Steinway Piano Gallery of Detroit Newsletter
November 2010
The Smithsonian Institution to Debut Steinway Diary Online
This December you can read William Steinway’s most personal thoughts straight from his private diary on the web. The National Museum of American History, a part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., was fortunate to receive the journal donated by the late Henry Z. Steinway and will display it in their gallery from December 17, 2010 through April 8, 2011. Due to Henry’s diligent historical research and eager support from over 100 other volunteers, the Smithsonian has made this precious piece of American history available to the general public at
http://americanhistory.si.edu/steinwaydiary/ , premiering with the gallery exhibit on December 17.
Discover the other exciting material to be displayed alongside the digital William Steinway diary at the
Smithsonian’s website.
Michigan Steinway Artist Profile:
Kazimierz Brzozowski
Kazimierz Brzozowski has garnered international acclaim for his captivating performances at the piano, in particular the music of Chopin. He frequently appears in concerts in the United States, Japan and Poland and has performed as a soloist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Polish Radio Orchestra, Lublin Philharmonic and other orchestras in the U.S.A. and Poland. Kazimierz Brzozowski has won the top prize at the Polish Piano Festival and received awards from the Chopin Society in Warsaw, Ann Arbor Musical Society in Michigan, University of Michigan, Kosciuszko Foundation in New York and others.
He is a graduate of the Warsaw Chopin Academy of Music (M.M.) and University of Michigan (DMA). Mr. Brzozowski is a Steinway artist. Critics praise him for "truly exceptional interpretation of Chopin's Mazurkas and Ballades" (Czas Polski) and "crystal clarity...and bravura" of his performances. (Ruch Muzyczny).
Dr. Brzozowski is the founder and director of the International Music Festival, held annually in Naleczow, Poland. This event, now in its thirteenth year, attracts international high school and college students for intensive study and performances, both solo and with a chamber orchestra. Faculty and guest artists come from Poland, United States, Russia, and Japan.
The Steinway Piano Gallery of Detroit values having such a talented artist in our midst and exclusively provides Steinway concert grand pianos for Mr. Brzozowski’s performances in Michigan.
Steinway Releases Digital
Metronome for iPad
New for iPhone, iPod and the wildly popular iPad: Steinway & Sons has created a full-featured digital metronome for the 21st century musician. Portable, precise and customizable – you can even select the wood finish to match your Steinway piano! See it for yourself on Apple’s website:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/steinway-metronome/id393021343?mt=8#
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Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Shen Yun & the Steinway Gallery
Shen Yun Performing Arts 神韵 presents classical Chinese dance and music in a lavishly colorful and exhilarating show Jan 20-23 at the Detroit Opera House for the fourth year with an all new 2011 production!
Ancient legends of virtue and modern tales of courage are brought to life by over a dozen dances and songs, making for an extraordinary, uplifting, and unforgettable experience.
- Dozens of the world's top artists
- 10 champions of worldwide classical Chinese dance and music competitions
- Masterful choreography
- A live orchestra fusing Chinese and Western instruments
- Gorgeous, hand-made costumes spanning China's dynasties
- Breathtaking dynamic digital backdrops
- Collection of the best performances from the past few years and much more...
Exclusive Preview
Reception Event at the
Steinway Piano Gallery
Thursday, December 9 at 7:00pm
Enjoy a glass of wine, wonderful Asian cuisine, and an entertaining and enlightening presentation of the historical cultural tradition that inspires Shen Yun at this intimate reception for friends of the Steinway Piano Gallery.
Famous Festival Pianos Sold in Michigan
This month, Steinway & Sons America President Ron Losby chose Detroit, Michigan to receive exclusive shipments of instruments hand-selected by professional musicians. The pianos hail from renowned musical festivals around the country and were temporarily at the Steinway Piano Gallery showroom as part of a Factory Direct Sale Event. Over 100 vertical and grand pianos were offered at substantial discounts – the largest group of pre-owned Steinway, Boston and Essex pianos ever seen in Michigan.
Since 1853, Steinway pianos have been handmade to last for generations. A treasured possession that grows in value over the course of time, Steinway is the choice of 99% of concert artists and it is, quite simply, the standard by which all other pianos are compared. In addition, our Boston and Essex pianos bring a level of performance that is superior to any other piano in their price range.
To see our permanent collection of new, pre-owned and vintage Steinway and Steinway-designed pianos, visit us in Commerce Township, one mile east of Haggerty at 2700 E Maple Road. Call (248) 560-9200 to ensure that a Steinway trained expert will be available to answer all your questions and assist you in finding the piano that inspires you to reach your full potential.
“How well you play the piano depends very much on the piano you play” – John Steinway
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