STEinway thailand CELEBRATEs 170 YEARS OF steinway & sonS
23RD December 2023
A celebration of Steinway & Sons’ 170th Anniversary, featuring an exclusive performance by Steinway Artist Miyuji Kaneko on the Steinway Spirio|r.
It was an honor and pleasure for Steinway Thailand to host this memorable event marking the distinguished occasion of Steinway & Sons’ 170th Anniversary. Our heartfelt appreciation to our partners, esteemed members of the teacher community, Steinway owners and friends of Steinway Thailand, who joined us for this remarkable affair.
On this special evening, Steinway Artist Miyuji Kaneko captivated the audience with familiar pieces, and highlighted the Spirio|r’s capabilities by playing back his recording of Chopin’s Nocturne, and performing four hands with his own recording for Brahms’ Hungarian Dance.
While honoring 170 years of musical excellence, we also give recognition to Steinway’s culture of innovation as exemplified by the Spirio|r, a revolutionary blend of artistry, craftsmanship and technology. This integration of classical sophistication with modern innovation showcased at the event had no doubt left an indelible mark on the attendees.
ABOUT STEINWAY & SONS
Since 1853, STEINWAY has set an uncompromising standard for sound, touch, beauty, and investment value. Because of a dedication to continuous improvement, today’s Steinway remains the choice of 9 out of 10 concert artists, and is the preferred piano of countless musicians, professional and amateur, throughout the world.
For more information, visit www.steinwaythailand.com
ABOUT spirio | r
The STEINWAY SPIRIO | r is the world’s finest high resolution player piano capable of live performance capture and playback. A revolutionary blend of artistry, craftsmanship, and technology, STEINWAY SPIRIO | r provides powerful new tools of expression and new ways to access, share and experience performance — enriching connection and intimacy.
For more information, visit https://www.steinwaythailand.com/spirio/spirio-r
ABOUT MIYUJI KANEKO
Miyuji Kaneko, born in Japan in 1989 to a Japanese father and Hungarian mother, relocated to Hungary at six to study piano at the Bartok Elementary School of Music. At 11, he entered The Special School for Exceptional Young Talents of the Franz Liszt Academy of Music Budapest, then returned to Japan in 2006 for Tokyo College of Music High School. Kaneko received a Master of Musical Arts Diploma from the Tokyo College of Music.
Kaneko became a CHANEL Pygmalion Days Artist in 2009 and made his debut at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall in 2011. He has performed globally with renowned orchestras and collaborated with eminent conductors.
Additionally, Kaneko played piano for the movie "Honeybees and Distant Thunder" and hosts NHK-FM's "Recital Passio." As of his 10th Japan Debut anniversary, he held a solo recital at Suntory Hall, and his album "Freude" was released by Deutsche Grammophon in March 2022. An Honorary Citizen of Kismaros, Hungary, Miyuji Kaneko is also recognized as a Steinway Artist. For more information, visit https://miyuji.jp/en