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About FazioliFazioli Pianoforti was begun by pianist/engineer Paolo Fazioli in 1981. Mr. Fazioli, a passionate perfectionist, set out to build the best piano possible, a brave proposition considering the large manufacturers with whom he was competing. That first year 3 pianos were produced by Fazioli. Since 1981 production has slowly increased and Mr. Fazioli has continued to improve his pianos. Today just about 100 pianos are produced by hand each year, with just over 1,300 pianos having been made since inception. Though obviously a rare commodity, their reputation grows as more professional artists look to Fazioli as the piano of choice and publications and books attest to the Fazioli piano's superior quality. In April 2005, Paolo Fazioli went a step further in building a state-of-the-art concert hall within the factory. This will allow customers to test and choose pianos in a concert hall environment, as well as for Fazioli to make more high-quality recordings and to organize a concert series which will attract some of the world's top talent. For information about the concert hall, please visit www.fazioliconcerthall.com. Manufacturing:If the soundboard is the heart of the piano, Fazioli pianos have a heart of gold. Produced in Northern Italy, Fazioli uses red spruce trees from the Italian Alps to make his pianos. This wood is known for its evenness, lightness and flexible strength. It is no coincidence that Antonio Stradivarius used this wood to build his legendary string instruments. Though grounded by the long tradition of the pianoforte, one look at the Fazioli factory will tell you that Fazioli's feet are firmly in the 21st century. Yet technology and modernization here are the slaves of quality not increased production capacity. For more information on Fazioli pianos, please consult www.fazioli.com.
Photo by Yannis Arvanitis. Contact InformationWe are always* available for you by appointment, 7 days a week! Simply call (312) 291-0000. Leave a message if necessary. Otherwise, we are open during the following business hours: Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 5 pm. Telephone: (312) 291-0000 or toll free: (888) 291-6880 Postal and visiting address:
Financing is available on the purchase of pianos through Keyboard Acceptance Corporation (a CIT Group company). Terms may vary, subject to credit approval. Please contact us for more details. |
