A Solo Violinist Played A Moving Tribute For Victims Of The Paris Attack

    The anonymous player left mourners speechless.

    Laura Silver
    by Laura Silver

    BuzzFeed News Reporter, UK

    A solo violinist gave a moving performance at a vigil for the victims of the Paris terror attacks held in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday.

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    The anonymous player emerged from the crowd and played two impromptu pieces, before quickly packing up and disappearing again, according to Mashable, where you can watch a full video of the performance.

    He shouted "Vive la France" as the crowd cheered him, Mashable added.

    Zoe Scholes @ScholesZoe

    This guy turned up at the Trafalgar Square solidarity gathering and silenced thousands of people. I have no words

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    The sombre crowd at the vigil, attended by thousands, was rendered silent by the tribute, which one onlooker tweeted was "incredibly moving".

    Jen Legg @Jen_Legg

    Violinist plays at the Trafalgar Square #vigil, incredibly moving #Paris

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    BuzzFeed has reached out to a man thought to be the violin player.