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Music and Love collaborated with XingYu Special Needs School in China to celebrate the International Day of Disabled Persons, and it was an incredible experience! The concert featured performances by students from various special needs schools, showcasing remarkable talent as they performed like professionals. The stage was filled with excitement as the kids danced to lively jazz music and displayed beautiful traditional Chinese dances. Their impressive basketball moves wowed the audience, while their enchanting singing filled the atmosphere with joy, creating a special celebration of what makes each performer unique. Their big smiles truly lit up the venue. Although we couldn't attend the concert in person, we wanted to show our support and cheer them on. So, we created videos of our best performances along with heartfelt messages and sent them to the talented kids as a delightful surprise. We realized that we could do more to contribute to making the world a brighter place! (Reported by Allie Rui)
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In the deep depths of fall, through all the vibrant foliage, lies the senior center of Raphael House. Music and Love had a spectacular performance today here at one of our favorite senior centers and we had some outstanding pieces played by our members. The sound of pianos, violins, oboes, and guitars drifted through the fall landscape. The clear sharp sound of the violin synchronized with the hopping of the busy squirrels, the piano sounded like swirling leaves, the oboe felt like a gentle breeze, and the guitar felt like the warmth we brought to all the seniors today. At the end, we left with happiness knowing that we have brought a little bit of fall magic into the seniors’ lives (and also Isabella’s). (Reported by Aric Deng)
On a cool, cloudy afternoon, with brown and yellow leaves scattered across the ground, the talented musicians of Music and Love visited Raphael House for a heartfelt performance. The event opened with Allie Rui’s evocative rendition of a Chopin Nocturne, stirring deep emotions in the audience. Gabriel Zhou followed with a moving Kangding Love Song, enchanting listeners with its beauty. After a series of impressive performances, Nathan Tian concluded with another Chopin Nocturne, infused with tuneful melodies and a melancholic mood. The performance by Music and Love today was loved by the seniors, who responded with enthusiastic applause and cheers. What a memorable afternoon Music and Love had created! (Reported by Benjamin Peng)
Music and Love’s concert at Brightview had an overall theme of a lively, yet dreamy vibe. The event, held in the intimate setting of the community's living room, offered an enriching musical experience that captivated both the residents and performers alike. The fall atmosphere drifted throughout the room from large french windows, calming the seniors.
The program opened up with “Sunshower,” a piano piece with crisp, flowy notes and a light, airy texture. It was a fitting introduction to the concert's overall theme of a lively yet dreamy atmosphere, creating a serene space for the residents to relax and reflect. Next, Sigrid performed a lovely piece: “Minuet in G by Beethoven. The delicate, dance-like rhythm of the piece and Sigrid’s cuteness made most of the seniors smile and tap their fingers on their legs. They encourage the four-year-old by clapping enthusiastically at the end of her performance. Sophia also played wonderfully, her technique and dedication to music reflected the pieces she chose and how expressively she played them. Idea 10, by Gibran Alcocer was a haunting and intricate piece, rich in emotional depth, which seemed to leave the audience in a kind of thoughtful stillness. Gavotte in D Major lifted the spirits once more with its buoyant, Baroque dance rhythm. The playful, lively melody and bright, sharp accents provided a welcome burst of energy, lightening the mood as the audience engaged with each other. Lastly, Bach Sinfonia No. 11 created a graceful and enriching experience for the seniors because of its gliding tone. Overall, The Music and Love concert not only provided an enriching and joyful experience, but it also deepened the connection between the volunteers and the residents, proving once again that music has the extraordinary power to soothe, inspire, and bring people together. (Reported by Angelina Lin) On a warm bright November afternoon, 27 musicians from Music and Love performed at NIH Music in the Atrium program. We were welcomed by the Clinical Center staff and patients. We started things off with Julianne, Vera, and Grace performing Bach Musette and The Happy Farmer. They were followed by an impressive performance by Stephen Chen, performing Caprice Espagnol Op.37 and Prelude and Fugue BWV847. The audience clapped very loudly after this outstanding performance. We ended with the PS ensemble consisting of Allie, Jacqueline, and Victoria. They performed Trepak and Dramatic Essay. We are looking forward to coming back and performing again at this wonderful venue. (Reported by Eric Zhang)
Today Music and Love went to the Byron House in Maryland. Daniel and Eileen started us off with a duet and played Concerto in A minor. There were a lot of great trio performances, we had Victoria, Jacqueline and Allie perform the famous song Ode to Joy, Allie, Jacqueline and Michelle performed Trepak and lastly Julianne, Grace and Vera played the Happy Farmer. Jake also returned after not being here in so long and he played the beautiful piece Fur Elise. After the performances seniors would always go up to the performers and congratulate them on our performance. The performances really made them happy. (Reported by Nathan Tian)
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