Is there a pianist in the house? Audience member steps up to perform in La La Land in Sydney
Summary
During a live concert of the movie La La Land in Sydney, the orchestra’s keyboard player suddenly fell ill. A 21-year-old audience member named Sterling Nasa, who plays piano and organ, volunteered to step in and played a difficult piece without rehearsal, helping the concert continue smoothly.Key Facts
- The concert involved a live orchestra playing the La La Land score while the movie was shown on a screen.
- The keyboard player became ill during the interval, which lasted 40 minutes.
- The composer and conductor, Justin Hurwitz, asked the audience if any pianist could play the part on short notice.
- Sterling Nasa, a university student and experienced pianist, volunteered to help.
- Nasa had never rehearsed the score but was able to sight-read and improvise during a complicated synthesizer solo.
- His improvisation during a challenging piece was highly praised by Hurwitz and received strong applause from the audience.
- This quick decision allowed the concert to continue without cancellations or delays.
- Sterling Nasa studies politics and international studies at the University of Sydney and also tutors bagpipes.
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