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Join us at the National Gallery to celebrate Piano Day in collaboration with Sofia Ilyas, founder of FLOAT.
Piano Day is a free event, where some of London's most exciting musicians present specially crafted performances, responding to and celebrating the National Gallery’s collection, and offering a glimpse into the city's dynamic, creative, and diverse spirit.
The performing artists are: Arthur Jeffes of Penguin Cafe; pianist and composer Belle Chen; multi-instrumentalist-singer-songwriter Tawiah; contemporary Classical pianist Karim Kamar together with electronic artist Frank Hopkins; composer Narotam Horn; and a special performance by pioneer of Afrorave, Toya Delazy, alongside contemporary dancer Fukiko Takase of Neon Dance.
Piano Day
Piano Day was conceived in 2015 by German Classical and electronic composer Nils Frahm and his team, including Sofia Ilyas, to celebrate the instrument's centuries-old history and encourage others to participate in various piano-related creative projects.
Held on the 88th day of the year in celebration of and in reference to the 88 keys on a standard piano, recent Piano Day live concerts and online events have been held at global locations.
Piano Day 2024 in collaboration with FLOAT
Free, drop-in session
Although this event does not require booking, you will need to book a free Gallery entry ticket to gain admission to the National Gallery. We encourage you to book ahead of your visit.
Please note, Gallery entry does not guarantee admission to this event. Places are available on a first come, first served basis.