
Amadeus (1984): An American period biographical drama film directed by Miloš Forman.Wherever She Goes (1951): About the early life of Eileen Joyce in Australia.įilms based on historical pianists.Two Hands: The Leon Fleisher Story (2006): A documentary about Leon Fleisher.Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988): A documentary about Thelonious Monk.Seymour: An Introduction (2014): A documentary about Seymour Bernstein.Set the Piano Stool on Fire (2011): A documentary about Kit Armstrong.The Last Romantic (1985): A documentary about Vladimir Horowitz.The Lady in Number 6 (2013): A documentary about Alice Herz-Sommer.Keith Jarrett: The Art of Improvisation (2005): A documentary about Keith Jarrett.Jazz Is My Native Language (1983): A documentary about Toshiko Akiyoshi.Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts (2007): A documentary about composer Philip Glass.Bloody Daughter (2012): A documentary about Martha Argerich.Arthur Rubinstein – The Love of Life (1969): A documentary about Arthur Rubinstein.
Art Tatum: The Art of Jazz Piano (1988): A documentary about Art Tatum. Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman (1974): A documentary about Antonia Brico. "Our links with the Hull & East Yorkshire Children’s University and other agencies supports this aspiration.The following is a list of films about pianists or in which pianists play a significant role. It is why many families are now turning to our school for the best start in life for their children. "We pride ourselves on developing children both academically and personally ensuring that we give children a whole host of opportunities to flourish and strive in order to be the best they can be, ready for their next steps. Head of School, Sarah Woodmansey, said: "Ocean is a very talented musician and we nurture and foster this here at St Charles' school. Ocean took part in the charity's London Experience trip, through St Charles' School in Hull. They partner with schools to organise trips and outings that will broaden the horizons and build the dreams of young children. Hull and East Yorkshire Children's University is a local charity that gives children growing up in disadvantaged areas of Hull a chance at better opportunities. "What happened next blew everyone away…This young man will go so far. Whilst they were waiting for their train back home to Hull, one of the children asked if he could play the piano at Kings Cross. The charity shared the video on Facebook and said: "Yesterday, Hull & East Yorkshire Children's University took a group of primary school children from Hull on a London Experience. Read more: 'Class' moment Hull football fans join busker in singing Oasis anthem The video has been seen thousands of times on social media, with many praising Ocean's 'fantastic talent'. He asked staff if he could have a turn, and performed Mozart's Piano Sonata No 11, that captivated his audience.Ĭommuters stopped on their way past to marvel at the young boy, and the charity proudly shared the video online. Year Six student Ocean Shi had gone on a trip to London with Hull and East Yorkshire Children's University, and was waiting for the train back home, when he spotted a piano.
A 10-year-old boy from Hull left an audience speechless when he spontaneously performed a piano solo at Kings Cross Station.