VIDEO: Vancouver Architect Ernest Collins designs case of largest piano to ever come to BC!

VANCOUVER, BC - Local architect Ernest Collins, together with his wife and professional artist/designer Grace Gordon-Collins, designed the art case of the first Fazioli F308 to arrive in BC.   The model F308 is completely made in Italy and is 10 feet 3 inches long, making it the longest production piano in the world.

Showcase Pianos is the exclusive dealer for Fazioli pianos in the province of BC, and deals with many brands of pianos - - - from the very affordable, to the most luxurious.

Ernest Collins is the architect that originally designed the home and was approached to 'revisit' the music room when the homeowner's children started taking piano lessons.  Collins and his wife also designed the cabinet that went in behind the piano and also the picture frame that housed the especially commissioned art work for the room.

The cabinet was built by Joe Edwards of TLC Furniture Design, and the painting was made by Vancouver artist Michael Solomon.

The music was composed and performed (not on a Fazioli unfortunately) by talented Juilliard graduate and Fazioli-lover Jennifer Athena Galatis.

Showcase Pianos is located at 1224 W Broadway in Vancouver, BC 604.437.5161 and at Aberdeen Centre in Richmond, BC 604.270.8883

Ryan & Ray perform on Fazioli for BC's Premier

RICHMOND, BC - On Thursday the 7th of November, Showcase Pianos was happy to loan a Fazioli piano for a Fundraising Gala held at the Continental Seafood Restaurant in Richmond, B.C.

The beautiful Fazioli F183 in polished white was brought in specially for the occasion and the very talented Ryan Wang and Ray Zhang performed a number of selections to entertain the guests that included BC's Premier Christy Clark.

This particular Fazioli piano is special, beyond the incredible craftsmanship and rich crystalline tone that’s come to be associated with the brand, this piano has the addition of a player system designed by PianoDisc, the world’s leading manufacturer of player piano systems.  An appreciation for all the finest things in the world, Showcase Pianos prides itself on offering only the very best for our local community.

Showcase Pianos is located at 1224 W Broadway in Vancouver, BC 604.437.5161 and at Aberdeen Centre in Richmond, BC 604.270.8883