

Īt the World Exhibition in 19, the instruments received first gold medals. Schimmel received the title of purveyor of the Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach and the purveyor of the King of Romania. Schimmel Pianos soon developed an international reputation as their instruments were exported to Russia, Italy, France, the U.S., Switzerland, and many other countries. Due to the outstanding playability, the highly developed mechanics and the tonal quality the brand Schimmel soon belonged to the circle of renown pianoforte factories in Leipzig, which used to be, besides Berlin the centre of piano manufacturers in Germany. In 1897, Wilhelm Schimmel built his own state-of-the-art factory in Leipzig-Stötteritz on 4000 m 2 large grounds. The company had moved to bigger workshops due to the increasing production. In May 1894, Wilhelm Schimmel produced his 1000th instrument. His slogan "Quality prevails", proved to be right as his business succeeded and his instruments grew popular for their advanced technique, excellent sound and contemporary design. The history of Schimmel Pianos began on as Wilhelm Schimmel founded his own workshop in Leipzig, Germany. History 1st Generation: Foundation and growth


8.1 Awarded instruments, Konzert series.1.1 1st Generation: Foundation and growth.With more than 40 awards, Schimmel Pianos are the most highly awarded Pianos from German production. Schimmel instruments are produced in the Schimmel workshop in Braunschweig, Germany. (Fridolin Schimmel pianos were formerly made by the Young Chang Piano Company factory.) Over the history, the company has made an impact on the piano industry with new inventions and innovative designs. All Fridolin Schimmel pianos are made in the Pearl River piano factory in China. Since 2016 Schimmel has been owned by the Pearl River Piano Group in China. Schimmel Pianos is known for producing "made in Germany" instruments of high quality. Four generations of the Schimmel family have since managed and grown the family-owned business. The company was founded 1885 by Wilhelm Schimmel in Leipzig, Germany. Their product line has been described as "the most highly awarded German piano". Schimmel is a German piano maker with factories in Braunschweig, Germany and Kalisz, Poland. Viola Schimmel (Granddaughter of Wilhelm Schimmel), Lothar Kiesche
