The NEW Yamaha CVP 500 Series    "The CVP 500 Experience"

           Beyond Clavinova's established brand value and market leadership in the high- end digital piano company, the instrument offers interactive Style content that makes any player the virtual leader of a band or conductor of his or her own private orchestra. The CVP500 Series offers Yamaha Pure CF sampling technology for unprecedented piano realism and Super Articulation 2 Voices that allow pianists to play non- keyboard instruments sounds with a new level of natural realism. 

              Fully equipped with a rich variety of functions. Thanks to  5-step Advanced Wave Module Dynamic Stereo Sampling and Natural Wood keyboard with synthetic ivory keytops, it gives an authentic impression of an acoustic grand piano. Super Articulation 2 Voices and other advanced features maximize the pleasure of performing. A Digital keyboard so well made, it feels like you're playing a true grand piano. Sound that envelops you with a feeling of depth. iAFC^* provides the benefits of advanced acoustic technology. The beautifully finished horizontal design makes the CVP series an elegant addition to any home.

June 8, 2010 was an historic night for the NEW Yamaha CFX 9’ Concert Grand piano as it was heard for the first time ever at Carnegie Hall, under the able hands of Yamaha Artist Claire Huangci. This recital was given as part of Ms. Huangci’s concert tour following her first prize win at the Eighth National Chopin Piano Competition in Miami, Florida on March 1^st. The program featured works by Chopin, Scriabin and Ravel.

“The CFX has a rich, deep bass character that commands a profound sound,” said Ms. Huangci, who is only 20 years old and already making her third appearance at Carnegie Hall. “I feel so comfortable with this instrument, given my time with it in Miami. The design of the piano is also more avant-garde, which I like.”

 “Claire is always a joy to hear in concert,” added James Steeber, Director of Yamaha Artist Services, New York. “But hearing her unfurled on the mighty CFX is a compelling musical experience; one not easily forgotten.”

  The 9’ CFX full concert grand, which replaces Yamaha’s acclaimed CFIIIS concert grand piano, was launched in January 2010. In addition to drawing on its 108-year heritage of manufacturing the world’s finest pianos, the instrument represents 19 years of research and development conducted by Yamaha craftsmen, designers and engineers to create this extraordinary handcrafted piano. The process culminated with a series of top-secret, in-depth evaluation sessions conducted in New York, Paris and Tokyo with top artists and Yamaha artist services over the last few years.

After playing to a nearly full house, Ms. Huangci attended the reception given on behalf of the Chopin Foundation of the United States. “So many people from Miami came to hear me, including two people from the jury,” Ms. Huangci recalled after her recital. “I was so comfortable and relaxed, which allowed me to really convey my imagination. I did a lot of things I wouldn’t normally do with another piano,” adding that the instrument was “totally responsive.”

The 9’ CFX full concert grand piano is truly the new standard for musical excellence.

Congratulations to St John Neumann Catholic Church on their new Allen Organ purchase.  St. John Neumann Catholic Church, located in the Farragut community of Knoxville, is the proud owner of a custom three-manual, 63-stop Allen Renaissance Organ.  The 100-voice Allen MIDI Division and the Allen Smart Recorder are built-in to the console coupler rail for ease of access, with all stops and couplers placed on draw knobs.  The console and main organ were installed in early 2010. 

The Dedication Mass was held on Sunday, April 25th, featuring Brenda Goslee and Will Thomas at the organ.   The installation of the Choir and Swell Antiphonal divisions, complete with custom casework,  is scheduled for completion in the Summer of 2010.