Blüthner Event - May 25th 2006

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To thank our clients and friends - and to celebrate our new website:
Cognac are delighted to present a private evening with a recital by internationally acclaimed concert pianist Richard Meyrick, great people and a few drinks - all in the plush surroundings of the Blünther Piano Showrooms. RSVP

This event will take place on Thursday May 25th 2006 at Blünther Piano Showrooms off Berkeley Square (see below for directions).

We invite guests to arrive for 6.30pm with a 30 minute concert commencing at 7.15pm. Wine and light nibbles will be provided, and we plan to finish at 9pm.

About Richard Meyrick

Awarded a foundation scholarship to the Royal College of Music at sixteen, Richard Meyrick made his concert début at the Wigmore Hall, while still a student. This was followed by a live televised performance of Brahms’ Piano Concerto No 2 conducted by Sir Adrian Boult.

A dynamically powerful pianist, his charismatic performances at major concert halls and more intimate venues frequently bring audiences to their feet in rapturous acclaim. More...

About Blünther

Piano making has a long tradition in the German province of Saxony, especially in Leipzig, where the citizens have always cared about musical culture. The St. Thomas choir has existed since the 12th century, the Gewandhaus orchestra was founded in the 17th century, as well as the Leipzig Opera, and Medelssohn-Bartholdy initiated a conservatory that soon became famous. One of the best known piano makers of that time was Breitkopf & Hartel, still known today as a prominent music publisher.>

These were strong reasons for Julius Blüthner to start his piano making in Leipzig after having spent several years wandering from one piano maker to another to improve on his knowledge of the craft.

Today Ingbert Blüthner manages the firm together with his two sons Christian and Knut. By their work they ensure that the tonal character of the instruments and the excellence of their hand-crafted manufacturing, numbers Blüthner instruments with the best on the market. More...