I happened to be walking along Notre Dame Street West when I heard someone playing a pretty tune on a piano. Following the music, I came upon a small park with a piano set in the middle. It seems that Montreal has designated some areas for public pianos and Montreal’s own jazz great, Oliver Jones, donated this particular piano in Parc Sainte-Cunegonde. The public, from beginners to accomplished pianists, are invited to play from 10 a.m. to 8p.m. every day. What a lovely idea!
The portrait of Oliver Jones was painted by Arly Padan.
There’s one outside of Pointe de Calliere also 🙂 I hear lots of people playing at lunch. I’ve been tempted to try it also. Its an awesome idea!
You should film yourself playing and post it.
Thats a good suggestion! I`d just need someone with me to do that…
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