Key facts
- A keyboardist fell ill during a live orchestral performance of the 'La La Land' score.
- Composer Justin Hurwitz requested a sight reader from the audience.
- A 21-year-old student volunteered and successfully performed the keyboard part.
- The student's intervention saved the performance.
During a live orchestral performance of the score from the film 'La La Land,' the scheduled keyboardist became ill. Composer Justin Hurwitz addressed the audience, requesting a sight reader to fill the vacant position. A 21-year-old student from the audience volunteered and successfully performed the complex musical parts, thereby saving the concert. The incident highlights the adaptability and talent present within the audience and the composer's quick thinking to resolve the situation.