Shoppers will have their experience enhanced by cinematic soundtracks, with a series of free public piano concerts set to be performed in op shops across Brimbank.
The concerts will be delivered by award-winning composer and musician Ania Reynolds, who will perform original solo piano compositions at the Salvos Stores in Taylors Lakes most Saturdays in May.
Ms Reynolds said the unique concept came to her after a staff member at the Sacred Heart Mission Op Shop bought a CD of her solo and found the music calming and soothing.
“I wanted to create live performances that would allow op shoppers and the general public to have similar experiences,” Reynolds said.
She said she liked performing in op shops because those environments were welcoming, inclusive and accessible to everyone.
“I am passionate about creating work that is free, and also about bringing live music performances to unexpected locations where I can meet and perform for diverse communities,” she said.
“I find op shops to be friendly and fun environments that are a joy to perform in.”
According to Reynolds, other than shopping along to great music, people who decide to attend the concert will also be able to wind down.
“I think live music has a great ability to connect with people through emotion…,” she said.
“I hope to create an ambience in the stores that is lyrical, calming and good for lingering and browsing.”
The concerts will be held each Saturday in May excluding May 31, from 12.30-3.30pm.
