In a slight detour from normal proceedings I'd like to introduce you to Niu Niu.

This is the nickname for the nine year old prodigy that is Zhang Shengliang.

Pianist extraordinaire.

On his first visit to London I went to see him perform at the Wigmore Hall.

This venue doesn’t normally open on a Sunday but made an exception for this wonderful young talent.

Niu Niu was born on July 11 1997.

He regularly performs concertos with orchestra and recitals and has appeared at a festival in Paris.

So.

Back to Wigmore Hall. The stage was set and appropriately grand.

The hall was packed and after a brief introduction from David Tang, the joint organiser of the event with Leslie Howard, Niu Niu appeared.

I was struck by seeing this nine year old, dressed to the nines in full suit and tails, given his small stature.

Absolutely spellbinding.

This was more than music, this was magic to the ears.

Performing concertos by noted composers Claude Debussy and Fryderyk Chopin, once he began I sensed the crowd did not want the experience to end.

I was captivated from start to finish.

All the while, Niu Niu’s parents watched proudly from the front row.

This was a sensational triumph of classical brilliance and a joy to behold.

Amazingly, we were all treated to an encore! What a delight!

The final ovation he received from the audience was soaked in raw admiration and adulation.

I felt honoured to have witnessed this amazing event and briefly met Niu Niu and his parents afterwards while they posed for photographs.

So remember, this will not be the last time that you hear about the captivating sounds from the fingers of Niu Niu.