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Steinway has just unveiled a mesmerisingly beautiful piano
To celebrate its 600,000th piano, Steinway & Sons has unveiled this absolute beaut of an instrument. 'The Fibonacci', as its name suggests features the iconic Fibonacci spiral and is made out of Macassar Ebony. It was designed by Frank Pollaro.
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1. Introducing… the Steinway 'Fibonacci' piano
The piano was unveiled to mark the company's 600,000th piano and designed by Frank Pollaro.
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2. The pianist's view
The piano was handcrafted from Macassar ebony.
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3. The spiral
The iconic spiral is made from six individual logs of Macassar ebony, which, the company says, aims to '"epresent the geometric harmony found in nature"
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4. Attention to detail
The 'Fibonacci' is a Steinway Model D piano – a nine-foot concert grand.
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5. You look like a million dollars…
The beautiful piano has been priced at $2.4 million.
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6. Contrasting colours
The piano also has synthetic ivory inlay and bronze details.
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7. A piece of history
Steinway's 100,000th piano was given to the White House and is now housed at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C.
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8. 6,000 hours of work
The piano took 6,000 hours of work to make, over a four-year period.
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9. Designer Frank Pollaro
The piano's designer said: "As I considered the number 600,000, the Fibonacci spiral came to mind."
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10. Creating unforgettable images
A spokeman for Steinway said: "The Fibonacci spiral is a representation of perfect proportions and natural beauty. Without a doubt, Frank captured those qualities in this piano, creating a work of art for the eyes and the ears."
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11. Pollaro's signature
The piano bears the signature of Frank Pollaro, who designed it.
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12. The unveiling
The piano was unveiled at a VIP reception in Beverly Hill earlier this year and Lang Lang was the first pianist to perform on it
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13. On tour
The piano is currently on display at the Masterpiece London art fair.
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14. "On honour and a challenge"
The piano's designer, Frank Pollaro, said: "Designing Steinway & Sons' 600,000th piano was an honour and a challenge. To me, knowing that this piano would become part of history meant that it had to be more than just a beautiful design."
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15. A look inside
That mesmerising spiral can be seen on the underside of the piano lid too.
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16. Close up
Here's a close-up view of the stunning pattern on the piano
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17. Frank Pollaro
And here's the man behind this piano's beautiful design
