How to Celebrate Pianist Day: A Guide for Music Lovers

Do you love piano music? Do you admire the skill and talent of pianists? Do you want to show your appreciation and support for this amazing musical instrument and its performers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should mark your calendar for November 8th, the 

Pianist Day is a professional holiday for people associated with playing keyboard instruments. It was founded in 2015 by a cultural activist Ivan Manko and a famous pianist Alexander Polyakov in Belarus. Since then, it has spread to many countries around the world, such as Russia, China, Austria, Israel, and Ukraine. The date of November 8th was chosen because it is the birthday of the legendary Russian pianist and composer Alexander Scriabin.

The purpose of Pianist Day is to celebrate the piano and everything around it: performers, composers, piano builders, tuners, movers, and most importantly, listeners. It is a day to honor the history, the art, and the joy of piano music, and to inspire the next generation of pianists.

There are many ways to celebrate Pianist Day, depending on your level of interest and involvement. Here are some ideas to get you started:

●        If you are a pianist, or learning to play the piano, this is the perfect day to practice your favorite pieces, learn new ones, or perform for your friends and family. You can also congratulate your mentors, teachers, and fellow pianists, and thank them for their guidance and inspiration.

●        If you are a fan of piano music, you can listen to some of the best piano works by famous composers and pianists, such as Chopin, Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Rubinstein, Richter, Horowitz, Gilels, Kissin, and many others. You can also discover new piano music from contemporary artists, such as Nils Frahm, Ludovico Einaudi, Yiruma, Yann Tiersen, and more.

●        If you want to attend a live concert, you can check the official website of 

 or the social media pages of your local music venues to find out if there are any events happening near you. You can also organize your own concert, or join a “free piano” event, where anyone can play a public piano for free.

●        If you want to learn more about the piano, you can read some books or articles about its history, its mechanism, its evolution, and its influence on music and culture. You can also watch some documentaries or movies about famous pianists, such as The Pianist, Shine, Amadeus, or The Piano.

●        If you want to support the piano community, you can donate to some organizations or projects that promote piano education, research, and preservation, such as Piano Day, Piano Day, Pianobook, or The Piano Project. You can also buy some piano-related products, such as sheet music, books, CDs, accessories, or even a piano if you are feeling generous.

 is a great opportunity to express your love and passion for the piano, and to connect with other piano enthusiasts around the world. It is also a chance to appreciate the beauty and diversity of piano music and to recognize the achievements and contributions of pianists of all genres and styles. By celebrating Pianist Day, you are not only honoring a musical instrument, but also a form of art, a way of expression, and a source of joy. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your keys, tune your ears, and join the celebration

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