I got really excited when I saw Billy Joel’s drummer, because Billy Joel is probably my favorite singer ever,” said Kidwell. “I was like, ‘Oh my God!’ It made me really happy like doing it. The video received more than 1.3 million views and received thousands of compliments online. However, his biggest moment so far came when his dad submitted this video of Ben performing Billy’s Joel’s "Piano Man" to “The Pianist” Facebook page. He’s played at numerous sites in his community and he even received a letter from Senator Schumer who commended him for his talent. He loves both of his teachers," said Ben's mother Christina Kidwell.īen has learned quite a few songs in a short time.Ī few years ago, he scored high on the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Test. He gets up, he practices every single morning, at least an hour before school. He takes lessons with instructors a few times a week, but practices every morning with his mother. The soon-to-be fourth grader has been playing the piano for about three years. “I’ve always liked the sound of it, and I like to put smiles on other people’s faces,” said Kidwell. He likes his brothers, baseball and jumping on his trampoline, but he also loves playing. Kidwell has the same interests as most other boys his age.
A video of Ben Kidwell, 8, from Utica was recently posted on “The Pianist” Magazine Facebook page as he performed Billy Joel’s “Piano Man.” “He has something uplifting to share with an audience, and his talent should be seen - it can make people happy.”įor now, Lucas is happy about one thing: COVID-19 brought an end to the annoyance of Kindergarten.Īnd fair enough.A young boy from Utica is getting attention from around the world on social media for his piano skills. “He took my mind off my sadness and it helped a lot with the mourning,” said Liu. Lucas grew out of the crying spells to become a cheerful, affectionate toddler, said Liu. “He would be so thrilled to have a grandson like him,” said Liu. 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 Vancouver Sun Headline News will soon be in your inbox. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.
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