The 13-year-old Misi showed his extraordinary range as a musician by playing compositions steeped in Western classical music. He played masters like Bach and Beethoven with consummate ease and with the kind of ‘feel’ that’s a prerequisite for any musician who wishes to become a force to reckon with. To boot, he seemed to enjoy the tunes he was playing immensely, which is why when at one particular juncture a woman photographer tried to take his picture during a performance he glanced at her with a gentle smile and reverted to the music without showing any sign of discomfort.
When Misi took a breather, young Pakistani pianist Asad Anees appeared on stage and performed. He was no less impressive. His performance had panache which was well received by the audience. Then both Misi and Asad played together, reinforcing the notion that music cuts across cultural and geographical boundaries. Misi’s brother also joined him for a brief period. The final few pieces that Misi played were a treat to listen to because in them he evoked the visuals of the sound (of music).
Ms. Mariann Peller, the producer of the Virtuosos, classical music talent show also travelled with the musicians to meet various TV channels. Several of them expressed their interest to produce Virtuosos in Pakistan.
