Rachmaninoff: Italian Polka by Amelia Ly(8) and Dr. Craig Nies

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Directed by the distinguished professor at Blair School of Music, our one and only Dr. Craig Nies, Rachmaninoff 150th Birthday Celebration Concert kickstarted the Vanderbilt University Sesquicentennial celebration and it was a phenomenal success.
Eight-year-old Amelia Ly had the great honor to perform in this sensational concert to celebrate Rachmaninoff 150th Birthday. This event was held on March 24th, 2023 at Vanderbilt Ingram Hall, Blair School of Music with the presence of the Chancellor's chair of Precollege Piano Dr. Heather Conner, the Vanderbilt University Chancellor, the Dean of Blair school of music Lorenzo Candelaria. Special appreciation goes to many terrific professors, music educators and support staffs who made this event possible.Together making the debut at Vanderbilt University Ingram Hall is the new Steinway & Sons Model D grand concert piano which is selected by Blair piano faculty.
Thanks for Ivy Anderson for sharing the video and the vanderbilt technical team for the audio footage.
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[@ryanallgaier1986]

Just wow. This is a fabulous performance Amelia. I have tried to learn this piece but never actually have so props to you, love it!!

[@amelialy9048]

It is never too late.Perhaps we can play a duet together😊💪🏼

[@bencrapse9290]

Beautiful ....amazing!

[@amelialy9048]

Thanks Mr. Ben for your encouragement. I will charge forward.

[@christianaaguirre7408]

Amelia is so talented!!!! ❤️

[@amelialy9048]

Thank you.... Christiana🥰. Come to Nashville visit mama and me sometimes.