Play Me, I’m Yours — Part V
Mel Lastman Square
Piano players were out in full force this afternoon. This made it very hard for me to photograph the pianos naked. But that’s okay, part of the fun is listening to people play. Toronto has some talented undiscovered pianists at its disposal. It’s been such a delight to just sit back and enjoy some free entertainment.
This is the penultimate part of this series. Only 8 more locations and I’ve devised a plan to see them all in under 4 hours. I think I can, I think I can. It’ll happen!
I hope you like the photographs as much as I enjoy taking them. If you have the motivation remember to visit the Play Me, I’m Yours website to learn more about the location of each piano. There are 41 pianos scattered throughout the city, representing the 41 countries participating in the 2015 Toronto Pan Am/Parapan Am Games.
Note: I have noticed that some of the pianos have changed from their original locations. For example, the St. Lawrence Market piano has moved to inside the St. James Park gazebo. I’m not sure if this is reflected on the project’s website.
4900 Yonge St.
Yonge and Eglinton
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That first woman looks soooo happy!! Makes me want to play piano. Love!
She was actually really nervous. She started playing, and it was clear that she knew how to play well, but became overwhelmed when I started snapping her photo. I think she would have preferred being alone.
The pictures of the last piano are great! So bright and enthusiastic! How great you make the time to photograph all of these!
Yeah I’m kind of a nerd. I love taking on these type of projects.
That’s wonderful. Continue doing what you love!
Thanks for sharing all of these great pix.Best vibes to Maude.
Thank you. She is doing much better. Almost back to normal.
I absolutely love this series. Such a wonderful idea–someday I really must come to Toronto!
You should. You won’t be disappointed. Unless of course, you come during the winter!
love this series – thanks so much for discoverying it for us
You’re welcome, I’m glad you enjoy it.
I’ve never been to Toronto (it’s on my list) but the free, painted pianos in the street remind me of Denver. I loved photographing all the pianos there and the people playing on them.
It’s special that’s for sure!
I found the site just before I came to Toronto….but only found 5 of them…I gave each of them a song and took a picture…thanks for posting this.
No problem.