Beyonce was honored for her charitable work at the Miami Children’s Hospital 2008 Diamond Ball and Private Concert at the American Airlines Arena on October 4, 2008.  Although Beyonce did not perform at the concert, the amazing 7-year-old piano prodigy Ethan Bortnick did perform and dedicated a song to her.

Beyonce Knowles, disco legend Gloria Gaynor and the “King of Motown” Smokey Robinson were among the stars who came out in support of the Miami Children’s Hospital Diamond Ball & Private Concert at the American Airlines Arena on Saturday. Knowles was inducted into the International Pediatric Hall of Fame for her efforts in Hurricane Katrina relief and evacuees in the Houston area.

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Beyonce with Ethan Bortnick

Among the performers was 7-year old piano-playing prodigy Ethan Bortnick, who has performed with the likes of Nelly Furtado and Sheryl Crow and also has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Oprah”. Tonight, he was playing alongside the stars, including on Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.”

Knowles, who looked ravishing in a floor-length red dress, took the stage to accept the award but did not perform. She looked on as Bortnick, whose brother was treated at Miami Childen’s Hospital for heart defect, dedicated a musical number to the pop star.

Source: Beyonce Among Stars Who Headlined Miami Children’s Hospital Diamond Ball

Photo credit: Getty Images North America

No video is available of the performance at the 2008 Diamond Ball Private Concert of piano prodigy Ethan Bortnick, but the video of his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno reveals his remarkable musical genius.



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Photos: Beyonce Honored at Miami Children’s Hospital 2008 Diamond Ball 10-4-08