As a professional piano technician, I’ve spent several years working at some of Maine’s most beautiful music venues. One of my favorites is Cadenza, a listening-room just two blocks from L.L.Bean at 5 Depot St. in Freeport.
It opened its doors in 2019, after a top-to-bottom renovation that upgraded everything from the lighting and sound system to the seating and bar. The venue has earned a reputation for comfort and acoustics. It seats roughly 50–60 guests and drawing more than 3,000 listeners to about 90 shows every year.
At the heart of the room is Cadenza’s well-loved Yamaha C7 grand piano, originally transported by the Piano Movers of Maine. I’ve devoted countless hours to tuning and voicing this instrument, ensuring it responds with the same color and projection artists expect from larger halls.
Performers span jazz, blues, folk, Broadway tributes, classical recitals, and more. Cadenza livestreams many concerts, extending Freeport’s music scene worldwide. If you’d like to support that mission year-round, consider joining the Cadenza Community on Patreon—70 % of every membership goes straight to the artists.
If you love music or simply enjoy exceptional experiences, you won’t want to miss this venue or its piano. I highly recommend visiting to experience the magic of live music and the brilliance of this remarkable instrument.
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Photo courtesy of the Cadenza.