this outstanding instrument.
Vintage Piano from Vienna
Scholarship Category B: Vintage Piano from Vienna
Bösendorfer model 225 (manufactured in 1938)
This piano is ideal for experienced pianists seeking to further their musical development is loaned to a Category B scholar. This vintage piano is associated with a famous musician and is suitable for a musician to pass on!
◦ Size: Length 225 cm, Width 159 cm, Weight 419 kg
◦ Keyboard: 92 keys
◦ Pedals: 2 pedals
◦ Mahogany
◦ 20,000,000 yen (Estimated market price)
This vintage piano offers artists a wonderful opportunity to pursue their own unique expression through its historical value and musical depth. We hope you will listen to the new you that is born through daily exposure to a piano that sounds different from the pianos you are used to.