Balleron Pianos Workshop of Excellence

Savoir-faire

Our workshop specialises in restoring pianos from prestigious makers, such as Pleyel, Gaveau, Erard, Bechstein, Blüthner, Bösendorfer, Schiedmayer, Steinway and so on. We work for private individuals as well as professionals, and whether your piano is the love of your musical life or a family heirloom, we will restore it with impeccable care. Restorer Sylvie Fouanon has practiced her trade in this workshop for 35 years.

EPV, piano restoration knowledge

The Balleron workshop applied for and gained the French Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label in 2009, awarded by the Institut Supérieur des Métiers (Trades Institute). This heritage label is an initiative of the French Ministry for Economy, Industry and Employment. It sets Maison Balleron apart, recognising its artisanal skills, history and links to important musical heritage. It is proof of the innovation and rare skills that have made the workshop so famous.

Legal expertise

Sylvie Fouanon was named an official Expert to the Paris Court of Appeal in 2011. Expertise involves precise assessments, and is much more advanced than a simple commercial appraisal. An impartial, reputable and competent assessment must be carried out of the condition of the instrument, its technical possibilities and the price and appropriateness of any work. Court experts give the Judge a detailed and reasoned report which provides technical input into their deliberations.

Actualités

‘Réussir’ published by Editions Débats Publique
Eight business leaders recount their career journeys. Published by Débats Publics
Sylvie Fouanon is featured in Tokyo’s Chopin Magazine
The Japanese music magazine Chopin Magazine has published a lengthy article on leading specialists in the restoration of antique pianos in France, Europe and Japan
2D Animated Film – Sylvie Fouanon
An animation project created by Maëlle Poulain, a Master’s student in Animation at LISAA Paris Animation, during her work placement at the Atelier Balleron, based on our photos and videos. 2D …