Piano Industry Magazine

□ The End of China's Piano Boom

March 14, 2025

China's piano industry, once a symbol of middle-class aspiration, is facing a significant downturn due to economic challenges, educational reforms, and shifting cultural interests. Leading manufacturers like Pearl River Piano Group and Hailun Piano have reported substantial revenue declines, reflecting a broader industry trend. The second-hand piano market has also been affected, with families selling instruments at significantly reduced prices.

□ Bösendorfer: The Great Wave off Kanagawa

March 14, 2025

The design series of piano manufacturers continues. Bösendorfer, the legendary Austrian piano manufacturer, has unveiled a designer grand piano crafted especially for EXPO 2025 in Osaka.

□ Abandoned Piano Earns Parking Penalty in Ipswich

March 13, 2025

Residents of Ipswich (UK) were recently puzzled by the sight of an upright piano left on double yellow lines at the intersection of Bedford Street and St George's Street. Adding to the intrigue, the piano appeared to have a parking notice affixed to it. Upon closer inspection, the notice was found to be empty, but a handwritten note on the piano apologized for its placement, stating: "Sorry for delay in removal (difficult to find info over weekend). New to area so I don't know any removal comp."​

By midday on Wednesday, the piano had been removed. It remains unclear whether the parking notice was placed by an official warden or a bemused passerby.

Source: ipswichstar.co.uk, image: Thomas Marks

□ Reinventing piano practice spaces

March 6, 2025

For those who play acoustic instruments or sing, noise is an eternal struggle. Either it’s the angry neighbor shouting through the walls, or the always-occupied practice rooms at schools and academies.

But here’s the good news—there’s a solution! Let’s find out what it is…