New; The Piano channel4 9pm sun,

Watching now - love it!

I’m watching too, it’s a joy.

Excellent outcome!

I wish we could hear more of the music being played and less talk.

Me too LadyGracie, they didn't do this with the first series and it annoyed me with the second so disappointed it's happening again.

Another fan here. Love it.

Watching it now on Ch 4+1. I find it incredibly inspirational and moving, such amazing talent and back stories to some of the pianists.

I don’t know if I’ll stick with this. Far too much talking over the acts and Jean Batiste has a ridiculously overblown ego.

Is Pianism even a word? 😂

I was a big fan of Lang Lang, such a wonderful pianist. Am not watching this series I’m afraid.

I'm watching it on catch up this evening and I think the "talking over "is no bad thing in some cases! Great back stories but isn't it meant to be about piano playing?

I think the "talking over "is no bad thing in some cases

That’s why I wrote, talking over the acts and not music. 😂😩

Well, cynically I thought we didn’t miss much by the “talking over” some of the performers.

It's totally brilliant ,but Jean Baptiste is on one hell of an ego trip .
It's about the musicians-not you Jean Baptiste !

Sorry Jon Batiste - not Jean Baptiste - had to Google him !

I love it, what a chance for show casing pianists. As for Jean Batiste and Mica at least I know of them as a mere pleb Lang Lang was off my radar.

I haven’t a clue who Jean Batiste is and I’m quite happy to leave it that way.

This used to be such a gentle programme with some lovely piano playing.

Can't watch much more.

Very disappointed. The standard is much lower than previous series I feel. Do not like Jon, much prefer Lang Lang a musician not an exhibitionist
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I get the impression Jon Batiste is driving Mica up the wall, never mind anyone else. But I love the programme and am so amazed by the talent out there! It transcends every barrier imaginable.

I love this programme, but really miss Lang Lang.

Totally agree Gin, Jon Batiste is spoiling this series for me and the overall standard so far isn't as good.

Just caught up with episode 2. I’m really not keen on Jon Batiste either. Come back Lang lang.

Tonight's Piano. Wow, Zak from Chapeltown,
Leeds. I was not expecting that! Brilliant!,

granfromafar

Tonight's Piano. Wow, Zak from Chapeltown,
Leeds. I was not expecting that! Brilliant!,

Zak was utterly brilliant, very talented.