Convinced they are rearing the Artur Rubinsteins or Peter Duchins of tomorrowor at least children who will grow up to enjoy making musicU.S. parents are buying a record number of pianos. In 1966, sales hit 243,800, nearly 100,000 more than a decade ago. The company that is hitting the top notes of this financial fortissimo is privately owned Aeolian* Corp., the world's largest manufacturer of pianos, which last year crafted 50,000 units and grossed nearly $30 million.
While the Aeolian name itself is not widely recognized, its golden trade names have graced...
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