There is something magical about witnessing an exceptional talent. Especially when that artistry percolates throughout the performer’s whole presence. Playing piano is the movement of fingers across a set of keys, but this young gentleman seems to coax so many emotions out of the piano’s ivory.
No wonder so many folks paused their travel plans to stop and listen.
In the video below, a young man sets up at a free public piano and flows his way through a beautiful French classic, via Argentina.
Carl Hans Vaginay, a.k.a. “Carl Le Pianist,” is the pianist from France, who has an uncanny skill at making piano strings vibrate. According to his Facebook page, Carl has been playing piano for 12 years and usually plays outdoors. Carl says he wants, “to share with you my passion for piano.”
Carl Le Pianist is a true master of the piano, he runs the keys with fervor and precision.
Carl plays a charming tune called “Que Nadie Sepa Mi Sufrir,” translated as “Let no one know my suffering.” According to Wikipedia, the song was composed in 1936 by Ángel Cabral, an
Allmusic notes in her biography,
“Edith Piaf is almost universally regarded as France’s greatest popular singer. Still revered as an icon decades after her death, “the Sparrow” served as a touchstone for virtually every chansonnier, male or female, who followed her.”
One Youtuber noted a personal significance to the song,
“This is one of my favorite songs. My grandmother used to play this in her record player and would sing along when she was in the kitchen cooking a feast or baking.”
The city of Paris, France has taken part in a worldwide phenomenon where pianos are placed in public spaces and regular folks are told, “A vous de jouer! (It’s your turn!)”
Anyone who is brave enough and thinks they have the chops, can sit down and pound or tickle out a tune on the ivory.
The public piano in this video was placed in the Gare Saint-Lazare, a train station in Paris. Known as Paris Saint-Lazare, the terminal is the second busiest station in Paris.
And lucky for us, this fine pianist found the tuned up upright and went to work wowing a gathering crowd.
The crowd cheers as the song reaches its final notes. So many travelers were happy to take a moment away from hurrying to catch their trains and many people stick around to see what he is going to play next.
We all could use this moment of entertainment, taking a chance to slow down and enjoy a real talent playing one of France’s favorite tunes.
Youtubers express accolades and shout Bravo:
“What A Performance. I am so thankful that someone captured this and I was able to enjoy it. Bravo!”
Another Youtuber comments:
“This guy has music throughout his body. Just watch his feet and body language. Thank you. A true lover of music. Wish i could play like that.”
Grab a seat, hit play, and take in the catchy tune mastered by an impressive pianist. Your spirits are bound to soar with this much-needed break from the everyday rush.
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