īetween 1872 and its closure in 1913, the associated Bösendorfer-Saal was one of the premier concert halls of Vienna. Ignaz's son Ludwig Bösendorfer (15 April 1835 – ) assumed control in 1859, operating from new premises from 1860. In 1830, it was granted the status of official piano maker to the Emperor of Austria. It has a history of producing highly respected instruments. Bösendorfer, one of the oldest piano manufacturers, was established in 1828 by Ignaz Bösendorfer.
