In a moment that continues to captivate audiences years later, a video uploaded by the YouTube channel Life Goes On In Iran has taken on a life of its own.
Originally filmed in 2018 during the FIFA World Cup in Russia, the clip features a mysterious older woman sitting down at a public piano in the city of Kazan—and delivering a jaw-dropping performance that left the crowd in awe.
What makes this moment even more special is the piece she chose: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Franz Liszt.
Composed between 1846 and 1853, Liszt’s collection of Hungarian Rhapsodies includes 19 works, with the second being the most famous and technically demanding.
Her fingers glide over the keys with extraordinary ease, drawing a diverse crowd of international tourists who quickly realize they’re witnessing something unforgettable.
By 2021, the video had garnered over 5.6 million views and continues to spread across social media and music forums.
Many commenters have praised not only her remarkable skill, but also the beauty of spontaneous street music in bringing strangers together—if only for a few magical minutes.
