The piano

Only just started this prompted by the thread on GN otherwise probably would have missed it.So thanks as I'm loving it so far.So many lovely talented people.

I only saw Lucy playing on catching up on Gogglebox last evening, she was fantastic but did anyone else find it a very uncomfortable watch.
She is described as neurodivergent and I wonder if she is comfortable being in the public eye.
She puts her fingers in her ears so as not to hear the applause.
So sad I thought.

merlotgran

MawtheMerrier

The Festival Hall concert.
Lucy OMG - beyond "moving" 😍

I settled down to watch it yesterday afternoon but had an unexpected phone call. Thankfully it did save me from the God awful racket/assault from Mica and Lang Lang at the beginning.

I’ll give it another go later as I’m sure the contestants will be a far better watch.

I love to watch Mika sing - but seems he’s not to everyone’s taste 😆

Watched the Concert last night on catch up. Very emotional indeed - even DH, who had been rather unimpressed by the previous programmes leading up to this, was moved. It was quite a risk, I would think, for the programme makers to depend on each of these 4 people being able to cope with performing at the concert. However, it worked, and it was a triumph. I can't imagine what it must have been like to have been in the audience - I would have cried buckets I think. They were all brilliant, but agree that Lucy was the best of all.

Not my normal type of TV watch, but to be honest it drew me in, so many amazingly talented normal everyday people, their talent and their stories brought tears to my eyes, it was very emotional. I hope though this isn't going to be ongoing and be done to death, it was a great one off.

I loved this programme, I didn't mind the less good bits cos it's nice to have things less perfect sometimes. If there was a collection of these players I'd buy it. I hope for more next year

Amazing, mind boggling, emotional etc etc. Had never heard of the Amber Trust - think it's London based. I know there will be a lot of charities who will use music to enrich the lives of those in need, but this one must be VERY special. We need more.
I've donated - here's the link if anyone else wants to do the same. ambertrust.org/donate-now/

It was fantastic and mesmerising in equal measure. I do hope that another series is made.

I thought the whole thing was excellent. A wide range of people and styles of music, it's wonderful to hear live music.

I LOVED it too. Lucy was amazing and yes, you absolutely felt the emotion. It really made me think about how we underestimate people with learning disabilities and autism. I wondered what unlocked potential people have, that we may take for granted what people can acheive - although Lucy must be a savant?

~Mini Moon It as Lucy the blind 14 year that won. But the three lads are keeping in touch and working on new projects,

Lucy played my favourite classical piece and I was moved to sobbing tears watching her. She's amazing!

I love Lang Lang

Mini Moon. SPOILER ALERT!!! Jay certainly won his heat, but did not win the final. The clear winner at the Festival Hall was Lucy, who with a memorable performance of Debussy's Arabesque, brought the house down and received a heartfelt standing ovation. I've loved the series. A real, emotional roller-coaster.

They are merlotgran, you wont be disappointed.

MawtheMerrier

The Festival Hall concert.
Lucy OMG - beyond "moving" 😍

I settled down to watch it yesterday afternoon but had an unexpected phone call. Thankfully it did save me from the God awful racket/assault from Mica and Lang Lang at the beginning.

I’ll give it another go later as I’m sure the contestants will be a far better watch.

Lucy is amazing, but what an amazing man Daniel Bath, her piano teacher is - he’s been teaching her since she was three years old through an organisation called the Amber Trust. I hope the link below works, it gives an insight into Daniel’s work with Lucy.

m.facebook.com/watch/?v=926998468152156&paipv=0&eav=Afa2zykZSf-KgcQOzX0_ISjGesLx_xQL8ynx7EdvLRL9COv2UsF4NTVQtd0oc6QAwdw&_rdr

Just all so wonderful and especially Lucy. Thinking that King Charles should ask her to play as part of the Coronation ceremonies.

The power of music to help these people with their individual challenges and sufferings. Extraordinary. All brilliant though Lucy brought so much love and she was amazing.

WOW you've summed up just how I felt YorkLady; simply amazing.

I’ve never felt so much joy, happiness and emotion watching a tv programme . Cried so much at the final performances.
This has been the best tv of the year! I want to watch it all again!

Brilliant programme.

Lucy was outstanding 👏👏👏

Do we actually know what they are looking for?
Lucy is so different to the three others in style.

yes, I'm watching too, so moving.

The Festival Hall concert.
Lucy OMG - beyond "moving" 😍