Applauded by many
of the world’s most
talented pianists.
"Ever since I played a Shigeru Kawai piano for the first time years ago, I've dreamed of owning one and now I do. Some dreams really do come true."
David Lanz
Grammy-nominated New Age Pianist,
Shigeru Kawai Artist
Shigeru Kawai Artist
"The Shigeru Kawai piano is unsurpassed in its craftsmanship and beauty of tone."
Earl Wild
Legendary Pianist
"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."
Dr. David Korevaar
Weil Professor of Piano,
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Colorado, Boulder
"My Shigeru SK-7 has given me a whole new level of expression, control, tone & clarity that I never dreamed was possible. I am undoubtedly a better composer and performer because of this world class instrument!"
Joe Bongiorno
Solo Piano Artist / Owner, Piano Haven Recording Studio,
Shigeru Kawai Artist
Shigeru Kawai Artist
"Playing on a Shigeru piano gives the pianist access to an enormous palette of colors. Having such a vast selection of sounds at your fingertips opens so many new possibilities. It's an absolute joy to play on a Shigeru."
Tanya Gabrielian
Concert Pianist,
Shigeru Kawai Artist
Shigeru Kawai Artist
"I’ve had the privilege of playing many of the world’s finest pianos. However, the action of the Shigeru Kawai is far superior to anything I have experienced. It allows my fingers to connect with the very soul of an instrument whose timbre and resonance are absolutely breathtaking. Playing this instrument is pure joy!"
David Hicken
Contemporary Pianist & Composer,
Shigeru Kawai Artist
Shigeru Kawai Artist
"The Shigeru piano always gives me inspiration to create music at a very high level. I love its honest and transparent sound."
Junko Ueno Garrett
Concert Pianist,
Shigeru Kawai Artist
Shigeru Kawai Artist
"What sets this piano apart is its clarity of tone, the speed and smoothness of the action, and its ability to speak clearly in all dynamic ranges. Not all pianos can do that."
Dr. Scott Watkins
Associate Professor of Piano, Jacksonville University,
Shigeru Kawai Artist
Shigeru Kawai Artist
"A perfect instrument for musical creation and expression, with a kaleidoscopic range of tonal colors and an action that is unsurpassed."
Adrean Farrugia
Jazz Pianist,
Shigeru Kawai Artist
Shigeru Kawai Artist
"It has the broadest dynamic spectrum of any piano I know. I wish there was a Shigeru Kawai piano everywhere I play."
John Chen
Winner 2004 Sydney International Piano Competition
"Superlative touch, power and extremes of colour and dynamic expression."
Michael Kieran Harvey
Concert Pianist
"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. Grace Fong
Director of Keyboard Studies,
Chapman University Conservatory
Chapman University Conservatory
"The Shigeru piano is a chorus of voices with each one singing its finest performance. When I improvise, I know my sound is always there, perfect in every range, every color and for each expression that I feel."
Yuko Maruyama
Jazz Pianist/Composer
"If you are looking for a truly elite, innovative and without question world-class concert quality instrument the Shigeru Kawai is in my opinion a piano that should be seriously considered."
George Kolasis
Expert Piano Technician
"Within 60 seconds of playing my Shigeru semi-concert grand, I knew I was playing the finest piano I had ever laid my hands on. Not only is it the fastest and most dynamic piano I've ever played, but it sings like no other I have heard in my 35 years of performing."
Dave Bradshaw Jr.
Jazz Pianist, Shigeru Kawai Artist
