LUXURY PIANOS - Key Persons
Founder and CEO of Lucid Pianos Ken Ecury had decades of experience in designing and producing the most cutting-edge pianos, utilizing the newest technologies and materials. A pianist himself, Ken's knowledge of piano's physical parameters and limitations allows him to envision instruments of most remarkable design innovation without ever compromising the quality of the instrument itself. Blüthner Lucid Pianos have beautiful singing sound while the body of the piano is a sculpture in its' own right. Each Blüthner Lucid Piano is crafted by hand and to client's specifications and with Ken's guidance the most otherworldly designs have taken shape and became reality. Rococo Pianos is a new exciting chapter that will fully utilize Ken's experience and know-how of luxury piano design to take a new shape in the form of Rococo stylistic vocabulary.
Konstantin and Sergei met while they were both students at The Juilliard School and since then formed a winning team that specializes in ultra-luxury pianos. Konstantin has performed on the world's most valuable pianos and has a professional expertise of Blüthner, Fazioli, Steinway & Sons and Bechstein brands to name a few. As a piano consultant he has helped to build some of the world's most valuable private piano collections. When receiving a selection advice from Konstantin you can rest assured it is coming from a professional with international recognition as a piano authority.
Konstantin is a recipient of over 16 awards and is an alumnus of The Juilliard School where he has earned his BM, MM, and AD degrees under the tutelage of Jerome Lowenthal. Born in Moscow to a family of artists he studied at the Moscow Central Special Music School, under the auspices of the Moscow State Conservatory, with Anatoly Ryabov.
In the fall semester of 2020 Konstantin joins the faculty of his alma mater The Juilliard School teaching his interpretation enhancement course Narrative Musicianship.
Job Titles:
- Certified Piano Technician
Prospero Rodriguez is the most sought-after piano tuner in SW Florida since 2001. He earned his reputation as an exceptional piano technician and re-builder since his days at Steinway Piano Gallery in Naples and Euro Pianos showroom, leading up to his current position as a Head Technician at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Prospero provides expert, comprehensive piano servicing to both institutional venues as well as private clients. Some of Florida's best pianos are in his care. With a stellar track record and educational pedigree as a piano technician from such marquee names as Harvard University, Tanglewood Music Festival, Christopher Robinson Master Technician shop, and North Bennet Street School of Technology for Piano Technology in Boston, Prospero's resume is second to none in the piano business. Additionally, Prospero has both Steinway and Fazioli certifications, which equal Olympic Gold in the piano world.