Kawai was honored to provide its flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-7 grand pianos for the Concert de Paris 2025, one of the most celebrated classical music events in Paris, France, held on July 14 at the Champ de Mars, directly in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Kawai was honored to provide its flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and SK-7 grand pianos for the Concert de Paris 2025, one of the most celebrated classical music events in Paris, France, held on July 14 at the Champ de Mars, directly in front of the Eiffel Tower.
The annual event, staged to commemorate France’s national holiday (Bastille Day), welcomed over 200,000 attendees at the venue and attracted nearly 3 million viewers through national broadcasts, including coverage on the popular news program “Le Grand Soir.”
Among the highlights of the evening was a captivating performance by two winners of the Long-Thibaud International Competition 2025: violinist Bohdan Luts and pianist Saehyun Kim. The duo performed on the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX full concert grand piano, delivering a refined sound that resonated through the Paris night sky.
The SK-7 grand piano was also featured by the Orchestre National de France during the orchestral performances.
This special opportunity was made possible thanks to the dedicated support of Kawai France, one of our world-wide subsidiaries.
Featured Artists and Ensembles
- Chœur de Radio France – Lionel Sow, conductor
- Maîtrise de Radio France – Sofi Jeannin, conductor
- Orchestre National de France – Cristian Măcelaru, conductor
- Aida Garifullina (soprano)
- Julie Fuchs (soprano)
- Bruno de Sá (soprano)
- Elīna Garanča (mezzo-soprano)
- Benjamin Bernheim (tenor)
- Florian Sempey (baritone)
- Gautier Capuçon (cello)
- Dom La Nena (cello)
- Bomsori (violin)
- Bohdan Luts (violin)
- Saehyun Kim (piano)
To learn more about Concert de Paris 2025, please visit the official Radio France website:
https://www.radiofrance.com/actualite/le-concert-de-paris-2025-de-retour-au-champ-de-mars