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Ukraine protests: pianists harness the power of music
A masked performer, known as the 'Pianist Extremist' has been playing in front of riot police in Ukraine, but other musicians have taken to a blue and yellow piano to show the power of music as non-violent protest.
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1. Ukraine's blue and yellow piano
It's not just the 'Pianist Extremist' who's taking to the streets to perform - musicians are playing a blue and yellow piano (the colours of the Ukraine flag) as a soundtrack to non-violent protest.
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2. Ukraine's blue and yellow piano
A crowd gathers to listen to a non-violent protester.
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3. Ukraine's blue and yellow piano
The audience burns wood in a barrel to keep warm as they listen to one of the outdoor performances.
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4. Ukraine's blue and yellow piano
Onlookers wrapped in Ukrainian flags show their allegiance to their country.
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5. Ukraine's blue and yellow piano
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6. Ukraine's blue and yellow piano
Clutching an EU flag, the protesters want the country to be more closely aligned with Europe, rather than trading with Russia.
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7. Ukraine's blue and yellow piano
Even when the sun goes down, the protesters continue to play on the piano.
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8. Ukraine's blue and yellow piano
Perhaps the most famous of these performers, however, is the most anonymous - a performer known as 'Pianist-Extremist', who played Chopin in front of riot police back in December.
