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Kawai Acoustic Pianos wins MMR magazine 'Dealers' Choice' award
Musical Merchandise Review (MMR) magazine has announced the results of its 2022 ‘Dealer’s Choice Awards’, naming Kawai’s Acoustic pianos as ‘Acoustic Piano Line of the Year’.
Each year the magazine surveys musical instrument retailers across North America, inviting dealers to vote for their favourite products in a range of categories. Winners in each category receive the celebrated ‘Dealer’s Choice Award’ from MMR, along with the satisfaction of being honoured as one of the musical instrument industry’s finest brands and products. 2022 MMR Dealer's Choice Award for "Acoustic Piano Line of the Year" is even more significant considering that the winners are determined by musical instrument dealers. This award is all the more significant as Kawai celebrates its 60th anniversary in North America.
The fact that Kawai has won the "MMR Acoustic Piano Line of the Year" award five times speaks volumes to the care, skill, and artistry that goes into every Kawai piano. Among the world's finest instruments, the extensive lineup of Kawai pianos is uniquely positioned to offer the perfect instrument for players of all levels. Additionally, Kawai instruments are used in thousands of universities, churches, and performance venues around the world.
Takanori Aoki, President of Kawai America Corporation stated, "We wish express our most sincere appreciation to the many music retailers for their recognition of Kawai and Shigeru Kawai pianos. To be honored by dealers in this way is exceptionally meaningful and gives us great pride and inspiration to serve the music dealer at the highest level possible."
Kawai is featured in the December 2022 issue of MMR Magazine.
History of received MMR Magazine ‘Dealer’s Choice’ awards
2022: MMR Acoustic Piano Line of the Year
2020: MMR Pro Digital Keyboard Line of the Year (MP Series Pro Digital Pianos)
2019: MMR Pro Digital Keyboard Line of the Year (MP Series Pro Digital Pianos)
2018: MMR Pro Digital Keyboard Line of the Year (MP Series Pro Digital Pianos)
2017: MMR Home Digital Keyboard Line of the Year (CN Series Digital Pianos)
2016: MMR Product of the Year (GL Series Grand Pianos)
2016: MMR Home Digital Keyboard Line of the Year (CA/CS Series Digital Pianos)
2015: MMR Legacy Award (CA95 Digital Piano)
2014: MMR Home Digital Keyboard Line of the Year (CN Series Digital Pianos)
2014: MMR Pro Digital Piano Line of the Year (MP Series Pro Digital Pianos)
2013: MMR Home Digital Keyboard of the Year (CA95 Digital Piano)
2012: MMR Home Digital Keyboard of the Year (CA95 Digital Piano)
2011: MMR Acoustic Piano of the Year (K-3 Professional Upright Piano)
2010: MMR Acoustic Piano of the Year (K-3 Professional Upright Piano)
2009: MMR Acoustic Piano of the Year (K-3 Professional Upright Piano)
2008: MMR Acoustic Piano of the Year (K-3 Professional Upright Piano)
2007: MMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (CA91 Digital Piano)
2005: MMR Acoustic Piano Line of the Year (RX Series Grand Pianos)
2004: MMR Acoustic Piano Line of the Year (RX Series Grand Pianos)
2003: MMR Acoustic Piano Line of the Year (RX Series Grand Pianos)
2002: MMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (CN270 Digital Piano)
2001: MMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (ES1 Portable Digital Piano)
2000: MMR Digital Home Keyboard of the Year (CP200 Ensemble Grand Piano)
About MMR Magazine
Musical Merchandise Review is the leading trade publication in the field of musical instruments and sound reinforcement, and has been in continuous operation since 1879 with an international readership.
About Kawai
Over the past 95 years, Kawai has earned a reputation for outstanding quality, workmanship and innovation in the crafting of world-class instruments. Kawai acoustic and digital pianos are a top choice of pianists, teachers, students, and professional musicians around the globe. The skillful blending of traditional piano craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology has made Kawai one of the most award-winning companies in the entire music products industry – having received over 55 major international awards for excellence.
For more information about the MMR Magazine ‘Dealer’ Choice Awards’ and Kawai Acoustic pianos, please refer to the websites and product pages below:
https://www.mmrmagazine.com