In the middle of a supermarket, two renowned violinists were deep in improvisation when a 13-year-old child suddenly stepped forward. He asked, “May I play Vivaldi with you?” The musicians exchanged startled glances—even seasoned pros found Vivaldi difficult to work with. However, as soon as the child picked up his violin and played the first note, it was as though time stopped.
He was channeling something bigger and more timeless than just playing. Like a young Beethoven brought back to life, his fingers moved fluidly over the strings, producing works of art in the most unlikely places. The store was transformed into a massive performance stage, leaving shoppers speechless. Everyone in the store cheered when the last note was played. The world, what about it? Within two days, more than 23 million people saw the magic.
A 13-year-old piano prodigy named Lucas Chiche has recently mesmerized crowds with spontaneous concerts in public spaces. His spontaneous playing at a supermarket transformed a routine shopping trip into a fantastic musical experience in one particularly noteworthy instance.
Despite his young age, Lucas Chiche is already well-known in the classical music community. Numerous achievements are listed on his official website, including victories in prestigious international competitions such as the Geneva Baroque Competition (2023), the SJMW Swiss Competition (2021), the London Young Musician (2022), and the Rondo International Competition (2019 and 2020). He received the Prix Spécial from the Grand Piano Competition judges in 2024, which resulted in an invitation to perform at the École Normale de Musique’s Salle Cortot in Paris.
Chiche has given performances at esteemed locations all over the world, such as the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Victoria Hall in Geneva, and the Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow. He has played with renowned orchestras conducted by Maestro Vladimir Spivakov, including the Moscow Virtuosi, the CMG Symphony Orchestra, Divertimento, the Svetlanov Orchestra, and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. Masterclasses with well-known artists like Mikhail Marchenko, Nelson Goerner, and Elisabeth Leonskaja have also improved his artistic maturity and talent.
The violins produced by Florian Leonhard Beautiful Violins, a distinguished company renowned for its proficiency in the production, repair, and distribution of exquisite stringed instruments, complement Chiche’s piano prowess. With more than 40 years of experience, Florian Leonhard founded the company, which offers a large assortment of violins, violas, cellos, and bows, all backed by top-notch in-house expertise. Premier soloists, teachers, and musicians around the world choose their meticulously accurate replicas of exquisite old Italian violins, which are manufactured in their London studio.
A rich and profound musical experience that captivates listeners and exemplifies the timeless beauty of classical music is produced by Chiche’s piano prowess and Florian Leonhard’s violins.
Watch Lucas Chiche’s performance below for a glimpse of his remarkable talent:
