Claudia Winkleman, Mika and Lang Lang return for second sequence of The Piano
The present sees Strictly Come Dancing presenter Winkleman, Mika and Lang Lang hunt for Britain’s most gifted undiscovered pianists.
Channel 4 has prolonged the run of the present from 5 episodes to seven instalments following the success of the primary season.
Ian Katz, Channel 4, chief inventive officer, stated: “In a world full of wannabes seeking their moment in the limelight, The Piano was a breath of fresh air.
“It celebrated ordinary people doing something extraordinary for the sheer love of it, from the 94-year-old widower who played in Glasgow station to Lucy, the remarkable 13-year-old who stole the nation’s hearts.
“It took viewers on a remarkable emotional roller coaster and I’m delighted that it will be coming back from more British stations next year.”
A Christmas particular and a documentary about younger pianist Lucy, who received efficiency of the evening within the finale of sequence one, may even air on Channel 4.
The 70-minute documentary will centre across the 13-year-old blind pianist from West Yorkshire and her music trainer Daniel.
Meanwhile, the 60-minute Christmas programme will see pianists from sequence one return to play festive numbers in entrance of commuters at King’s Cross St Pancras Station.
Richard McKerrow, creator and govt producer for Love Productions, which co-commissioned the sequence, stated that he was thrilled with the success of the primary sequence.
He added: “We’re extremely excited to be embarking on further series with the wonderful Claudia Winkleman at the helm along with Mika and Lang Lang and the opportunity to unearth a whole new range of unknown amateur pianists from across the country and to hear what music they want to play in public.”
The Traitors presenter Winkleman will host the present, delivering some movie star surprises alongside the best way.
The first episode of sequence one noticed the TV presenter converse to gifted pianists as Grace Kelly singer Mika and Lang Lang secretly watched the musicians play inside King’s Cross St Pancras Station.
The present culminated in a last live performance from the Royal Festival Hall, that includes performances from Lang Lang, Mika and the 4 finalists.