At NAMM’s Believe in Music week, The NAMM Foundation, in collaboration with Steinway & Sons and the Lang Lang International Music Foundation, is hosting a new virtual event to celebrate the piano and pianists: Worldful of Pianos.
Held in an online video environment, Worldful of Pianos will feature five luminaries streamed live from the Steinway & Sons Piano Factory in New York. Pianists from around the world will be invited to participate by downloading Mozart’s “Rondo Alla Turca,” enabling them to play along with the ensemble during the live event. Participants will be encouraged to participate in the virtual event to create an environment of joyous music making across the globe.
“While many of us find ourselves at home, there is no better time to explore the responsive and resounding experience of playing the piano,” said Mary Luehrsen, NAMM Foundation Executive Director. “Alongside the Lang Lang International Music Foundation, we look forward to welcoming new and returning pianists to join the event in song.”
The Lang Lang International Music Foundation’s mission is to ensure that all children have access to music education regardless of their background. Currently, the Foundation reaches more than 60 schools comprising over 25,000 students across the country with their Keys of Inspiration grant program.
Worldful of Pianos will take place on January 21 at 2:00 p.m. PT and will be live on BelieveinMusic.tv.
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