Piano 325 is a new National Music Centre exhibition celebrating the 325th anniversary of the piano — an instrument that revolutionized music and continues to inspire musicians across genres. It opens in time for World Piano Day on March 29.
For over three centuries, the piano — shaped by the innovations of countless builders and manufacturers – has remained one of the most important and versatile instruments in music, influencing nearly every genre and artists from Beethoven to Elton John.
Piano 325 spotlights the stories of the builders and manufacturers who played key roles in the instrument’s evolution and lasting impact on music. The exhibition will feature renowned names like Broadwood & Sons, Erard, Heintzman & Co., and Steinway & Sons, alongside lesser-known pioneers like Johannes Zumpe.
A rotating selection of rare and historic instruments from NMC’s collection will also be showcased, beginning with an 1899 Broadwood grand piano, originally exhibited at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris, a world fair that introduced groundbreaking innovations of its time.
Live Pianist Performances
- March 29 | Kenna Burima | 11:30 am
- March 29 | Honens | 3:00 pm
- March 30 | Sarah Houston | 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
- April 5 | Sarah Houston | 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
- April 6 | Jesse Peters | 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
- April 12 | Chris Maric | 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
- April 13 | Esteban Herrera | 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
- April 19 | Jesse Peters | 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
- April 20 | Esteban Herrera | 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
- April 26 | Kate Melvina | 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
- April 27 | Cam Buie | 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
- May 3 | Junhong (John) Jing | 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
- May 17 | Alexander Gonzalez | 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
- May 31 | Natalia Chai | 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm