Legendary Horowitz Piano North American Tour arriving in Toronto
September 25, 2012. Toronto, Ontario. The legendary Steinway & Sons Model D Horowitz Piano continues its tour of North America with upcoming stop in Toronto Canada. The stunning piano—a nine-foot grand and one of Steinway’s most revered designs — will be showcased between September 27 and October 7, 2012. The tour provides a rare opportunity for the public to see, hear, touch and even play CD 503, which is the fabled piano that accompanied classical titan Vladimir Horowitz (1903-1989) on tour. It was known to be one of Horowitz’s favorite instruments.
Horowitz, a Steinway Artist Immortal, is widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. His colorful personality and astounding performances enthralled audiences for decades. Early in 1934, as a wedding present, Steinway & Sons presented Horowitz and his wife Wanda with a Steinway Model D, Serial #279503. In the early 1940’s, this piano was replaced with #314503, now known simply as CD 503. This is the piano Horowitz kept in his New York townhouse. He used it in many recitals and recordings in the 70’s and 80’s, and he famously demanded that the piano be his exclusive touring instrument during the last four years of his life, including for his triumphant return to the former Soviet Union for performances in Moscow and Leningrad in 1986.
Steinway Piano Gallery Toronto invites you to the beautiful Steinway Music Hall on 2651 John Street - Unit #8, Markham, Ontario L3R 2W5 to experience CD 503 on the following dates:
Saturday September 29, 2012 from 10am to 6pm : Horowitz 109th Birthday Party Open House
Featuring Jim Hoover from Steinway New York.
Monday October 1st through Friday October 5th 2012 : Private Appointments
Call 1-888-399-5397 today to schedule a 15 minute private appointment to play the Horowitz piano, have your photo taken with it, and receive an exclusive certificate.
Register online for the event of your choice: http://www.steinwaypianogallery.ca/news/horowitz_piano
About Steinway Piano Gallery Toronto:
Steinway Piano Gallery in Toronto is the exclusive representative for the family of Steinway designed pianos in Great Toronto Area. Opened in June 2011, Steinway Piano Gallery Toronto offers the best shopping environment in the town as well as unrivalled customer service pleasing even the most discerning pianists. For more information, visit www.steinwaypianogallery.ca
About Steinway & Sons
Since 1853 Steinway pianos have set an uncompromising standard for sound, touch, beauty and investment value. Steinway remains the choice of 9 out of 10 concert artists, and it is the preferred piano of countless musicians, professional and amateur, throughout the world.
For more information, visit www.steinway.com.
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Media Contact:
Alex Thomson
Office : (905) 940-5397
Cell: (416) 624-6160
Alex.Thomson@steinwaypianogallery.ca
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