Steinway D466

Exciting move to St Jude on the hill!

She has moved! As of this summer 2026, Steinway D466 is now proudly and cosily settled in this fine church where so many wonderful recordings and concerts take place and is also home to the annual Proms at St Jude's. St Jude's has the reputation for excellence in music making so this is is a very suitable match indeed. I am particularly happy because I have fond memories of recording Bach's Magnificat here among other things with John Eliot Gardiner so I am grateful and delighted that I will be able to forge a friendship with this wonderful community.

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In 2018 I heard on the grapevine that the Southbank Centre was selling one or two of its 'grand dames'. When I visited the QEH and they brought the piano out to play  (see picture) it was love at first sight. This beautiful instrument has an exceptionally tender tone and is a joy to play. She became the favourite of many celebrity pianists during the late 60s - 80s including Martha Argerich, Daniel Barenboim, Pierre-Laurent Aimard and Stephen Bishop Kovacevich.

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There is a log book to accompany the piano so everyone who hires it contributes to a testimony of brilliant pianists who have played on her.

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Watch the video filmed by Tom Norris where I talk about the piano.

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Hiring Steinway D466

 

Steinway D466 is available for hire at £290 / day - contact meynelleleanor@gmail.com.

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To book the church, please contact Susie Gregson   - bookings@stjudeonthehill.com

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