Episodes
The Piano Episode 1 (Channel 4 Wednesday 15 February 2023)
Today Wednesday 15 February 2023, there is a new episode of The Piano.
Episode 1 To find the most promising amateur pianists in the United Kingdom, Claudia Winkleman presents a talent competition with a twist. Passionate amateur musicians in train stations throughout the UK perform in Claudia’s stunning tribute to the nation’s favorite instrument.
Our pianists are unaware that Lang Lang and Mika, two of the most famous musicians in the world, are surreptitiously observing them. As they prepare to perform in London’s Royal Festival Hall, who will Lang Lang and Mika select to play with? The team sets out from King’s Cross St. Pancras.
Airdate: Wednesday 15 February 2023 at 21:00 on Channel 4
Season 1 Episode 1
Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, each week, talented amateur pianists will be invited to play on public pianos in London St Pancras, Leeds, Glasgow and Birmingham train stations, sharing their stories and music with the great British public. However, what the piano performers don’t know is that two of the most acclaimed and successful performers in the world – Lang Lang and Mika – will be secretly watching and one performer will be given a once in a lifetime offer by them, an invitation to perform on one of the world’s most prestigious stages.
Featured image credit: Channel 4