Steinway Unboxing Video: Brand new Hamburg Steinway Model D Nine-Foot Concert Grand Piano Unboxing

The VSO kicks off a new century with "once in a generation" event: the unveiling of a brand new Hamburg Steinway, Nine-foot Model D Concert Grand Piano. To make the transatlantic voyage safely, the Steinway was secured to a pallet, carefully wrapped, packed and boxed. Upon arrival in Canada, the piano was transported to the Tom Lee warehouse in Richmond where it spent a month acclimatizing before making the final journey to its new home at the Orpheum Theatre.
This weekend, Russian virtuoso Daniil Trifonov, one of the best pianists in the world today will perform one of the world's most challenging piano concertos - Rachmaninoff No.3 - on the new Steinway.
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[@harpsitardo]

What a beautiful piano. They got the wrong delivery location, however. I'll forward my home address as soon as possible.

[@Eristhenes]

😂😂😂😂

[@AarmOZ84]

My sister has played the piano for nearly 30 years now and she can finally afford to buy a Model D Steinway. 🥺

[@deadmau5remizzer346]

Is she an aerospace engineer?

[@StefanUlbricht]

I have a model B 😍 and the model D is my greatest dream...

[@GeorgiNM]

Well you're basically more than halfway there then

[@paulmcgrath2430]

Wow the clarity is simply phenomenal! Only for the discerning ear 🎹

[@wramaccorsi1357]

What an amazing tone, right out of the box!

[@adamhomann4254]

I got to play a Hamburg compared to a New York, and what a difference. If you’re into Bösendorfer or Yamaha CF as I am, then a Hamburg is for you. It has that extra level of richness and has that punch making it perfect for concert halls, whereas New York’s are too mellow in my opinion. Ian Parker describes it perfectly in this video starting from 3:06 and on. 😃

[@PhedraBcn]

What a spectacular instrument!

[@thd-computer1780]

Such an utterly beautiful Piano i love the Hamburg Steinway Sound so much

[@philosophiaentis5612]

This is another level of unboxing.

[@bkpsly1]

love the Beethoven concerto 5 excerpt

[@prodbytaffy5542]

For everyone who can't afford it, have a look at addictive keys studio grand. It is a plugin for a DAW that is sampled from the steinway model d.

[@radiorexandy]

GLORIOUS!

[@ji94552]

It sounds just perfect.

[@tuanpiano]

Beautifull sounds and handsome pianist

[@stephenraatz2598]

Congratulations. It sounds great. I hope you take very good care of it and maintain a consistent humidity level!

[@achen1925]

Wonderful instrument,

[@LondonarabS]

Come on , tell everybody how much is the sponsorship package is behind this ? If concerts halls are not enticed by these sweeties ten nobody will buy a steinway.

[@rogershaffer1]

At 1:17 it is stated that the piano has to go to a warehouse to be climatized. Is that because the woods are improperly and insufficiently seasoned ? I have received delivery on many new Faziolis, Bechsteins , Bosendorfers , and many other premium brand pianos, Never, ever would I bring them to a "warehouse " where I have no control over the humidity. Also, in 40 years, I have never seen a premium piano shipped in cardboard. Cardboard is fine for inexpensive entry level pianos from Indonesia. Even mid level pianos are shipped from Europe in sturdy watertight solid wood shipping crates. Do you understand how many hungover fork drivers moved this 1500 pound box?

[@AGC828]

The cost of a Hamburg made D is u heard $20 more than one made in NY??

[@pianoplayer2516]

I definitely prefer the Hamburgs too. Though I’ve noticed the New York Steinways are looking and sounding very close to their German cousins now.

[@JA-zs7fw]

so cute!!

[@eronalmeida2904]

que maravilha!!!

[@cziffra1980]

Interesting. I thought the "unboxing" was a joke. I don't realise they actually bung them into a cardboard box nowadays.

[@rakagunawan692]

The gus very handsome

[@margarethany]

2:00 what is this gorgeous piece of music called?

[@VancouverSymphonyOrchestra]

It's Auf Dem Wasser Zu Singen by Schubert!

[@Navyseals3]

@@VancouverSymphonyOrchestra and transcribed by Liszt!

[@ivanfrangugic8355]

it is 8.89 ft long aka 9 the b is shorter aka 6.92 ft.

[@renegrosheintz-laval9146]

Since when does a Steinway come in a box?

[@Mercy_Pants]

What made you choose this over a Bösendorfer?

[@praestant8]

probably just the name. steinway markets better for the ignorant than others.

[@bycuritiba]

@@praestant8 whats wrong with a steinway?

[@GBGB000]

Undoubtedly the fact that over 90% of concert pianists are contractually obligated to perform only on Steinways. The Steinway mafia has over 1800 pianists by the nuts, including all the biggest names in the business. It's a monopoly.

[@bycuritiba]

@@GBGB000 its still a beautifully built and sounding instrument in my opinion, and ill never get to afford one anyways.

[@AL-pu7ux]

It’s a gorgeous instrument

[@albertpeckham8708]

Forgive me but....I find that the sound is mostly a "clank". I miss the warmth of the sound that a New York Steinway exudes.

[@tomarmstrong1281]

Or as has been said before 'there is no accounting for taste'.

[@telmonk]

What is the last piece please?

[@aperson6934]

Beethoven Piano Concerto no 5 "Emperor" mvt 2

[@telmonk]

@@aperson6934 thanks!

[@keska01]

First piece played? What is it?

[@johnstaf]

Schubert's "Auf dem Wasser zu Singen" arr. Liszt. How beautiful it sounds here.

[@keska01]

johnstaf thanks! So beautiful 😍

[@stephenraatz2598]

You played it beautifully. Some of the other Schubert pieces Liszt transcribed into virtuoso piano are wonderful too. Ave Maria and Ständchen Serenade come to mind.

[@stephenraatz2598]

Franz Liszt was considered the greatest pianist of his time by many. He transcribed selected works of other composers as well.