Features
Specialized C&A Services for our most discriminating clients
Irene Besse Keyboards is the exclusive Steinway & Sons representative for the Canadian Prairie Provinces. Honens International Piano Competition, Jack Singer Concert Hall at the Epcor Centre (Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra), Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary Opera, Alberta Ballet, Calgary Opera Company, Jubilee Auditorium, the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto) examinations, Numerous Local Churches, Edmonton's Winspear Centre, and the Calgary Concerto Competition (C3) are among the many performing arts presenters and venues to which Irene Besse Keyboards' Concert and Artist Department provides Steinway concert pianos and service.
We maintain a fleet of Steinway & Sons & Boston pianos meticulously groomed to satisfy the demands of the most discriminating artists.
We are able to arrange long and short-term leases of grand pianos to jewellery stores, medical offices, professional buildings, showhomes, and realtors (among others) for aesthetic value and background music.
We have a wide variety of grand and upright acoustic pianos by Boston, Essex and other fine makers, Roland digital pianos, and Rodgers Classic digital organs. With over forty years of experience and an unmatched selection of pianos and organs, Irene Besse Keyboards is uniquely qualified to help you with all your short-term keyboard instrument needs. From a single piano for a private party to multiple instruments for large conventions and festivals, we can...and do...handle it all.
Our Fleet (subject to change)
Currently, we have the following instruments available for rental:
1 - 9' New York Steinway & Sons Full-size Concert Grand Pianos
- Flagship piano of the world - the Model 'D'
2 - seven foot Steinway & Sons Semi-Concert Grand Pianos - For chamber work, solos, and recordings
1 - Boston (designed by Steinway & Sons) 6'4" Grand Piano
1 - Boston Baby Grand piano
Many various-sized baby grand pianos - Great for home use. Also great for showhomes and suitable for background playing
2 - Roland Digital Grand Pianos - Appropriate for all 'player piano' situtations and sound-system tie-in.
5 - Roland FP-series stage pianos - full digital functionality at the best price.
Various Upright Pianos - For accompaniment, practice, and warm-up
We are also able to arrange long-and-short-term rentals on Rodgers digital church organs. Advance notice is required.
Many musicians specify a certain type or size of piano in their contract riders. Whether this instrument is a 9-foot Steinway Grand or a specific type of electronic keyboard, we are likely able to meet your needs.
Contact Information
For additional information on the C&A Dept, to check availability, please contact our Concert & Artist Representative:
Karen Chernishov
(403) 252-7770 x 206
