A delightful orchestra. They tend to play crowd pleasers and old favorites, but they do it very…read morewell. The orchestra sounds and plays like a fine watch. I've been to a few concerts and have always been amazed at the sea of gray hair I mean, it's hard to miss so I can only hope this orchestra starts to pick up its programming to pull in a younger generation before it's too late.

A one-of-a-kind concept (at least in Germany): The musicians of a professional symphony orchestra…read moreare also giving lessons at this school for music. A better preparation for future professional musicians is hardly conceivable. The pupils will know what awaits them and will make an informed career choice.

It seemed strange to be ordering a piano from a German supplier, but Google Shopping diligently…read moreinformed me that they were cheaper than any UK shop so I went to look at the site. Their website is really thorough - they clearly are stocked with a very large quantity of musical instruments and related equipment. It is easy to use and built in English with GBP conversion at every page. After carefully comparing the options, I bought a digital piano - they offered a headset as well for the same price - so I went for it. Delivery to the UK (and many European countries) is free and there is a 30 day money back guarantee so I'm feeling quite comfortable about buying it from them. Once the order was placed, a member of the Thomann team contacted me personally and explained how my order may be affected by the peak Xmas shopping period etc, and the way in which it will be delivered (the UK corrieur will contact me once its in the country and arrange an appointed time for delivery). The service has been spot on -- and the instrument hasn't even arrived yet! Will update with product and delivery experience once it has arrived...

Delivery was missing some items. Thomann initially refused to send them because I had already…read morerecycled the massive box they shipped everything in, and offered store credit. On further pushing, they agreed to send the rest of the order to me.