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Spectacular
Transport
Bechstein Grand Piano

With a soft creak, this precious 40-year-old Bechstein grand piano was lowered over the edge of the balcony of a 16th-floor apartment in Delft early this morning. Expertly covered with horse blankets, it floated down from a height of 54 meters, drawing great interest from local residents and the press, before landing flawlessly in the hands of the mover. Down below, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

News
14 November 2018 by Katrien Kloos

For the family of the testator, who bequeathed his wing to the Musical Instrument Fund, it is a moving moment. “There it goes. Against the blue sky, with the sun rising beautifully, his beloved grand piano is gliding toward a new home. Uncle Hubert is beaming—I’m sure of it. It’s all right.”

Expensive

On the morning of Wednesday, November 14, a valuable Bechstein grand piano was hoisted from an apartment on the 16th floor in Delft for the Musical Instrument Fund. The fund received the grand piano, valued at €35,000, as part of an estate. There was just one small problem. The grand piano, which was over 2 meters long, was on the 16th floor and could not be brought down via the elevator.

Tallest crane

The Musical Instrument Fund asked Griffioen Transport, which specializes in moving and transporting grand pianos, to handle this job. Barry Dik: “Moving grand pianos is our daily work, but we’ve never experienced anything quite this spectacular before. One of the tallest mobile cranes with an extension piece is being used. That’s because we have to span a height of 54 meters over a distance of 57 meters. That’s enormous.”

Storage

The grand piano has arrived safely at the Musical Instrument Fund’s storage facility. It is in very good condition and will soon find a home with a talented musician. The Fund is deeply grateful to all parties involved and would also like to thank the family of the deceased, who made this spectacular transport possible.

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