John Chen   |   8th Sydney International Piano Competition First Prize Winner selected the Kawai EX Concert Piano

The Shigeru Kawai Piano - a spiritual union of man, nature and art and a union derived from the innate and inexorable desire for harmony.

Of all the musical masterpieces that come forth from Kawai, fewer than one in one hundred will bear the name SHIGERU.

Meticulously handcrafted in carefully limited numbers, the Shigeru piano brings to fruition a century of advancement, knowledge and craftsmanship. It is the culmination of one man's dream to fulfill the lifelong dreams of the pianist.

The Dream

Over one hundred years ago, in a humble workshop in Japan, Koichi Kawai embarked upon a passion to design and build a piano that would one day be called "the finest." A generation later, this dream burned intensely in the heart of Shigeru Kawai. To him, it represented not just his origins, but his destiny - an unrelenting force that would launch a lifetime of devotion to the pursuit of perfection.

In the Shigeru piano, you will see not just his labor and his love, but his life.

The Passion

Passion - the powerful emotion that motivates an individual beyond even the extraordinary. The passion for excellence dwells deeply within the heart of every Shigeru craftsman. Like members of a great orchestra, each craftsman brings forth a seasoned wealth of skill and artistry that compels the whole to surpass the sum of its parts. Day by day, the craftsman strives to leave an indelible mark upon each creation - an inexpressible emblem of intense desire and duty. It is this symphony of passionate energies that has elevated the Shigeru piano to the lofty strata shared by few and respected by all.

The Honour

Honour is sacred to every culture, and certainly to the Japanese. It is a noble covenant that binds an individual's words and deeds inextricably with the value and substance of his name. There is no greater demonstration of honour, no greater commitment, than to place one's name upon the work of one's hands.
From initial design, to the selection of the finest materials, to the handcrafted assembly by master piano artisans, each Shigeru piano is a work of uncompromising craftsmanship, a symbol of unending devotion and a profound expression of pride and honour. For Shigeru Kawai, there could be no other way.

The Soul

A Shigeru piano is much more than the intelligent application of material, labour and design. It is an art form born not from the head, but from the heart. Thus, the craftsman does far more than simply build it; he brings it to life. The sensitive nurturing of every part, every joint, every subtle nuance vests each piano with an intangible quality - a soul - that lives on from generation to generation. And those who own a Shigeru piano know that they possess not merely an instrument, but a partner in the musical pursuit of dreams.

The Artisans

A Shigeru piano is perfected by an elite brand of craftsman. Each of our Master Piano Artisans is at the pinnacle of his profession. With remarkable skills proven in the world's finest concert halls and international piano competitions, each artisan brings a wealth of experience and passion to his craft. Upon completion of a finished work, the craftsman adds his name to the piano's rich pedigree as a symbol of devotion and pride.

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