B.C. piano prodigy, 5, plays Carnegie Hall

A five-year-old piano prodigy from West Vancouver is preparing for his debut at New York's Carnegie Hall.

Ryan Wang will play as part of a showcase for young musicians by the organization American Protégé.

It seeks to encourage more young musicians to perform and grow.

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