House of Piano and Steinway Indonesia presented An Afternoon with Niu Niu, an intimate piano masterclass featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Niu Niu.

Held on Saturday, 29 August 2026, at Steinway Gallery Indonesia, Central Park Jakarta, the masterclass brought together aspiring pianists, music enthusiasts, and participants for an afternoon dedicated to musical interpretation, performance, and artistic development.

Throughout the session, Niu Niu shared perspectives shaped by his experience as a pianist and performer, exploring the details that bring music beyond the written score. Through discussion, demonstration, and performance, he examined the relationship between technique, touch, phrasing, dynamics, and musical expression, offering participants a closer understanding of how these elements contribute to a thoughtful and individual interpretation.

At the Steinway & Sons B-211 Spirio, these ideas could be experienced directly through sound. Niu Niu demonstrated how subtle differences in touch and musical intention can shape character, colour, and expression, allowing participants to observe the relationship between the pianist's interpretation and the instrument's response at close range.

A Closer Encounter with Musical Expression

The intimate setting of Steinway Gallery Indonesia allowed the masterclass to move naturally between performance, conversation, and learning. Participants were able to engage closely with Niu Niu and gain insight into the artistic decisions that take place before and during a performance.

Rather than focusing on technique alone, the session encouraged participants to consider a broader question: how does a pianist transform notes on a page into a personal musical statement?

Through his demonstrations and reflections, Niu Niu highlighted the importance of listening, sensitivity, discipline, and individual expression in developing a meaningful interpretation.

The Steinway & Sons B-211 Spirio formed an integral part of this musical exchange, supporting both demonstration and performance while allowing the nuances of touch, dynamics, and phrasing to remain at the centre of the experience.

More than a piano masterclass, An Afternoon with Niu Niu became an opportunity to encounter the thinking behind a performance and to discover how musicianship develops through curiosity, careful listening, and continued exploration.

Through programmes such as this, House of Piano and Steinway Indonesia continue to bring artists, musicians, and audiences together through meaningful experiences in performance and music education.
 

Date & Location

Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Time: 9:45 AM–10:45 AM
Location: Steinway Gallery Indonesia, Central Park