AN appeal has been launched to buy a grand piano that has featured in 40 concerts at the Sir William Turner Almshouses at Kirkleatham.
The piano's owners have put the £8,000 Steinway up for sale.
Peter Sotheran, chairman of the trustees of the almshouses and concert organiser, said: "The almshouses could hire an instrument from a dealer for each recital, but would have little say in the choice of instruments.
"Without the concerts, there will be no musicians and without the musicians, no more school visits.
"International artists expect an instrument of the highest quality. Without a piano of consistent and reliable quality the concert series could not continue.''
Appeal organisers are applying for various grants. If successful, they could only be left with a shortfall of £1,200.
Anyone willing to help, is asked to send a cheque payable to Sir William Turner's Hospital to Mr Sotheran, 1 Sir William Turner's Court, Kirkleatham, Redcar. Subscribers will receive a discount off ticket prices for the rest of this season.
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