French pianist Emil Reinert had no idea what he was in for when 14-year-old Lucie walked up to a public piano and asked to perform a duet with him. And neither did the crowd! The bubbly teen politely turned to Reinert and asked, “Do you know Barbara Pravi’s ‘Voilà’?” With a smile, he agreed to play, but what came next took everyone by surprise.
The moment Lucie sang the first line, her stunning voice filled the air, leaving everyone in awe. The crowd, which had been casually strolling by, suddenly stopped and gathered around, drawn to the beautiful music. People were captivated—some even moved to tears—as Lucie poured her heart into the aching ballad.
Reinert later shared the magical moment on his YouTube channel, Emilio Piano. In the caption, he gushed about Lucie’s incredible talent, saying, “She sounds like an angel!” He also described how her voice immediately captured the audience’s attention. Despite the performance being completely spontaneous, the way Lucie and Reinert worked together on the fly made it feel so natural and special.
The video, uploaded on January 13, 2024, quickly went viral. It now has a whopping 14 million views and counting! For Reinert, it became his most popular video by far—even outshining other uploads with millions of views.
Viewers flooded the comment section, sharing their admiration for the breathtaking duet. One person wrote, “Her face was filled with determination and joy as she sang, and it truly touched my heart.” Another added, “This is one of those rare moments where you just stop everything you’re doing and let the beauty of music take over. Truly incredible.”
The unexpected success of the video even led to something bigger. Reinert and Lucie teamed up again to create a professional studio cover and music video for their version of “Voilà.” Unsurprisingly, the studio project was a hit, further cementing their viral moment.
But while Lucie might have seemed like just a regular schoolgirl out shopping with her mom that day, she’s actually quite the star in France. In 2023, she competed in The Voice Kids France and wowed audiences throughout the season. In fact, she performed Barbara Pravi’s “Voilà” during the finale, where she finished as the runner-up for season eight.
Since her success on The Voice Kids, Lucie has been on a roll, building a thriving music career. With 264,000 Instagram followers cheering her on, she keeps fans updated with live concerts, piano and vocal covers, and glimpses into her musical journey.
For those who want to keep up with this rising star, you can follow Lucie on Instagram, where her talent shines just as brightly.
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