Past events of partner associations
Upcoming Events of Partner Associations
Piano Congress - Meet the Piano
October 3-5, 2025 Christchurch, New Zealand We are delighted to invite you to the APTTA Piano Technicians Convention, taking place from October 3-5, 2025, in the heart of the vibrant city of Christchurch, New Zealand. The convention has an international scope, featuring an impressive lineup of expert speakers from the USA, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. With presentations on topics such as intonation, tuning, dampers, grand piano adjustment, rebuilding, touch design, and business strategies, the event offers something for every piano technician. Highlights include: Jason Cassels (USA): Insights into aftertouch, intonation, and much more Torben Garlin (Bechstein, Germany): Intonation, Bechstein hammers, and grand piano maintenance Sally Phillips (USA): Masterclasses in tuning and advanced concert preparation David Jenkin (NZ): The Underwater Steinway: Hear the incredible story of the concert grand that was submerged up to its keys in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake—and its complete restoration Jennifer Roberts (AU): Piano Touch Design For a full list of speakers and topics, visit apttaconvention.com A special highlight is the Nickelodeon Collection, a fascinating collection of restored mechanical instruments. Its beautiful cabinets house pianos, violins, drums, and even a banjo... "What comes out of these instruments is pure joy," says J.D. The venue is the iconic Christchurch Town Hall on the banks of the River Avon. The central location puts you just steps away from cafes, shops, parks, and attractions. We've arranged discounted accommodations at nearby hotels, just a short walk from the venue—so you can easily enjoy everything the conference and the city have to offer without the need for taxis or rental cars. Whether you're an experienced technician or just starting out, this conference offers valuable insights, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to meet others who share your passion for piano technology.
Piano Congress - Meet the Piano
September 25-28, 2025 Warsaw, Poland For the first congress in 2022, the congress theme was set on the timeline "The Piano - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow." In 2025, however, we plan to explore the essence of this instrument under the motto "Get to Know the Piano." We are aware that, although the first piano was created over 300 years ago, it remains a mysterious instrument for many people. For this reason, the PIANO CONGRESS 2025 will aim to bring the piano closer to its users. The Piano Congress 2025 will take place from September 25-28 and will consist of two parts: a seminar and an exhibition. During the three-day event, the seminar will address issues centered on the following thematic blocks: Around the Chopin Competition / The Piano / Relationships Around the Piano / The Tuner / The Pianist: Education, the Path to the Stage / Sound Engineer. In addition to the seminar section, we have also planned Poland's largest piano exhibition. The concept of the seminar and exhibition event will not only make it more attractive, but above all contribute to the popularization of the piano and be a discovery for many participants, as they will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with various models and technical solutions of the instrument. In 2025, the attention of the entire music world will be on Poland thanks to the 19th International Chopin Competition. We are very proud that the Piano Congress will be one of the accompanying events to the Chopin Competition.
Piano Congress - Meet the Piano
June 5–8, 2025 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain Practical course on changing fingerings and hammerheads on a grand piano Speaker: Heinz Letuha
Piano Congress - Meet the Piano
April 27-29, 2025 Paris, France The next EuroPiano France conference will take place from April 25-27 at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP). Registration is now open. Attached you will find the program and the registration form, which you must return to us by April 3. You have two options for registering and paying for the conference: – By returning the enclosed registration form and paying by check or bank transfer (IBAN on the registration form) – Or via the button below: These piano meetings are aimed at pianists of tomorrow and today, with the goal of meeting, discovering new things, learning, and sharing experiences. This conference is open to everyone (no membership required).