Having just received a new piano I thought it would make an interesting blog post to explore some of the history behind its manufacturer (being the only other piano brand to be used in Steinway Hall other than their own). The piano in question is a 'Knight K6' upright. The story of Knight pianos is really the story of Alfred Knight M.B.E. He was one of the most colourful personalities in the music trade and was known all over the world as "Alfie". He first learned about piano