Fernando David, Prince of the Piano, tells his story: “My brain is musical”

Fernando David Conte Fernandez, Cuban who went viral on the networks for his talent on the pianoHe told a part of his life story and his relationship with the instrument.

“Since I was a year old when I was born, I'd sit at the piano and say, 'Oh, what a strange thing, this key drawer catches my attention.' he said at his home in Guanabagoa. Interviewed by Independent Media Cubanate.

Fernando David began studying at the conservatory when he was five years old and assured that enjoyment was the key to his talent.

“I have fun with the piano, for me the piano is not an instrument, it's a toy. I play everything with keys, I play harpsichord, organ, organet, harpsichord,” he says.

His wife, Matilde Boada Edelma, said some friends gave Fernando David a piano and complained about the precarious conditions of his home, which had aluminum tiles, unpainted walls and no door.

Fernando David also spoke about his ailments. “I have a pile of ailments. “I'm schizophrenic, paranoid, I'm prediabetic,” he said.

“I master the piano, I do it the day the piano doesn't do what I want. The piano has to do what I say, I control the piano (…)”, he added.

“I am the true grandson of Lecuona,” he concluded with a laugh.

It was this Saturday that Fernando David was found out Guanabacoa has a stable pen every month, In this you can present your art and earn something for your livelihood.

The man will perform at Apretaito, located in that Havana municipality.

This was announced on his Facebook by the artist and composer Yenisei del Castillo, who is part of the UNEAC social project to help the elderly who are already in contact with the public health of the territory.

Cubans have rallied to his aid on social media since sister Ariagna Brito Rodríguez posted videos of Fernando performing various songs, including Ave María.

On Friday, the Facebook influencer known as Memesterio told some how They bought him a piano and took it as a gift to a house in El Cotoro.

The beneficiary himself got into the truck and searched for the piano, entertaining those who donated it to him with his music.

And former boxer Lino Tomasen, nicknamed the “Cuban Iron Man,” visited Fernando's residence. He gave money, clothes, shoes and even some tobacco to smoke..

Moved to tears by the gesture, the pianist said: “Requests I'd like to play somewhere please.”