Name: Nicholas McCarthy with students
Start: 2024-04-10T19:30:00
Location: Interlochen Center for the Arts

Nicholas McCarthy

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Enjoy an accessible performance with one of Britain’s most inspiring musical artists. Pianist and motivational speaker Nicholas McCarthy performs side-by-side with Interlochen Arts Academy students. Born without his right hand, McCarthy overcame many obstacles and active discouragement to become the only one-handed pianist to graduate from Britain’s Royal College of Music in its 130-year history. Since then, McCarthy has performed alongside Coldplay and the British Paraorchestra at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games; soloed with major orchestras; presented individual recitals across the globe; and served as a guest presenter for the BBC Proms. In addition to his musical career, McCarthy is one of Europe’s most in-demand corporate speakers and has presented three TED Talks.