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Muziekgebouw Eindhoven presents a new Yamaha grand piano and will be officially inaugurated by Matteo Myderwyk

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven is introducing a new addition to their collection: a Yamaha grand piano that will take a prominent spot in M. The piano will be officially played for the first time on September 17 during a concert by Dutch pianist and composer Matteo Myderwyk. That evening, you can also hear music from his new album Nocturnal Blues.

With the arrival of the Yamaha grand piano, we are further expanding our collection. The instrument is a valuable addition to the Steinway & Sons grand pianos that have been in the Hertog Jan Hall and the Small Hall since last season.

The new grand piano stands out for its wide range of tones and versatile character. This makes the instrument not only perfect for classical music, but also for jazz, pop, contemporary music, and various cross-overs. It’s precisely this versatility that fits well with our broad programming.

Careful selection process

The purchase of the Yamaha grand piano was preceded by a careful selection process. Pianist and composer Elif Murat was closely involved. Together with Dennis Voskuil, Head of Production and Jack Pisters, director of Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, she traveled to Hamburg to assess various options.

Van Hoorn Piano’s, the regular partner of Muziekgebouw Eindhoven for tuning and maintaining the grand pianos, also made an important contribution to the selection process. The previous concert grand will get a new life elsewhere thanks to Van Hoorn Piano’s. Over the years, the soundboard has sagged, causing some loss of tone, which happens to grand pianos over time. That’s why it was time to replace the concert grand with a new one.

Nocturnal Blues

The new Yamaha grand piano will really shine on September 17 during Matteo Myderwyk’s concert. The classically trained Dutch pianist and composer plays the grand piano and performs music from his new album Nocturnal Blues.

The album is inspired by the sound world of composers like Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel. Nocturnal Blues consists of fifteen different impressionistic nocturnes. With titles like  Zelfportret, Sterrennacht en Pietà, he pays tribute to Van Gogh’s world.

Musical infrastructure of Eindhoven

The purchase of the Yamaha concert grand piano was made possible by the Municipality of Eindhoven. With this investment, not only is a new instrument added to the collection, but the city’s musical infrastructure is also being invested in at the same time.

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