questions about Fazioli pianos

[janice]

I've never played or heard a live performance on a Fazioli.  Could I have some feedback from someone who has?  Give me a general idea--what other well-known piano is it like?  Are they "dependable" or are they high-end?  Sorry to be so ignorant!!

[jazzyprof]

Definitely high end.

[janice]

Thanks!!  I already had that same exact pic on my wallpaper--lol--and that's why I asked!  It sure is beautiful!  However, I am very interested to hear from someone who has played on one.  It is heavy in the bass, or is it balanced, or what?  Are there many dealers in the US?  Sorry to sound so ignorant, but hey, I live in Iowa, what do you expect?! LOL

[steinwaymodeld]

Thanks!!  I already had that same exact pic on my wallpaper--lol--and that's why I asked!  It sure is beautiful!  However, I am very interested to hear from someone who has played on one.  It is heavy in the bass, or is it balanced, or what?  Are there many dealers in the US?  Sorry to sound so ignorant, but hey, I live in Iowa, what do you expect?! LOL

I have played on a Fazioli 2nd biggest model for around 2 hours.
And I have lied my hands on Bosendorfer and Steinway (NY) too.
SO I am gonna compare it with the steinway.

Fazioli is definately the most expensive piano exist right now (i am not talking about artcraft or Porsche Bosendorfer)
Even more so than a Hamburg Steinway.
To me, Fazioli has the best and most singing tune ever, it sings along with your finger, there are unlimited possiblity to create color on this piano. The Treble is even more precious, the crystal like sound, it almost like there is no noise or anything 'extra' in the sound. It's just so Pure.

But I wouldn't recommend playing a Fazioli in a Concerto or with a symphony, solely because it doesn't blend well with Orchestra and it doens't have the 'power' to compensate the Orchestra as Steinway does. Steinway in a way has a much balanced tone, even though the particular section of the notes doesn't stand out as much as Fazioli, it's great for playing chamber or orchestra+piano works.

Fazioli is the best piano for piano solo.

[dinosaurtales]

I have a Fazioli 212.  Its wonderful!!!  Definitely high end.

Great for everything!

[tosca1]

I listened to a Fazioli  (about the same size as a Steinway B) which is meticulously maintained,  in house recital given by John Chen, winner of the Sydney International Piano Competition 2004. I agree with most of the opinions about the quality of the instrument which is most apparent in the piano's appearance. 
However, I would not say that the sound is better than that of a good Steinway. Interestingly,  for the final round of the competition, John chose the Kawai EX concert in preference to the Steinway D.
I suppose it all comes down to personal taste.

Kind regards,
Robert.

[Hmoll]

 Faziolis leave me cold. Too "aggressive" and harsh a sound. I've played and heard quite a few of them, so I can't attribute this to the prep.
In the real high end pianos, I much prefer Steingraeber, Bluthner, and Bosendorfer.

[chopin_girl]

The only time I ever heard of Fazioli is when a croatian pianist- Maksim Mrvica said it was his favourite pitano. Never heard it though ,but I'd kinda like to play on one.
I like to explore new pianos 

[alice oliver]

i've also played several of them and they are not to my taste.  they are perfect, perfect, perfect, but perfect like a machine.  i find they lack "soul" or nuance or a sense of personality. 

they have an incredibly brilliant sound, very powerful, and would work incredibly well with an orchestra, indeed, i think that is all they would be suited for--they are far too powerful and overwhelming for chamber music.  the action gives infinite control and is quite amazing.

each pianist will have to decide for him/herself, as it really is a matter of personal taste.  i played an 9' fazioli next to a steinway d, and the fazioli made the d seem mellow and warm in comparison.