Perzina

History of Perzina Pianos

The history of the Perzina piano begins on July 1st 1871. On this day Julius and Albert Perzina opened their shop in Schwerin, North Germany. The brothers were both in their late twenties and were sons of a Saxon piano builder and wanted to carry on their fathers work. The Perzina brothers followed in the rich tradition of centuries. Training in all the skills needed to build the perfect instrument. During those apprentice years they worked for many piano factories, including the famous "Carl Bechstein". The ideal of every apprentice is to become the master and on that July day in 1871 their dreams were realized.

In the first year of operation 20 pianos were produced. Around 1900 the company expanded rapidly and by 1910 production had increased to 1000 per year (Grand piano production started in 1905). Perzina by this time had established a distribution network spanning the world and with the Royal patronage of Queen Wilhelmina in 1906, went from strength to strength. Some years later the factory was relocated some 60 kilometres south of Schwerin in the little town of Lenzen on the Elbe River. During the 1990s production was transferred to the far east. The company was reorganised, but retained the values and tradition of the Perzina brothers. The production process has been thoroughly modernised emphasising the outstanding musical character of the instrument. Innovation through tradition.

Perzina brothers mission

Their piano had to have an outstanding sound and a beautiful design, be able to offer pleasure to generations and, moreover be sensibly priced. The company has remained faithful to the formula set out by the brothers Perzina some 125 years ago.

The new Perzina pianos are among the best vertical and grand pianos made today. Comparing pianos of equal size, we challenge you to play and listen to the Perzina piano against any of the world's most elite and prestigious brands.