http://noe.orf.at/news/stories/2771895/

http://www.vienna.at/niederoesterreichisches-piano-fuer-pop-superstar-prince-bleibt-stumm/4708813

[Edited 6/24/16 6:11am]

ludwig said:

http://noe.orf.at/news/stories/2771895/

http://www.vienna.at/niederoesterreichisches-piano-fuer-pop-superstar-prince-bleibt-stumm/4708813

[Edited 6/24/16 6:11am]

Sprechen Ze English?

We don't know that he never played it. We only know that he never played it for us.

Genesia said:

We don't know that he never played it. We only know that he never played it for us.

My thoughts, exactly!!

Genesia said:

We don't know that he never played it. We only know that he never played it for us.

Wrong. He never received it, so he couldn't play it.

He ordered the piano, they built it for him, painted it purple, and it was planned to give it to him when he arrived in austria for his piano & microphone concert in vienna. But then the european concerts were cancelled because of the terrorist attacks.

The piano will be auctioned off. Here is an article in english:

http://www.thelocal.at/20160503/princes-piano-sits-in-austrian-cellar-awaiting-auctions

[Edited 6/24/16 11:27am]

It is remarkable how many modified instruments are available today. In addition to being a musician, it seems like people must have a lot of technical skills too. This is an interesting piano.

"ALPHA pianos, due to the fact that they take the components of classical grand pianos and update them with modern technology, making them suitable for digital performances without sacrificing quality."

According to the story he was to use this piano for a scheduled European tour this year. It was scheduled for last year, but cancelled after the Paris terroist attacks. Prince's estate has directed it be auctioned.