Balotelli serenades Italian teammate

Enigmatic Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is many things - a star striker, a master provocateur and a figure full of controversy.

But a pianist? That might be too big a stretch.

A new video has emerged of the Italian star tinkling the ivories to serenade Italian teammate Andrea Pirlo like a master musician.

Perched behind a black piano, Balotelli looks at home with Pirlo standing in front as he begins playing a classical piece.

The camera then closes in on a pair of hands caressing the keys.

But is it Balotelli or just some well crafted editing and dubbing?

While the 24-year-old firecracker never fails to surprise, we're betting it's a hoax.

You be the judge.