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Distinguished Owners

Having built over 2.4 million pianos for musicians around the globe, Kawai has become a top choice among leading music venues, educational institutions, and international piano competitions.

A Global Community of Excellence

Kawai pianos are trusted by the world's most prestigious institutions — from Ivy League universities to luxury hotels, from major symphony orchestras to international conservatories. The following represents a selection of distinguished Kawai owners across North America and beyond.

North America

Universities & Conservatories

Harvard University

Princeton University

Stanford University

MIT

Yale University

Columbia University

Cornell University

Duke University

Georgetown University

New York University

Oberlin Conservatory of Music

Eastman School of Music

New England Conservatory

Juilliard School (adjacent programs)

University of Michigan

Northwestern University

USC Thornton School of Music

Indiana University Jacobs School

Berklee College of Music

Manhattan School of Music

Peabody Institute

San Francisco Conservatory

Cleveland Institute of Music

Cincinnati College-Conservatory

University of Texas at Austin

University of North Carolina

University of Florida

Florida State University

Michigan State University

Penn State University

Ohio State University

University of Washington

University of Colorado

University of Southern California

University of California system

Boston University

Fordham University

Villanova University

Marquette University

Loyola University

DePaul University

Wheaton College

Furman University

Samford University

Baylor University

Hotels & Venues

Four Seasons Hotels

Ritz-Carlton Hotels

Fairmont Hotels

Hyatt Hotels

Marriott Hotels

Waldorf Astoria

Mandarin Oriental

St. Regis Hotels

InterContinental Hotels

JW Marriott

Grand Hyatt

Park Hyatt

Loews Hotels

Omni Hotels

Performing Arts Organizations

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Cincinnati Ballet

Oakland Ballet

Pittsburgh Opera

Florida Grand Opera

Boston Lyric Opera

Fort Worth Opera

Virginia Opera

Spoleto Festival USA

Aspen Music Festival

Ravinia Festival

Tanglewood Music Center

Wolf Trap Foundation

International Presence

Kawai Distinguished Owners span the globe:

South AmericaMajor conservatories and universities throughout Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia

EuropeLeading conservatories, concert halls, and universities across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, and Scandinavia

JapanHundreds of music institutions, universities, and concert venues throughout Japan

Middle EastPerforming arts centers, universities, and cultural institutions

Asia / Southeast AsiaMajor institutions across China, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and beyond

Australia / New ZealandUniversities, conservatories, and performance venues nationwide

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