Ivory keys on Bechstein Louis XV piano dismay environmentalists | Music | guardian.co.uk

It is undeniably impressive with its intricate woodcarving, abundant gold leaf and stunning miniature paintings in the style of Watteau, but should a grand piano produced in 2013 have real ivory-topped keys?

The debate has been sparked by what is billed as one of the most luxurious and expensive pianos ever produced: a Bechstein Louis XV piano which took three years to make and celebrates the German company’s 160th anniversary.

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