Experience the debut of Opera San Luis Obispo's restored 1924 Steinway Duo Art Grand Piano which was generously donated by the Hayward family in 2023. After almost two years of restoration, we are excited to resurrect Ignas Paderewsky, George Gershwin, Vladimir Horowitz, Artur Rubenstein, and other great composers and pianists that recorded rolls especially for this instrument over 100 years ago. 

EVENT INCLUDES WINE AND LIGHT APPETIZERS!

You may think you've experienced these composers on CD or video, but it's nothing like hearing their spirit perform on the actual piano they recorded rolls for at the turn of the 20th century. You'll be fascinated watching the leather bellows, brass chains, and authentic ebony and ivory keys mix together in this industrial age mechanical marvel of genius: the finest player piano ever made: a Steinway converted "Model B" 6-foot 10-inch grand piano currently appraised at over $120,000! Between 1912 and 1932, Steinway made only 6,000 of these instruments and today fewer than 500 remain in restored working condition. 

This exciting recital takes place in a restored Victorian era home in downtown San Luis Obispo. Join us as Maestro Alhadeff narrates a fantastic afternoon of beautiful music, refined atmosphere, and friends of the arts. Attendance is limited to 45 guests. Tickets are $70.00 each and include wine and light appetizers. 

Date: November 15, 2025 

Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

We look forward to sharing this memorable afternoon with you!