InstrumentGrand fortepiano |
Instrument FamilyKeyboard |
MakerIgnatz Heinrich |
Date MadeCirca 1825 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Viennese action grand pianoforte. Compass 78 notes, C₁ - F₇ [CC - f'''']. Trichord stringing except the lowest five notes which are bichord. Brass strings C₁ to G♯₂; iron strings A₂ to F₇. Four pedals: outer left una corda; inner two pedals moderator; outer right sustaining pedal. The duplication of the inner pedals could be for four-handed duet playing. The moderator interposes strips of woollen cloth between the hammers and the strings. |
NotesSheila Barnes, 2007. |
MeasurementsInstrument: 125.73cm wide at keyboard end, 247.65cm long, 40.64cm deep. |
Provenanceex- Danilo Constantini, Milan.; Purchased with assistance from the Friends of St Cecilia's Hall and the National Fund for Acquisitions, 1985. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number4347 |