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    This new Mussorgsky-themed Steinway piano is utterly stunning to look at

    Designed by Steinway artist Paul Wyse and based on 'Pictures at an Exhibition', this Steinway Model D grand piano is completely crazy, in the best possible way.

    1. Steinway's new piano

      1. Steinway's 'Pictures at an Exhibition' piano

      More than four years in the making, 'Pictures at an Exhibition' is the first Steinway & Sons piano inspired by a musical composition. Photo: Steinway

    2. Steinway's new piano

      2. Steinway's 'Pictures at an Exhibition' piano

      Photo: Steinway

    3. Steinway's new piano

      3. Steinway's 'Pictures at an Exhibition' piano

      The case and lid are decorated with images of figures from Russian musical history and folklore, with oil paintsings on both sides of the lid. Photo: Steinway

    4. Steinway's new piano

      4. Steinway's 'Pictures at an Exhibition' piano

      Photo: Steinway

    5. Steinway's new piano

      5. Steinway's 'Pictures at an Exhibition' piano

      The piano's designer, Paul Wyse, commented: "I wanted to use the Steinway piano to tell a story, not just of Mussorgsky’s piano suite, but of everything surrounding it…. For me it’s about capturing the mystery of the Russian soul, and all its facets; fairy tale, legend, history, and fascinating politics all come together in a dramatic and surprising way." Photo: Steinway

    6. Steinway's new piano

      6. Steinway's 'Pictures at an Exhibition' piano

      Photo: Steinway

    7. Steinway's new piano

      7. Steinway's 'Pictures at an Exhibition' piano

      Ron Losby, CEO of Steinway, said: "It is difficult to express the experience of not just seeing the visual art on the piano, but of hearing the unmistakable sound of a Steinway Model D emanate from it. When I see the result of Paul’s work combined with the impeccable work of our Steinway craftspeople…I’m very proud of what they have created." Photo: Steinway

    8. Steinway's new piano

      8. Steinway's 'Pictures at an Exhibition' piano

      The piano's designer, Paul Wyse. Photo: Steinway

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