From the discovery of a hidden collection of early keyboard instruments by artist, educator, self-taught instrument maker and Micklethwaite resident, Anthony Holbrook, we are excited to present this inaugural exhibition.
Witness the extraordinary intersection of art, music and craftsmanship in this testament to one man's lifelong passion.
This unique exhibition, showcasing the evolution of the keyboard instrument, is free entry and runs until the end of September at Besbrode Pianos in Leeds in celebration of the Leeds International Piano Competition 2024.
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A curated, collection of unique, art cased pianos on display at Besbrode Pianos Leeds.
Around the turn of the twentieth century the wealthy commissioned bespoke, art cased pianos as visible status symbols to stand as centrepieces in a room. The breathtaking craftsmanship illustrated by these pianos reflect a climactic time in piano making. This exhibition celebrates the beauty and craftsmanship found in these rare instruments.
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Take advantage of this spectacular price slash throughout the month of September
Enjoy a whopping £8000 discount on the following Steinway model O grands at our Leeds showroom.
Find out moreBesbrode Pianos occupies four floors of a Georgian mill and a piano shop in Leeds. With such expansive showrooms, we always stock over 250 grand and upright pianos for sale side by side, ready to play and compare. We are one of the UK's largest piano retailers. Our stock includes pianos to suit all budgets. Find popular, leading brands in store including Steinway, Yamaha, Bechstein, Kawai pianos and many more
View Stock ListBesbrode Pianos is a Steinway & Sons specialist. We offer a broad range of Steinway & Sons piano models at our Leeds Showroom including Boston and Essex pianos, also made by Steinway. With over 25 used Steinway pianos in store we offer the largest inventory of pre-owned Steinways in the UK
Art cased pianos are pianos with beautifully designed cabinets. Sometimes designed by famous designers or architects, often these pianos are representative of specific art periods such as Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, Neoclassical, Rococo, Louis XV.. These art case pianos represent the highest craftsmanship. Some are unique, with others only a limited number were made.
Our range of antique grand pianos are all over 100 years old. Pianos of this period often had heavier, turned legs with carved detail. The cabinet was often made from exotic woods such as rosewood, mahogany and burr walnut. The music desks of antique grand pianos are usually in an ornate, filigree design.
Our range of modern pianos all date from the 1950's onward and are characterised by their simplistic, modern design. Here the cabinet has less ornamentation than traditional style pianos reflected in the music desk and legs, the focus is on the instrument and sleek lines we see in pianos today.
Besbrode Pianos are agents for Feurich and Steinhoven. We offer a range of new pianos to suit a variety of budgets.
View New Grand PianosTraditional style pianos date from between 1900 and the 1950's. Cabinets have less ornamentation than the antique and art case style of their predecessors, but still feature some cabinet styling. Wood finishes were still popular during this time period.
View Traditional Grand PianosOur range of antique grand pianos are all over 100 years old. Pianos of this period often had heavier, turned legs with carved detail. The cabinet was often made from exotic woods such as rosewood, mahogany and burr walnut. The music desks of antique grand pianos are usually in an ornate, filigree design.
View Antique Upright PianosOur range of modern pianos all date from the 1950's onward and are characterised by their simplistic, modern design. Here the cabinet has less ornamentation than traditional style pianos, the focus is on the instrument and sleek lines we see in pianos today.
View Modern Upright PianosBesbrode Pianos are agents for Feurich and Steinhoven. We offer a range of new pianos to suit a variety of budgets.
View New Upright PianosTraditional style pianos generally date from between 1900 and the 1950's. Cabinets have less ornamentation than the antique and artcase style of its predecessors but still feature some cabinet styling. Wood finishes were still popular during this time period.
View Traditional Upright PianosBesbrode Pianos offers a range of restoration and repair services to meet your needs. Choose between a Steinway piano rebuild in Germany, In-house restoration at our Leeds workshops, technician repairs in your home. If you require any work carried out on your piano, contact us and we can guide you to the best service for your needs.
Besbrode Pianos offers a range of repair services to meet your needs. Often a technician can carry out repairs in your home. For a larger job, we can transport your piano to our Leeds workshop. If you require any work carried out on your piano, contact us and we can guide you to the best service for your needs.
For all regular piano transport and deliveries, we use a third party Tenniswoods. Based, in the North East, Tenniswoods offer a competitive, full and part-load service running up and down the country. If moving your piano is looking tricky, we offer a specialist piano moving service. With over 34 years of experience, contact us with your requirements and we will work out the logistics.
Our range of pianos are available for weddings, public events, Film, TV and private hire. Pianos include a black Yamaha C3, a white Kawai KG2D, Yamaha U1, Yamaha U3,
Thinking of freeing up some assets? Do you own a piano and wonder how much it might be worth? Many people have a piano sitting in their home and may wonder about its value. Our piano valuation service is useful if you are thinking of selling your piano privately or in an auction. A realistic estimate on the current value of your piano will help you proceed with confidence. Our valuation service is equally useful for insurance purposes.
We are now offering an upright piano rental service within the Yorkshire area only.
View our directory of piano teacher links and contact details to help you find a local piano teacher in your area. We welcome new additions to our directory. Besbrode Pianos Leeds does not verify any details provided and can not be held responsible for any mistakes or problems or guarantee the quality of teaching provided.
View our directory of piano tuner links and contact details to help you find a local piano tuner in your area. We welcome new additions to our directory.
Our directory of professional pianists available for hire for weddings, concerts and accompaniment.
If you are planning a visit to our premises, please call Steven Leeming, Head of Sales, to book your Meet & View appointment.
We operate an appointment diary to stagger customer visits to allow space to try out pianos in peace.
Steven will be available show you around our premises and answer all of your questions.
10am - 4pm Monday
10am - 4pm Tuesday
10am - 4pm Wednesday
Thursday (Trade Customers Only)
10am - 4pm Friday
10am - 4pm Saturday
Sunday by appointment only. Bank Holidays open by appointment only. Call Steven Leeming on 0113 2448344
" Love and want to own all the pianos if I got enough money :p Bought a second-hand one with a fair price. The shop keep the quality very well. I also bought a piano lamp from Cocoweb, which fit very well and makes a new better look to my piano. Suggested! "
- Emily T
" An amazing Alladin's Cave of a place, filled with pianos antique and modern over several floors of a huge old warehouse. Besbrode also host events - I'm just returning from one, where a group of pianists performed to each other on a Steinway generously provided for the occasion. "
- David B
" Came here as a side trip when attending the Leeds Graduation ceremony. Ann and Steven were really helpful and gave honest advice. Theres no hard sales here and your left to literally try as many pianos as you like. They don't rush you to buy and let you find the right piano which is what all piano shops should do! There is a huge selection of pianos here and i would recommend this establishment "
- G C
" Brilliant shop, beautiful pianos and great service. An amazing range of pianos, prices to suit everyone. From student and family pianos to frankly, unique works of art. Just go there, a really special place. "
- S. Mcclelland
Find out about Besbrode Pianos upcoming events or explore Besbrode Pianos news
Ke Ma Celebrates The Chinese Spring Festival at Selby Abbey Performance premiered on 31/05/2021 at 19:00 GMT
Ke Ma plays Yorkminster highlighting the importance of the arts to the human condition and the crisis facing musicians affected by the the coronavirus pandemic 24/12/2020
Jakob Fichert: A 21st Century View on Liszt at Besbrode Pianos Steinway showroom 14th April 2019
Pop Up Performance from Competitors of the 2018 Leeds International Piano Competition at Besbrode Pianos
Besbrode Pianos on The One Show 18/01/16! Theo Paphitis interviews Melvin Besbrode and Wenbin Wu on selling pianos to China
The Eyes of a Mistrusting Elephant Exhibition. Leeds born Artists Emma Pettifer and mother Jackie Waterhouse showcase an eclectic mix of Portraiture, Impressionism and Abstract in mixed media at Besbrode Pianos Leeds 30th December 2014
Besbrode Pianos donates a piano to York railway station to entertain daily commuters 01/10/2018
Our showrooms were featured in the BBC footage of the Leeds International Piano Competition 2012 and 2015
Besbrode piano hire at Leeds art gallery
29th October - 2nd November 2007, "Opera in the City" an event celebrating Leeds 800th birthday ending in an Opera Gala at Leeds Town Hall. Besbrode Pianos provided a number of pianos to be placed in various locations throughout the city.
Besbrode Pianos donation of a Yamaha U1 upright piano to Seven Arts Bar, Chapel Allerton. We held a jazz event 30th March 2008 to celebrate this event.
23rd September 2006, The BBC big piano party, Pianos Everywhere, took place on Friday, 22nd September, alongside the Leeds International Piano Competition.
Kristoffer Zegers Piano Phasing (UK Premiere). 50 pianists and 25 pianos come together in this exciting large-scale performance. Produced by hcmf// supported by Muziek Centrum Nederland, NFPK+ and Besbrode Pianos Leeds UK. Photo by Brian Slater.
10th December 2007, The Sculpture "Hello Friends" was installed in 2007 in the atrium at Bridgewater Place, Leeds. Artists Bryan and Laura Davies were commissioned in 2006 by the building developers Landmark Development Projects Ltd and St James Securities Ltd, designing and making the work in one year.
23rd September 2006, The BBC big piano party, Pianos Everywhere, took place on Friday, 22nd September, alongside the Leeds International Piano Competition.
Christmas charity concert in the Atrium at Bexley Wing, St James' Hospital, Leeds