BOSTON — It was a dream come true for a young girl who loves the violin.
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Isabella Andrea Nicola is a special 11-year-old girl with big dreams. She was born missing her left hand, but that never stopped her from being able to do what she loves - playing the violin since she was in fourth grade.
This weekend, she was chosen as the recipient by the charity "When U Dream a Dream" to watch the Boston Symphony Orchestra and see her idols play right in front of her.
With the help of a prosthetic, nothing is standing in Isabella's way.
“It’s kind of one thing I slip on and put the bow in and there’s room for my elbow because that’s where you need to move to play.”
"She's from where I am which is really cool," Isabella says.
She is Hillary Hahn, the lead violinist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Isabella says she feels so lucky.
"It means a lot to me. I'm very happy and blessed and thankful," Isabella says.
After thanking police for giving her an escort, she was taken on a special tour of Symphony Hall.
Her mother is overjoyed.
“The face she is playing the violin with one hand is a great way to show that anything is possible, and I want her to take that with her wherever she goes,” she said.
Isabella already is, and this experience is giving her the courage to continue dreaming big.
“I just think she’s inspiring because she’s a good violinist,” Isabella said. “She’s like a role model.”