Oscar Peterson Statue
Oscar Peterson Statue
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Alejandro B
Ottawa, Canada913 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
This is such a fitting memorial to world renowned jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. Not only is the sculpture well crafted, the hidden speaker that plays jazz tunes brings this work to life. Definitely one of my favourite pieces of public art in Ottawa.
Written 13 October 2022
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Bernie
Vancouver, Canada992 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
There’s a fantastic bronze statue of the amazing Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson that was unveiled in 2010. It’s a lovely historical landmark right at the corner of Elgin and Albert streets in Ottawa, just outside Canada’s National Arts Centre.
The statue is life-sized and shows Peterson sitting on a bench next to a piano, wearing a warm smile. What’s really neat is that there’s even a spot for visitors to sit right next to him!
This statue is definitely one of my favorites in Ottawa. I absolutely love the lifelike details, and it's so much fun to hear the non-stop audio of his beautiful songs playing from this sculpture. It truly is a wonderful addition to downtown Ottawa!
The statue is life-sized and shows Peterson sitting on a bench next to a piano, wearing a warm smile. What’s really neat is that there’s even a spot for visitors to sit right next to him!
This statue is definitely one of my favorites in Ottawa. I absolutely love the lifelike details, and it's so much fun to hear the non-stop audio of his beautiful songs playing from this sculpture. It truly is a wonderful addition to downtown Ottawa!
Written 20 November 2024
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Jack M
Calgary, Canada170 contributions
Oct 2020
Went there and was amazed it looks just as the photo, and he looked like it was yesterday.
He was a man ,and a man of all the right kind of Canada people, not overly pretentious , and very happy to shake hands.
He was a man ,and a man of all the right kind of Canada people, not overly pretentious , and very happy to shake hands.
Written 14 October 2020
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Mesh
Truro, UK209 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
Brilliant take a seat with Oscar Peterson and listen to his music. Take a photo or a selfie. Amazing sculpture complete with grand piano
Written 24 June 2022
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK8,501 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
We came across this one unexpectedly walking on Elgin Street. A good statues to a great musician. There is even some of his music playing! Just outside Confederation park. There is even his music playing there
Written 24 September 2024
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alexd_ca31
London, Canada2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
This piece of art incorporates history, art and music. It's unique setup allows you to sit and enjoy some jazz music while also enjoying the artistry of the statue.
Written 3 January 2020
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Way Farer
Rijeka, Croatia134 contributions
Oct 2019
If any Canadian musician deserves a tribute in the form of a statue, Oscar Peterson is among the first to come to mind. The whole setting is absolutely great. A bench wide enough to sit next to the maestro and have a picture taken (which I would on no account give a miss to) and subdued music coming from a built-in loudspeaker in the nearby wall. Perfect.
Written 7 November 2019
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Holiday-Lady25
Sunderland, UK1,534 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
This is a cleaver statue where you can join in and be part of the statue as well. It’s nice to see a statue as well that has a music theme too.
Written 14 August 2019
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futtock21
London, UK17,269 contributions
July 2019 • Solo
The statue of Oscar Peterson at his piano is prominently situated outside the National
Arts Centre Ottawa. Its design is by Ruth Abernethy and it was unveiled by HM
Queen Elizabeth II on a State visit to Ottawa in 2010.
Arts Centre Ottawa. Its design is by Ruth Abernethy and it was unveiled by HM
Queen Elizabeth II on a State visit to Ottawa in 2010.
Written 31 July 2019
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TeamWard
Nottingham, UK5,690 contributions
July 2018 • Family
Wasn't sure who the statue was of, but the sign helps along with the internet, a clever design to a remarkable jazz legend, worth a find if you are on Elgin st.
Written 7 October 2018
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