Performing Art or Visual Art? The Schimmel Pegasus is definitely both!
From its show-stopping design to its incomparable sound, the Pegasus is truly a modern marvel. Imagine this exquisite instrument in purple. Yes, the artist Prince has a Purple Pegasus - think Purple Rain.
Jimmy Dean Buried in Piano Shaped Mausoleum
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 10:13:42 AM by Angela Kaye Mason
June 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jimmy Dean, sausage king, songwriter, singer and overall charmer will be laid to rest in a public farewell service on Sunday and Monday in an eight hour visitation and open funeral. The much loved American passed away Sunday in his Varina home at the age of 81 from natural causes. In a press statement made by his wife, Donna Meade Dean,to WTVR-TV in Richmond she simply told the world, I definitely need my privacy right now, and am not available for interviews. My husband died of natural causes, and funeral services are pending. Those services have now been decided, and Jimmy Dean will be laid to rest in a piano shaped mausoleum, which he had designed several years ago, according to his widow. She stated that they had ordered the 9 and a half foot long tomb, which is shaped like a grand piano, for $350,000 several years ago. He will be laid to rest in his piano mausoleum, at his Chaffins Bluff home, overlooking the James River. To read more visit: www.thaindian.com.
Richmond Piano Initiates Their Own Version of Cash for Clunkers
This promotion is over, but everyone enjoyed the pictures so much we thought we'd keep them up on the site for awhile. The copy read: On the heels of the highly successful government plan, Richmond Piano has initiated their own version of Cash for Clunkers. Our hope is to revitalize the economy while at the same time get all those old, inefficent and unplayed instruments out of basements and garages around the area. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Stop by our showroom for details.
It's here! The iPod Piano
Now you can get piano player system by PianoDisc that is driven by an iPod. Technology meets the classics. You've got to see it - and hear it - to believe it. Yes, an Ipod plays this fine instrument with downloadable tunes. "Amazing," is what the customers are saying. And if that isn't cool enough, your new piano can be fitted with Sync-A-Vision so you not only HEAR Elton John play your piano, but can WATCH him play on your TV with a DVD synced to his performance. Stop by our showroom for a demonstration - we even have a DVD of Bugs Bunny playing Franz Listz. A must-see.
Richmond Piano provides pianos for many local performances including choral events, theatrical events, and festivals. If you arts and cultural events in Richmond, chances are good you've heard a piano from Richmond Piano. Read about some of the cool events where you could see our pianos.