Jan Petrof

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Oral History Information

Interview Date
Job Title
Former President
Company Name
Petrof Piano Company

Jan Petrof is the fourth generation in his family to operate the Petrof Piano Company, located in the Czech Republic.  Jan’s great grandfather formed the piano company in 1864 and since that time the Petrof name has been connected in many innovations and style designs that were firsts within the industry.  The Petrof line of pianos includes the renowned Masters Series grand pianos as well as upright instruments such as their P 135 KI Uprights.  Jan is very proud of the fact that his daughter, Zuzana, took over as president when he retired, making it now five generations and counting.