On tour with Madonna: Steinway Model BDiscover insights by Ric’key Pageot!

Go behind the scenes of one of the world's most spectacular concert tours. For Madonna's Madame X Tour (2019–20), Steinway Artist Ric'key Pageot travelled to the Steinway factory in Astoria, New York, to personally select a Model B grand piano — the instrument that would accompany him across stages worldwide.

Ric'key Pageot is a Montreal-born pianist, accordionist, and music director of Haitian descent who has toured with Madonna on four world tours: Sticky & Sweet (2008–09), MDNA (2012), Rebel Heart (2015), and Madame X (2019–20). He studied classical piano from an early age and became one of the youngest musical directors ever hired by Cirque du Soleil. His work spans collaborations with Earth, Wind & Fire, Diana Ross, and Jill Scott.

As a Steinway Artist, Pageot reflects: “To be a Steinway Artist is to recognize the responsibility we’re privileged to have — to carry on a legacy of excellence.” This Owner's Story offers a rare glimpse into how a concert instrument is chosen for the demands of a world tour.