The Yamaha CFX has a beautiful tone, great action, and perfect voicing - everything that I could want from a piano. Much of the time in concert, I am conducting from the behind the piano. It makes it so much easier when I'm not worried about the piano, and the CFX makes me feel totally relaxed.
Billy Childs
Jazz Pianist
Billy Childs
Jazz Pianist
The Yamaha CFX is a uniquely responsive instrument. Playing it is like driving a Rolls-Royce; all the elegance, beauty and refinement evident in sound, yet with all the reserves of power there exactly when you need it. The CFX is quite unlike any other piano I've played in that it responds precisely and consistently to the softest of touches, which expands the pianists' palette infinitely. Bravo!
Awadagin Pratt
Professor of Piano and Artist in Residence at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Awadagin Pratt
Professor of Piano and Artist in Residence at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Yamaha CFX pianos achieve a striking balance between a focused tone and depth of character. Combined with a highly precise and balanced mechanism, it provides all the elements I need to express myself most completely.
Edward Simon
Jazz Pianist
Edward Simon
Jazz Pianist
The CFX sound is the combination of perfect clarity and focus with depth and endless color. I know that it will respond to me and understand my most subtle ideas.
Inna Faliks
Professor of Piano at the University of California, Los Angeles
Inna Faliks
Professor of Piano at the University of California, Los Angeles
I sat down at the CFX and was in absolute heaven. It gives you everything you want, from the most subtle, silky colors, to a monstrous, big bass. The CFX is everything I could wish for in a piano and more.
Anne-Marie McDermott
Director, Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival
Anne-Marie McDermott
Director, Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival
The Yamaha CFX is a wonderful, clear, and versatile piano.
Dan Nimmer
Pianist, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Music Director, San Francisco Symphony
Founder and Artistic Director, New World Symphony
Dean, Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts
Jazz Pianist and Recording Artist
First Prize, 2010 American Pianists Association Jazz Competition
Concert Pianist
Piano Faculty, Mannes College of Music
Founder and Director, International Keyboard Institute & Festival
Concert Pianist
Faculty, St. Olaf College
Concert Pianist
Piano Department Chair, University of Oklahoma
Winner, 2009 Cleveland International Piano Competition
Associate Professor of Music, University of Tennessee School of Music
Assoc. Professor of Piano & Music Technology, Wayne State College
Concert Pianist
Concert Pianist
Adjunct Faculty, The Juilliard School
Concert Pianist
Artist Piano Faculty, New York University
Founder, The Golandsky Institute
Concert Pianist
Director, Sydney International Piano Competition
Jazz and Classical Concert Pianist
Winner, 2002 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition
Jazz Pianist and Recording Artist
Concert Pianist
Concert Pianist
Concert Pianist
Winner, 2001 Van Cliburn Piano Competition
Concert Pianist
Concert Pianist
Piano Faculty, Manhattan School of Music
Second Prize Winner, 1999 Cleveland International Piano Competition
Semi-Finalist, 2001 Cliburn International Piano Competition
First Prize, 2007 William Kappel International Piano Competition
First Prize, 2009 Leeds International Piano Competition
Principal Guest Artist and Conductor, Leipzig Philharmonic
Artistic Director, Bergamo Festival, Italy
Visiting Professor, Boston University and the University of New Mexico
Concert Pianist, Composer, Arranger
Singer, Pianist, Telarc Recording Artist
Dan Nimmer
Pianist, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
The CFX is such an inviting piano, with its warm sound and responsive action. It's really delicious to play, and its action just makes me never want to stop playing.
Kenny Werner
NYU Jazz Piano and Composition Faculty
Jazz Pianist
Music Director, San Francisco Symphony
Founder and Artistic Director, New World Symphony
Dean, Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts
Jazz Pianist and Recording Artist
First Prize, 2010 American Pianists Association Jazz Competition
Concert Pianist
Piano Faculty, Mannes College of Music
Founder and Director, International Keyboard Institute & Festival
Concert Pianist
Faculty, St. Olaf College
Concert Pianist
Piano Department Chair, University of Oklahoma
Winner, 2009 Cleveland International Piano Competition
Associate Professor of Music, University of Tennessee School of Music
Assoc. Professor of Piano & Music Technology, Wayne State College
Concert Pianist
Concert Pianist
Adjunct Faculty, The Juilliard School
Concert Pianist
Artist Piano Faculty, New York University
Founder, The Golandsky Institute
Concert Pianist
Director, Sydney International Piano Competition
Jazz and Classical Concert Pianist
Winner, 2002 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition
Jazz Pianist
Concert Pianist
Concert Pianist
Winner, 2005 Van Cliburn Competition
Concert Pianist
Concert Pianist
Concert Pianist
Piano Faculty, Manhattan School of Music
Second Prize Winner, 1999 Cleveland International Piano Competition
Semi-Finalist, 2001 Cliburn International Piano Competition
First Prize, 2007 William Kappel International Piano Competition
First Prize, 2009 Leeds International Piano Competition
Principal Guest Artist and Conductor, Leipzig Philharmonic
Artistic Director, Bergamo Festival, Italy
Visiting Professor, Boston University and the University of New Mexico
Concert Pianist, Composer, Arranger
Singer, Pianist, Telarc Recording Artist
Kenny Werner
NYU Jazz Piano and Composition Faculty
As I explore the CFX, all of the things that I look for in a piano reveal themselves to me.
Tony DeSareJazz Pianist
Congratulations on the CFX! Its big open sound is impressive and it will bring joy to all on its musical journey.
Michael Tilson Thomas Music Director, San Francisco Symphony
Founder and Artistic Director, New World Symphony
The CFX is a wonderful piano, extraordinarily even and responsive.
David Rosenboom Dean, Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts
The CFX delivers that rare combination of clarity of tone and fullness that we all crave.
Dan Tepfer Jazz Pianist and Recording Artist
First Prize, 2010 American Pianists Association Jazz Competition
My most enjoyable performances have been ones where I feel as though I can transmit the sound as though it's coming directly from my brain and emotional state, eliminating the middle man which is the struggle between fingers and keys. This piano made it possible… It is so much more polished than anything I have played before.
Chetan TierraConcert Pianist
The instrument meets all expectations; not only mine but those of the artists that choose it. The CFX satisfies all discriminating artists. It provides a great sense of joy.
Jerome RosePiano Faculty, Mannes College of Music
Founder and Director, International Keyboard Institute & Festival
Yamaha has a wonderful piano here.
John Perry, Piano Faculty, The Colburn SchoolThe action and sound production of the CFX are phenomenal.
Koji Attwood Concert Pianist
The Yamaha CFX produces colors I’ve never heard before! Thank you ever so much for the opportunity to make the acquaintance of such a splendid instrument. It responds under the hands in the manner of the best pianos I’ve played. I would love to record on a CFX.
Kathryn Ananda-OwensFaculty, St. Olaf College
What a great pleasure to play this amazing piano! What a bass!
Daniel del PinoConcert Pianist
The CFX Piano is an amazing instrument - it sounds and feels the way the performer expects it to, is consistent and rewarding in touch, and responds with a beautiful tone.
Jane MagrathPiano Department Chair, University of Oklahoma
I appreciate the strong and voluminous sound of the CFX, the incredibly reliable touch and many possibilities its keyboard offers. Thank you!!!
Martina FiljakWinner, 2009 Cleveland International Piano Competition
I had the opportunity to play the CFX concert grand at the MTNA Conference in Milwaukee. What a beautiful instrument – rich, warm tone with a highly responsive action. It is comparable to the best! Yamaha has built an instrument of the utmost quality with the highest standards.
Fay AdamsAssociate Professor of Music, University of Tennessee School of Music
I have never had so complete control of sound as I did when I played the Yamaha CFX. Playing musically is easier on the CFX than any other piano I have played.
Linda ChristensenAssoc. Professor of Piano & Music Technology, Wayne State College
Such a joy! This piano is filled with power and a variety of colors! I’ll take two.
Adams Marks Concert Pianist
I would be very happy to find the CFX in any concert hall.
Mirian ContiConcert Pianist
Adjunct Faculty, The Juilliard School
You can truly play anything with the Yamaha CFX.
Oxana YablonskayaConcert Pianist
The CFX is going to be the piano of choice of the future.
Dr. Jose Ramon MendezArtist Piano Faculty, New York University
I love this piano. It has a beautiful sound and a bright future.
Edna GolandskyFounder, The Golandsky Institute
The CFX is a beautiful instrument. It has a very even action, and one has the possibility of making the most sensitive nuances especially in the lower dynamic range. It is a real pleasure to play.
Fou Ts'ongConcert Pianist
The CFX stood up to the enormous amount of playing during this competition, since so many pianists selected it. It held its tune very well, and projected throughout the concert hall. The CFX represents an outstanding success for Yamaha.
Warren ThomsonDirector, Sydney International Piano Competition
The CFX produced such a deep sound that some of the orchestra members felt compelled to come up and take a look inside the piano.
Makoto OzoneJazz and Classical Concert Pianist
The CFX has a beautiful sound. It can be very expressive, but it also has depth and power. I really look forward to performing on it.
Ayako UeharaWinner, 2002 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition
I love the Yamaha CFX. From the first touch, I knew it was a wonderful instrument.
HiromiJazz Pianist
I love the tonal space with this piano, and I find it technically perfect. It’s very rich and so sensitive; everything I need when I want to have an adventure with a piano! And what a fantastic sound… unbelievable!
Jean-Marc LuisadaConcert Pianist
The CFX is a wonderful piano with a very long sustain and rich powerful bass. I love this piano! I don’t know why, but it feels so expressive and responsive.
Cyprien KatsarisConcert Pianist
I'm completely satisfied with the CFX. It has such a range of colors, plenty of power, it provides the pianist complete control: the CFX has everything.
Alexander KobrinWinner, 2005 Van Cliburn Competition
I've been a Yamaha for twenty-five years, and the CFX represents another incredible transformation for Yamaha. It is really such an amazing piano.
Frederic ChiuConcert Pianist
The ideal piano should have a brassy bass, beautiful mid range, and shimmering highs—and finally there is a piano which as all of these qualities. The CFX is sensitive to play but is also capable of a brilliant sound.
Abbey SimonConcert Pianist
The CFX is capable of both profound bass and a powerful fortissimo, but also delicate, lyrical passages. Being able to control a subtle touch is important, and with this piano I can create beautiful colors. It also has exceptional power.
Maria João PiresConcert Pianist
The CFX is one of the best instruments I’ve tried so far.
Jun Cho, piano student, The Juilliard School
The CFX is an absolutely GORGEOUS instrument. What a beautiful, powerful piano. Thank you for letting me play it!
Lisa YuiPiano Faculty, Manhattan School of Music
The CFX is an amazing piano. Bravo!
Vassily PrimakovSecond Prize Winner, 1999 Cleveland International Piano Competition
Semi-Finalist, 2001 Cliburn International Piano Competition
Thank you very much for this beautiful piano. I really enjoyed playing on it, especially loved the wonderful action and very clear sound.
Sofya GulyakFirst Prize, 2007 William Kappel International Piano Competition
First Prize, 2009 Leeds International Piano Competition
The Yamaha CFX piano is a supremely excellent and brilliant piano. I am very enthusiastic to play Mozart on this wonderful instrument and hope to find it again soon.
Stefano MiceliPrincipal Guest Artist and Conductor, Leipzig Philharmonic
Artistic Director, Bergamo Festival, Italy
Visiting Professor, Boston University and the University of New Mexico
The CFX is a beautiful piano! One day I shall be worthy of you.
Matt HerskowitzConcert Pianist, Composer, Arranger
The CFX is a wonderful, clear and versatile piano.
Dan Nimmer, pianist, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra; Wynton Marsalis Trio
Yamaha has unquestionably raised the bar higher in the concert grand piano world with the new CFX. I was most impressed with its unsurpassed ease of control and the seemingly infinite possibilities of colors and nuances. The Yamaha CFX is an absolute joy to play. It is the new heavyweight champion of concert grands!
Tony DeSareSinger, Pianist, Telarc Recording Artist
Congratulations on the CFX! Its big open sound is impressive and it will bring joy to all on its musical journey.
Michael Tilson Thomas Music Director, San Francisco Symphony
Founder and Artistic Director, New World Symphony
The CFX is a wonderful piano, extraordinarily even and responsive.
David Rosenboom Dean, Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts
The CFX delivers that rare combination of clarity of tone and fullness that we all crave.
Dan Tepfer Jazz Pianist and Recording Artist
First Prize, 2010 American Pianists Association Jazz Competition
My most enjoyable performances have been ones where I feel as though I can transmit the sound as though it's coming directly from my brain and emotional state, eliminating the middle man which is the struggle between fingers and keys. This piano made it possible… It is so much more polished than anything I have played before.
Chetan TierraConcert Pianist
The instrument meets all expectations; not only mine but those of the artists that choose it. The CFX satisfies all discriminating artists. It provides a great sense of joy.
Jerome RosePiano Faculty, Mannes College of Music
Founder and Director, International Keyboard Institute & Festival
Yamaha has a wonderful piano here.
John Perry, Piano Faculty, The Colburn SchoolThe action and sound production of the CFX are phenomenal.
Koji Attwood Concert Pianist
The Yamaha CFX produces colors I’ve never heard before! Thank you ever so much for the opportunity to make the acquaintance of such a splendid instrument. It responds under the hands in the manner of the best pianos I’ve played. I would love to record on a CFX.
Kathryn Ananda-OwensFaculty, St. Olaf College
What a great pleasure to play this amazing piano! What a bass!
Daniel del PinoConcert Pianist
The CFX Piano is an amazing instrument - it sounds and feels the way the performer expects it to, is consistent and rewarding in touch, and responds with a beautiful tone.
Jane MagrathPiano Department Chair, University of Oklahoma
I appreciate the strong and voluminous sound of the CFX, the incredibly reliable touch and many possibilities its keyboard offers. Thank you!!!
Martina FiljakWinner, 2009 Cleveland International Piano Competition
I had the opportunity to play the CFX concert grand at the MTNA Conference in Milwaukee. What a beautiful instrument – rich, warm tone with a highly responsive action. It is comparable to the best! Yamaha has built an instrument of the utmost quality with the highest standards.
Fay AdamsAssociate Professor of Music, University of Tennessee School of Music
I have never had so complete control of sound as I did when I played the Yamaha CFX. Playing musically is easier on the CFX than any other piano I have played.
Linda ChristensenAssoc. Professor of Piano & Music Technology, Wayne State College
Such a joy! This piano is filled with power and a variety of colors! I’ll take two.
Adams Marks Concert Pianist
I would be very happy to find the CFX in any concert hall.
Mirian ContiConcert Pianist
Adjunct Faculty, The Juilliard School
You can truly play anything with the Yamaha CFX.
Oxana YablonskayaConcert Pianist
The CFX is going to be the piano of choice of the future.
Dr. Jose Ramon MendezArtist Piano Faculty, New York University
I love this piano. It has a beautiful sound and a bright future.
Edna GolandskyFounder, The Golandsky Institute
The CFX is a beautiful instrument. It has a very even action, and one has the possibility of making the most sensitive nuances especially in the lower dynamic range. It is a real pleasure to play.
Fou Ts'ongConcert Pianist
The CFX stood up to the enormous amount of playing during this competition, since so many pianists selected it. It held its tune very well, and projected throughout the concert hall. The CFX represents an outstanding success for Yamaha.
Warren ThomsonDirector, Sydney International Piano Competition
The CFX produced such a deep sound that some of the orchestra members felt compelled to come up and take a look inside the piano.
Makoto OzoneJazz and Classical Concert Pianist
The CFX has a beautiful sound. It can be very expressive, but it also has depth and power. I really look forward to performing on it.
Ayako UeharaWinner, 2002 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition
I love the CFX! From the first touch I knew it was a wonderful instrument. I feel honored to play such an amazing instrument!
HiromiJazz Pianist and Recording Artist
I love the tonal space with this piano, and I find it technically perfect. It’s very rich and so sensitive; everything I need when I want to have an adventure with a piano! And what a fantastic sound… unbelievable!
Jean-Marc LuisadaConcert Pianist
The CFX is a wonderful piano with a very long sustain and rich powerful bass. I love this piano! I don’t know why, but it feels so expressive and responsive.
Cyprien KatsarisConcert Pianist
I've been a Yamaha for twenty-five years, and the CFX represents another incredible transformation for Yamaha. It is really such an amazing piano
Frederic ChiuConcert Pianist
Wow, the CFX is so gorgeous! And it’s really comfortable to play with amazing sound control and the bass sounds great! Everything responds well, and the dynamic range is astounding. The pianissimo really sings.
Olga KernWinner, 2001 Van Cliburn Piano Competition
The ideal piano should have a brassy bass, beautiful mid range, and shimmering highs—and finally there is a piano which as all of these qualities. The CFX is sensitive to play but is also capable of a brilliant sound.
Abbey SimonConcert Pianist
The CFX is capable of both profound bass and a powerful fortissimo, but also delicate, lyrical passages. Being able to control a subtle touch is important, and with this piano I can create beautiful colors. It also has exceptional power.
Maria João PiresConcert Pianist
The CFX is one of the best instruments I’ve tried so far.
Jun Cho, piano student, The Juilliard School
The CFX is an absolutely GORGEOUS instrument. What a beautiful, powerful piano. Thank you for letting me play it!
Lisa YuiPiano Faculty, Manhattan School of Music
The CFX is an amazing piano. Bravo!
Vassily PrimakovSecond Prize Winner, 1999 Cleveland International Piano Competition
Semi-Finalist, 2001 Cliburn International Piano Competition
Thank you very much for this beautiful piano. I really enjoyed playing on it, especially loved the wonderful action and very clear sound.
Sofya GulyakFirst Prize, 2007 William Kappel International Piano Competition
First Prize, 2009 Leeds International Piano Competition
The Yamaha CFX piano is a supremely excellent and brilliant piano. I am very enthusiastic to play Mozart on this wonderful instrument and hope to find it again soon.
Stefano MiceliPrincipal Guest Artist and Conductor, Leipzig Philharmonic
Artistic Director, Bergamo Festival, Italy
Visiting Professor, Boston University and the University of New Mexico
The CFX is a beautiful piano! One day I shall be worthy of you.
Matt HerskowitzConcert Pianist, Composer, Arranger
The CFX is a wonderful, clear and versatile piano.
Dan Nimmer, pianist, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra; Wynton Marsalis Trio
Yamaha has unquestionably raised the bar higher in the concert grand piano world with the new CFX. I was most impressed with its unsurpassed ease of control and the seemingly infinite possibilities of colors and nuances. The Yamaha CFX is an absolute joy to play. It is the new heavyweight champion of concert grands!
Tony DeSareSinger, Pianist, Telarc Recording Artist
