A master piano builder by training, Ulrich Gerhartz began his career at Steinway & Sons Hamburg, initially working at the London Restoration Centre. He later moved into the Concerts Department and was appointed Director of Concert & Artist Services in 1994.
He also oversees a programme for the selection, maintenance and tuning of concert instruments in all major concert halls throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland and has built close professional relationships with many of the world’s leading pianists. In addition to his work in the UK, Ulrich Gerhartz regularly visits the Hamburg factory to select new instruments and travels internationally to support artists performing in the United States, Canada, Australia, Israel and across Europe. In this role, he provides on-site support and ensures the highest standards of concert instruments worldwide. He shares a long-standing partnership with SEA CLOUD CRUISES and will accompany the voyage, offering guests fascinating insights into the construction, history and craftsmanship of Steinway grand pianos on board.
Depending upon the circumstances, it is possible that other artists will join this cruise instead.