This evening, after a long hard day at the home show, I attended a piano concert given by Jan Lisiecki. He is a 14 year old prodigy who plays the piano like he was born in a piano. The entire concert was devoted to Chopin, it's his 200th birthday in a few days. As well, he accompanied a string quartet for part of the concert. The music was divine and so uplifting.It was a benefit concert for Unicef, and Jan was presented with the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award for 2009.
My dad and I watched a documentary about him at Christmas, so when I had the chance to buy tickets for his concert I jumped at it. Even though I was dead tired, I went anyway, and was touched and soothed by the music. It was truly a beautiful concert.
Here's a little taste of his playing: Jan Lisiecki - Chopin Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise 2
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