Decorative Pianos Inhabit NYC Public Spaces For June

NEW YORK, NY — Walking around New York City's plethora of public spaces will sound a little different this June. For the seventh consecutive year, nonprofit Sing For Hope will place pianos in city parks, plazas and piers starting Tuesday, June 5.

The 51 pianos will remain open for public use through June 24, after which they will be donated to New York City public schools, according to Sing For Hope's website. Pianos can be found in world-renowned locations such as Central Park, Lincoln Center and the Coney Island Boardwalk but also in lesser-trafficked places such as Jamaica Hospital.

The pianos were unveiled during a June 4 ceremony at Manhattan's 28 Liberty Plaza featuring performances from artists such as Lucky Chops, Sarah Dash, the cast of Broadway’s Wicked and a 51-person performance featuring all of this year's Sing For Hope pianos playing in unison.

Each Sing For Hope piano features an elaborate design. Some of the designs were done by artist and others were done by student groups, civic groups and the casts of Broadway productions.

Pianists can sign up online to schedule a free performance at any one of Sing For Hope's pianos.

Check out a map and designs of this year's pianos at Sing For Hope's website.

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