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2019 American Pianists Awards finalist Emmet Cohen gave a thrilling performance of the national anthem prior to the Indiana Pacers basketball game!

On March 9, 2019 American Pianists Awards finalist Emmet Cohen performed for his largest audience to date, thrilling the crowd at Banker's Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis with a stirring rendition of the national anthem prior to the Indiana Pacers basketball game. Relive the experience with the video feed from the big screen and pictures from the evening:

We thank the Indiana Pacers organization for giving Emmet this opportunity!

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