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A BRIEF HISTORY OF MARKSON PIANOS

Today Markson Pianos is London’s leading piano supplier for private homes and institutions as well as concerts and events throughout the country.

As piano specialists with four generations of experience, Markson Pianos can offer sound advice, a wide choice of instruments and an after sales service second to none. Not only are we piano specialists, but also interact with the wider musical community, supporting and promoting concerts and events including PianoDay London, Masterclasses and our very own concert series.

1910

1910

Markson Pianos is a fourth generation family business, founded in 1910 by Louis Markson, a piano tuner and repairer with a reputation for exacting standards.

1950

1950

Louis was joined by his two sons Keith and Maurice soon after WWII and they opened up branches in North West and South East London. They not only continued with the restoration of pianos for department stores but also for private homes and institutions.

1960

1960

Grand opening of our central London showroom on Albany Street offering both new and preowned pianos as well as introducing a pioneering piano hire scheme in the 1960’s. Photo - Maurice Markson servicing on a Weber pianola upright piano

1970

Keith’s son, Julian and Maurice’s son, Simon join the business and continue the family tradition. They further develop through acquisition and diversification.

1980

1980

Markson Pianos is awarded no.1 Kawai dealer in Europe, three years in a row

1990

1990

Simon Markson visit No 10 Downing Street

2012

A Yamaha S6 supplied for the London Olympics Opening Ceremony for ‘Chariots of Fire’ performed by the London Symphony Orchestra

2015

2015

Simon’s son Noah joins the business

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