Kawai

[Fred Sturm]

Avery,
	The two concert grands used at the Reno convention (duo piano concert)
at the Kawai evening were EX's. Very nice, IMO. (I played on them a few
times in the early morning hours). Talk about meticulously regulated and
voiced. Wow!
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico

Avery Todd wrote:
> 
> List,
> 
> Just thought I'd let you know about something kind of interesting
> that's happening here.
> 
> The Kawai dealer called and offered us the use of an EX & 7' Shuguru (sp?)
> grand for app. a month, free of charge. It's for exposure of course, plus
> he's also very interested in us not becoming an "all Steinway" school, so
> wants to keep a Kawai presence here besides our lease program. :-)
> 
> Since I've never had the opportunity to hear an EX, this should be
> interesting and enjoyable. It'll also be interesting to hear the comments
> from pianists who normally would always prefer a Steinway.
> 
> This happens to coincide with our International Piano Festival Feb. 1-3,
> so there will be extra exposure there for the guest artists, students who
> play in the Master Classes and outside audience who come in to listen.
> 
> The performers for that this year will be Abbey Simon, Anton Kuerti &
> Janina Fialkowska.
> 
> Just thought I'd throw this out.
> 
> Avery
> University of Houston