The playing of the world's most famous pianists
I. J.
Paderewski
Josef Hofmann
Carreño,
Busoni,
Grieg,
Bloomfield-Zeisler,
and others––
is reproduced with
every subtle nuance of shade and expres-sion by
The
Welte-Mignon
Autograph · Piano
Recitals at your convenience daily at our Showrooms
How
EDVARD GRIEG
was
Surprised by
Kaiser Wilhelm II
When starting on a trip to Norway, the
German Emperor ordered a Welte-
Mignon Autograph Piano for his steam
yacht. Some recent records made by
Edvard Grieg
were included, which
suggested to the Emperor a little
pleasantry at the artist’s expense.
On arriving at Drontheim, Grieg was
invited on board to meet the Kaiser.
In the midst of their conversation the
signal was given to render one of the
Grieg records on the Welte-Mignon.
To the delight of the Kaiser, the
maestro instantly recognized his own
touch, and after the
jest was explained,
he had the exquisite
pleasure of hearing,
for the first time, the
outpouring of his
own artistic soul.
I should not have thought it possible.
The Welte-Mignon is, without
doubt, the most remarkable
musical invention of our age.
WALTER DAMROSCH,
Conductor, New York Symphony Orchestra
The Welte-Mignon is indeed a rescuing
invention that renders the great piano
virtuoso immortal and his art imper-
ishable like the great compositions
which he interprets.
ALFRED HERTZ,
Conductor, Metropolitan Opera House Orchestra
Illustration of a grand piano and a Welte-Mignon push-up.
Welte-Mignon Autograph Piano
Grieg and Wilhelm II. discussing about it.
Welte-Mignons built in follow-
ing styles:
Welte Piano, with
keyboard;
Welte Piano, with-
out keyboard; and
Welte
Attachment to grand pianos.
The Welte-Mignon Studio
Cleveland & Manning Piano Co.
J. B. CLEVELAND, President.
80 N. Pryor St.
H. S. HOLMES, Man. Director.