August Förster
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August Förster is a piano-manufacturing company founded by August Förster on April 1, 1859 in Löbau, Germany. August Förster passed away in 1897 and his son, Caesar Förster, took over the company. The company was passed to Caesar's sons, Gerhard and Manfred, in 1915 upon Caesar's death. More changes took place when Gerhard died in 1966 and Wolfgang took over.
Wolfgang Förster is the current owner along with his daughter Annekatrin. At the present time, the company has a staff of 40 employees who produce approximately 120 grand pianos and 150 upright pianos per year.
August Förster pianos are characterized by a warm, mellow sound. Unlike the majority of other piano brands, each string is individually terminated (single strung).
Puccini composed most of his operas on an August Förster piano. Some famous musicians and composers, who have held August Förster in the highest regard are: Richard Strauss, Sergei Prokofiev, Robert Fischer and Anton Kuerti. An August Förster piano was the instrument in the acclaimed movie, "The Pianist".
[edit] Current Grand Piano Models
| Model Number | Overall Length | Net Weight | Length of Longest Bass String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 5' 8" | 319 kg | 1385 mm |
| 190 | 6' 4" | 385 kg | 1480 mm |
| 215 | 7' 2" | 470 kg | 1750 mm |
| 275 | 9' 1" | 550 kg | 2080 mm |
[edit] Current Upright Piano Models
| Model Number | Overall Length | Net Weight | Length of Longest Bass String |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 46" | 220 kg | 1250 mm |
| 125 | 49" | 265 kg | 1350 mm |
