Is there a pianist in the house? Audience member steps up to perform in La La Land in Sydney
A 21-year-old university student stepped in to perform the piano score for a live 'La La Land' concert in Sydney after the original keyboardist fell ill. The audience member successfully filled the role, allowing the performance to continue as planned.
Why it matters
The event serves as a feel-good human interest story that highlights the 'dreamer' themes central to the film being performed.
Sterling Nasa had tickets to see Justin Hurwitz’s La La Land in Concert. When the keyboardist suddenly fell ill, he found himself on stage performing Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast La La Land is a much adored homage to Hollywood , where dreamers take chances and seize unexpected moments. On Saturday night at the ICC’s Darling Harbour theatre, that idea became a reality for a 21-year-old university student who was thrust into the spotlight at a live performance of the movie’s score – and saved a concert from derailment. Continue reading...
The article is a lighthearted, factual account of a unique event with no political or social agenda.
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