Street performers went back to business when the so-called “pandemic lockdown” was lifted. The streets became livelier and more colorful because of talented buskers.
I think most people would agree if I say public pianists are becoming the trend these days, aren’t they? They are all over social media, making not just a living but a name for themselves and inspiring many other street performers.
If you want to talk about good public pianists, you must never forget the name, “Emilio Piano.”
Emil Reinert, also known as “Emilio Piano” on social media, is a renowned French pianist and TikTok sensation. With his captivating music videos, he has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry and gained widespread acclaim for his exceptional musical skills.
Emil took social media platforms like TikTok by storm. His content mainly focuses on playing the piano in public places and having the crowd involved as much as possible. Born in Paris and now 32 years old, Emil is dedicated to teaching music, having showcased his talents at various international events and festivals.
Emil’s journey began with early piano training under mentor Adam Wibrowski. After completing his education, including studies at Sorbonne University and Hochschule fur Musik und Theatre in Hamburg, he immersed himself in music, earning top honors and participating in prestigious competitions.
Not only has Emil won numerous prizes, but he has also ventured into teaching piano, developing innovative methods. With millions of subscribers on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, Emil continues to enchant his audience with mesmerizing piano performances, solidifying his status as a celebrated musician and educator.
Expect the unexpected whenever you play the piano in public places.
Perhaps that’s what Emil’s videos have been showing by far because more often than not, there’s a surprise waiting when he displays his piano-playing skills in public. Just recently, he came across an innocent girl from the crowd and what happened next was nowhere near everyone’s guess.
The video started with Emil bidding goodbye to a woman violinist and on the side waiting was a young girl who would soon captivate everybody’s hearts.
First, the girl asked Emil if he could play ‘Voilà’ by André Rieu. In his response, the famous public pianist tried playing it to see if it’s what the girl was referring to. Then after affirming it’s the right song, the young girl surprisingly asked Emil if she could sing with him to which he responded with a resounding “Yes!”
People started crowding the area as soon as the little girl began singing.
Voice of an angel.
The 14-year-old girl’s operatic voice easily captured the crowd’s attention.
Some of them were even brought to tears.
Emil and the girl’s combined musical gifts definitely moved their audience and that’s without a doubt the power of music.
In fact, not only their live viewers were captivated by their music but also those who saw their video online playing together. As of this writing, the video already has over 1.3 million views on YouTube and 86.7 million views on TikTok.
Those numbers alone speak volumes about the power of music and how it could affect someone’s current emotions.
Watch Emil and the 14-year-old girl’s public performance in the video below.
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