Music and romance fit together like hand in glove– one truly cannot exist without the other. The romance infused in the chords and tones of musical compositions great and small plays like the soundtrack to the history of romantic love as we know it. And among all the classic instruments of our time, the piano stands out as being among the most sentimentally and emotionally charged instruments. With its soft melodies and booming power, the music that comes from this instrument often meshes and collides like feminine and masculine energies.

Establishing itself during a time when the piano was the center of the home and all common entertainment, Steinway & Sons pianos carry the legacy of keeping romance in the hearts of music lovers the world over. Founded in 1853 by Henry Engelhard Steinway (born Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg) , Steinway & Sons has over 150 years of piano craftsmanship bravado that has made it the top choice among such popular musical greats as Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra, Bette Midler and many more. As they say — there’s no other sound in the world quite like the sound of a Steinway piano.

In early American society, the piano became a strong symbol of refined culture in the home. Young women were not considered educated unless they knew how to play the piano and much of one’s social life revolved around the black and ivory keys. During a time when suitors came to the doors of the women they loved to woo her family as much as the woman herself, the powerful romance of the piano’s notes set the stage for many marriage proposals.

Today we celebrate Steinway & Son’s rich heritage of sentiment and sound by featuring one of its most classic and romantic creations — the Alma-Tadena Steinway, Model D concert Grand. Adorned in elegance and covered with whimsical details, the Alma-Tadena is nothing short of majestic.