Steinway & Sons Variation 14, Perfectionist: “Not only that, you subsequently sued Steinway & Sons . . . Steinway & Sons paid.” Glenn’s sensitivity and obsession with his health is constantly brought up throughout the novel. When Hubbert from Steinway & Sons pats on Glenn’s shoulders, Glenn reacts with extreme pain and is strongly offended. Although the physical injury that has been done to Glenn seems insignificant, his sensitivity to any physical contact makes the case worse for Hubbert. Eventually, Glenn sues Steinway & Sons on December 6th 1960 for $3,000 and wins. Steinway & Sons, also known as Steinway, is one of the best piano makers in history. 9 out of 10 concert pianists, artists and composers have chosen Steinway over many other brands. In 1853 Henry E. Steinway starts Steinway. Since then, Henry Steinway has aimed to “Make the finest pianos in the world.” Along with this ideal were his three basic principles: “build to a standard, not a price,” “Make no compromise in quality” and “Strive always to improve the instrument.” With the help of William Steinway, Henry’s son, Steinway achieved great success in marketing through the construction of the Steinway Hall. (Steinway Hall is a building in New York that possesses the finest concert halls, showrooms and sales department for Steinway pianos) In 1995, Steinway merged with Selmer Company and currently, Steinway owns two other brands Essex and Boston, which are designed by Steinway but have significantly reduced costs. By: Kyle Kim  |
 |
