Le 360 Paris - Ǎbi Restaurant, 32 Rue Myrha, 75018 Paris, FR
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As the City of Lights prepares to host the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, Sing for Hope is thrilled to add a vibrant musical dimension to the global celebration of sport, culture, and unity. For two weeks, Westfield Forum des Halles will become an artistic hub as renowned artists Naderson Saint Pierre and Linéda Buffa create their own Sing for Hope Pianos.
The completed Sing for Hope Pianos, titled “Unity Makes Strength” by Naderson Saint Pierre and “L’autre rive” ("The Other Shore") by Linéda Buffa, will be unveiled on July 1st at two iconic Parisian locations:
“Unity Makes Strength” will grace the breathtaking heights of Le 360 Paris - Ǎbi Restaurant (32 Rue Myrha, 75018 Paris, France), inviting visitors to add their musical touch to the panoramic city views.
“L’autre rive” (“The Other Shore”) will find its home at the picturesque Les Canaux (6 Quai de la Seine, 75019 Paris, France), offering a vibrant melody along the Seine River.
These Sing for Hope Pianos will add more than just visual charm. They will be an open invitation for Parisians and visitors alike to experience the joy of live music. Everyone is encouraged to play and add their melodies to the city’s vibrant soundscape, where they will be open for public play from July 1st through September 8th.
Sing for Hope Pianos, created with passion and purpose, reflect the spirit of Paris this summer, promoting connection and well-being for all. Join us in celebrating creativity and community as these living works of art become a part of the Parisian landscape.
From the Bronx to Beirut, the Sing for Hope Pianos program is a global
arts initiative that creates artist-designed pianos; places them in
public spaces for anyone and everyone to enjoy; then transports and
activates them year-round in permanent homes in schools, hospitals,
transit hubs, refugee camps, and community-based organizations. Sing
for Hope has provided more pianos for under-resourced public schools
than any other organization in the world.
700+
SFH Pianos Created
2+ Million
People Annually Served
8 + Billion
Media Impressions Garnered
Frequently Asked Questions
This is the most important question of all, and the answer is a resounding Yes! The Sing for Hope Pianos are for everyone and anyone to enjoy. Have a seat and play — it’s all yours!
Absolutely. Most people who enjoy the Sing for Hope Pianos are amateurs who just want to have some fun, including many children who are experiencing a piano for the first time!
Seriously, it’s okay. The Sing for Hope Pianos aren’t about making perfect music (whatever that is!); they’re about creating spontaneous moments of community. Have a seat and see what happens!
Sure! Grab a piano-playing friend and bring your mat! The Sing for Hope Pianos are there for you to enjoy in all manner of possible community engagement: dance parties, musical meditations, sing-alongs — let your imagination take over.
There’s no time limit, but we ask all visitors to the Sing for Hope Pianos to be respectful of the people around them. Please try not to monopolize the piano if there are others waiting to play.
Check out our interactive map of SFH Piano locations at singforhope.org/pianos
You can find us on Instagram @singforhope, Twitter @singforhope, Facebook @sing4hope, and by following #singforhope and #singforhopepianos. Find the artists’ bios, artist’s statements, and social media links on their pages at singforhope.org/piano-gallery, and please tag them as well!
Please do! We encourage you and your organization(s) to share concerts, lessons, etc. on the Sing for Hope Pianos as much and as often as you like. That said, please do note our emphasis on flexibility with event start times. You may arrive to a five-year-old’s first tour of the keys, etc. — so you’ll want to be flexible with your start time and mindful of the communal kindness at the heart of the program.
No. We are all about an old-school acoustic vibe (and you sound gorgeous without a mike, by the way). To that point, did you know that the piano was originally called the pianoforte, Italian for soft-loud, because of its gorgeous range of dynamics, from pianissimo (super soft) to your fortissimo (super loud)? So get out there and explore all of your volume levels, but without amplification, please.
No permit is needed if your performance is being recorded or live streamed using any of the following nonprofessional items: hand-held camera, cell phone, tripod on piano or selfie stick, small tripod, and if it is for non-commercial use such as social media/personal use.
Written permission is required from the site hosting the Sing for Hope Piano if commercial equipment is being used, if there is use of the public right of way, if your recording/video equipment blocks the sidewalk, and/or if you are intending to market any of the footage or photos, now or in the future.