Accolades from competent sources are balm for the soul for our piano manufacturers. Within the context of the traditional instrument tests carried out by major music periodicals in france, Le Monde de la Musique* writes the following about the grand piano K 280 Tradition: ‘The entire action [is] particularly pleasant and well-balanced with the necessary dynamics for large-scale virtuoso movements.’ ... ‘emphasises the abilities inherent in the instrument to bring across great moments in the romantic repertoire: not over-saturated and here also a fine balance in tonal colour.