SACILE, ITALY - On Friday the 3rd of May, 2013 international concert pianist YuJa Wang performed at the Fazioli Concert Hall in Sacile, Italy.

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VANCOUVER, BC - A new video by Chinese-Canadian pop superstar Wanting Qu features a $280,000 Fazioli concert grand piano that appears to spontaneously catch on fire and explode. The video was filmed in Vancouver and premiered on MuchMore.ca on Thursday the 2nd of May, 2013.

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WEST VANCOUVER, BC - At 5 years old, pianist Ryan Wang has received more publicity than many pianists receive in their whole life. In the last two months, not only has Wang been interviewed by CBC's "The National", Global TV, the Vancouver Sun, and SingTao Daily - but he has also had the great privilege of performing at the illustrious Carnegie Hall.

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TORONTO, ON – On Friday the 5th of April, world renowned Italian piano maker Paolo Fazioli made a pit-stop in Toronto to dedicate a one-of-a-kind Fazioli piano custom made for the Shangri-La Hotel. Professional pianists consider this brand to be the "crème-de-la-crème" of the piano world, and only a handful of Faziolis have made it to the greater Toronto area.

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VANCOUVER, BC - On Friday morning at 3:37am, a baby girl was born to Showcase Pianos owners Judy and Manuel Bernaschek. The baby, named 'Aria', weighed 8.73 pounds.

The Bernascheks opted to have the birth at home, employing the services of Pacific Midwifery. Labour started at around 11pm, and two midwives were present along with a student and an 'Acumama' that provided relief from pain through massages throughout the process.

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VANCOUVER, BC - Be sure to pick up the April 2013 issue of Vancouver Magazine where legendary writer Malcolm Parry was invited to pick up his pen once again for the iconic publication. It has been 2 years since Mac has written a word for the magazine, so his return was made more special when he was asked to interview Italian pianomaker Paolo Fazioli.

Part of the article focuses on the 50th Fazioli to sell at Showcase Pianos - a special half-million dollar concert grand with a case designed by Vancouver architect Ernest Collins.

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VANCOUVER, BC – Almost everyone has heard of a Fazioli. For those that haven't, it's the handmade Italian piano that is shaking up the age old piano-making industry. In Vancouver, more than a few people have traded in their old Steinways to get a new Fazioli.

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VANCOUVER, BC - Linda Lee Thomas is a name that every Vancouverite knows - she has been the principal pianist of the VSO since 1972. She has something common with Showcase Pianos owner Manuel Bernaschek: They both love Fazioli pianos. In February of 2013 she released her new CD: "Tango Con Fazioli".

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VANCOUVER, BC - Local music duo Roy & Rosemary features the keyboard talent of Roy Tan and the violin virtuosity of Rosemary Siemens. Rosemary is a violinist that has performed all over the world, including three different performances at Carnegie Hall, as well as the Vatican, and at the home of Donald Trump.

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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.

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These pianos must be cleared out, no reasonable offer will be refused!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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DELTA, BC - Fazioli buyers joined Lamborghini enthusiasts at the new "CZBB" terminal in Delta to see the new Cessna CJ2+, and were able to check out some cool lux items from Palladio Jewellers, and enjoyed live jazz by the Max Zipursky trio on a beautiful FAZIOLI.

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VANCOUVER, BC - On Thursday the 18th of October Hong Kong Superstar Anthony Lun came to Vancouver to support the Chi Heng Foundation's annual fundraiser by playing on a beautiful white Fazioli F183 that was handmade in Italy.

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VANCOUVER, BC - Having only 2 dealers of 'FENDI Casa' furniture in North America means that Vancouverites are privileged to have one of them in their own back yard. Lloyd & Bruce's furniture is located in Coal Harbour, in the walkway that is just 200 paces from the well-known Cardero's Restaurant.

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VANCOUVER, BC - As local car enthusiasts prepared to attend the Luxury Supercar Weekend, a group of special guests were invited to preview the rare Ferraris at FMOV on Burrard. Jazz pro Max Zipursky and his band kept the crowd entertained, and during their break amazing soprano Sarah Tatto blew everyone away with her incredible voice and was accompanied by concert pianist WenWen Du.

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RICHMOND, BC - The $189,000 piano was flown to Vancouver yesterday in a crate that has sensors on it to ensure its safety. The "Marco Polo" is a bright red grand piano that is 7-feet long and has a beautiful work of art hand-painted under the lid. It is only on display for only two days before being delivered to the family that ordered it.

The piano was custom made in Italy by Fazioli - a company known for its meticulous attention to detail. Made by hand and requiring over 3 years of man hours, the rare Italian instruments are considered to be the 'crème-de-la-crème' of pianos.

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