Piano Celebration!
Schedule
Fri, 19 Sep, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 04:30 pm
UTC-03:00Location
550 University Ave., Charlottetown, PE, Canada, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3 | Charlottetown, PE
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As part of UPEI’s recent Performing Arts fundraising initiative, the Department of Music was able to acquire a new Yamaha CFX 9-foot Concert Grand Piano. This beautiful new instrument will be unveiled in a weekend-long celebration of music featuring the piano.Friday, September 19, at 7:30 pm - Piano Recital featuring UPEI piano professor, Dr. Magdalena von Eccher, along with invited guests Professor Emerita Dr. Frances Gray and PEI-based pianist Glen Montgomery. This performance will feature attractive and accessible solo, piano duet, and two-piano music chosen to showcase the new piano’s range and versatility. An intermission will be preceded by a brief presentation by piano technician James Bainbridge, following which guests and audience members will be welcomed on stage to chat with Bainbridge and view the new piano up close.
Admission: $30 Adults; $10 Students.
Saturday, September 20, at 2:30 pm - A Young Pianists Recital featuring outstanding piano students selected from award-winning participants of the 2025 PEI Provincial Music Festival, along with UPEI piano students, in solo, four-hand, and six-hand piano music.
Admission: by donation.
Saturday, September 20, at 4:00 pm - Piano Masterclass with Visiting Guest Artist, Dr. Ross Osmun (Bishop’s University).
Admission: FREE.
Sunday, September 21, at 2:30 pm - Piano Recital featuring Visiting Guest Artist, Dr. Ross Osmun performing works by Mozart, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, and Liszt.
Admission: $30 Adults; $10 Students.
Location (all events): SDU Stage at Steel Recital Hall, UPEI campus.
Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator.
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Where is it happening?
550 University Ave., Charlottetown, PE, Canada, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3Event Location & Nearby Stays:
