Sofie Menter

Biography

Sofie Menter is cited by Alfred Dolge as one of several leading virtuosos who gave testimonials to multiple piano makers. According to the text, she played the Erard, described the tone of the Steinway as 'tremendous,' and told Bösendorfer that nothing gave her more pleasure than playing his pianos. Dolge presents her multiple endorsements, alongside those of other virtuosos, as evidence that leading pianists of the era freely praised several rival makes rather than confining themselves to one brand, and that such artist testimonials were valuable to piano manufacturers seeking to demonstrate the quality of their instruments to the buying public.

Highlights

• Played the Erard and praised the tone of the Steinway as 'tremendous'
• Told Bösendorfer that nothing gave her greater pleasure than playing his pianos

Source

Alfred Dolge, Pianos and Their Makers, Vol. I (1911), p. 399.

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