Audience member steps in to finish show after musician falls ill mid-performance
During a live performance of La La Land in Concert in Sydney, the keyboard player fell ill, prompting the composer to seek help from the audience. A 21-year-old student, Sterling Nasa, volunteered to fill in and successfully performed with the orchestra. Nasa, who had been playing music for most of his life, described the experience as both nerve-wracking and exhilarating.
- ▪The keyboard player fell ill during a live performance at Sydney's Darling Harbour Theater.
- ▪Sterling Nasa, a 21-year-old university student, stepped in to play after a call for help from the audience.
- ▪Nasa had to sight-read the music, which requires playing directly from the score without prior practice.
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LifeCultureAudience member called on to stage to finish La La Land performanceDuring interval at the Sydney orchestral performance the keyboard player suddenly fell ill. A local student stepped up to fill in with no notice.Afternoons3 June 20264 min readAfternoons3 June 20264 min readCaption:21-year-old pianist Sterling Nasa with Oscar-winning 'La La Land' composer Justin Hurwitz.Photo credit:Scarlett PearceWhen a keyboard player was too sick to finish a live performance at Sydney's Darling Harbour Theater on Saturday night, a call was put out the audience. “Anybody who’s an amazing sight reader? Who can sight read. OK, you want to join us?” asked La La Land in Concert composer, Justin Hurwitz. 21-year-old university student Sterling Nasa stepped up to the stage.
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