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Pianoteq users publish their own demos, using their own preset (FXP) you can listen and download on a dedicated FXP area on the web. Clicking here will open the Pianoteq user forum in an new window.
This physical model of C. Bechstein Digital Grand is originally derived from a C. Bechstein D 282 concert grand piano, captured by the acclaimed Teldex Recording studio in Berlin. Authorized by Bechstein, the Pianoteq model reproduces the outstandingly brilliant and powerful sound of the C. Bechstein D 282 with its singing, richly coloured voice, suitable for many different music genres.
Claude Debussy once said: "Piano music should only be written for the Bechstein". Franz Liszt, Edvard Grieg, Alexander Scriabin, Maurice Ravel and Béla Bartók also composed on Bechstein pianos. Bechstein pianos are also featured in legendary recordings by The Beatles, Queen, Bob Dylan, and Elton John.
All audio demos below were recorded using a selection of C. Bechstein Digital Grand factory presets, unless stated otherwise (customized).
Classical demosPreset
F. Liszt - Grandes Etudes de Paganini Andantino capricciosoC. Bechstein DG Recording 3
C. Debussy - Les fées sont d'exquises danseusesC. Bechstein DG Recording 1 (customized)
J. Haydn - Sonata in F Major Hob. XVI23 AllegroC. Bechstein DG Recording 1
F. Chopin - Sonata Op. 58 No. 3 ScherzoC. Bechstein DG Snappy
F. Schubert - Schubert - Sonata in A Major D. 664 - Leyla KabuliC. Bechstein DG Sweet
J.S. Bach - English Suite in A Minor BWV 807 Bourree I & IIC. Bechstein DG Recording 1
E. Granados - Goyescas No. 3 El Fandango del CandilC. Bechstein DG Sweet
S. Rachmaninoff - Etudes Tableaux Op. 33 No. 3C. Bechstein DG Player
D. Scarlatti - Sonata in B Minor K. 87C. Bechstein DG Prelude
L. van Beethoven - Sonata Op. 31 No. 2C. Bechstein DG Recording 3
Pop/Jazz/Blues/Modern demosPreset
P. De Ridder - Berliner JamC. Bechstein DG Prelude (customized)
P. De Ridder - KitesC. Bechstein DG Prelude (customized)
M. Black - Pale MoonC. Bechstein DG Recording 2
M. Black - Pieces of SkyC. Bechstein DG Bass & Piano split
B. Jurjevcic - Guess that tuneC. Bechstein DG Recording 1
B. Jurjevcic - Ballad for BarbaraC. Bechstein DG Cinematic
B. Jurjevcic - Sweet PreludeC. Bechstein DG Sweet (customized)
L. Davis - ExordiumC. Bechstein DG Prelude
R. Rainger - If I Should Lose YouC. Bechstein DG Prelude (customized)