Liu thinks her father, who was a talented amateur singer, would be proud of little Lucas. So if Lucas decides they need to make an adorable video of him singing and playing piano to share with the world, well, that’s what they do. He prefers random challenges like learning PI,” said Liu. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. To cheer people up, Liu said Lucas spontaneously decided to learn to play Moon River, and post the video on YouTube. Now his mother hopes his bubbly personality - and his music - will bring a bit of happiness to others who may be struggling with isolation and inactivity during the pandemic. Lucas received the invitation to perform at the prestigious New York theatre after landing first place in an audition performance for the Crescendo International Youth Music Competition. He doesn’t wear his Super Mario costume when he’s onstage playing Chopin, but the young virtuoso did have his favourite Mario stuffy backstage with him before he stepped out to play Variations on a Russian Folksong by Isaak Berkovich at Carnegie Hall in January. I like the audience,” said the Pitt Meadows youngster, who has been playing piano for just over a year, has perfect pitch and is already playing well above his age level. The next issue of Sunrise presented by Vancouver Sun will soon be in your inbox. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Manage Print Subscription / Tax ReceiptĪ welcome email is on its way.Vancouver Sun Run: Sign up & event info.In the show Little Big Shots on the NBC television channel, after Evan Le played Turkish March, Steve Harvey was amazed and carried the child in his arms when they were on the stage. In June 2016, he won first place at the MTAC Orange County Piano Competition which was organised by Music Teachers’ Association of California. In July 2016, he won first prize at the Southwestern Youth Music Festival, an annual music competition in California, which is devoted to children aged 11 and under. Since then he became a Youtube phenomenon, with his videos attracting millions of views. Last year, at the age of 4, he won third prize at the Vstar Kids event in the US, with only seven months of piano experience. Besides playing piano masterpieces, he loves singing and playing Vietnamese music. In addition, his ability to compose has amazed his teachers.Įven though he was born in the US, he speaks Vietnamese fluently. Besides having perfect pitch, Evan reads and memorises music pieces incredibly fast. By the time Evan was three, he was able to listen to simple nursery rhymes and play similar tunes on the piano, at first with one hand and then with both. In December 2014, Evan had his first piano lesson. However, he was attracted to the music at a very young age. Bach, Beethoven and Alberto Ginastera.Įvan Le (officially Evan Duy Quoc Le) is considered an extraordinary boy.īorn to parents without any background in music, Evan’s musical journey was not easy. We should understand the value of classical music to honour it,” he said.Īt five years old and having studied the piano for just two years, Evan Le is regarded as a child prodigy by fans when they watch him play music by Mozart, J.S. “In Vietnam, some people think classical music is obsolete. If young talents in Vietnam meet Evan Le, they will be encouraged to pursue their passion”. To do this, inviting international talents to Vietnam is very important. That is the important thing I am determined to do. Singer Thanh Bui, who invited Evan Le to perform in Vietnam, said: “Bringing the world to Vietnam, and then bringing Vietnam back to the world and connecting the Vietnamese community to the world. I watched his performances on US television and I was very impressed and proud that he has Vietnamese origin,” said Trinh Vinh Trinh, sister of Trinh Cong Son. Five year-old Vietnamese - American piano child prodigy Evan Le will come back to Vietnam in December for a performance in HCM City
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