Try the Pianos Session
Dates: Friday 13 February 2026 15:00 - Saturday 14 February 2026 18:30
Discover what it’s like to play a keyboard instrument tuned in historic temperaments.
During the Artistic Temperaments Keyboard Festival, the University of Southampton Music Department is offering the chance to play historic keyboard instruments in the University’s Keyboard Room.
You’ll have the chance to play the Schantz pianoforte (a modern replica of the Viennese Grand of 1802) and the Taskin 2-manual harpsichord (modern replica of Paris 1769), with Music Students on hand to support you.
Need to know
Part of the Artistic Temperaments Keyboard Festival
Tickets £10 (£9 Friends)
Capacity and Timings
Try the Pianos sessions are limited to 1 person per 30-minute slot but friends and family are welcome to watch. Slots will take place every 30 minutes during the following times:
- Friday 13 February 3pm – 7pm
- Saturday 14 February 11am – 1pm / 2 – 7pm
