"Most people who practice the piano have never played in front of other people before. Perhaps they've only ever played in front of their music teacher, their partner, or, in my case, my cat! People finish playing and suddenly realize they are surrounded by applauding strangers. Flower Piano allows everybody to experience the piano and all kinds of music in so many new ways. Listening to this parlor instrument being played outdoors fills you with a sense of wonder."
"That whole recital vibe is kind of subverted with what we're doing with Flower Piano, says Dean Mermell, Co-Founder, together with Mauro ffortissimo, of event partner Sunset Piano. It kind of short circuits your brain and lets something else come in. It's an exciting space where we can be our best as humans, enjoying the Bay Area's finest musicians in the city's most beautiful setting."
Flower Piano will fill San Francisco Botanical Garden with music for everybody September 12–21, 2025, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Participants can explore 12 pianos spread across 55 acres and encounter scheduled professional and community partner performances as well as open play time for anyone. Performances will reflect a range of genres, ages, and cultures. The event encourages public participation by allowing pianists of all levels to play outdoors amid garden collections. The Celebration Garden will be transformed into the Flower Piano Lounge offering an upgraded musical landscape and priority entry. Funders, sponsors, partners, and artists support the inclusive, interactive festival.
Read at San Francisco Bay Times
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