Emil Ysona, president of Grupo Acego responsible for organizing the event with Evenpro, was quoted saying that Elton John has requested a plane to fly the piano to the Dominican Republic.
This incredible flying piano is worth an estimated us$1 million (hence the name) and was custom-made especially for the British singer in 2011 to be used in his live show at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. “The Million Dollar Piano” tour at Caesars Palace is a residential show, which is still running and which replaced his extremely successful “The Red Piano” tour that ran from 2004 to 2009.
According to Emil Ysona this same piano has been travelling the world with Elton John, and is indeed so important to him, that if it is damaged in transit the concert would have to be cancelled. We really hope that won’t happen!
It is a custom Yamaha grand piano that took four years to complete.
It is fully visual piano that can show live or recorded video, animations and colors that follow the music being played using 68 LED video panels.
Elton John uses the nickname “Blossom” for the piano after one of his favorite performers, the late jazz singer, pianist and cabaret performer Blossom Dearie.
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Elton John’s Million Dollar Piano – fun facts