From ROBERT RECALLS: Ruthmere’s Steinway ‘D’ Concert Grand

"In 1970 when I was looking for a big Steinway for the Game Room to accompany our Concert Series, I naturally consulted M. Steinert & Sons, Co. of Boston, the largest Steinway dealer outside of New York City... The showroom was wall-to-wall with gorgeous Steinways new and used. Circling the showroom [Steinert] finally rested his hand on ‘our’ Steinway ‘D.’ The ‘D’ refers to the model and its size, 9 feet, a concert grand, the biggest they make. 'I think you will like this one, made in 1955.' Steinert always had several big grands ‘in house’ for the use of touring artists in the area. This was the favorite of Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982) and he always asked for it... Well, if it was good enough for Arthur Rubinstein it was good enough for me. And all those who have played it at Ruthmere over the last forty years agree. Its size, action, and the volume of sound, ‘pianissimo’ to ‘fortissimo’ is perfect for the Game Room."

-Robert B. Beardsley, from the Fall/Winter 2011 Ruthmere Record