Prior to getting a personal invite from Meghan Markle to perform at the royal wedding, 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason was set to make his U.S. debut Saturday with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO). However, the talented young cello virtuoso declined to perform with the LACO during their last concert of its 50th anniversary season to be part of history. 

He did just that as Kanneh-Mason blew the royal family and other wedding attendees away with his incredible performance Saturday. 

LACO executive director Scott Harrison told the Los Angeles Times that he was disappointed to lose Kanneh-Mason but understood why he would take Markle up on her offer.

"I was sad for a moment, but I was also thrilled for him," Harrison said. "It's such a moment for him and he's such a wonderful musician. But more importantly, it's such a great moment for the classical music world. This kind of visibility on a global stage for classical music is great for all of us."

The prestigious orchestra plans to reschedule with him for next year for the 2019-2020 season. Kanneh-Mason will now make his U.S. debut with the Seattle Symphony in the fall.

Talent can open doors that are otherwise inaccessible for the mere citizen. Ask Kanneh-Mason. 

Markle asked the music prodigy to play at her wedding to Prince Harry as part of the music wedding service at St. George's Chapel. Prior to the coveted invite, Kanneh-Mason became the first black person to win the BBC Young Musician of the Year Award in 2016.

According to Kensington Palace, Prince Harry witnessed Kanneh-Mason's talent last year when the young man played at an event hosted by the Halo Foundation. In April, Kanneh-Mason said he could not contain his excitement after receiving a call from "Ms. Markle." He reportedly said yes "immediately" after the prospective royal invited him.

"I’m so excited and honored to perform at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding," he wrote on Twitter. "I was bowled over when Ms. Markle called me to ask if I would play during the ceremony, and of course I immediately said yes!!! What a privilege. I can’t wait!"

Kanneh-Mason isn't the only musically gifted child in his family. His six siblings also play instruments. The family has emphasized the importance of academic achievement and hard work in everything they do. The family appeared on Britain's Got Talent.

At the wedding, Kanneh-Mason will be joined by Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir, a group of British artists who have been performing both nationally and internationally for over 20 years.

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