You understand that if it goes this way, it will then go that way. “I always wonder what it would be like to memorize a long speech,” he mused. On stage, there is no sheet music for him to follow it’s all in his head. Levanon has what appears like an effortless ability to memorize music.
“I try to understand what the composer wanted,” he explained, so that he can perform it and “make it my own.” When he starts learning a piece of music, he incorporates music theory to grasp the piece’s structure and history. He said he has had the opportunity to meet with “so many different amazing pianists, and I draw inspiration from everyone.” In the show Little Big Shots on the NBC television channel, after Evan Le played Turkish March, Steve Harvey was amazed and carried the child in his arms when they were on the stage.Levanon has had a variety of teachers over the years, explaining that he learned something valuable from each because “teachers look at different music in different ways.” In June 2016, he won first place at the MTAC Orange County Piano Competition which was organised by Music Teachers’ Association of California. In July 2016, he won first prize at the Southwestern Youth Music Festival, an annual music competition in California, which is devoted to children aged 11 and under. Since then he became a Youtube phenomenon, with his videos attract millions of views. Last year, at the age of 4, he won third prize at the Vstar Kids event in the US, with only seven months of piano experience. Besides playing piano masterpieces, he loves singing and playing Vietnamese music. In addition, his ability to compose has amazed his teachers.Įven though he was born in the US, he speaks Vietnamese fluently. Besides having perfect pitch, Evan reads and memorises music pieces incredibly fast. In December 2014 Evan had his first piano lesson. By the time Evan was three, he was able to listen to simple nursery rhymes and play similar tunes on the piano, at first with one hand and then with both. However, he was attracted to the music at a very young age. Bach, Beethoven and Alberto Ginastera.Įvan Le (officially Evan Duy Quoc Le) is considered an extraordinary boy.īorn to parents without any background in music, Evan’s musical journey was not easy. We should understand the value of classical music to honour it,” he said.Īt five years old and having studied the piano for just two years, Evan Le is regarded as a child prodigy by fans when they watch him play music by Mozart, J.S. “In Viet Nam, some people think classical music is obsolete.
If young talents in Vietnam meet Evan Le, they will be encouraged to pursue their passion”. To do this, inviting international talents to Viet Nam is very important. Singer Thanh Bui, who invited Evan Le to perform in Viet Nam, said: “Bringing the world to Viet Nam, and then bringing Viet Nam back to the world and connecting the Vietnamese community to the world…That is the important thing I am determined to do. “I am excited to watch him perform… I watched his performances on US television and I was very impressed and proud that he has Vietnamese origins,” said Trinh Vinh Trinh, sister of Trinh Cong Son.
He will also play piano with Vietnamese pianist Tuan Manh. The 5-year old will sing two songs written by musician Trinh Cong Son. The proceeds of the concert will go to the Trinh Cong Son Foundation to help talented Vietnamese children who are passionate about music. Photo on facebook page of Evan LeĮvan Le will perform at the SOUL Christmas Charity Concert located at the SOUL Live Project in district 3 of HCM City. VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese - American pianist child prodigy Evan Le will perform in HCM City on December 17 during his first visit to Viet Nam.ĭapper chap: Five year-old Vietnamese - American piano child prodigy Evan Le will come back to Viet Nam in December for a performance in HCM City.
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