Piano/Organ by Boehm, J

Maker:
Boehm, J
Number of manuals:
One
Year:
c.1821
Museum:
Greifenberger Institute
Date Range
1800-1850
Current Location:
Germany
Material:
Walnut
Painter:
Pedals:
Seven
Catalogue Number:
CEP-9684
Origin:
Austria
Type:
Piano/Organ
This is one of the few surviving hammer-action grand pianos equipped with an organ stop. The overblowing flute register lends an enchanting quality to the instrument's sound. Combined with the instrument's other tonal modifications—such as the Janissary stop, bassoon stop, moderator, and damper lift—these features offered the musician a sonic palette capable of adding unique dimensions to performances, particularly of variations or musical tone paintings. Additionally, there are pedals for operating the bellows system and for playing the organ register either independently or in combination with the piano.