Heritage & Growth

A new wing is added to the Eisenberg factory as production grows and the reputation of the instruments spreads.

Franz Gotwärd Kurt Stolze earns his Master qualification in piano building, marking the continuation of the craft at the highest level.

The Stolze family relocates from Europe to South Africa, bringing generations of piano craftsmanship with them.

Harpsichord in South Africa imported by the Stolze Family.

The Stolze family expands their work with the opening of another piano shop in South Africa.

Kurt Wilfried Stolze earns his Master qualification in piano building, continuing the family's technical excellence.

Father and son are selected as specialists at the Bothners Piano Factory in Johannesburg working on Otto Bach pianos.

Received from the President of South Africa’s wife. The First Lady's Vervoer

The Stolze family opens a piano store in Pretoria, further establishing their presence in the South African music industry.

Under the guidance of his father, Werner begins learning piano action work and repair at an early age.

Werner prepares the piano used during the inauguration of South African President F.W. de Klerk.

Werner services the piano used during the historic inauguration ceremony of President Nelson Mandela.

Werner completes his first upright piano rebuild, marking a milestone in his technical career.

Werner earns the prestigious German Master Certificate in Piano and Harpsichord Craft.

Werner becomes responsible for tuning and servicing pianos at the presidential residence.

Werner Stolze is recognised in media publications and earns the nickname 'The Piano Whisperer'.