The Piano: The Pianofortes of Bartolomeo Cristofori (1655–1731) | Essay | The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
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The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano: 9781481444842: Rusch, Elizabeth, Priceman, Marjorie: Books - Amazon.com
Wings School of Music - Who invented the piano? The modern piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori (1655–1731) of Padua. He was an expert harpsichord maker, employed by Ferdinando de' Medici, Grand
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![Pianoforte made in Florence 1726 by Bartolomeo Cristofori. Invention of hammer action about 1700 by Cristofori was of extreme importance. During 2nd half of 18th century superseded clavier, clavichord & cembalo Stock Pianoforte made in Florence 1726 by Bartolomeo Cristofori. Invention of hammer action about 1700 by Cristofori was of extreme importance. During 2nd half of 18th century superseded clavier, clavichord & cembalo Stock](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/K0R5TN/pianoforte-made-in-florence-1726-by-bartolomeo-cristofori-invention-K0R5TN.jpg)
Pianoforte made in Florence 1726 by Bartolomeo Cristofori. Invention of hammer action about 1700 by Cristofori was of extreme importance. During 2nd half of 18th century superseded clavier, clavichord & cembalo Stock
![Cristofori Pianoforte 1720 by Bartolomeo Cristofori standing next to piano. This is the forerunner of the modern piano Stock Photo - Alamy Cristofori Pianoforte 1720 by Bartolomeo Cristofori standing next to piano. This is the forerunner of the modern piano Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/ERFEW3/cristofori-pianoforte-1720-by-bartolomeo-cristofori-standing-next-ERFEW3.jpg)
Cristofori Pianoforte 1720 by Bartolomeo Cristofori standing next to piano. This is the forerunner of the modern piano Stock Photo - Alamy
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