Whistler's Pique Magazine Interviews Paolo Fazioli

WHISTLER, BC - On Tuesday the 29th of January the founder and owner of the Fazioli Piano factory near Venice Italy visited a home Whistler.  Pique News Magazine Arts writer Alyssa Noel came out to meet him and take a photo of him by a Fazioli piano.

A very well written article, please read it by clicking HERE.  

Mr. Fazioli visits Vancouver

VANCOUVER, BC – Near the end of January 2013, the founder of the Fazioli Pianoforti factory in Italy Mr. Paolo Fazioli visited Vancouver as one of his 3 stops during his quick tour through North America.  Arriving into Vancouver on the late evening on Sunday, he went straight to the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel where he enjoyed a live performance by local sensation Roy & Rosemary together with the Vancouver Academy of Music’s Stradivari Ensemble. 

Many passersby were blown away by the beauty of the music, and soon the entire lobby was packed with people surrounding the centerpiece: a one-of-a-kind $225,000 Fazioli piano designed by MGB Architecture, the same firm that designed the lobby.  During his stay at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, Mr. Fazioli stayed in one of the hotel’s ‘signature suites’: “the Fazioli Suite”.   A total of 1,200 sq ft in size, the huge room features photos taken during the construction of the Fairmont’s piano.

The next day featured visits to the homes of some customers that had recently ordered or received a Fazioli piano with a special finish.  The evening concluded in White Rock where Roy & Rosemary played again, together with singer/songwriter Austin Nash Park, soprano Sarah Tatto, Loverboy’s pianist Doug Johnson.   The evening was concluded by a moving performance by pianist-turned-accountant Daniel Chow.

The final day included a quick drive up to Whistler to sign the iron plate of the first Fazioli to be sold into the Whistler area.   Although normally cloudy, the sun peeked through the clouds for a few brief moments for Mr. Fazioli to be able to appreciate the beauty of the snow covered hills.

Fazioli's International Dealer Meeting 2012

SACILE, ITALY - On November 4 and 5, dealers for Fazioli pianos around the world were invited to the Fazioli factory in Italy to be present at a dealer meeting and factory tour.

The meeting included the unveiling of a brand new art case design called "New Edge" and created by designer Edoardo Pitton, and a performance by the very talented Italian pianist Alessandro Taverna.

The dealers take a great pride in having the privilege of knowing Mr. Fazioli and representing his incredible pianos.  Most feel like they are part of something truly amazing and treasure each moment they can spend with Mr. Fazioli, listening to his ideas and creations.

Although not having a presence here for many years, the Canadian market has become important to Fazioli.  In 2010 there were 16 units sold in Canada, putting the country in 2nd place in the world.  In 2011 there were 18 units sold in Canada, making it the highest number of units sold out of any country in the world during the entire year.

Germany - where the first dealership for Fazioli pianos was set up back in 1981 - is the country where more than 300 Fazioli's have found their home, and it continues to be the strongest market overall for Fazioli pianos in the world.  Austria has the most Fazioli pianos per capita, and China and Japan are both experiencing a huge increase in orders.

Rolls-Royce's "A Night With The Siprit of Ecstasy"

VANCOUVER, BC - On Thursday the 1st of November, Fazioli owners were invited to experience the magic carpet ride and an exclusive presentation by Alyssa Bartashy, the Senior Product Specialist of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

Talented musician Austin Nash Park entertained the guests on a beautiful concert grand Fazioli piano.  Photos by Roger Ting.