Evoking an extraordinary sound – sonorous and rich in expression and resonance – the timbre of the Imperial Grand seems to be orchestral. The additional deeper bass notes resonate with every key you strike and the massive soundboard supports the projection of any frequency.

The Bösendorfer Model 290 Imperial, or Imperial Bösendorfer (also colloquially known as the 290 [1]) is the largest model and flagship piano manufactured by Bösendorfer, at around 290 cm (9 ft 6 in) long, 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) wide, and weighing 552 kg (1,217 lb). [2]

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own the ultimate concert grand piano. This "290 Imperial" graced major concert stages in Europe before being delivered to the United States in 2006. Our Bösendorfer trained concert technician cultivated its tone and playability to a remarkable level.

Bösendorfer 9’6″ Model 290 Imperial Of all our grand pianos, model 290, the Imperial, carries the Bösendorfer DNA, our heritage in its most pronounced form. Historically, this grand piano epitomizes the Bösendorfer grand piano of the 19th century.

The Bösendorfer 290 9'6" Imperial Concert Grand Piano is a masterpiece of traditional Viennese piano-making with unparalleled tone and controllability. Made with unique bass strings, independent Capo d'Astro, and a traditional sand cast frame, each piano is individually strung and finished to your specifications.

Imperial in sound and appearance: the Bösendorfer Imperial Line. Illuminating the Bösendorfer Sound universe on the world’s famous stages or within the intimate surrounding of your own 4 walls: Experience the brilliant Bösendorfer 290 Imperial Sound in concert.

The Bösendorfer Imperial features 97 keys: a full eight octaves. This is in contrast to their other extended model, the Bösendorfer 225, which has 92 keys (down to F0).

The Bösendorfer 290 "Imperial" is one of the most prestigious and famous concert grand pianos in the world. The instrument is loved for its exceptional sound, craftsmanship and history. The Bösendorfer 290 in the Hans Hollein version, is a special and unique variation of this already special instrument.

Our Concert Grand 290 Imperial and the Grand Piano 225 come with additional bass notes Model 225 has in total 92 notes and our 290 has 97 (8 full octaves) rather than the standard 88 tones. Certain works by Busoni, Bartók, and Ravel, can only …

New Bösendorfer 290 Imperial Concert Grand Piano. The Italian composer, conductor and pianist Ferruccio Busoni meticulously transcribes the famous organ works of J.S. Bach. He soon realises that he requires additional bass notes in order to do Bach’s masterpieces and the immersive sound of 16 to 32 feet bass pipes found in an organ justice.