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Come and Play Michael Parekōwhai’s Piano


  • City Gallery Wellington 101 Wakefield Street Civic Square, Wellington New Zealand (map)
Risha Cheerala Michael Parekōwhai He Kōrero Pūrākau mō te Awanui o te Motu Story of a New Zealand River at City Gallery Wellington.

A unique opportunity to play a spectacular artwork and help fill City Gallery with sound.

Michael Parekōwhai’s spectacular sculpture He Kōrero Pūrākau mō te Awanui o te Motu: Story of a New Zealand River is a Steinway grand piano, and it’s designed to be played.

The artist and City Gallery have put an open call out to music lovers to come and play this iconic artwork and help fill the Gallery with sound.

All performances are open to the public to enjoy also. 

Available to play
Weekdays 11.30, 12.30 and 2pm
Weekends 11am, 1pm and 3pm

Free

More information about the event, including a "sign up to play" form can be found at the City Gallery website.

A Michael Parekōwhai He Kōrero Pūrākau mō te Awanui o te Motu Story of a New Zealand River at City Gallery WellingtonCity Gallery (71).jpg
City Gallery Wellington
 
Source:: https://citygallery.org.nz/come-and-play-michael-parekowhais-piano/
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