The Belfast Pianothon took place on Saturday 18 October 2008 at the Victoria Square Shopping
Centre. It was hosted by Radio 3
presenter Petroc Trelawny.

BBC Radio Ulster's John Toal presented The Saturday Magazine live from the event.

You can now listen to recordings of the performances recorded at the Belfast Pianothon.

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The schedule for the day was (subject to change):

9.30 Registration opens

10.00 John Toal opens the Pianothon on BBC Radio Ulster and presents his Saturday Magazine show live from the event.

11.00 Petroc Trelawny introduces the day Individual performances by amateur pianists will continue throughout the day

12.00 Master class with Michael McHale,finalist in the BBC Musician of the Year and Winner of Camerata Ireland Musician of the Year

1.00 Lunchtime Jazz - the art of piano improvisation

2.00 Amateur Pianists perform

3.00 Master class with Sophie Cashell, winner of BBC Classical Star 2007

5.00 "All Hands on Deck" - duets, trios, and much more! - a party atmosphere to end the day as we find out how many hands can play our piano at any one time!