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Spring Cleaning SALE EXTENDED!

 SPRING CLEANING SALE!

As we wrap up another school year now’s the time to take advantage of some spring cleaning we’re doing in our stores! Come in and see a representative to learn more about special incentives on select pianos in all price ranges including Steinway & Sons, Boston, Essex, Knabe, Kurzweil digitals, and many many more NOW THROUGH MAY 31!

There are special clearance pricing on rental returns, school pianos, used grands and verticals, player pianos, demo and discontinued models!

Also take advantage of great interest rates and up to 6 months same as cash available!

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Steinway Society: 4/7 – Lenore Raphael

 
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presents
Lenore Raphael LIVE
Sunday, April 7th
3:00PM
Limited Space.
REGISTRATION FOR SEATS
IS REQUIRED!
Lenore Raphael
Lenore Raphael:

A Steinway Concert Jazz Artist, and  award winning jazz composer and clinician, Lenore Raphael  has been called “Queen of swing” and “simply one of the best pianists in the jazz mainstream” by jazz writer John Gilbert.

With a heavy tour schedule internationally, Lenore has performed at major jazz festivals and venues such as Jazz At Lincoln Center, the Panasonic Village Jazz Festival (NYC), Ottawa International Jazz Festival, Jazz In The Sangres, Birdland, Ronnie Scott’s (London), the S.S. Oosterdam Floating Jazz Festival and many more.

With 7 CDs on the Swingin’ Fox label, her 2013 release “Loverly” with renowned guitarist Howard Alden, was up for a GRAMMY nomination.

Along the way she has performed with such jazz greats as Clark Terry, Wycliffe Gordon, Ken Peplowski, Jon Hendricks, Warren Vache, Jay Leonhart, Marlene VerPlanck, Howard Alden, Harry Allen, Jack Wilkins, Giacomo Gates and many more.

As a jazz teacher and clinician, Lenore has done highly acclaimed Jazz Master Classes at universities, conservatories and performing art centers internationally,

Lenore has her own radio show “Lenore Raphael’s JazzSpot” on www.purejazzradio.com, where she has interviewed and performed with some of the top jazz artists today.

Website: www.lenoreraphael.com
Sunday,
April 7th
3:00PM
Please register for seating at our NEW event registration website by clicking on links above!
This event is FREE OF CHARGE. Seating is limited so we need all attendees to register to guarantee a place to sit.
Refreshments served after the recital.
Steinway Piano Gallery
4285 Sidco Dr
Nashville, TN 37204
For more info: Please call 615-373-5901 or email:
“One of the top new talents in mainstream jazz. A bright pianist with roots in the post-bop era”…Richard Bourcier, JazzReview

Steinway’s 160th Celebration 3/16

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Steinway & Sons 160th Celebration!
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Steinway & Sons
160th Anniversary Event
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You Are Invited to the 

Steinway & Sons 160th Anniversary Event  

Saturday 3/16

5pm

Steinway Recital Hall 

Steinway Piano Gallery
SATURDAY
MARCH 16TH
5PM
Steinway Recital Hall


FEATURING
Steinway Artist from the Famous Piano Duo of Nielson & Young 

STEPHEN NIELSON

Learn More and RSVP to this Special Event Now:  
615-373-5901
In celebration of Steinway’s 160th anniversary, join us for a special presentation of “The Secrets of Steinway” as well as a special performance by distinguished classical and sacred pianist of the famous duo Nielson & Young — STEPHEN NIELSON. 

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Stephen NielsonDistinguished in both classical and sacred music, Stephen Nielson is widely regarded as one of the distinctive artists of our time.

His concertizing has taken him to such cities as Hong Kong, Bogotá, Freiburg, Copenhagen, Berlin, London, Vienna, Brussels, Tokyo, Frankfurt, Prague, Salzburg, Jerusalem and Chennai, India, to name a few.  He has toured major artistic centers in Russia, the Baltics, Japan and Switzerland, and is an Ambassador of Culture for the World Cultural Alliance.  His North American solo and chamber music itinerary for more than a quarter century numbers concerts in the hundreds, from Los Angeles to Boston, Seattle to Naples, Detroit to Mexico City, Miami to Winnipeg and Toronto, Chicago to Dallas.

Hailing a performance in Germany, the Berlin Morgenpost said, “Highly sensitive, articulate artistry,” while Brussels’ Le Soir exclaimed, “Exciting and masterful playing.” His discography includes recordings of the classical repertoire, music for piano and cello, and hymn tunes in the classical style.  His writing achievements appear in the catalogues of several American publishers.

Since 1971 he has been one-half of Nielson & Young, one of the most acclaimed duo-piano teams of our time.  Messrs. Nielson and Young display a breadth of repertoire and performance venues virtually without comparison – concert halls, college campuses, festivals, cruise ships and countless churches.

Stephen Nielson and his wife Carolyne reside in Dallas and are the proud parents of daughters Christiana (Associate Editor, American Airlines Publishing) and Caroline (Belmont University vocal performance major – Class of 2015).

Stephen Nielson is a Steinway Artist

www.nielsonandyoung.com

________________________________________________________  Steinway & Sons, founded by Henry Engelhard Steinway in 1853, developed the modern piano with revolutionary designs and 127 patented inventions. Our special presentation of “The Secrets of Steinway” will show you everything about the innovative designs, attention to detail, and craftsmanship, which have established Steinway pianos as the world’s finest. We’ll also talk about the illustrious history of Steinway & Sons, which dates back to March 5, 1853 when the company was officially formed.

Steinway Piano Gallery
4285 Sidco Dr. Nashville, TN 37204
615.373.5901
events@steinwaynashville.com
The Very BEST Pianos in EVERY Price Range…since 1929!

Rodney Whitaker & Jazz Music City in concert 2/2

 

Jazz Music City presents
 
 Rodney Whitaker
and the
Jazz Music City All-Stars
Feb 7, 2012 event Jazz music city
Contact email: jazzmusiccity@gmail.com

Saturday – February 2, 2013
Doors at 7, Concert at 7:30

Steinway Piano Gallery
Steinway Recital Hall
4285 Sidco Dr
Nashville, Tennessee 37204

The Ralphe Armstrong Show: Rodney Whitaker
The Ralphe Armstrong Show: Rodney Whitaker “Take The ‘A’ Train”

About the Artists:

Building on his Detroit roots and enormous talent, Whitaker has earned an international reputation as one of the world’s finest jazz double bass performers, having completed a seven-year tenure as bassist with Wynton Marsalis’ Septet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. He has toured the world over the last twenty-five years, collaborating and performing with legendary jazz artists such as Mulgrew Miller, Cyrus Chestnut, Vanessa Rubin, Kathleen Battle, Dianne Reeves, Cassandra Wilson, Diana Krall, Bob James, Benny Golson, Regina Carter, Pat Matheny, Nicholas Payton, Jimmy Cobb, Joshua Redman, Stefon Harris, Chick Corea, Kenny Garrett, Nnenna Freelon, Donald Byrd, Branford Marsalis, Jeff “Tain” Watts,Roy Hargrove, Dizzy Gillespie, and Marian McPartland, as well as performing with leading symphony orchestras world-wide. He is also the Artistic Director of the Michigan State University Professors of Jazz, former Artistic Advisor of Jazz @ Wharton Center, Director of Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Civic Jazz Orchestra and a member of the Jazz @ Lincoln Center Orchestra. In addition to continuing an active career as an internationally renowned bassist and recording artist, Rodney Whitaker currently holds the titles of Professor of Jazz Bass and Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University where he has built one of the leading jazz degree programs and performing faculty in the United States of America.

For this concert, Whitaker will be joined by the Jazz Music City All-Stars, featuring:

Rahsaan Barber, saxophones 
Rod McGaha, trumpet
Roland Barber, trombone
Bruce Dudley, piano
Marcus Finnie, drums  
For more information, email Jazz Music City: jazzmusiccity@gmail.com

Gunther Knaup performs 1/12 @ 2pm

 
 
Performing in concert at
Steinway Piano Gallery of Nashville!
Date: Saturday
January 12, 2013
 2pm
  
Gunther & Sylvia
Gunther and his wife, Sylvia
 
Gunther Knaup
Gunther picBorn in 1949 in post-war Germany, Gunther Knaup began studying during his early childhood years.
He continued his studies at the Mozarium in Salzburg, Austria, then graduated with his Masters Degree in Performance and Education at the Richard Strauss Conservatory in Munich, Germany.
  
Gunther has performed around the world before Presidents and Royalty, television and theater, and in some of the most prestigious symphony halls. He masterfully peforms some of the most treasured pieces from our greatest classical composers, along with popular selections by modern contemporary artists. His tremendous musical talent andexpression provides a musical experience that you will never forget.
This recital is FREE OF CHARGE!
  
If you wish to attend, simply RSVP by replying to this email with the # of people attending
  
–OR–
  
 Contact Chris Clasgens at Steinway Piano Gallery(615) 373-5901

Cheri Keaggy performs at Steinway

94FM the Fish hosts Cheri Keaggy Christmas Concert

WHEN: Sunday 12/16
TIME: 2-4pm
WHERE: Steinway Piano Gallery

 

ETSU performs 11/9 at 7pm

Back by popular demand
Steinway Piano Gallery  
PresentsArising Piano Stars from

East Tennessee State University

  SAVE THE DATE: Friday, November 9, 2012
                               TIME: 7pm
                              WHO:  ETSU
                         WHERE: Steinway Piano Gallery Recital Hall
                                          4285 Sidco Dr. Nashville, TN 37204
                                  (map to the location)
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Mozart: Sonata in D Major, K. 576

Xiaotong Liu

 

Beethoven: Sonata in C Major, Op. 53, Mov. I: Allegro con bio

Matt Brickey

 

Debussy: Doctor ad Parnassum

Devon Chen

 

Glinka: The Lark

Falla: Ritual Fire Dance

Jon Rosemann

 

Vine: Sonata No.1, Mov. 2: Leggiero e legato

Hanbo Ma

 

Gounod/Liszt: Faust Waltz

Susan Qin

 

 

~ intermission ~

 

 

Bach: Sheep May Safely Graze

Khachaturian: Sabre Dance

Yi Zhao, Huayong Sun, Xiaotong Liu

 

Saint-Saëns: Danse Macabre

Matthew Brickey, Jon Rosemann, Yibo Wang, Anthony Gray

 

Bizet/Wilberg: Carmen Fantasy

Hongni Wu, Susan Qin, Zixi Zhou, Siyao Wang

 

Lutoslawki: Paganini Variations

Xinshuang Jin, Hanbo Ma

Pianists from East Tennessee will present a concert of solo and piano ensemble music from Mozart to Lutoslawski.

 

Located in a beautiful part of Appalachian Mountains, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) piano program offers opportunities for students to learn and grow into outstanding performers and pedagogues. ETSU is an “All Steinway School” where students practice and perform on Steinway grand pianos.

 

ETSU piano students have the opportunity to earn a degree in Piano Performance or Music Education. In addition to weekly lessons by the outstanding piano faculty Benjamin Caton, Chih-Long Hu, and JerilynPaolini, all piano students meet weekly to perform in studio class, and are encouraged to perform in concerts and competitions. Each semester a student performs at least five times in studio class, master class, solo and chamber concert settings. Many students have garnered top prizes from local, state, and international competitions. Many of our students have continued their education at schools such as the Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Eastman School of Music, Florida State University, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and Ohio State University. In addition, students also have an opportunity to focus in music education and obtain a teachingcertificate, enabling them to teach in public schools.

ETSU has an exciting concert series featuring internationally famed guest artists. Students are given the opportunity to attend many concerts and be instructed in master classes by Arthur Greene (Gina Bachauer Competition winner), Alexander Kobrin (Van Cliburn, Gold medalist), Antonnio Pompa-Baldi (Van Cliburn, Silver Medalist), Valentina Lisitsa (concert pianists), Chu-Fang Huang (Cleveland, Winner), Ju Jin (Tchaikovsky, Bronze medalist), and many other top musicians.

 

The ETSU Music Department offers many scholarship opportunities for students to pursue degrees in piano, including the Public Performance Scholarships, Academic Performance Scholarships, and Powell Steinway Scholarships. The majority of ETSU piano students receive scholarships that cover 70-80% of the tuition costs, while the most outstanding students are awarded scholarships that cover tuition in full. Scholarship auditions are held annually in February.

 

Visit www.etsu.edu/music or email hu@goldmail.etsu.edu for more information about piano program at ETSU.

 

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Please RSVP by replying to this email

or by calling: 615-373-5901

NIPC winner performs 10/7 at 3pm

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Sunday, October 7, 2012    3:00pm
Nashville International Piano Competition
First Place Winner
Evan Booher
Evan Booher
Evan Booher
 
This recital is FREE of charge, but we need RSVPs because of limited space available. 
Please RSVP by clicking HERE or call (615) 373-5901

 

 

Evan Booher is the first place winner of the inaugural 2012 Nashville International Piano Competition of the Steinway Society of Nashville. A native of Hermitage Tennessee, Booher graduated from his family’s homeschool in June of 2012 and plans to enroll in Lipscomb University in January, 2013. Throughout high school Booher studied with Dr. Jerome Reed of Lipscomb University and Mrs. Helen Gleason of Belmont Academy. In addition to the NIPC, Booher wonthe first prize 2012 Thor Johnson 12th grade scholarship of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra League, first place in the 2011 Clavierfest competition at Middle Tennessee State University, the first place Herman C. Godes award at the 2011 Tennessee Tech Young Artists Piano Competition, and first place in the 2011 TMTA state competition. Booher also received Honorable Mention at the 2011 state MTNA competition, was a finalist at the 2012 Lee University International Piano Competition, and is a four-time winner of the Outstanding Performer Award at the Nashville Piano Achievement Competition. In addition to piano events, Evan also enjoys academic pursuits. He is a National Merit Finalist, a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, the 2011 Tennessee state winner of the United States Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest, and the recipient of a full academic scholarship to Lipscomb University.

  

  NIPC

 
Program
Variations in F Minor, Hob. XVII:6                                                    F.J. Haydn
(1732-1809)
Andante Favori, Wo0 57                                                       L.van Beethoven
(1772-1827)
Piano Concerto No.2, Op.102                                                  D. Shostakovich
I.   Allegro                                                                          (1906-1975)
II.  Andante
III. Allegro
Intermission
Five Bagatelles (1994)                                                                        C.Vine
I.   Darkly                                                                                (b.1954)
II.  Leggiero e legato
III. -
IV. -
V.  Threnody
Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op.27, No.2                                                F. Chopin
Berceuse in D-flat, Op.57                                                            (1810-1849)
Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, Op.60
Refreshments following the recital.

RSVP by clicking HERE or by calling 615-373-5901

All Steinway Society events are held at:
Steinway Piano Gallery
4285 Sidco Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 373-5901

“Duets with the Duke” – 9/30 @ 5pm

Join Us
for a special event!

Jazz Music City presents 

 ”Duets with the Duke:
 An Evening of Ellington” 
Sunday, September 30, 2012 – 5:00pmTickets will be available at the entrance to the Steinway Piano Gallery for $15, and will be discounted for students to $10. 


Steinway Piano Gallery
Steinway Recital Hall
4285 Sidco Dr
Nashville, Tennessee 37204

Bruce Dudley and Rahsaan Barber - On The Sunny Side of the Street
Bruce Dudley and Rahsaan Barber – On The Sunny Side of the Street

About the Artists:

Rahsaan Barber - Since earning a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in 2005,  Rahsaan has set out on a singular path of excellence in education, performance and composition.  The saxophonist’s soulful melodicism and engaging tone have been featured at venues including the Village Vanguard, Birdland, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, The Tri-C Jazz Festival, The Montreux Jazz Festival, and many other prestigious stages regularly featuring world-class jazz performers. In the Fall of 2011, the saxophonist founded Jazz Music City, a record label and concert production company designed to draw attention and opportunity to Nashville’s most compelling and creative jazz artists through recordings and live performances.  Jazz Music City’s first offering was Barber’s “Everyday Magic” CD, which was met with both critical praise and the support of jazz audiences in addition to the rare honor of selection as an Editor’s Pick by the prestigious Downbeat Magazine.  In addition to a bustling performance career which also includes  co-leading Latin Jazz septet El Movimiento, Barber has maintained an active devotion to music education since completing a six-year stint of teaching at Belmont University in 2011.  In addition, he is a sought-after arranger and producer, contributing as such to the work of rising star Stephanie Adlington,  jazz trumpeter Imer Santiago, and hip hop brass band The Megaphones.

 

Bruce Dudley has regularly performed with renowned jazz artists and his own groups in concerts, clubs and music festivals since the 1970′s. His piano playing, arranging, and composing have captured the ears of critics, musicians, and audiences alike. Dudley also enjoys a celebrated career in music education, having taught jazz studies at the collegiate level since 1986 and currently holding positions at both Belmont University and Vanderbilt University. In 2010, Dudley received a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies from the University of Colorado.  Also in 2010, Dudley released Mostly Monk, a groundbreaking CD featuring a “double quartet,” with inspired arrangements for a string quartet performing alongside a traditional jazz quartet. His 2012 release, The Solo Sessions, is a fresh addition to Dudley’s discography, presenting new compositions from the pianist as well as standards from the Great American Songbook, all played with Dudley’s trademark lyricism, touch and wit. 
For more information, call Steinway Piano Gallery @ 615-373-5901
 
 

9/20 @ 7:30 – Enlightened Piano Radio Presents DONAVAN JOHNSON & KAI MIANO