One-handed concert pianist reveals fascinating history of left hand piano | Classic FM

Nicholas McCarthy, the world’s only one-handed concert pianist, delves into the history of left hand piano, how pioneers before him like Géza Zichy and Paul Wittgenstein have shaped his life as a musician today - and he hopes to shape the landscape of tomorrow for other musicians with disabilities and limb differences.
In the striking Purcell Room at London’s Southbank Centre, McCarthy plays excerpts from Schubert’s ‘Erlkönig’ arr. Liszt for piano arr. Zichy for left hand, and Bach’s Chaconne from Partita No.2 in D minor arr. Brahms for piano left hand.
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[@anton_verdi]

Confidence, mission, impressive presentation skill, interesting storytelling!

[@Tony-wr1gz]

I came to this because I was interested in hearing the piano played by one hand. I feel inspired having lost the use of my left hand and will look at getting a keyboard ( no room for a piano) to pract😊ice on.

[@cynthiabeltran1680]

Incredible sound. The Chaconne so beautiful. Thank you so much! 🌹🌹🌹

[@wanjirunganga-gichuhi876]

Fascinating !!!!❤

[@retrogamerdave362]

He plays better with one hand that I do with two

[@gwada9718]

Very interesting 🤓 this guy is great

[@alishademmery3581]

Beautiful