I saw this piano in St. Pancras station in London, and remember admiring a wonderfully complicated musical performance by what looked to be a seven-year-old girl. I assumed it was part of a city “urban piano” program. I didn’t know it had been donated by Elton John!
So if you find yourself in the railway station, sit down and maybe play “Your Song” in honor of its donor.
Sir Elton John randomly surprised the people of St. Pancras International Station with a wonderful performance using a piano especially placed there for his performance on that day. Sir Elton, at the end of his performance, signed the piano with a note saying, “It’s a gift. Love, Elton John.” The crowd was stunned, most of them taking a very valuable memory and video home with them that day. The musical superstar donated the piano to London’s St Pancras station with the aim of bringing live music to commuters every day. His plan worked, since the piano was placed there, thousands of videos have been recorded of armatures and professionals playing the piano. The video of Sir Elton’s performance has received over 11 million views as people watch in awe of this man’s fantastic talent.