many of the world’s most talented artists, educators
and technical experts have applauded the shigeru
kawai piano for its outstanding touch, tone and
professional performance.
dr. grace fong
Director of Keyboard Studies - Chapman University Conservatory
“The Shigeru Kawai Concert Grand at Chapman
Conservatory is a beautifully-crafted, elite
piano. Many artists have been awed by its design
innovation and superb power and projection.”
dr. david korevaar
Weil Professor of Piano University of Colorado, Boulder
“The Shigeru piano features superior tonal response
across all registers, and a superbly engineered action
that allows me to do anything I could imagine on the
instrument. In recordings, recitals, and in the teaching
studio, the Shigeru piano offers all that a pianist could
ask for.”
earl wild
Legendary Pianist
“The Shigeru Kawai
piano is unsurpassed
in its craftsmanship
and beauty of tone.”
john chen
Winner 2004 Sydney International Piano Competition
“It has the broadest dynamic
spectrum of any piano I know.
I wish there was a Shigeru
Kawai piano everywhere I play.”
dieter falk
Pianist, Composer and Producer
“It is a real pleasure to play on
a Shigeru. The instrument's
dynamics and expression are
truly unparalleled. Whenever I
come to a concert hall and find
a Shigeru grand on stage, I’m
simply happy.”
junko ueno garrett
Concert Pianist
“The Shigeru piano always gives
me inspiration to create music
at a very high level. I love its
honest and transparent sound.”
mikhail pletnev
Pianist, Composer and Conductor
“I want to congratulate you all:
in my opinion Kawai makes
today the best piano in the
world!”
warren mailley-smith
Concert Pianist
“The Shigeru Kawai Series
are unquestionably beautiful
instruments and belong to
the elite class of piano.”
michael kieran harvey
Concert Pianist
“Superlative touch,
power and extremes
of colour and
dynamic expression.”
stanislav bunin
Concert Pianist
“I selected a Shigeru Kawai piano because of its sound
qualities and flexible action. It is always a pleasure to play
on a piano of such excellent quality.”
george kolasis
Renowned Canadian Piano Technician
“If you are looking for a truly elite, innovative and without
question world-class concert quality instrument, the Shigeru
Kawai is a piano that should be seriously considered.”
larry fine
The Piano Book
“Some of the best-sounding pianos yet to come from Japan.”
at international piano competitions around the
globe, the world’s finest pianists have made the ex
concert piano their instrument of choice.
simone pedroni
Van Cliburn Competition
john chen
Sydney Competition
irina zahharenkova
Casagrande Competition
esther budìardjo
William Kapell Competition
alexandre moutouzkine
Jose Iturbi Competition
anna malikova
ARD Competition
roberto cominati
Busoni Competition
alexei nabiulin
Dublin Competition
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it was shigeru kawai’s desire to pay lasting tribute
to all who have entered into his personal legacy.
In fulfillment of this dream, the name of every Shigeru piano owner since inception is respectfully enshrined in the Shigeru Kawai “Wall of Honour” in Hamamatsu, Japan.
having achieved prominence among educators and prestigious venues around the globe, shigeru pianos have been
selected by many of the world's foremost institutions.