The moment the all-female ensemble, Scala, stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage, people knew a special performance was about to happen.
Scala, however, is far from your average rock band or vocal group.
They are, intriguingly, an electric string quartet hailing from London, England.
Not everyone aspires to bask in the limelight or attain stardom.
But for those who do, shows like The X Factor, American Idol, and the Got Talent series have served as launchpads, catapulting many artists into successful careers.
Scala, too, harbored dreams of making a significant impact in the music industry.
Prior to their audition, the quartet, aged between 23 and 26, shared a glimpse into their journey.
“We met on tour as part of a large orchestra about two years ago, and we got along really well as friends and decided to form a group,” one member revealed.
Another added, “We’ve dedicated our entire lives to this – practicing for hours every day for years on end.
We just want to break through and make it.”
The ladies of Scala took the stage, their unique instruments piquing the judges’ interest.
An electric string quartet is not a performance you witness every day, but it’s certainly one that leaves an indelible impression on the audience.
The quartet, comprising Victoria, Chantal, Tasya, and Izzy, launched into a techno rendition of ‘Palladio,’ composed by Karl Jenkins.
The violinists played with fervor, and the cellist matched their intensity.
Their electrifying performance was punctuated with synchronized moves, including a moment when they stomped their heels on the ground in unison, causing many eyes to light up.
The reactions on everyone’s faces, particularly the male judges, were a testament to how much Scala’s performance was being appreciated.
Simon Cowell appeared particularly captivated, perhaps even rendered speechless.
As their performance concluded, the ladies raised their bows into the air, prompting an immediate standing ovation from the audience.
Accustomed to playing in the background of groups and orchestras, such an overwhelming response was surreal for the women.
Chantal, a member of Scala, later told the Daily Mail in an interview, “When you’re playing classically, the reaction is never anything above polite applause.
So getting a standing ovation. I’ve never experienced that on stage before.”
The judges were equally impressed by the performance, with Simon calling them “incredible” and Amanda describing them as “phenomenal.”
Unsurprisingly, they received three “yeses.”
Their performance, which stands out from the rest, has garnered over 15 million views on YouTube alone.
Not too shabby for a group of friends who transformed into an electric string quartet!
After becoming finalists on the show, the group went on to achieve great success thrilling audiences everywhere they go.
Watch their spinetingling performance in the video below!
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