Petrof is a Czech piano manufacturer that produces both grand and upright pianos. It is currently the largest producer of acoustic grand and upright pianos in Europe, exporting to over 65 countries worldwide. The company was founded in 1864 by Antonín Petrof in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. Petrof pianos are known for their high-quality sound and craftsmanship, and are popular among students, home enthusiasts, and professional musicians alike.
On Monday, November 13th, 2023, Zusana Petrof, Petrof President & 5th Generation Petrof, visited Northwest Pianos for a piano demonstration and Q&A.
If you've been shopping for digital pianos online recently, you already know how overwhelming it can get. Every brand claims to be the best. Every review site has a different top pick. The specs are confusing. The price range is massive. And in the middle of all of it, you're just trying to figure out what to actually buy.
This is the question we get more than almost any other at The Piano Place: "Should I buy an acoustic or a digital piano?" And our honest answer is always the same — it depends. There's no universally right answer, but there are definitely right answers for different people. Let me break it down for you the way I would if you walked into our showroom today.
Something remarkable is happening in classical music right now, and honestly, I don't think it's getting nearly enough attention. A new generation of young pianists — most of them under 30 — are turning Bach and Chopin into social media sensations. And the audiences showing up to listen? Millions of them. Many of them Gen Z.