Andrea Bocelli and Kenny G surprise girl with rare health condition during Hanukkah piano recital

Dvora Polak is a 14-year-old piano player who’s been housebound for several years due to a rare health condition.

Despite her limitations, as well as restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Miami, Florida native got to perform at the virtual gala for Chai Lifeline, an international children’s health support network.  

And she also got the surprise of a lifetime when some high-profile musicians, including Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli and jazz saxophonist Kenny G, made an appearance during her Hanukkah piano recital.   

Unforgettable: Dvora Polak, 14, had a welcome surprise when a group of musicians, including Kenny G and Andrea Bocelli, made an appearance during her Hanukkah piano recital

The video begins with the young teenager nervously introducing herself at her home as she sat with her back to her piano.

With an infectious charm and big beaming smile on her face, she looks straight into the camera and confesses playing piano and singing are her ‘favorite hobbies.’ 

‘After my surgery at eight-years-old, my mom got me a piano teacher. My dream is to become a musician — hopefully, a piano player and a singer, because it makes me really happy,’ Dvora continued in the video. 

Charming: The Florida teen, who has been housebound for several years due to a rare health condition, got so nervous that she covered her face while introducing herself

Charming: The Florida teen, who has been housebound for several years due to a rare health condition, got so nervous that she covered her face while introducing herself

Passion: Dvora confessed playing piano and singing are her 'favorite hobbies' during her introduction in the video for Chai Lifeline

Passion: Dvora confessed playing piano and singing are her ‘favorite hobbies’ during her introduction in the video for Chai Lifeline

Surprise: A message revealed that Dvora thought she was performing solo

Surprise: A second message showed up in the video to disclose that Chai Lifeline had arranged a surprise for the young musician

Surprise: Two messages about the surprise guests appeared on the screen just as the young musician was about to begin playing

Then, just as she reveals that she’s ‘so excited to play in front of thousands of people,’ a message appears across the screen, informing the viewers that ‘Dvora thinks she is performing solo tonight.’  

‘I’m am so thankful for Chai Lifeline for this wonderful opportunity,’ she humbly adds before turning to face her piano.

As she’s about to play her first note of the song another message flashes across the screen: ‘Chai Lifeline has arranged a little surprise for her…’      

The teen begins playing on her own, but unbeknownst to her a number of musicians jump in to back her about 20 seconds into the performance, which included the likes of violinist Joshua Bell, 53, and 13-year-old Jacob Velazquez, from America’s Got Talent, on drums. 

Dreams do come true: 'My dream is to become a musician — hopefully, a piano player and a singer, because it makes me really happy,' Dvora shared just before she began the song

Dreams do come true: ‘My dream is to become a musician — hopefully, a piano player and a singer, because it makes me really happy,’ Dvora shared just before she began the song

High note: The Miami native played for about 20 seconds before the first of the musicians jumped in to back her in the recital video

High note: The Miami native played for about 20 seconds before the first of the musicians jumped in to back her in the recital video

Harmony: A few musicians were added to the mix at different intervals

Harmony: A few musicians were added to the mix at different intervals 

Not long after, Kenny G makes his appearance, delivering his trademark sound on the soprano saxophone.

In all, there were 12 musicians who joined in to jam with Dvora during the holiday performance.

At the end of the video, Bocelli jumped in to offer some inspiring words. Like Dvora, the tenor, 62, had to persevere when he was a child, as he was diagnosed with congenital glaucoma at five-months-old, and became completely blind at age 12, following a soccer accident. 

‘My dear Dvora, I know that you love, very much, the music, and I know also that every musician loves you, as you know,’ he says in the clip. 

‘I really hope to meet you as soon as possible.’ 

Keeping the beat: 13-year-old Jacob Velazquez, from America's Got Talent, played drums

Keeping the beat: 13-year-old Jacob Velazquez, from America’s Got Talent, played drums

Gorgeous; Violinist Joshua Bell, 53, also brought his unique flare

Gorgeous; Violinist Joshua Bell, 53, also brought his unique flare

Bringing the melody: Kenny G delivered his trademark sound on the soprano saxophone

Bringing the melody: Kenny G delivered his trademark sound on the soprano saxophone

Wall of sound: In all, 12 musicians joined in to play with Dvora for her Hanukkah piano recital

Wall of sound: In all, 12 musicians joined in to play with Dvora for her Hanukkah piano recital

‘While I was excited to perform before a large virtual audience at Chai Lifeline’s Gala, I was not expecting this wonderful surprise,’ she told People.    

‘Having the opportunity to play the piano with all of these amazing musicians is something my family and I will never forget,’ she added before confessing, ‘Music is what gives me strength and always helped me feel happy.’ 

Chai Lifeline provides social, emotional, and financial assistance to children with life-threatening and lifelong illnesses

Her soul and spirit: 'Music is what gives me strength and always helped me feel happy,' the piano player told People

Her soul and spirit: ‘Music is what gives me strength and always helped me feel happy,’ the piano player told People

Encouraging: At the end of the video, Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli offered some inspiring words to the young piano player

Encouraging: At the end of the video, Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli offered some inspiring words to the young piano player