Erard Brothers
- French: Erard Freres
Kingdom of France
Erard, a dynasty that spanned more than 150 years, were the premiere instrument makers of 18th century Europe. - AsNotedIn
Erard, a dynasty that spanned more than 150 years, were the premiere instrument makers of 18th century Europe. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
| 1777/00/00 | Sebastien Erard establishes a musical instument workshop with the support of the Duchesse de Villeroi and builds his first pianoforte. | Established | |||||
| 1786/00/00 | Erard Brothers manufacture a piano for the Queen consort of France, Marie Antoinette, 1786-1787. | Manufacture | Marie Antoinette's Piano | ||||
| 1788/00/00 | Erard Brothers manufacture a pianoforte at Rue du Mail No 37 in Paris. The mahogany musical instruments cost 600 to 800 pounds. | Manufacture | Marie Antoinette's Pianoforte | ||||
| 1839/00/00 | Queen Victoria of England appoints Pierre Erard "Pianoforte Maker to Her Majesty". | Manufacture | |||||
| 1865/00/00 | Erard Company manufactures a grand piano, around 1865. | Manufacture | Franz Liszt Erard Piano | ||||
| 1889/00/00 | Erard Brothers are awarded a "Grand Prix" honor at the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris for an ornate ormolu, or gilded bronze, piano. | Manufacture | Erard Grand Piano 1889 | 1889 Exposition Universelle |
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