Ethan Emerson plays 'The Dreamer', Birmingham Symphony Hall

I cannot even put into words how blown away, proud, overwhelmed, terrified, emotional and ecstatic I was last night when my son, Ethan Emerson walked on stage at the Keith Emerson: A musical celebration of his life at the Birmingham Symphony Hall, sat at the concert piano and played 'The Dreamer' written by my father Keith Emerson, along with a 60 piece orchestra. Not only did he do that at 11 years old, but he was just perfect. This boy astounds me daily with his utter strength and determination, and I cannot tell you how immensely proud both me and my wife are of him. My beautiful mum Elinor Emerson introduced him which made it even more special for us, but I want to say a very big thank you to Cristian van Schuerbeck, for your dedication to Ethan with his piano lessons, and the love that you show for him. Terje Mikkelsen, thank you for giving him the strength and courage to play with the orchestra, my dad would've been so proud of him for that. Also thanks go to Kjetil Bjerkestrand for the string orchestration. Please watch and enjoy Ethan's performance, and you can download him playing 'The Dreamer' here:
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--Aaron

[@curly437]

The moment he started, my mouth dropped. Remember when you first posted....Had to call my wife and daughter in room and get my brother on the phone.

[@ianmorrison554]

In tears listening to that - so fantastic that Keith's grandson is keeping the flame alive.

[@marianocuevas363]

Viva Emerson sounds!!!!

[@mikeloomis5435]

Chills!

[@dariocugia1938]

Long Live ve the Emersons!!!!

[@PrimeDirective101]

Omg, brilliant genius talent. So joyous for the Emerson family. This is true art in a world of junk culture. Thank you

[@smoni6080]

Thanks for your wonderful music. So moving

[@billrebsamen1810]

That touched my soul! Brilliant!

[@Tracey..H]

Stunning Ethan. Bravo!! Applause and love from Detroit Michigan

[@jimmyjameson8705]

Incredible...

[@frankorusso]

Commovente!! Grazie ad Ethan, ad Aaron e soprattutto all'amato Keith!!! :)))

[@DavidLazarus]

Ethan is an extremely talented grandson!

[@OFR]

I took a friend of mine to work with us for Keith in London, and I told him "she looks a LOT like Elinor!" which she does. Keith said "That's a good look!"

[@pucki2604]

I used to look like her. That's why we met 20 years ago. Lol.

[@bugatti103]

bravo