Dear Mister Roberts,
I enjoyed watching most of your videos on Youtube. They are very informative indeed and I have learned quite a lot of them. The reason I have bumped into these videos is that I was on the verge of purchasing a 1.96m 1892 Blüthner aliquot grand piano and was looking for some more information about this piano builder. This instrument had yet to be restored, so I waited what the result would be after the works being carried out. I was – and still am – stupified! In short: the instrument now graces my home. To my amazement the restorer/dealer said that in Belgium there is little interest in these pianos. I came across a similar instrument in the 1980’s through my professor Jos van Immerseel, who was lucky enough to borrow it for a while from its owner. I played it many times at Jos’ home with a lot of pleasure and its sound never left my memory, so my heart sprung up when I came across the instrument I have got in my possession now. I simply would like to thank you for your enthusiasm and high esteem of Blüthner, a feeling we apparently share, and for sharing part of your knowledge.
Keep on the good work! Kind regards,
