Join us this Monday, June 6, when we launch all 50 of The 2016 Sing for Hope Pianos—each a unique work of art—on 28 Liberty Plaza, courtesy of Fosun International, for all to play and enjoy for one glorious day before they move out to the streets of all five boroughs from June 9–19.

As part of the celebration, international singing star and Tony Award® winning actress Lea Salonga will be presented with the Sing for Hope “Art for All” Award for her dedication to inspiring young people with the gift of music throughout her career. Other stars sharing their performances at 12 noon and 5 pm will include two-time Tony Award® and Drama Desk nominee Daphne Rubin-Vega, iconic Late Night with David Letterman bandleader Paul Shaffer, the dynamic piano duo Anderson & Roe, cast members from On Site Opera's acclaimed Figaro Trilogy, saxophonist/composer Ted Nash/Presidential Suite, singer-songwriter Pete Muller, rising stars Jessica Fishenfeld and Stephanie Lauricella from Opera Diva Dress Collection, Manhattan Girls’ Chorus, Blake Whyte, Tony DeSare, Sylvana Joyce and Sean-David Cunningham of Sylvana Joyce & The Moment, Fabio Tedde and young musicians from Sing for Hope's youth programs.

The 5pm concert will be kicked off by a special event open to pianists of all ages and levels: a performance of Bach’s Prelude in C performed by 50 Volunteer Artists on all 50 Sing for Hope Pianos. Pianists interested in joining in this moment of mass harmony should email pianos@singforhope.org today. The only requirement is a familiarity with the piece, and a belief in #artforall.

Read more about this exciting event here.