In trying to come up with my next story, I decided to post my partial list of clients and at random, or when the spirit moves me, I’ll pick one of the followint and run with it. If you want to hear about a favorite from this list, let me know and I’ll be happy to tell the story.
Some Notable clients we enjoy servicing or have serviced in the past.
Cheyney University (RT)
Widener University (RT)
George Blood, Recording Engineer, Philadelphia Orchestra (PT)
Pierre and Elise DuPont (R)
Bobby Short (VA)
Michael Feinstein (VA)
Duke Ellington Band (VA)
Oscar Peterson (VA)
Sarah Vaughn (VA)
William Bilson (VA)
New School of Music, Tamara Brooks (RT)
Temple University/Main Campus, Ambler Campus, Center City Campus (RT)
Vladimir Sokoloff, Curtis Institute, WHYY (VA, ASR)
Rudolph Serkin, Mozart on the Square (VA)
Pennsylvania Ballet (RT)
Philadelphia Opera Company (RT)
Philadelphia Musical Academy (RT)
The Walnut Street Theater (RT)
The Hershey/DoubleTree Philadelphia Hotel (RT)
Annenberg Center, University of Pennsylvania (RT)
Davidsbund Chamber Players (RT)
Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia (RT)
Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts (RT)
The Philadelphia School (RT, R)
University of Pennsylvania, CC Campus (RT)
Rutgers University, Camden Campus (RT)
Mozart Orchestra, W. Jerome (ASR, VA)
Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, T. Brooks (RT)
Robin Hood Dell (RT)
Andrew Willis, New School, Official Pianist/Philadelphia Orchestra (PT)
Natalie Hinderas, Temple University (PT)
Lambert Orkis, National Symphony (PT)
Richard Raub/Academy of Vocal Arts (PT)
Richard Rome (VA, ASR)
Susan Starr, Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts (ASR, VA)
Claus Tennstedt (VA)
Philadelphia Singers, M. Korn (RT)
Vladimir Horowitz (VA, ASR)
Arthur Rubinstein (VA,ASR)
Joseph Plon (PT, VA)
Chestnut Hill Academy (R)
Chestnut Hill College (R)
Settlement Music School (ASR)
Arden Theatre Company of Philadelphia (RT)
Richard Goode ( PT)
Victor Borga, Valley Forge Music Festival (VA)
Dr. Nicholas Provenzale (VA)
Albany Records (VA)
The List Continues…
Benjamin Whitten, West Chester University (PT)
Shirley Aliferis, West Chester University (PT)
Nijole Dedinas, West Chester University (PT)
West Chester University School of Music (R)/Visiting Artist Series (VA)
American Music Theater Festival (RT, VA)
Magnetik Productions (WFLN/Franklin Broadcasting) (RT)
Malcom Bilson, Cornell University (R)
Bill Balkin (VA)
Dr. Robert Sataloff, DMA (PT)
Dr. Dahlia Sataloff, DMA (PT)
Michael Korn (PT)
Marc-André Hamlin (PT)
C. Alan Lightcap (R)
WHYY Radio (RT)
Elizabeth N. Morgan, Ph. D, Associate Professor, St. Joseph’s University (RT)
St. Joseph’s University (RT)
The Agnes Irwin School (RT, R)
Bud Dengler, Music Director, Agnes Irwin School (PT, R)
Ridley School District (RT)
Rose Tree Media School District (RT)
Wissahickon School District (RT)
Methacton School District (RT)
Westtown School District (ASR, VA)
‘We The People’ Celebration of Philadelphia (VA)
St. Lukes of The Epiphany Church (RT, R)
Dr. William Gatens, Good Shepherd Church, WFLN RADIO (PT, R, RT)
Dr. Terry Klinefleter (PA, R, RT)
Jonathan Bowen, St. Luke’s of the Epiphany, (PT, R, RT)
Kim Beamon, St. John’s Church, (RT)
Dr.Vincent Craig, Main Line Unitarian Church, (RT, R)
North Penn High School (R)
Gratz College (RT)
Arden Theater (RT)
Carol Lawrence (R)
Steven Sondheim (ASR)
Philadelphia Academy of Music (ASR)
Kimmel Center (ASR)
Alexander Fiorillo (PT)
Professor Harvey Wedeen (PT)
Temple University ( RT, R, Instructor)
Richard Goode (PT)
Albert Franz, (PT)
LEGEND : PT = Personal Technician R = Rebuilding Client VA = Visiting Artist
RT = Resident Technician ASR = Artist’s Special Request
NB: The above list is to demonstrate an outline of our more recognizable clients. This list is, by its very nature, incomplete. The above is in no special order.
Industry and Trade Clients Serviced
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Ralph Joseph Onesti Piano Restorations:
The following is a list of those for whom we have worked over the past fifty plus years. These are capable technicians and/or manufacturers, the most discerning type of client a rebuilder might service. To be chosen and accepted by one’s peers nationally, as their custom piano rebuilder or consultant, is truly an honor. Pianos from the following are in service all over the United States.
Michael Sweeney Piano Craftsman, RPT (R,C) Wayne, PA
Donn Young, RPT, Accurate Piano Service (R,C) Devon, PA
James Chadwick, RPT (R,C) Drexel Hill, PA
Judith Palmer, RPT (R,C) Merion, PA
Webb Phillips, RPT, Mainline Piano Service. Allied Guild (C) Horsham, PA
Peter Reichlin, RPT (R,C) Washington’s Crossing, PA
Victor Benvenuto, Sr., RPT The Piano Shoppe (R,C) Philadelphia, PA
Joseph Benvenuto Piano Service, MPT (R) Mt. Airy, PA
Edwin C. Trefz (R,C) Norwood, PA
Joseph Sciortino Piano Service (R), NY
Copelin Piano Service (R), Arkansas
Wesley E. Beaumont Piano Service, (R) Princeton, NJ
C. Alan Lightcap Restorations (R) Lambertville, NJ
Leary Musical Service (R,C) Cleveland, OH
Stuart Davidson Pianos (R,C) Sioux Falls, SD
Ralph E. Nelson Pianos (R,C) Hayward, CA
Polans, AMICA (R) Long Island, NY
LA Piano Service (R) Los Angeles, CA
Sol Kohen Piano Service, RPT (R,C) Horsham, PA
Henry T. Meyerman, Sr., RPT Piano Service (R), Wilmington, DE
Steven P. Winder Piano Service, RPT (R), Harleysville, PA
Aeolian Restorations, Rebuilders (R), Sumneytown, PA
John Daubert Piano Service (R), Barrington, NJ
James Ficca Piano Service (R), Wilmington, DE
Nicholas Natale, B&N Piano Service (R), Aston, PA
Stephen Prentice, RPT Piano Service (R), West Chester, PA
Richard F. Rioux, Piano Service (R), New Egypt, NJ
C. Paul Joseph, RPT Piano Service (R,C), Upper Darby, PA
Thomas Sterner, RPT (R,C), Wilmington Opera House, Wilmington, DE
Howard Stickley III, RPT, Piano Service (R), Philadelphia, PA
John Campbell, RPT, Piano Service (R), Phoenixville, PA
Steve Houck, RPT (R), Baton Rouge, LA
Herman Giersch, Media, PA (RTC)
The list continues….
Various National Insurance Companies (Appraisal Consultant and Forensics)
Young Chang America (RTC,C)
Kawai America (RTC,C)
Mason & Hamlin (RTC,C)
Yamaha Piano Company (RTC)
Samick (RTC,C)
Pacific Piano Supply Company, Van Nuys, CA (R)
Best Piano Services, Putnam Valley, NY (R)
Luca Music, Mineral Spring, RI (R)
Meridian Music, Indianapolis, IN (RTC)
Wilmington Piano Company, Jordan Kitts Music, PA, DE (RTC,R,C)
Aeolian American Piano Manufacturers (RTC)
The Smithsonian Institution RTC
Philadelphia Museum of Art (RTC, R)
Brandywine River Museum (RTC)
Cunningham Piano Company (R)
Warner Piano Company (C)
LEGEND
R = Rebuilding Client C = Field/Shop Consultant RTC = Regional Technical Consultant
RPT = Registered Piano Technician MPT = Master Piano Technician
NOTE: Rebuilding clients’ work consisted of higher-level types of shop work not normally handled by in-house personnel such as: soundboard, pinblock, bridges, and action manufacturing and design.
QUALIFICATION:
NEITHER THE COMPANY: RALPH JOSEPH ONESTI PIANO RESTORATIONS, NOR THE INDIVIDUAL: RALPH J. ONESTI, IS AFFILIATED, RELATED TO, OR CONNECTED WITH, ANY OF THE ABOVE-NAMED INDIVIDUALS OR COMPANIES. IT IS TO BE UNDERSTOOD THAT ANY WORK PERFORMED FOR THE ABOVE INSTITUTIONS IS STRICTLY BY CONTRACT AGREEMENT ONLY. THE COMPANY RALPH JOSEPH ONESTI PIANO RESTORATIONS, AND THE INDIVIDUAL: RALPH J. ONESTI HAVE BEEN SEPARATE ENTITIES FOR THEIR ENTIRE EXISTENCE IN THE FIELD OF PIANO TECHNOLOGY.