ARTISTS
PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE KAWAI
Welcome to our artist page where we feature distinguished Kawai artists from every musical genre and their testimonies about Kawai products. Kawai pianos are chosen as the preferred instrument by professional musicians all over the world. We would like to thank all of our talented artists for choosing Kawai and for their support in making Kawai pianos “the sound heard around the world”.
David Lanz
Pianist
Grammy-nominated New Age Pianist, Shigeru Kawai Artist
Earl Wild
Legendary Pianist
The Shigeru Kawai piano is unsurpassed in its craftsmanship and beauty of tone.
Dr. David Korevaar
Weil Professor of Piano, University of Colorado
David Korevaar, whose playing has been called a “musical epiphany” by Gramophone Magazine, …
Joe Bongiorno
Solo Piano Artist/ Owner, Piano Haven Recording Studio
My Shigeru SK-7 has given me a whole new level of expression, control, tone & clarity that …
Tanya Gabrielian
Concert Pianist, Shigeru Kawai Artist
Hailed by the London Times as “a pianist of powerful physical and imaginative muscle,” Tanya …
David Hicken
Contemporary Pianist & Composer, Shigeru Kawai Artist
He studied clarinet, organ and music theory from a young age, performed in orchestras and choirs …
Junko Ueno Garrett
Concert Pianist, Shigeru Kawai Artist
Japan-born Junko Ueno Garrett has captivated audiences around the world with her colorful tone …
Dr. Scott Watkins
Associate Professor of Piano, Jacksonville
What sets this piano apart is its clarity of tone, the speed and smoothness of the action …
Adrean Farrugia
Jazz Pianist, Shigeru Kawai Artist
A perfect instrument for musical creation and expression, with a kaleidoscopic range of tonal …
John Chen
Winner 2004 Sydney International Piano Competition
John Chen began piano studies in Auckland at the age of three. At age 18, he received his Master of …
Michael Kieran Harvey
Concert Pianist
Michael Kieran Harvey was born in Sydney in 1961 and studied piano with Alan Jenkins, Gordon …
Dr. Grace Fong
Director of Keyboard Studies, Chapman University
Born in Los Angeles, Fong was a Trustee (full) Scholarship recipient at the University of Southern …
Yuko Maruyama
Jazz Pianist/Composer
The Shigeru piano is a chorus of voices with each one singing its finest performance. When I …
George Kolasis
Expert Piano Technician
If you are looking for a truly elite, innovative and without question world-class concert quality …
Dave Bradshaw Jr.
Jazz Pianist, Shigeru Kawai Artist
Within 60 seconds of playing my Shigeru semi-concert grand, I knew I was playing the finest pia…
Hyeree Roux
Shigeru Kawai Artist
In playing a Shigeru Kawai, I have a ‘ . ‘euphoric oneness with the instrument. It is ‘ …
Diego Caetano
Shigeru Kawai Artist
We dedicate our lives to seeking the perfect sound. Shigeru pianos make this possible and easier with …
Timothy Brown
Shigeru Kawai Artist
The piano has always been the soul of my being as a composer. The instrument needs to express …
Dr. Alexander Wasserman
Assistant Professor of Music, Reinhardt
As a concerto soloist, Dr. Alexander Wasserman has appeared with …
Dr. Makiko Hirata
Shigeru Kawai Artist
Shigeru Kawai gives me access to the benevolent, expansive and healing sound world that I seek to deliver …
Dr. Andrew Parks
Shigeru Kawai Artist
I am truly captivated with the sweet voice of Shigeru Kawai. Its distinctive and unique tone color …
