Culture - 230-year-old piano resounds in Köthen Castle
The collection of historical keyboard instruments in Köthen Castle has received a valuable addition. This Sunday (December 3), the almost 230-year-old instrument will be played again during a reading, according to a spokeswoman for the castle. The grand piano was built in Mainz in 1794 during the siege and destruction of the city. This was written on a note that had been placed inside the instrument and was difficult to access, explained restorer Georg Ott. Nothing is known about the builder of the piano, Johan Lorentz Kleiner.
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The addition to Köthen Castle's collection is a testament to the rich musical history of that region. This rare piano, built in 1794 during Mainz's siege, holds a significant place in the growth of piano-making in Europe. Despite the challenging circumstances under which it was created, the piano's quality has withstood the test of time. The restoration of the piano, including the discovery of a note from builder Johan Lorentz Kleiner, has added another intriguing chapter to the instrument's history. Interestingly, the piano's journey also echoes the complex history of the Rhineland-Palatinate and Saxony-Anhalt regions.
Source: www.stern.de
