Celebrate 325 years of piano history at Studio Bell with performances by pianists from Calgary and beyond, featuring iconic instruments from the National Music Centre’s collection in the new Piano 325 exhibition.
About Cam Buie
Cam Buie is a keyboardist from Calgary, Alberta who draws from many diverse musical interests. After studying Classical piano at the University of Ottawa, Cam returned to Calgary and started producing and working as a session musician.
Performing all across Canada, Cam has toured in original projects from Vancouver to Montreal, played in pit bands for musicals and theatre, and even shared the stage with Kiezsa San Fransisco. This year he will be joining Noeline Hofmann’s band to tour the UK opening for Zach Bryan. He performs and records with local artists Kate Stevens, Bennett Mitchell, and Alex Hughes, and is in demand for his signature and unique style at the keyboard. In November 2021, Cam released his debut album What I Wouldn’t Do; the album was self-written, recorded, produced, mixed, and performed. He also runs the experimental hiphop project and Instagram page @reboundbeats.
Cam loves to draw on a diverse musical background to create engaging, musical performances that captivate audiences with improvisation through danceable tunes and familiar favorites. A lover of the keyboard and the versatility of all of its genres, Cam is an engaging educator and story teller for all things music.
About Piano 325
Piano 325 is a new National Music Centre exhibition celebrating the 325th anniversary of the piano. 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, including an 1899 Broadwood grand piano.