Exquisite Piano Experiences

Playing the piano is identifying the self.

Exquisite Piano Experiences

Three full concert pianos new
Suginami Koukaidou, Tokyo (2006/04/28)
As a test player in an academic meeting, I tried playing new pianos of Bösendorfer, Steinway & Sons, and C. Bechstein just before the renewal opening of the concert hall.

Seven vintage pianos
Salone Cristofori, Tokyo (2004/02/14)
I enjoyed Ms. Ikeda's collection. Steinway & Sons, Bösendorfer, Blüthner, C. Bechstein, Carl Dörr, Playel, and Rosenberger made in 1830's, Schumann might have played.

Chickering & Sons owned by Franz Liszt
Liszt Ferenc Emulékcmuzéum, Budapest, Hungary (1997/08/24)
In honor of Liszt, I played Hungarian Rhapsody no.13.

Steinway & Sons owned by Franz Liszt
Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Milano, Italy (1996/04/29)
Ironically, I enjoyed playing a part of Donizetti/Thalberg Don Pasquale.