Petrof is a Czech piano manufacturer that produces both grand and upright pianos. It is currently the largest producer of acoustic grand and upright pianos in Europe, exporting to over 65 countries worldwide. The company was founded in 1864 by Antonín Petrof in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. Petrof pianos are known for their high-quality sound and craftsmanship, and are popular among students, home enthusiasts, and professional musicians alike.
On Monday, November 13th, 2023, Zusana Petrof, Petrof President & 5th Generation Petrof, visited Northwest Pianos for a piano demonstration and Q&A.
This is the question we get more than almost any other at The Piano Place: "Should I buy an acoustic or a digital piano?" And our honest answer is always the same — it depends. There's no universally right answer, but there are definitely right answers for different people. Let me break it down for you the way I would if you walked into our showroom today.
Something remarkable is happening in classical music right now, and honestly, I don't think it's getting nearly enough attention. A new generation of young pianists — most of them under 30 — are turning Bach and Chopin into social media sensations. And the audiences showing up to listen? Millions of them. Many of them Gen Z.
If you've spent any time on TikTok or YouTube Shorts this year, you've probably come across it: someone sitting at a piano, playing a slowed-down, stripped-back version of a pop song you know by heart — and it somehow sounds more beautiful than the original. Welcome to one of the biggest music trends of 2026.