Steinway & Sons, has announced the opening of a new company-owned dealership and gallery in Bellevue, Washington. Bellevue, recently ranked number one in CNNMoney’s list of the best places to live, is accessible to all communities in the greater Seattle area, including Medina & Clyde Hill, Kirkland, Redmond, and Issaquah. The gallery will celebrate its grand opening on Sunday, April 6.
The new gallery marks the first time a company-owned dealership has had a presence in the greater northwest region. Steinway Piano Gallery of Bellevue will handle sales and service of the entire line of Steinway pianos—from majestic concert grands to traditional uprights. The dealership will also offer Steinway-designed Boston and Essex pianos, ensuring buyers will find the right instrument for every budget and price point.
Steinway Piano Gallery of Bellevue will be managed by Gary Finkelstein, a long-time Seattle resident who is known in the region as a professional pianist, entertainer, Steinway Artist liaison, and author. He will be joined in the gallery by teacher and sales professional Oscar Spidahl.
“After working for many years with Steinway & Sons pianos in other capacities, the opportunity to manage a company-owned store is fantastic,” Finkelstein said. “This gallery will become a hub of the piano community, and I’m delighted to be a part of its inception.”
“Steinway & Sons has long been interested in establishing a strong presence in the Seattle area,” said Ron Losby, President, Steinway & Sons – Americas. “The location of this gallery is perfect. It brings our instruments to the widest possible local market. And having Gary and Oscar in the gallery—two music professionals who are well known throughout Seattle—is a great asset. We’re very excited to open the new store.”
Steinway Piano Gallery of Bellevue is located at 2616 Bellevue Way Northeast, Bellevue, WA, 98004. For more information, visit www.steinwayseattle.com.
About Steinway & Sons
Since 1853 Steinway pianos have set an uncompromising standard for sound, touch, beauty and investment value. Steinway remains the choice of 9 out of 10 concert artists, and it is the preferred piano of countless musicians, professional and amateur, throughout the world. For more information, visit www.steinway.com.