Collard and piano history book

Collard, frederick william dnb00 wikisource, the free. History of piano tuning by gill green ma uk piano page. The history of the pianoforte, edgar brinsmead, 1879, p. I once went to a lecture by an ex collard factory worker, who said their action department was a joke. Camden town was a very suitable centre for piano manufacture. Piano rehearsal rooms for hire in city centres by the hour, half day and full day, in england ireland scotland and wales. Rare art cased upright piano by collard and collard 1880. The instrument was made by a number of manufacturers with a focus on coming up with a more powerful, sustained sound. Jan 01, 2011 a celebration of the piano pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano.

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. 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. 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. He retired from business in 1842, and died at folkestone on 11 oct. Piano manufacture in camden town local local history. Pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano.

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. Collard, then sole proprietor, took into partnership his two nephews, frederick william collard, jun. 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 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. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. You can find anything from 200 year old antique grands and uprights. Unveiled in the spring of 1957, the duo is actually two pianos in one. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address. Frederick william collard baptised 1772, died 1860 was a british piano manufacturer. The instrument, the music, the musicians from mozart to modern jazz and everything in between by stuart isacoff isbn. Copland, the son of russianjewish immigrants, was born in new york city and attended public schools there. Circa 1842 is the mean date for a collard piano with stewarts name inside. Frederick william collard baptised 1772, died 1860 was a british piano manufacturer life. The history of collard and collard is described very interestingly in the book company of pianos by richard burnett of finchcocks.

The instrument, the music, the musicians from mozart to modern jazz and everything in between. Genuine antique period piano with a piano disk quiet time gt2 system fitted. 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. Complete works for solo piano by jeanphilippe collard. Piano books history and development david boyce piano tuning. 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. 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. 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.

Early history of the collard family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our collard research. The tone is rich and rounded, with a potent bass register and good depth of tone throughout. The upright piano didnt become popular in american culture until the last quarter of. Does any one know anything about these brands of pianos. William frederick collard, the brother and partner of the above, was baptised at wiveliscombe on 25 aug. 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. The pictures and text are copied with permission from piano, a photographic history of the worlds most celebrated instrument, by david crombie, published by backbeat books. Here at newlands pianos in edinburgh we offer a wide range of pianos for all needs.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, pianos and organs went through an incredible evolution. 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. Three hundred years of life with the piano, a stunning cultural history of the musical and social roles that the piano. Explore 2 listings for collard and piano for sale at best prices. 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. Collard and collard is shown as established in london in 1760 although serial numbers are listed beginning in 1820 up to 1960. One of broadwoods casual tuning books from 1904 lists a claim for 106d travelling expenses to colchester. 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. Co in new south wales and sydney, supposedly the largest in the british empire at one time. Collard was born on 27 january 1948 in mareuilsuray, marne, into a musical family. 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. One of the most difficult questions a piano tuner has to answer is the one above. A beautiful original example of an early period grand piano. Five london piano makers brinsmead, challen, collard, danemann, welmar by alastair laurence piano roles by james parakilas.

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. Piano rehearsal rooms practise your piano part of the uk. 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. Joplin spent his childhood in northeastern texas, though the exact date and place of his birth are unknown. Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. 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. Collard and collard pianos information roberts pianos oxford. Pictured below are various styles, models, and descriptions of vintage instruments that can help you determine the type and approximate age of your instrument. This excellent piece was specially constructed of the finest and most expensive woods and veneers of its day, including french walnut and burled amboyna.

Collard and collard pianos information roberts pianos. The square piano in england 1766 1866 this short history fits neatly into just a hundred years. The notorious composer muzio clementi added much fame to the company, widely respected as a talented musician and technical genius. Circa 1829 is the mean date for a clementi which has james stewarts name. 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. 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. In tandem with the publication of his book of memoirs and reflections, he is making a return with music from. We stock a wide range of pianos in a variety of finishes from some of the best piano manufacturers across the world. An older sister taught him to play the piano, and by the. This was an enjoyable book with a very creative premise. 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. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. From the gorgeous wood to the original, real keys which are also nearly immaculate, the piano s condition belies its age.

Simply type in the serial number into the box below then click calculate. A handsome grand concert upright with dark walnut casing and perfect original ivory keys. 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. Established in 1893, serial numbers end in the year 1975. The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between. Circa 1829 is the mean date for a clementi which has james stewarts name inside. Discover your piano s age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. 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. This book is a beautiful volume of pictures and piano history. All this culminated in the 1911 publication of pianos and their makers. The site of collard and collard s piano factory in oval road has a history typical of the area. History of the piano old antique pianos age of pianos. Collard, and clementi expired, and the two brothers continued the business until 24 june 1842, when w. 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.

It is rare to find a handbuilt, european piano with exquisite design and manufacturing in such stellar condition. The company was one of the great british piano makers throughout the 19 th century. Discover librarianselected research resources on piano history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Once a state of the art factory, the firm closed down when public demand for pianos fell and new production methods were introduced.

Our mission at antique piano shop is to promote restoration and preservation so that these heirloom instruments will not be lost forever. Unfortunately during restorative work, inadvertently some of the history of a piano can be lost or mislaid. A book was published about the broadwood archives in 2006, and they had an. Extremely varied prolific british maker spanning over 200 years. Good quality modern sound comparable to a concert grand. This page is about books covering history and development of the piano and. 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. 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. Answered by a verified musical instrument appraiser. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. 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. Responsive weighted keys, regulated action and tuned to concert pitch. Your piano s age is one of the most significant factors in determining your piano s value.

They made all types of piano, and were very successful with their cottage style, which were. 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. The playing of jeanphilippe collard has a lot to recommend it, particularly in the way it is so naturally expressive. List of books and articles about piano history online. Buiecollard did a nice job bringing to life a historical timesetting. 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.

Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between isacoff, stuart on. The history of the piano by elda dellinger nook book ebook. Dr laurence is a 6thgeneration piano maker, whose family connections go back to the start of the uk piano industry. 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. They made all types of piano, and were very successful with their cottage style, which were small uprights. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aaron copland, american composer who achieved a distinctive musical characterization of american themes in an expressive modern style. Jeanphilippe collard born 27 january 1948 is a french pianist known for his interpretations of the works of gabriel faure and camille saintsaens. The english piano maker john broadwood 17321812 was the first to develop the present heavier, more sonorous instrument. William frederick collard, of tottenham court road, for certain.

Many of the clementi and collard dates originally published by michel are. We believe that education is a vital part of that mission. This portion of our website is designed to help educate the consumer about what is really involved in the restoration and preservation process. Collard and collard piano manufactures ancestral histories.