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In Victoria, BC this month, two temporary street pianos will be installed at downtown intersections for pianists and passersby to tickle the ivories. The project was spearheaded by sixteen-year-old Alastair Kierulf who arranged the necessary permits. Kierulf’s project was inspired by the Play Me, I’m Yours project which has roots in Birmingham, England and will be travelling to Toronto this summer. (The Globe and Mail)
Image from The Globe and Mail
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For the record: Ottawa still has one of the street pianos left over from the Juno Awards festivities on similar active duty over by the southwest entrance of the ByWard Market Building. If you time your arrival just right, you can hear genuine talent at play…or perhaps at work!