This fine instrument was once the property of The Princess Beatrice, the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria. Reference is made to this instrument under H.R.H the Princess Hanry of Battenberg on page 55 of the "Player Piano Treasury" by Harvey Roehl published in 1961. It was removed from Kensington Palace in the spring of 1960, just before Lord Snowdon moved in. It has been restored and used for making recordings for the archives of the BBC. The quality of recordings made from this instrument were almost up to the standard of those made from any 9 foot Steinway grand.

To hear this instrument playing Country Gardens, composed and performed by Percy Grainger, click here. (MP3 File 3.43MB)
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