Glasgow was at the centre of attention last night when camera crews and musicians arrived at Central Station for Channel 4's talent competition, The Piano.
The show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, is on the hunt for talented pianists, with judges Mika and Lang Lang on hand to find four of the UK's top amateur musicians before crowing the winner to play at the Royal Festival Hall. As the contestants delighted Glaswegians throughout the station they had no idea the two judges were watching.
Singer Mika and pianist Lang Lang judged the talented Glaswegians, with the Grace Kelly singer calling Central Station a "beautiful" but a "tougher" place to play.
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The Glasgow episode featured talents including 86-year-old father of 11 children, Stanley, who has been playing the piano since the age of nine. And whilst his piano skills impressed, so did his singing skills.
Playing for 77 years, Stanley said that he was part of a Jazz band in the 1950s and loved when he was able to perform in front of thousands joking he is a "show off".
The second person to take to the Glasgow piano was 12-year-old Dana who was so nervous Claudia asked people to turn around and simply listen without watching. Starting off by playing the piano at age two, the talented musician says it is a great way at expressing her emotions.
She said: "Maybe you don't want anyone to speak to you or maybe you don't want to hear people's opinions because you might take it the wrong way. But with the piano, it doesn't really say anything. It listens to you."
But despite her nerves, the judges and train passengers were shocked. Many people watched on in awe, with Lang Lang calling her "amazing" and Mika adding it gets "better and better" as her anxiety disappears. Dana left the station "smiling so much my cheeks hurt" she told her mum.
Another impressive contender was Sean who blew everyone away - Lang Lang said nothing but "wow" over and over again and Mika was left astounded.
Having played the piano for 20 years, Sean said that he quickly learned just how much "music connects people and brings people together in a positive manner." Learning the piano himself, Sean copied the sounds he heard on television, ran back to his bedroom and copy what he heard.
The 26-year-old has high functioning Autism - or Asperger's syndrome - with the piano player explaining: "It turns out the way that my mind works is in absolutes, especially at that age. It's a bit like a logic gate in a computer. Everything was an if-else statement which meant it was either a yes or a no, a one or a zero."
Talking about the talented musician, Lang Lang said: "It's the first time he and the piano were one" with Mika adding that they finally have someone to put on stage.
A number of other piano players also took to the centre of the station, but it it was Sean who was invited to perform on the stage in front of a large crowd.
Mika said: "Sean is a perfect example of why we are putting on this concert."
Taking to social media, many people were left in tears watching the Glasgow locals perform as they showcased their talent. One viewer said: "Enjoying this series - brilliant themes in the Glasgow episode highlighting the importance of connection & community #ThePiano."
Another added: "Delighted for talented piano wiz Sean Logan who went through to the concert on @Channel4 #ThePiano last night!"
One of the piano players, Fiona, took to social media herself to give her verdict.
"Am I the only one who finds the presenter for #thepiano on Channel4 very gorgeous? Sean played really well. Glad he won the #Glasgow edition." tweeted a fourth.
Meanwhile a fifth added: "#ThePiano is what is needed in the world right now. I’ve cried big fat tears every week - have just LOVED this show and the people on it - OMG I LOVE sue, world would be better if there were more Sue’s on the planet with our young people @ClaudiaWinkle @mikasounds."
You can watch episode three, featuring Glasgow, via the Channel 4 website.
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