Steinway & Sons is closing its Greenwich piano showroom to look for a bigger and better location.
This showroom, the only one in Connecticut, will have a big sale this weekend to clear out its stock of pianos.
Major Piano Sale at Greenwich Store
Steinway & Sons, a renowned piano manufacturer and retailer, has closed its showroom at 72 Greenwich Avenue. In a notice on its website, the company informed customers that the showroom's entire inventory would be sold at significantly reduced prices for a limited two-day event.
The clearance sale will take place from April 13 to 14. Customers interested in taking advantage of the reduced prices are advised to schedule an appointment in advance through the store's website.
Shoppers will have a wide selection of new, used, and rebuilt pianos from Steinway & Sons, Boston, and Essex brands. The event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with immediate delivery options for purchases. Special financing options are also available, though the offers cannot be combined with any other promotions.
For registration and more details about the sale, customers can visit the Steinway Store Closing Sale Event link.
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Steinway Plans New Showroom in Greenwich
Steinway & Sons is not renewing its lease at 72 Greenwich Avenue. Still, thecompany is not scaling back its presence in Connecticut, spokesperson Anthony Gilroy confirmed to local news outlet Patch.
Gilroy explained that letting the lease expire is part of the company's regular business practice. "Any time we are nearing the end of a lease, we explore all our options," he said in an email. He revealed plans for a new, larger showroom to meet the company's needs better, emphasizing that Steinway will remain in the Greenwich area.
Steinway & Sons is the only company-owned dealership in Connecticut, as stated on its website. The Greenwich showroom opened in September 2018 and has been a local landmark for the music community.
Sarah Venditti, the Showroom Manager, described the upcoming location in 2018 as "an elegant new showroom that will be a very exciting destination for our area's flourishing music community."
She also highlighted the company's commitment to the local music scene, including the launch of various programs and services for music educators, pianists, patrons, and institutions.
Meanwhile, Best Buy has revealed plans to shut down 10 to 15 stores nationwide in 2024, attributing the closures to several economic challenges. The company pointed to inflation, supply chain issues, a sluggish housing market, and broader economic pressures as key factors influencing its decision.
The Legacy of Steinway & Sons: A Tradition of Excellence
Founded in 1853 by Henry Engelhard Steinway in Manhattan, Steinway & Sons revolutionized the piano industry. Over three decades, the Steinway family developed the modern piano, building each instrument individually-a tradition of craftsmanship that persists today.
Steinway pianos became the top choice for about 97% of concert artists, chosen for their unmatched quality and sound, not for endorsements. These instruments are celebrated as legacy investments for generations.
Composer Sergei Rachmaninoff praised the pianos, writing, "I am very happy to have the opportunity to use your pianos for my concerts. I consider them to be perfect in every way."
Owning a Steinway, whether grand or upright, is a privilege.
These instruments, synonymous with musical perfection, connect artists and listeners, making each piano a valuable piece of cultural heritage.
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