When a talented pianist sat down at a piano in the subway to play Vivaldi’s classical piece ‘Winter’, she had no idea that she was about to be joined by an entire orchestra of musicians who wanted to play with her! First, a clarinettist asked to join in, which left the girl in visible shock, then two violinists and a cellist stepped up to join the group, prompting a whole host of other musicians in the station to grab their instruments and get involved.
But if the girl who was originally playing piano in the subway was surprised at the appearance of all these musicians, that was nothing compared to the members of the crowd who watched the musical scene unfold. One by one, people began to notice that an incredible spontaneous performance was developing before their eyes, and the looks of shock, awe, and delight on their faces as they listened to the talented group of musicians are a joy to witness.
Perhaps the star of the show, however, was clarinettist Raphaël Froissart, who uploaded the video onto YouTube via his channel. Froissart is the first person to join the pianist in the rendition of this beautiful classical piece, and his fast but elegant playing catches the attention of numerous members of the public.
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Any Music Man readers who are already fans of Raphaël will know that this is not the first time he has been involved in a ‘spontaneous’ public performance. The clip below, for instance, shows him playing piano in public, when a young boy nervously asks if he can sing with him. Requesting ‘Ave Maria’ as his track of choice, when the young boy starts to sing, he sounds like an angel, and members of the crowd look visibly stunned by his vocal talents.
Our favourite ad-libbed performance that Raphaël has been involved in to date, however, has to be the one in the first clip, which shows him asking to join a girl playing Vivaldi’s ‘Winter’ on the piano in the subway. When other musicians start to join in too, the performance becomes electrifying, and I personally will never get tired of seeing the surprise on the faces of members of the public as they realize what they are witnessing!
Raphaël Froissart’s captivating collaboration with a subway pianist has certainly left an impression on everyone fortunate enough to witness it unfold live or online. His ability to blend seamlessly with fellow musicians showcases his remarkable talent. To explore more about this spontaneous musical journey and learn about the artists involved, follow the links provided below.