Jacobs Music Company

07/01/2024

STEINWAY ON STAGE - MUSIC FESTIVAL EDITION - plus
THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA AT THE MANN!

John Perry Academy of Music - SCMI International Piano Festival and Chamber Program 2024 - Faculty includes John Perry, Artistic Director; Mina Hirobe-Perry, Director; Jean-David Coen; Yoshikazu Nagai; Awadagin Pratt; Dmitry Rachmanov; Daniel Shapiro; Aasha Starcevich; Oxana Yablonskaya – GUEST ARTISTS, Robert Levin, Lecture; Oxana Yablonskaya, Recital - Chamber Program Artist Faculty, Jean Shneider, Chamber Program Coordinator; Nagisa Ariza and Joachim Reinhuber, Piano; Elena Chernova-Davis, and Cheng-Chih Kevin Tsai, Violin; Michael Davis, Viola; Hyojin Lee, Jonathan Spitz and Alexander Suleiman, Cello
Monday, July 15-Saturday, July 27, 2024 // Check website for daily performance and event schedule - In person and online options // The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ

Piano Pedagogy Summer Institute July 16-17 - Jacobs Music is proud to host this intensive and practical two-day pedagogy workshop at our Princeton location that will benefit piano teachers at all levels of experience and education. Lectures include award winning teachers, University professors and highly respected independent piano teachers with years of experience and a wealth of information to share. College students interested in a career in teaching piano also welcomed. Presenters include Directors Ingrid Clarfield, Phyllis Lehrer, and Chiu-ling Lin as well as Ena Barton, Lisa Bastien, Nancy Modell, Todd Simmons, Patricia Blanchard, Rosemary Boone, Keith Sottovia, Sondra Tammam, Laura Amoriello, Danette Whelan
Tuesday, July 16 & Wednesday July 17, 2024 // Jacobs Music, Princeton, NJ

Lancaster International Piano Festival & Chamber Music Festival July 19-28, 2024 - An intensive educational program with an outstanding concert series presented by world-class musicians – GUEST ARTISTS, Brian Ganz, Karen Leistra-Jones, Alexander Kobrin, John Perry, Mina Perry, Dmitry Rachmanov, Victor Rosenbaum, American String Quartet, Trio Chimera, Gabriel Chamber Ensemble - PIANO FACULTY, Dr. Ruiqi Fang, Dr. Alessandra Feris, Dr. Eric Fung, Mr. Matthew Graybil; Dr. Ivo Kaltchev, Mr. Chongxiao Liu, Mr. Francesco Mirabella, Dr. Xun Pan, Mr. Vincenzo Pavone, Dr. Hedi Salanki, Ms. Xing Wang, Dr. Yang Yang, Mr. Zhe Zhang - STRINGS FACULTY, Mr. Nati Draiblate, Mr. James Jin, Dr. Julian Langford, Mr. Simon Maurer, Dr. Chia-Yi Tseng
Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 28, 2024 // Check website for daily performance and event schedule // Barshinger Center, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue at 100 with The Philadelphia Orchestra and Marcus Roberts Trio - Tristan Rais-Sherman Conductor
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 8:00 PM // TD Pavilion at the Mann, Philadelphia, PA

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents Beck with The Philadelphia OrchestraThe Philadelphia Orchestra - Steven Reineke, conductor
Thursday, July 25, 2024, 8:00 PM // TD Pavilion at the Mann, Philadelphia, PA

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents Disney's Aladdin In Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra - Susie Seiter Conductor
Saturday, July 27, 2024, 8:00 PM // TD Pavilion at the Mann, Philadelphia, PA

PYPA Piano Festival - Philadelphia Young Pianists’ Academy 12th Annual Piano Festival July 27 – August 4, featuring internationally celebrated pianists and pedagogues. Audiences can attend extraordinary master classes, lectures, and concerts performed by renowned pianists, as well as PYPA young artists, and the Philadelphia International Piano Competition. Faculty and Guest Artists: Artistic Director Charlotte Hu, Eduardus Halim, Alexander Korsantia, Michael Lewin, Jerome Lowenthal, Ursula Oppens, Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden, Pierre van der Westhuizen, Sophié van der Westhuizen
Saturday, July 27- Sunday, August 4, 2024 // Check website for daily performance and event schedule // Academy of Vocal Arts, Philadelphia, PA

Without them, a Steinway piano is silent. But together, the artist and piano create music - and over nineteen out of twenty professional pianists performing with orchestra choose to perform on Steinway pianos.

As Steinway & Sons' only dealer representative for Southeastern and South Central Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware for sales, technical service and concert and artist service, it is Jacobs Music's honor to provide instruments and technical services for the most renowned international and local pianists performing in our area.
For updates and a full event listing with links to the presenters and ticketing site visit: http://www.jacobsmusic.com/news/steinway-on-stage

06/28/2024

On June 24, Steinway Artist Víkingur Ólafsson performed J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations live from Elbphilharmonie Hamburg | Fanseite 🇩🇪 The concert was broadcast live via Steinway & Sons Spiriocast to Spirios in venues around the world 🌍 Learn more about Spiriocast at https://tinyurl.com/3ymxwypj ✨🎹

06/27/2024

Happy ! On June 29, 1850 Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg and his family emigrated to the United States, arriving in New York. The Steinweg family Americanized their surname to "Steinway" in 1853.

06/26/2024

A musical recording permits the listener to hear the performances of professional musicians with clarity, but nothing compares to hearing the performance played straight from the piano with stunningly accurate dynamics 🎹 Learn more at www.jacobsmusic.com/spirio/spirio-overview ✨

06/25/2024

When quality counts but budget is a factor, the FP-30X is the sweet spot of Roland’s FP-X series. Balancing affordability with superior performance, this slim portable piano with an enhanced sound engine, has more powerful onboard speakers, and increased polyphony. Featuring Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano technology and the same expressive 88-note PHA-4 Standard keyboard as the premium FP-60X, the FP-30X is the perfect home instrument for seasoned players. And with its easy-to-transport weight and Bluetooth connectivity for lessons and play-along audio, it’s an ideal choice for any pianist who wants to develop their skills or perform at small events. https://www.jacobsmusic.com/new-pianos/roland/pianos

06/24/2024

Download the Steinway & Sons brochure and experience the Steinway Story — a continuing tradition of craftsmanship, pristine materials and consummate artistry 🎨 Within, you'll find a complete portfolio of available models and finishes 🎹 Learn more at www.steinway.com/about/brochure✨

06/21/2024

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents DISPATCH: Summer Stops - with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Edwin Outwater, conductor. A night of indie/roots-orchestral fusion as DISPATCH plays its premiere performance with The Philadelphia Orchestra! This concert will feature all-new symphonic arrangements of the band’s classic songs. Saturday, June 22, 8:00 PM on the TD Pavilion at the Mann, Philadelphia, PA. Get tickets at https://manncenter.org/events/2024-06-22/dispatch

06/20/2024

Here’s a bit of Steinway History in honor of Throwback Thursday! The method of rim bending was invented by C.F. Theodore Steinway. It became U.S. Patent #229298. Learn more about how the piano gets its shape here: https://tinyurl.com/2fjv7z7c

06/19/2024

As ubiquitous as after-school sports or dance classes, piano lessons are part of nearly everyone’s childhood. There are always reasons not to get back into playing piano when you are older. We hope this article will reignite your inner musician and get you back playing and learning piano again. Learn more on Roland: https://tinyurl.com/v2pmm2fj

06/18/2024

Learn about the latest dazzling innovations in Steinway’s fabled history paired with new technology available today 🎹 All this and more in the Steinway & Sons Piano Buyers Guide ⭐ Download yours at www.steinway.com/about/brochure✨

11/05/2020

Steinway & Sons maintains an inventory of famous Concert & Artist pianos serviced by the best technicians to be concert-ready at a moment’s notice. These most sought-after instruments are played at the most prestigious venues by the world’s finest pianists and performers. Because many performances have been cancelled this year, Steinway & Sons is offering a special opportunity to purchase a magnificent piano. And for a limited time, the pianos will be available for your selection at Jacobs Music.
• once-in-a-lifetime chance to own one of the world’s most cherished pianos
• extraordinary savings on a selection of more than 25 of the finest steinway & sons model d and model b concert grand pianos
• all pianos selected come with a steinway factory warranty
For more information about this iconic once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or to schedule an appointment to select a piano, please call 800 88-PIANO.
*Due to COVID-19, we provide each guest or selection group a private appointment.
**Artists pictured are examples. Each available piano comes with a certificate listing the specific artists that have been confirmed on that piano.

10/19/2020

09/30/2020

Tomorrow (October 1) registration opens for the 2020 Steinway Virtual Piano Competition! Open to pianists ages 17 and under who are residents of the United States and Canada, it is an extension of our unwavering commitment to the pursuit of superior artistic expression through piano performance during these unprecedented times. Registration closes November 1, learn more at https://bit.ly/30oANWa

03/12/2020

https://www.wrti.org/post/philadelphia-orchestra-and-wrti-901-partner-bring-canceled-performances-public

The Philadelphia Orchestra has canceled performances of Beethoven’s Fifth and Sixth Symphonies scheduled for March 13th, 14th and 15th in deference to

02/04/2019

The Steinway Concert Series continues at Chestnut Hill College with a performance by Spencer Myer!

Award-winning pianist Spencer Myer is performing on Sunday, February 10 at 4 p.m. at Chestnut Hill College’s Steinway Artist Concert, an annual tradition at the college featuring piano recitals from the world’s foremost artists. The concert is free and open to the public, but seating is limited.

01/08/2019

A vert nice piece on 6ABC on Peter Serkin's return to Philadelphia...

The legendary pianist who got his start in Philadelphia before going on to worldwide fame is coming home.

12/17/2018

Cole Porter's Steinway makes a return visit to the Steinway Factory!

Cole Porter’s 111-year-old Steinway grand from the Waldorf Astoria is getting a little work done at the Steinway factory in Astoria, Queens.

09/12/2018

The opening weekend of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra on September 22 and 23 will feature award-winning powerhouse pianist, George Li on the Steinway, performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto!

Li is a 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant Recipient and a Silver medalist at The Moscow Tchaikovsky Competition. He has been hailed by NPR as "a young pianist on the rise."

September 22 and 23: Celebrate opening weekend with George Li - Concert Pianist, silver medalist of the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition.

Hear him perform Grieg’s powerful piano concerto with the Allentown Symphony.

Plus, revel in hearing the full-length work, Also sprach Zarathustra, famously heard in 2001: A Space Odyssey. https://bit.ly/2MCuhpF

12/07/2017

We are pleased to share this article from the December 4th edition of THE CENTURION, the student newspaper of Bucks County Community College and proud to have partnered with BCCC in making this dream a reality...

After acquiring 11 American crafted, Steinway & Sons pianos, Bucks County Community College has just become the only community college in the nation to be named an ‘All-Steinway School’ by the legendary American Piano maker as well as being named an accredited institutional member of the Nationa...

11/30/2017

Listen to 'Kids on Keys' Saturday, December 2nd on WWFM - Showcasing Recitals from Jacobs Music and Steinway Society Piano Competitions -

Click here for more info about Kids on Keys!