Vahé Sarmazian
Master Concert Piano Technician
Esteemed concert piano technician, Vahé Sarmazian, possesses a wealth of experience with grand pianos and holds the singular distinction of being the only technician in Australia to have earned full Concert Academy Certification from both Steinway & Sons New York and Hamburg. This rare accomplishment underscores Vahé's extraordinary aptitude and unwavering commitment to his craft.
Complementing his illustrious certifications, Vahé is also factory-trained to meticulously service the sophisticated Australian-made Stuart & Sons handcrafted grand pianos. In acknowledgment of his remarkable contributions, he was conferred the prestigious MPA (Master Piano Artisan) title from Kawai Japan in 2011.
Distinguished
Credentials & Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Music in Composition and Piano Performance, University of Western Australia Postgraduate Diploma in Piano Technology, New England Conservatory, Boston
Awards and Certifications
1999 Queen's Trust Award for Young Australians 2000 Training at Steinway Factory, New York 2001 Steinway New York Concert Academy Certificate (by invitation) 2004 Training at Steinway Factory, Hamburg 2005 Steinway Hamburg Concert Academy Certificate (by invitation) 2007 Certified Stuart and Sons Concert Technician 2009 Kawai Factory Training (by invitation) 2011 Kawai MPA Master Piano Artisan
Performances and Compositions
Compositions broadcast on ABC Classic FM Piano concerts in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia
Piano Rebuilding Experience
Rebuilt (full and partial) grand and concert pianos for clients including: Sydney Symphony Orchestra Australian Chamber Orchestra Pilbeam Theatre (Rockhampton City Council, QLD) Theme and Variations (Steinway dealer, NSW & QLD) M. Steinert & Sons (Steinway dealer since 1860, Boston, USA) Boston Symphony Hall (USA) University of Maine (USA) And many others.
An Illustrious Legacy
Pianos Prepared for Renowned Artists
Notable pianos prepared by Vahé Sarmazian for artists such as Dmitri Alexeev, Victor Borge, Michele Campanella, Nick Cave, Elvis Costello, Eggner Trio, Dame Edna Everage, Angela Hewitt, Stephen Hough, Barry Humphries, Stephen Kovacevich, Piers Lane, Michel Legrand, Robert Levin, Paul Lewis, Jaques Loussier, Olli Mustonen, Gerhard Oppitz, Christopher O’Reilly, Luciano Pavarotti, Julian Rachlan, Jean Yves Thibaudet, Roger Woodward, and Pablo Ziegler.