Piano Garage Band Celebrates World Piano Day, March 29

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Montreal, March 16, 2026 – Montreal-based company Piano Esmonde White will mark
a historic moment in the world of piano by unveiling to the public a world premiere: the
Esmonde White Action™, a major innovation that rethinks the relationship between the
pianist, touch and sound.

Developed after several years of research and experimentation, this revolutionary
mechanism enhances the responsiveness and sensitivity of the piano, offering
performers greater control and expressive possibilities. This technological breakthrough
now equips the new line of TUXEDO pianos, designed and developed in Quebec. For
the first time, a Quebec-designed patented mechanism stands ready to compete with the
world’s leading piano brands.

“This innovation has been years in the making. With the Esmonde White Action™, we
aim to push the boundaries of the instrument and offer pianists an entirely new playing
experience,” explains Oliver Esmonde-White, President and Founder of Piano
Esmonde White. Renowned virtuosos such as Alexandra Stréliski and Louis Lortie
have been eagerly awaiting the unveiling of this mechanism, which reimagines the
pianist’s playing technique.

A major celebration for World Piano Day

This innovation will be celebrated as part of World Piano Day, observed each year on the 88th day of the year, a tribute to the 88 keys of the piano.

To mark the occasion, Piano Esmonde White will present Piano Garage Band in
Montreal, a large-scale musical event bringing together more than twenty-five renowned
artists, emerging musicians and piano enthusiasts of all ages around this universal
instrument.

The event will transform this unique venue into a vibrant piano hub, hosting a series of
seven musical performances throughout the day. Legendary Montreal pianist Oliver
Jones will serve as honorary patron of the event. Gregory Charles and many amazing
artists will also take part in this unique celebration.

To discover the full program and purchase tickets, click here.

A rich and unifying program

The program will feature seven performance segments, highlighting the diversity and
vitality of the piano:
• concerts by renowned pianists
• unique musical collaborations
• piano and voice performances

This approach reflects a strong belief: the piano is a universal instrument capable of
bringing together generations, musical styles and cultures.

The Piano Salon: discovering the instrument in new ways

The day will also introduce a Montreal first with The Piano Salon, a free public
exhibition space bringing together exhibitors from the worlds of piano, music,
management, science and artistic well-being.

Visitors will have the opportunity to:

• discover how piano mechanics work
• explore technological innovations related to the instrument
• understand its role in children’s learning and development
• visit the Piano Esmonde White workshop and workshops of the Pied Carré Collective
• see a Fazioli concert grand

Free tickets to attend the Piano Salon are available here.

Event Information
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: 5445 De Gaspé Avenue, Montreal