About Us

The Mirfield Piano Walk is more than an event—it’s a musical journey through community and creativity, redefining how classical music is experienced in public spaces across Mirfield.

Inspired by Edam’s renowned Pianowandeling in the Netherlands, Piano Walk Mirfield brings this Dutch tradition to West Yorkshire—with an intimate, inviting, and character-rich twist.

We celebrate the diverse musical talent in Mirfield—from passionate amateurs to conservatoire students and professional pianists. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to live music, we invite you to experience classical piano in a fresh, approachable way.

The organisation was founded in June 2025 by Albert Wassenaar and is run entirely by volunteers who generously give their time and energy to make this unique cultural event possible. 

Meet the team

Albert Wassenaar (Founder) is a retired IT professional with extensive experience in higher education technology at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Compaq,Hewlett-Packard and Atos Origin in the Netherlands.

Inheriting his love of music from his father and displaying a natural talent for both the piano and singing as a child Albert has a maintained a lifelong interest in music particularly the classics.

He gained valuable experience in festival and event organisation, co-ordinating the volunteers for the Reuring Festival in the Netherlands (40,000 visitors) and the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival in Ireland (5,500 visitors).

Albert moved to Mirfield in 2011.

Albert Wassenaar (Founder) is a retired IT professional with extensive experience in higher education technology at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Compaq,Hewlett-Packard and Atos Origin in the Netherlands.

Inheriting his love of music from his father and displaying a natural talent for both the piano and singing as a child Albert has a maintained a lifelong interest in music particularly the classics.

He gained valuable experience in festival and event organisation, co-ordinating the volunteers for the Reuring Festival in the Netherlands (40,000 visitors) and the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival in Ireland (5,500 visitors).

Albert moved to Mirfield in 2011.

Simon Reiss (Secretary)

Simon is a civil servant from East Yorkshire who has had a longstanding passion for music. He plays the guitar, bass guitar and piano to varying levels of competence.

He is delighted to support an initiative that provides an opportunity for local people to see performers of immense talent, and gives those performers the opportunity to win a life-changing experience.

Simon lives in Leeds

Simon Reiss (Secretary)

Simon is a civil servant from East Yorkshire who has had a longstanding passion for music. He plays the guitar, bass guitar and piano to varying levels of competence.

He is delighted to support an initiative that provides an opportunity for local people to see performers of immense talent, and gives those performers the opportunity to win a life-changing experience.

Simon lives in Leeds

Paula Cox (Trustee)

Originally from Ireland, Paula has lived in Mirfield for over thirty years. She enjoys all types of music, holds a grade five piano qualification from the London College of Music, and is a former further education teacher. Her experience with charities in Leeds and Huddersfield has given her a solid understanding of transparency, governance, and due diligence as a trustee.

Paula Cox (Trustee)

Originally from Ireland, Paula has lived in Mirfield for over thirty years. She enjoys all types of music, holds a grade five piano qualification from the London College of Music, and is a former further education teacher. Her experience with charities in Leeds and Huddersfield has given her a solid understanding of transparency, governance, and due diligence as a trustee.

Claire Teng is a highly experienced volunteer responsible for managing our social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. She also maintains active connections with other public social media groups in Mirfield, helping to amplify our reach and foster community engagement.

Renée Chen is a highly experienced volunteer responsible for managing our social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. She also maintains active connections with other public social media groups in Mirfield, helping to amplify our reach and foster community engagement.

Vashali Easwaran is our dedicated SEO specialist, bringing expert insight into digital visibility and search engine performance. She ensures that our website and event pages are fully optimized so that the Mirfield Piano Walk reaches the widest possible audience.

Vashali Easwaran is our dedicated SEO specialist, bringing expert insight into digital visibility and search engine performance. She ensures that our website and event pages are fully optimized so that the Mirfield Piano Walk reaches the widest possible audience.

We are a charity with the official name of Mirfield Piano Walk CIO on  the Register of Charities with the registered Charity number 1214967.