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Canadian Plays World-Record Piano Solo

Musician Gonzales tickles ivories for 27 consecutive hours

By Sam Biddle,  Newser Staff

Posted May 18, 2009 3:11 PM CDT

(Newser) – Canadian musician and producer Gonzales set the world record for longest solo piano performance today, AFP reports, clocking in at 27 hours, 3 minutes, and 44 seconds. The harrowing performance incorporated 300 musical pieces, from Britney Spears to Beethoven. Gonzales was allowed a 15-minute break between three-hour sets, and 30 seconds to rest between songs.

Canadian musician Gonzales has broken the world record for longest solo piano performance.
Canadian musician Gonzales has broken the world record for longest solo piano performance.   (Getty Images)
Canadian musician Gonzales has broken the world record for longest solo piano performance.
Canadian musician Gonzales has broken the world record for longest solo piano performance.   (Getty Images)
Canadian musician Gonzales has broken the world record for longest solo piano performance.
Canadian musician Gonzales has broken the world record for longest solo piano performance.   (Getty Images)
Gonzales, born under the name Jason Charles Beck.
Gonzales, born under the name Jason Charles Beck.   (Gonzpiration.com)
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