Pianos have been set up in various public squares and other areas throughout London. The pianos come with a sheet of music and a plastic covering (if it rains). They have been set up to encourage people to play. These pianos are a part of an exhibit known as "Play Me, I'm Yours" by British artist, Luke Jerram, that has been touring since 2008. This year, one of the exhibition cities is London. (According to the official website, the pianos have been in London for a few years, but I do not recall seeing them anywhere until now.)
A street piano at Carnaby Street
The pianos encourage users in the area to participate and enjoy their community. There are fifty pianos set up across London, and the pianos are in place until July 13th. The pianos have been decorated, and some of them have been designed by local artists. The pianos have been set up in various locations, including the following:
- Leadenhall Market
- Museum of London
- Finsbury Circus
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Carnaby Street
- Chinatown
- Soho Square
- St. Pancras Station
- Borough Market
- Potter's Field Park
- London Eye
- Canary Wharf
- Portobello Road
- Cavendish Square
Cavendish Square has a colourful street piano waiting for a player
It was nice to see the pianos on the street a couple of weekends ago, and it was nice to see some of them being played. (I would have loved to have played one, but I cannot play musical instruments or read sheet music, unfortunately.)
For more information about this exhibition, see http://www.streetpianos.com/
For more information about the street pianos in London this year, see http://streetpianos.com/london2012/
This street piano entices City workers in front of the Royal Exchange Building
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