Testimonials page 2
The Piano company of first choice, always friendly, reliable and adaptable to the requirements of the venue. We just wanted to let you know the exciting news that Union Chapel has topped the Time Out London readers’ poll for the Best Live Music Venue in London this year. Thank you for your support and work at Union Chapel, we really appreciate everyone’s efforts which make for such a special place. Long may it continue!
Steinberg Baby Grand – I was delighted to have the piano back on Wednesday and it looks very good, with the colour being exactly as I had hoped. The work on the keys and the hammers have been successful, so you have a very satisfied customer and I send you and your staff my thanks for the excellent work.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and everyone at Markson Pianos for an easy transaction with the piano you supplied for my gig at Union Chapel. It was great to get an upgrade as well- the piano was really amazing to play on. I’ll be in for practice again soon- I’m going to give my fingers a little rest too though!
Thanks to Markson Pianos for their excellent refurbishment work on our grand pianos, and the very impressive as-new rebuild of the Bechstein grand which has been such an asset in our chapel this year.
The Petrof has fitted perfectly and sounds excellent in our newly restored building.
Thank you for helping the Opal Project and making the RAH an amazing night for all the children to remember.
There are a lot of pianos in Markson Pianos, more than 40. All sorts ranging from luxurious grand pianos to basic domestic uprights.
Seven composers and artists have each composed a work for multiple pianos to be performed by a large ensemble of pianists in the piano shop over the course of the evening of 4th November, a unique opportunity to explore the possibilities of a large number of pianos.
A musical vocabulary based around multiples of the same instrument is unusual, especially in the case of the piano, an instrument that is central within the Western classical music tradition. This event explores both within and without that tradition, connecting with other experiences – systems theory, group rhythmic structures (such as the music of Ghana and Indonesia), indeterminacy, bellringing – music that has a different history of organisation, structure and experiment. A musical hybrid, something that wouldn’t normally happen.
The number of pianos and players means that there is physically very little space left in the shop for much of an audience so the event has been recorded for eventual broadcast on Resonance FM and will be available as a download.
Special thanks to Stephanie Romig who organised this event as part of the centenary of Markson Pianos, to Simon Markson, Jean-Raphael Dedieu, Alberto Sanchez Nué, Peter Scott and the video crew and in particular all the pianists and composers who contributed significant time and effort to this project.
My piano teacher suggested Markson Pianos when I decided to buy a new piano, so I visited the showroom a little while ago looking for an upright piano. They were very helpful and importantly also left me alone to wander around and play all the pianos for as long as I liked. Whilst there, not surprisingly I fell in love with the sound and feel of the Bechstein and Hoffman. Also, I really liked the grand pianos as opposed to the uprights because you can look over the top. So I decided to wait and buy what I really wanted – a Hoffman baby grand. I recently sold my house and the first item I wanted to arrive at was my new piano. I rang Markson and was given a very competitive price and they must have moved heaven and earth to get it to me in a WEEK from Germany. It arrived exactly on time, with no hassle and I am absolutely delighted.
Working with Markson Pianos was a delight from the beginning to the end, they are a very friendly and competent Company – quite rare these days! I cannot believe they managed to organise it so quickly. I love it. I would thoroughly recommend Markson Pianos.
We bought a fleet of pianos from Markson Pianos to upgrade several of the university stock. This included two grands and several uprights. The service we received from Markson Pianos was exceptional, both in selecting the pianos and also the installation and aftercare.
We found Markson Pianos to be very helpful and prompt in responding to enquiries. The pianos themselves were of a very high standard and our staff and students are very happy with the new purchases.
We bought a fleet of pianos from Markson Pianos to upgrade several of the university stock. This included two grands and several uprights. The service we received from Markson Pianos was exceptional, both in selecting the pianos and also the installation and aftercare.
We found Markson Pianos to be very helpful and prompt in responding to enquiries. The pianos themselves were of a very high standard and our staff and students are very happy with the new purchases.
Thank you for supplying the performance piano for the recent Battersea Piano Festival. The piano was delivered and constructed promptly and the tuner was very efficient. Everyone involved was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Many of the performers commented on the high quality of the instrument and it contributed significantly to the success of our event. I’m very much looking forward to working with you again.
I was very happy with the excellent service from Markson Pianos. The Yamaha piano was beautiful and I arrived at the recording session with it perfectly tuned and maintained throughout the day.
A very big thank you to you all for helping make The International Opera awards 2016 our best yet. Thank you from Sarah Hyman Sarah Noble and myself and the entire team.
Thanks Karen for your very smooth and friendly service! Made all the difference! The shoot went very well and Keane did an acoustic version of their song… ace.
How delighted we are to have the Yamaha U1 in the Chapel Royal Hampton Court Place. It has been a great addition to the musical repertoire in the Chapel providing the opportunity for choristers, music staff and visiting instrumentalists to give Sunday lunchtime music recitals that regularly attract audiences of over 100 people.
The team at Markson Pianos have provided expert advice and assistance throughout the whole process of choosing and taking delivery of the instrument and I have been first to recommend them as a supplier for other prestigious events at Hampton Court Palace.