Shigeru Kawai at Piano's Maene
Shigeru Kawai at Piano’s Maene represents the highest level of Japanese craftsmanship, musical refinement, and decades of expertise. As one of Europe’s most experienced Kawai specialists, Piano’s Maene has been bringing the world of Kawai closer to pianists and music lovers since the 1960s. Today, the exclusive Shigeru Kawai grand pianos hold a special place within this story, thanks to their exceptional tone, touch, and musical expressiveness.
A special place within the Piano’s Maene range
Shigeru Kawai holds a unique position within the Piano’s Maene collection. While Steinway & Sons is globally regarded as the benchmark within the absolute top segment of the piano world, Shigeru Kawai offers a different musical approach within its own price category. These instruments combine an exceptionally refined touch with a warm, colourful tone and outstanding control over musical nuances. As a result, Shigeru Kawai grand pianos appeal to both professional pianists and demanding enthusiasts looking for an instrument with a strong and distinctive character.
A long history between Kawai and Piano’s Maene
The relationship between Piano’s Maene and Kawai dates back to the 1960s. Over the decades, Piano’s Maene has grown into one of Europe’s largest and most experienced Kawai dealers. This long-standing partnership has created extensive knowledge of the instruments, their technical construction, and their musical qualities. Since the construction of the new headquarters in Ruiselede in 2008, Shigeru Kawai has also been given a prominent place within our showrooms, with a completely renewed presentation of the models. Today, we are taking another step forward with an even broader range and an even stronger focus on the exclusive world of Shigeru Kawai.
The evolution of Shigeru Kawai as a concert instrument
In recent years, Shigeru Kawai has strongly focused on the artistic and concert performance image of its instruments. An important turning point came in 2012 with the further development of the Concert Series, placing additional emphasis on musical refinement, projection, and dynamic control of the grand pianos. Artistically as well, Shigeru Kawai continues to invest internationally in young talent, notably through the prestigious Shigeru Kawai International Piano Competition, organised every two years in Tokyo since 2017 to discover and support young pianists from around the world. As a result, the brand has grown not only technically, but also artistically, into a respected name on international stages and in conservatories worldwide.
Discover Shigeru Kawai in our showrooms
At Piano’s Maene, we believe that an instrument such as a Shigeru Kawai can only truly reveal its full potential when experienced in person. That is why you can compare and extensively test different models in optimal conditions within our showrooms. Our piano specialists will gladly guide you in discovering the unique tone, refined touch, and exceptional finish of these remarkable Japanese grand pianos, helping you find the model that perfectly matches your musical expectations.
