Spring has arrived in Vancouver, and with it came a Fazioli moment we simply could not resist. Shot by Michelle Diamond, the Firenze photoshoot captured pianist Georgy Manterola in full bloom, repping the season in flowing florals and crimson heels that echoed the piano’s radiant finish. The result was equal parts romance, artistry, and unapologetic joy.
Georgy, a dynamic pianist, composer, and arranger with more than two decades of experience, has long been a magnetic presence on Vancouver’s cultural stage. From luxury galas to performing at BC Place alongside Coldplay, her repertoire of more than 1,200 songs glides effortlessly through classical, pop, rock, jazz, and cinematic soundtracks. Bridgerton-style arrangements, custom wedding compositions, and refined corporate performances all sit comfortably within her world. With formal training from the Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey, mentorship under Natalia Tibets, and master classes with Jesús Molina and Michel Dalberto, her artistry is both disciplined and dazzling. Collaborations with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Joe Hisaishi, Jordan Rudess, and Jonah Nilsson further illuminate her range.
Yet on this day, it was all about the Firenze.
Commissioned by a Vancouver-based Chinese collector, the Firenze Fazioli is a radiant fusion of East and West. Its vivid red lacquer exterior nods to traditional Chinese aesthetics, while beneath the lid rests a Venetian landscape inspired by Canaletto, complete with a playful cameo of Paolo Fazioli himself. It is theatrical, refined, and undeniably bold.
Handcrafted in Sacile, Italy, the instrument features a Val di Fiemme quarter-sawn spruce soundboard, laminated maple rim, Renner action, Kluge keyboard, and double duplex scale design. Every detail speaks to precision and longevity.
Together, Georgy and the Firenze created a moment that felt like the first warm breeze of spring — vibrant, cultured, and impossible to ignore.
Images courtesy Georgy Manterola by Michelle Diamond Photography.
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- Helen Siwak is the founder of EcoLuxLuv Communications & Marketing Inc and publisher of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine and PORTFOLIOY.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine. She is a prolific content creator, consultant, and marketing and media strategist within the ecoluxury lifestyle niche. Helen is the west coast correspondent to Canada’s top-read industry magazine Retail-Insider, holds a vast freelance portfolio, and consults with many of the world’s luxury heritage brands. Always seeking new opportunities and challenges, you can email her at [email protected].
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