Brendon Phelps I had so much fun performing our Rachmaninoff program this last Wednesday at Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson! We have been so lucky to play this program for so many audiences throughout Ohio, but this one was extra special. The residents have heard a lot of music in their lifetimes, and so many of them came up to us afterwards with deeply moving words.

This past weekend marked a milestone for my duo partner, cellist Brendon Phelps, and me. Over the last two months, we immersed ourselves in the complete works for cello and piano by Sergei Rachmaninoff, a deeply rewarding journey through some of the most passionate and expansive chamber music in the repertoire. Preparing this program has been both invigorating and transformative. From the sweeping lyricism of the Sonata to the intimacy and character of the shorter works, this

Better late than never! Lynda Hasseler sent me these gorgeous shots from last year’s Christmas Festival at Capital University...