Interesting service call--1st encounter with a Fazioli

[Isaac OLEG]

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Hi,

I like to hear one with other hammers myself. Too straight a tone, no big
event, but I blame the hammers as well or even in the first place.

For me I would not call the tone "European" , may be Italian ? certainly not
German, nor French (talking only of what I know)

That said, indeed very homogonous spectra, an a well build instrument for
sure. May be what we like on some pianos are the defects ?

Really, for the few I've try, I was surprised by the lack of mystery or
"mystical move" during the sustain.
I've also heard that the very early ones have been amazing.

I prefer to be the technician than the piano builder, personally, much more
comfortable place.

Isaac OLEG


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In a message dated 8/13/2004 9:14:33 PM Central Daylight Time,
pianorye@yahoo.com writes:
  Also I had a chance to talk with a touring concert artist who said they
have a Fazioli at the conservatory where he works. He described it as
"vulgar". He also stated that he prefrered New York Steinway.



There are 4 Fazioli at PianoForte of Chicago and I have played them all and
found them to be quite remarkable instruments.  The fit and finish also is
better than just about anything I have ever seen.  As with all pianos, the
name doesn't do the whole job, you need to have someone willing to take the
time and expense to keep them in top form and Tomas Zoles does just that.
David Graham is the tech for these four gems and he is doing a great job.
The concert grand has been in great demand at Orchestra Hall and Ravinia
since its arrival in May.  The show rooms have been used regularly by the
Stradivarius Society for their recitals.

Mr. Fazioli's piano do have a European sound, you should not expect a
Steinway sound, it says Fazioli.  Though I would be interested in hearing
one with say Isaac or Ronsen hammers, you may find a much more American
sound.

Mr. Fazioli has worked diligently to reexamine many aspects of the modern
piano in an attempt to create the very best instrument possible.  At time he
may have taken some less than ideal turns and his pianos continue to evolve.
Rather than condemn one of the few manufactures who actually makes regular
changes in their instruments to improve them, lets see what we can learn
from his efforts.

Andrew Remillard

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