Wigmore Hall live broadcast of Walter fortepiano
Kristian Bezuidenhout played Mozart on our Paul McNulty 1805 Walter fortepiano copy for today’s lunchtime concert. You can hear it here . The varied colours, attack and intensity of the performance owe a great deal to both the pianist, the fantastically gifted and musically sensitive Kris, and to the fabulous instrument maker Paul, turning out wonderful […]
Recording studio tuning sessions
We had the usual glut of pre and post Easter recording studio sessions to tune for, including a couple that were new to me. Kore Studios in Acton, which has a 32 Channel API 1608 desk (pictured) installed in the autumn, have recorded Florence and the Machine, Plan B, Ronnie Wood and numerous other artists. […]
Rimantas Vingras – concert pianist
Yesterday we had the pleasure of a visit from Rimantas Vingras, the London-based Lithuanian concert pianist who studied at the Moscow Conservatoire. He was there to test out a couple of Feurich model 122 uprights for a pupil of his. I am always amazed when world-class pianists come to the workshop and effortlessly play through such […]
Robin Millar on Desert Island Discs
It is really inspiring to hear Robin Millar on Desert Island Discs. He is one of the most successful music producers – 44 number ones, 55 million records sold – but the most impressive aspect of his life is hearing how he coped with going blind in mid-life. Alexander, Mike and I have all tuned […]
Feurich model 122 upright
Outstanding 122 cm upright piano from Feurich, only £4250 in black or £70/month rental. This is our most popular upright – it is designed and built to the highest standards and delivers a superb tone and touch unrivalled by any other instrument at this price. Available in mahogany, walnut and other finishes (both satin and […]
Starter upright pianos
We have a selection of starter pianos available suitable for up to grade 5 and for those with a limited budget, from as little as £750 including adjustable stool and ground floor delivery within the M25. Please contact us for more details
Jacques Brel and the Mikado at Charing Cross
Its the last chance this week to see “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris” at the lovely Charing Cross Theatre. We have supplied the Feurich 122 upright piano for this critically acclaimed production which ends on Saturday. Next up at the same theatre is the Mikado, for which we will be […]
Band Aid at Sarm Studios
I tuned the Bosendorfer at Sarm Studios for the Band Aid recording (for free of course!). Here is a picture of the piano which we have been tuning weekly since 1976!
Feurich model 115 upright
A superb new upright from the Austrian Feurich company. This is the best small upright we have come across, offering great value for money at only £3250. Designed by the renowned Rolf Ibach, this upright sets a new standard for quality and value. Available for rental brand new from £55 per month. Also available with […]
Feurich model 178 grand
The best and most affordable grand piano under 6 feet, the Feurich model 178 grand offers a rich musical tone and excellent touch for only £10,300 (black) or £10,650 (mahogany or white). The 178 has a distinctive European tone and was voted the best grand for under €30,000 by the prestigious French magazine Diapason.