I was fortunate to make a visit to Langlois Pianos in East Bremerton. 5959 State Highway 303 NE, Suite 101, Bremerton Wa. to be exact. Langlois Pianos, in business since 1865, is the oldest family-run business in the state of Washington. Ira Langlois III continues his family tradition of making custom hand made Grand Pianos and Upright Pianos.
In addition to custom hand made Langlois Pianos he also sells Kawai, Perzina, and others, plus he has an impressive selection of grade “A” used pianos.
This is a gorgeous Samick Millennium Revolution Grand Piano in showroom condition with a Bubinga polish finish that completely captured my eye. What a beauty!!
Here is Ira tickling the old ivories for me on a Langlois Piano. The sound was captivating with richness and fullness. For a description of what goes into the production of a hand made Langlois Piano go to this link on Ira’s web site.
www.langloispiano.com/c/LL/Langlois+%26+Sons.html
Check out this utube video of Marina Lashkul playing a Langlois Piano. This can give you an idea of the sound of a Langlois Piano and also a brief introduction to Marina’s beautiful playing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiYgZHiuoW8
Langlois Pianos carries the widest selection of sheet music and instructional materials/books in the region. I was amazed at the variety and breadth of the selection of books Ira presents.
Langlois Pianos lists a portion of their selection on their web site and they also do special orders.
www.langloispiano.com/c/SM/Sheet+Music.html
So next time you are in East Bremerton, or want to schedule a visit, Ira would love to help you in your search for “the perfect piano for you”. His family history is quite extensive and an asset to our local area and lore. Or if you are simply in the mood for some new sheet music or music instruction he is definitely the man to see.
