Facing the sound, facing the player.
The highest-ranking tuning technicians (MPA) were responsible for creating the sound of
the full concert piano and were behind the success of the competition.
They pursue the pianist's higher-order demands without compromising a single note.
They face the sound, face the player, and breathe life of sound into the piano.
The mastery by "MPA" affects the sound of every ShigeruKawai pianos.
International piano competitions and world-renowned concert halls are high-stakes stages where artist passion meets intense pressure.
A piano's voice shifts subtly with every change in acoustics, temperature, and humidity. MPAs instantly read these environmental nuances, meticulously adjusting the instrument to match each pianist’s exact preferences in touch and tone.
No matter how demanding the conditions, MPAs never compromise. Standing face-to-face with the artist’s vision, their refined craft and sensibility quietly support the legendary performances that captivate audiences worldwide.
Nestled within the Ryuyo Factory—often called the "Green Workshop in the Woods"—in Iwata, Shizuoka, stands the Shigeru Kawai Piano Research Laboratory.
Here, three vital pillars unite in the pursuit of the ideal sound: the "Genki Process," preserving traditional hand-craftsmanship; Advanced R&D, conducting cutting-edge acoustic analysis; and elite MPAs, polishing every nuance of tone with heightened artistic sense.
Creating the origin of sound while exploring the future of acoustic brilliance—
This is where passionate professionals dedicate themselves to breathing life into every Shigeru Kawai piano.