David Syme, the newly appointed UCC/Ritmüller Classical Artist in Residence, treated the audience to a wide-ranging collection of Classical, Baroque, and Irish Traditional music during an October performance at the University College Cork (UCC). This event was among the first live performances held in front of an audience at UCC since the onset of the pandemic. David Syme performed on a magnificent 9′ 2″ Ritmüller RS280 Concert Grand, which was perfectly suited to the grandeur of UCC’s historic Aula Maxima venue, dating back to 1847.
Crafted in Germany, the Ritmüller Supreme RS280 stands out as an extraordinary and technologically advanced Concert Grand piano. This exceptional instrument boasts remarkable features, including an extended keyboard action, exclusive triplex scaling, a spacious climate-resistant soundboard made from top-grade Bavarian/Bohemian spruce, high-performance Röslau and Pitthan Draht strings from Germany, and custom Renner hammers with premium merino wool felt. These meticulous design elements contribute to the RS280’s exceptional sound quality and exceptional tuning stability.
