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Episode 4: Luke Jerram

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Artist Luke Jerram on how he put over 700 pianos in public places across the world.

Artist Luke Jerram on how he has put over 700 pianos in public places across the world.

Artist Luke Jerram has put over 700 pianos across the world, for the public to play as part of his Play Me I'm Yours project. In this essay, he describes how the project has inspired public creativity in cities from London to New York, Budapest and Brazil, as people have rediscovered their love for the humble domestic piano.

First broadcast in September 2012.

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