Leeds boxer Ellis Arey, 23, starred in the first episode of the new series of Channel 4's The Piano on April 28, which was filmed at Manchester Piccadilly train station.
He performed Chopin's expressive Ballade No.4, capturing the nation's hearts with his impressive ability. (Video: Channel 4)
He performed Chopin's expressive Ballade No.4, capturing the nation's hearts with his impressive ability. (Video: Channel 4)
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00:00 I can say with confidence that if I didn't do boxing,
00:03 I probably would have had a criminal record.
00:05 The discipline you need is very similar with, like, the piano.
00:10 You just go when you're ready.
00:12 You need to be so willing to leave your ego outside
00:15 to grow and get better.
00:17 We're about to start all over again.
00:20 We've got a boxer in the middle of the station.
00:23 I hope he's not going to beat out the piano.
00:26 When he's happy, he's going to play.
00:27 When he's not happy, boom!
00:29 THEY LAUGH
00:30 PIANO PLAYS
00:34 Voilà , number four is a very difficult piece.
00:58 Do you think he's aware of how difficult this piece really is?
01:01 Not really. That's what I love about him. He's fearless.
01:04 in his spirit.
01:05 (piano music)