the beating heart of the legacy
EMBODIMENT OF HONOR, SYMBOL OF RARITY - A LIMITED EDITION TREASURE
It was Shigeru Kawai’s wish that his honor would be upheld among all who enter into his legacy. For this reason, those who possess a Shigeru Kawai piano will receive an extraordinary visit from one of our elite Master Piano Artisans within the first two years of ownership. It will be our privilege to provide a complete concert-level regulation, voicing and tuning as our gift to those who have selected the Premier Piano of Japan.
THE MASTER PIANO ARTISAN
The love of music-making runs deep in those who pursue the esteemed rank of Master Piano Artisan. For some, it is a visceral sense of calling that inspires this unique quest for mastery. The road is long and arduous. One must prove himself worthy in the world’s most prestigious concert halls and international piano competitions.
But, for those who attain it, the role of Master Piano Artisan provides the rare privilege of crafting the tools of endless possibility. Applying his own unique musical personality, the artisan transforms each Shigeru piano into a distinctive work of art, ready to discover its true and lasting voice at hands of the artist.
Tatsuya Murakami is an eminently talented piano craftsman who has travelled extensively in support of Shigeru Kawai piano owners and international piano competitions.
Naoto ‘Nick’ Ichikawa is at the very height of his profession. Depth of experience, refined talents, and passion to his craft qualifies Naoto as one of Kawai’s select Master Piano Artisans.
The Craftsmen and Craftswomen at Kawai
"There is no greater demonstration of honor, no greater commitment, than to place one’s name upon the work of one’s hands."
