2013 Christmas Monster Concert

More than 110 partygoers joined four pianos and four pianists for this year's holiday "monster concert." We gathered in the expansive music room of a home on top of Elliott's Hill.

In this after-dark picture, note the large windows. When the sun is shining, they offer 360-degree views of the surrounding Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains.

Here's a brief excerpt of "Winter Scene" from the Nutcracker Ballet, arranged by Margo Richter for 4 pianos, 8 hands.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yITl2A7MPuc&feature=youtu.be

The pounding of four pianos tends to bring out the voice in everyone.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj_Isxst0Vo

We tried to settle things down a bit by adding a short piece with our favorite violinist.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLMe1wkTPpA&feature=youtu.be

"No dancing?" says Virginia.

Thanks for asking. "The Christmas Waltz" set the stage for our host and hostess to lean into "The Merry Christmas Polka."

Maybe next year you'll join us for the 5th Annual Christmas Monster Concert.