International pianist Alberto Reyes test played the complete range of Schimmel pianos at Peregrine’s Pianos for journalist Claire Jackson. This is from her article “Speaking volumes” which subsequently appeared in the Pianist Magazine.

“In the middle of the showroom, Reyes is absorbed in the rich palette of colour offered by Schimmel’s K122, part of the Konzert range, which also includes the K125 and K132. The luminous tone is the product of several decades of development, and the instruments are aimed at proficient pianists.

‘This is the best upright I have ever played!’ exclaims Reyes. ‘I’m not just saying that because you are here – it’s absolutely fantastic; you can bring out the sound as though it was a grand.’ He plays for a long time, demonstrating the clarity and power, then slips effortlessly into pianissimo.

The quality of tone is very clear and not aggressive or metallic in any way, like some uprights can be. This is never strident’, says Reyes. ‘The feel of the keys is so important. Sometimes pianists sweat and if the material is not right it is a nightmare. With this instrument you will never have any fear that you will slip.”

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