Spanish to English Art/Literary Poetry & Literature

La gran sala de conciertos de la Academia, en la que tenía lugar la selección de los nuevos alumnos, era tan grande que los aspirantes se sentían intimidados. Un piano de cola Steinway, iluminado por una lámpara de pie, reinaba solitario sobre el escenario. Más allá, sentado en la cuarta o quinta fila del patio de butacas (...)

A Steinway grand piano, illuminated by a floor lamp, reigned solitary on the stage.

A solitary Steinway grand piano, illuminated by a floor lamp, rested majestically on the stage.

(...) sat/rested/stood majestically on the stage?

I've been trying to come up with way to convey this with the same grandiosity as "reigned" but don't know if I'm capturing it. I don't completely dislike "reigned solitary" and think it's an interesting way to phrase this, but wonder if it sounds too odd in US English? I would appreciate feedback if anyone has ideas or an opinion. Many thanks in advance.