Jacob Becker
German
founder
piano maker
inventor
Biography
Jacob Becker emigrated from Neustadt-an-der-Haardt, Germany, to St. Petersburg, where he established his piano-making business in 1841. Described as an independent thinker, he experimented with numerous innovations, and his pianos, especially his concert grands, were considered excellent instruments frequently used by leading virtuosos. Becker retired from business in 1871 and was succeeded by Michael A. Bietepage, under whose energetic management the firm grew to commanding proportions.
Highlights
- Established his piano business in St. Petersburg in 1841
- Known for excellent concert grand pianos used by leading virtuosos
- Retired in 1871, succeeded by Michael A. Bietepage
Source
Alfred Dolge, Pianos and Their Makers, Vol. I (1911), pp. 263, 264.
Public domain.