The AvantGrand is small, but it still allows you to alter sound through touch, just as you would with an acoustic grand piano. Its sonic palette covers not just the dynamics from fortissimo to pianissimo, but also extends to warm sounds and brilliant tones that allow you a considerable depth of emotion – this is an instrument that constantly challenges you to play it like an acoustic grand. Of course, this applies to more than just classical music - I’m sure that the AvantGrand would feel just as good playing popular music or jazz. I think that taking this piano to its limits could expand the player’s horizons significantly.
With the guaranteed stability of its touch and sound, the AvantGrand is also a wonderful instrument for those who plan to take up the piano in the future.
Ikuyo Nakamichi began learning the piano at age four, and came to the attention of the public when she took first place at the 51st Music Competition of Japan ...
Read MoreIkuyo Nakamichi began learning the piano at age four, and came to the attention of the public when she took first place at the 51st Music Competition of Japan while in her first year at the Toho Gakuen School of Music. After becoming the recipient of many awards, she made her real debut in Europe and Japan in 1987. Critically acclaimed for her warm tone, lyricism, and sense for music, Nakamichi’s popularity and ability place her at the forefront of pianist representing Japan.
In addition to her appearances with major Japanese orchestras, she often shares the stage with orchestras from other countries. Nakamichi gives recitals in many different regions. Since 1997, she has twice held a series of "Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas" that were hailed for their musicality and for her sincerity towards the music, establishing a name for herself as "Beethoven performer - Ikuyo Nakamichi."
She is currently working on a variety of projects that are sure to receive a great deal of attention, such as "Chopin's Keyboard Mysteries," a project depicting the composer’s life through images and stories, as well as a complete Mozart piano sonata series.
Nakamichi has an exclusive recording contract with BMG Japan, and has released numerous CDs. In 2007, her recordings of Beethoven piano sonatas 30, 31, and 32 earned her the 45th Record Academy Award (Instrumental Division). As a writer, Nakamichi has published a DVD book entitled "Blissful Piano – to play, to listen, to enjoy" (Kodansha), and the "Learning about Famous Pianos and Piano Music" compilation (Natsumesha), among others.
Official Ikuyo Nakamichi Website
http://www.ikuyo-nakamichi.com
