brunch cruise with prosecco & the classics | The Piano Boat
Beautiful music and an experience for every occasion.
The world's most intimate concert hall
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Escape for a few hours with a unique brunch and recital experience in a luxurious environment on board The Piano Boat.
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11am-2pm on select Wednesdays
£83 pp
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Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6PE (meeting details below)
The Experience
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Indulge in a relaxing late morning brunch and Prosecco cruise with a piano recital featuring a programme of 'classical evergreens'. The Piano Boat 'Rachmaninov' will be your venue - a unique canal boat built in 2020, and designed specifically for musical gatherings, holidays and events.
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The Piano Boat is host to a brand new Steinway Model A grand piano, ensuring you always the finest musical experience. We only take a maximum of 10 guests each cruise, so you will never feel over-crowded.
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10:45 | Meet at The Piano Boat (please see below), safety briefing and boarding
11:00 | Departure
14:30 | Return to base and disembarkation
After departure, we will cruise to a quiet location on the canal for the recital. Enjoy select classical favourites, and your performer and captain of the vessel, Masayuki Tayama, will personally guide you through the programme. The musical element of the afternoon will last around 30 minutes.
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Brunch and Prosecco will be served during cruising.
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Brunch menu (example)
Smoked salmon flatbread
Leek and Gruyère quiche
Avocado salad
Banana bread with vanilla cream and raspberry compote
Cranberry and walnut flapjacks
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Prosecco
Tea & Coffee
Fruit Juice
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Please note that whilst we do our utmost to avoid cross-contamination during the food preparation processes, all food is prepared in an area where allergens are used and may be present. Food served cannot be guaranteed to be free of allergens. If you or one of your party suffer from a severe allergy, please consider this when booking.
The Pianist
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'Not only to be considered as a fresh departure from other fine pianists of the present day, but daring... with a few touches of genius.'
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A celebrated interpreter of Rachmaninov’s piano music, Masayuki Tayama has performed all of his Piano Concertos and is currently in the midst of a project to record and perform his complete solo works for piano, a monumental feat which few have attempted, and his recordings have been met with accolades and critical acclaim.
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His international and radio performance debuts took place at the age of 10 in Amsterdam’s Concertgebow, and were the start of a highly successful career. He regularly performs in some of the country’s most eminent concert venues, and his debut appearance at Wigmore Hall sold out.
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Now, you have the opportunity to hear him live in an intimate environment like no other, with a thoughtfully selected programme of works. A musician with a passion for boats, Masayuki will also be your captain on board The Piano Boat!
Experience the music up close on a superb instrument under the fingertips of a master.
Meeting Point
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NEAR: The Bear on the Barge, Moorhall Road, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6PE
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Please ensure you are at the boat no later than 10:45. We regret that we are unable to wait for guests not arriving by the designated time.
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Non-restricted parking available on the roadside. The nearest underground stations are Uxbridge and Northwood, then a bus or taxi will take you to the meeting point.
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The Piano Boat cannot take responsibility for your belongings, so please ensure you do not leave any valuables in the car.
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We will contact you to confirm the meeting point before your cruise. Please note that access to the boat is currently only possible via 12 steps from the road to the canal. There are 3 steps down into the boat upon boarding.
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Please note that Brunch Cruises are discontinued, however we are still offering Afternoon Tea with Piano Recital Cruises.
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Limited Festive Musical Cruises are returning in December! Booking opens on Tuesday 15 November 2022. To receive an email notification when booking is available, sign up to the mailing list at the bottom of the page.