Inspirational

[Peter]

One handed pianist Nicholas McCarthy and how he overcame his disability to be the first left handed only pianist to graduate in the 130 year history of the Royal College of Music.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-19179499

[Megan]

Good for him sticking at it and achieving his goal! I never realised that there were so many pieces written for one hand. I'm sure it must be harder than with both hands.

[Peter]

Good for him sticking at it and achieving his goal! I never realised that there were so many pieces written for one hand. I'm sure it must be harder than with both hands.

Yes the pianist Paul Wittgenstein who lost his right arm in the first world war commissioned works from many composers which enriched the repertoire for one hand.

Here is Nicholas McCarthy playing a Scriabin etude for left hand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltEuItSS8yQ