Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano

The Gold Standard of the Concert Grand

At 8′11¾″, the Steinway & Sons Model D is not just the most iconic piano in Steinway’s legendary lineup—it is the flagship, the apex, the instrument that defines excellence at the highest level of music-making. Revered on concert stages, in conservatories, and increasingly in private homes and luxury estates, the Model D is known throughout the world as the piano by which all others are judged.

This isn’t hyperbole—it’s the reality on the world’s stages. The overwhelming majority of today’s top-performing artists, including more than 95% of soloists with major symphony orchestras, insist on Steinway—and they overwhelmingly choose the Model D when given the opportunity. No other piano commands this kind of respect, trust, and artistic allegiance across so many genres and generations.

Handcrafted in Astoria, New York, each Model D reflects over a year of meticulous work by master artisans. Every element is designed to offer the pianist complete expressive freedom, from its immense dynamic range to its crystalline clarity and warmth. Whether in the hands of a concert virtuoso or an inspired collector, the Model D doesn’t just respond—it elevates.

Its sonic power begins with the patented Diaphragmatic Soundboard, which tapers from center to edge to deliver breathtaking sustain, tone color, and projection. The Hexagrip™ pinblock, also patented and exclusive to Steinway, maintains long-term tuning stability, even in the most demanding performance environments. The Accelerated Action delivers lightning-fast repetition and effortless control, enabling artists to shape phrases with unparalleled sensitivity.

For performing arts venues, the Model D is not just an instrument—it’s a magnet for top-tier talent. When concert halls and universities invest in a new Steinway Model D, they’re not only equipping their stage with the finest possible instrument—they’re sending a clear message: we are serious about excellence. The presence of a Model D is often a deciding factor for elite performers and faculty, and it’s a point of pride for venues aiming to compete on the global cultural stage.

Steinway & Sons Black Diamond

Yet the Model D has also found its way into a growing number of private homes—where its scale, beauty, and presence redefine the idea of what a luxury piano can be. In the world of architecture and interior design, the Model D holds a place few other instruments can occupy. Like a grand chandelier or a commissioned sculpture, it becomes a focal point—elevating not only the space it inhabits, but the lifestyle of those who live with it.

Owning a Steinway Model D is more than a personal milestone—it’s a generational investment.

This is a piano built to outlive trends, styles, and even lifetimes. Passed from artist to artist, from parent to child, the Model D carries with it not just music, but memory, emotion, and identity. Unlike other luxury items, a Steinway is something your children—and their children—will want, use, and treasure.

But while the sound of every Model D is unmistakably Steinway, the visual statement it makes can be entirely your own. Owning a Model D is also an opportunity to reflect your personality and lifestyle. Through the Crown Jewel Collection, Steinway offers a curated selection of rare, exotic veneers—like Macassar Ebony, East Indian Rosewood, or Kewazinga Bubinga—each individually selected and finished to bring natural beauty into harmony with concert-quality performance.

Another view of the Steinway & Sons Black Diamond

For those who seek something truly striking, the Black Diamond Limited Edition, co-designed by Steinway Artist Lang Lang, combines modern elegance with technical innovation. With its deep metallic sheen and sleek detailing, it embodies both luxury and performance in a way no other piano does.

And for those with a bold sense of style or an affinity for design coordination, Steinway’s Colours Collection opens an entirely new world of aesthetic expression. Whether you prefer a soft matte white, a vibrant Ferrari red, or a completely custom color to match your car, art collection, or interior palette, the Model D can be tailored to reflect your unique vision—without compromising one note of its legendary sound.

Today’s Model D is also available with Spirio | r, Steinway’s revolutionary high-resolution player and recording system. Spirio lets the piano perform the world’s greatest interpretations with astonishing realism—or capture your own playing with complete fidelity. Spiriocast, included with Spirio | r, allows you to stream live concerts from Steinway Halls and artists worldwide, pedal for pedal, key for key, in real time.

For those who demand nothing less than the finest—musically, materially, and emotionally—the New Steinway Model D is the ultimate expression of artistic excellence. It is not simply a piano—it is a symbol of mastery, a statement of legacy, and a living voice that continues to inspire the world.