SQUARE PIANO
JOHN BROADWOOD, 1787, LONDON
John Broadwood began his instrument-making career under Burket Shudi in 1761 and became his partner in 1769. Following Shudi’s death, Broadwood took on the business and continued to build harpsichords, remaining cautious about entering into piano making until the market was established. His first pianos are dated 1780, and during the first decade of manufacture, they varied little. This piano is one of these first Broadwoods and one of the finest musical instruments in the collection. Broadwood pianos enjoy a reputation for being very well made.
This fine piano occupies Tier 4 of the Museum's adoption packages. The total pledge amount for this instrument is $2,500, paid over the course of 5 years. Click the button below to begin discussing your adoption pledge.
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1787 John Broadwood Square Piano
SQUARE PIANO
JOHN BROADWOOD
1787, LONDON
John Broadwood began his instrument-making career under Burket Shudi in 1761 and became his partner in 1769. Following Shudi’s death, Broadwood took on the business and continued to build harpsichords, remaining cautious about entering into piano making until the market was established. His first pianos are dated 1780, and during the first decade of manufacture, they varied little. This piano is one of these first Broadwoods and one of the finest musical instruments in the collection. Broadwood pianos enjoy a reputation for being very well made.
This fine piano occupies Tier 4 of the Museum's adoption packages. The total pledge amount for this instrument is $2,500, paid over the course of 5 years. Click the button below to begin discussing your adoption pledge.
