The NY Times has a soft feature today about its favourite pianist Jeremy Denk choosing a new piano for the Frick.
He has a choice of three, all Steinways.
America knows no other concert brand.
But what will happen when tariffs hit piano imports from Germany and China?
Time could be ticking for the dominant brand.
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We have been apprised of the passing of the Belgian pianist Frans Brouw, longest living prize-winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition. In 1952, Frans came fourth. The winner was Leon Fleisher. Frans migrated to Canada […]
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Hilary Hahn is unwell: ‘I’m saddened to report that I’m not yet well enough to travel, so my recital in Chicago is postponed until further notice.’ She is due in Brazil at the end of […]
