Concert at ManorHouse VA

As I stepped into the warmly lit parlor of Manorhouse on Mother’s Day, a senior community nestled along Gayton Road in a cozy corner of town, I knew this performance was going to be something more profound than even a Juilliard audition. I knew that because this performance wasn’t just about boasting or flaunting pianistic ability. It was about giving back to the community and giving the loving and kind elderly a recital of a lifetime. I slipped into the piano bench and began to play. Almost immediately, the gentle audience quickly hushed and gazed in wonder. As I flowed throughout my pieces, I was struck by the audience’s joyful smiles as I continued my melody. And with a theatrical flourish, the program was complete. And almost immediately, my entire audience burst into rapturous applause. It was quite a joyous Mother’s Day celebration. (Reported by Stephen Chen)