Faber Music’s annual magazine Pianofforte, is now available. It’s a superb periodical (as might be expected from one of the UK’s foremost publishing houses) which is essentially for piano teachers, featuring many interesting piano related articles. This edition comprises information on all recent Faber Music publications, including new Messiaen works, Piano By Ear (by Lucinda…
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80th Anniversary Party at Jaques Samuel Pianos
Jaques Samuel Pianos is one of the UK’s most prominent piano houses. Situated in Edgware Road, in central London, it opened its doors in 1935, and has now become known for excellent service and attention to detail. A laureate of the Music Industry Association’s “Retailer of the Year” award, Jaques Samuel are the largest piano hire company…
Paolo Fazioli in conversation with Melanie Spanswick
Last week I had the pleasure of attending a tour of the Fazioli piano factory in Sacile, Italy. The headquarters of this illustrious firm of piano makers is based a short drive from Venice. Fazioli was established in 1981 and is swiftly becoming an increasingly popular choice of instrument amongst pianists and institutions; from celebrated artists (Angela Hewitt,…
Fazioli Factory and Venice Visit
Here’s a wonderful trip for all those who love the piano and particularly Fazioli; Jaques Samuel Pianos of Edgware Road in London are organizing a special visit to Fazioli’s Factory in Sacile, Italy. The trip, which has been held several times since 2007, will be of interest to pianists, piano teachers, and piano tuners, as…
‘There are no Fazioli artists, only ARTISTS who PLAY FAZIOLI’
The city of Sacile, a place synonymous with an ancient woodworking tradition, is located around sixty kilometres north east of Venice in the North Eastern part of Italy. It is home to the headquarters of esteemed piano makers Fazioli, who build some of the most expensive instruments in the world. Fazioli is a relatively new…
Melanie Spanswick 