- Das Kurhaus, Wiesbaden, 23rd March 2010: Yamaha President Mitsuru Umemura tonight unveiled the new CF series of concert grand pianos led by the much anticipated CFX, revolutionary new instruments over 19 years in development, and a once-in-a-generation event according to the President.
Yamaha expect that the new CFX concert grand piano, and CF series overall will come to be seen as one of their greatest achievements.　These truly exceptional instruments are the result of many thousands of hours of private testing and evaluations carried out in partnership with some of the most discerning and demanding concert pianists, piano professors and technicians worldwide. Many of those involved had travelled to Wiesbaden to celebrate the launch.
The new CF series pianos mark a significant milestone in Yamaha's celebrated 108-year history as an acclaimed world-class piano maker. The evening also provided the assembled VIP guests a rare opportunity to meet many of the people involved in the development and design of the new range.
Watch a video taken the very first time the CFX and the sensational pianist Hiromi met each other.
Bösendorfer pianos with their rich Viennese traditions are an important part of the Yamaha Premium Piano family.
“I love the tonal space with this piano, and I find it technically perfect. It's very rich and so sensitive; everything I need when I want to have an adventure with a piano! And what a fantastic sound… unbelievable!”
Jean-Marc Luisada
“It is a wonderful piano with a very long sustain and rich powerful bass. I love this piano! I don't know why, but it feels so expressive and responsive.”
Cyprien Katsaris
“I'm completely satisfied with it. Great colors, plenty of power, very easy to control, it has everything… The entire piano rings. It inspires me a lot. I would use it for any performance, whether recital or concerto. It can do all”
Alexander Kobrin
“I like this piano a lot. I like the sound and it's very responsive, with a wide range from pianissimo to fortissimo. It has a great bass sound, colorful and rich, and feels solid to play. It's a great piano and a significant step forward for Yamaha.”
Frederic Chiu
“Wow, it's so gorgeous! And it's really comfortable to play with amazing sound control and the bass sounds great! Everything responds well, and the dynamic range is astounding. The pianissimo really sings”
Olga Kern
“The ideal piano should have a brassy bass, beautiful mid range, and shimmering highs—and finally there is a piano which has all these qualities. It is sensitive to play but is also capable of a brilliant sound.”
Abbey Simon
“It is capable of both profound bass, powerful fortissimo, but also delicate lyrical passages. Being able to control a subtle touch is important and with this piano I can create beautiful colors, but it also has exceptional power.”
Maria JoĂŁo Pires
