The 'Duke Ellington Medley' features all ten pianists playing the songs "A Train", "Don't Get Around Much Anymore", "Sophisticated Lady", "Caravan", "I'm Beginning To See The Light", and "Satin Doll".
Ten Grands features ten grand pianos and ten concert pianists playing a variety of classical and modern pieces both simultaneously and individually. Traditionally presented just once a year at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, three shows are planned for the 2008 concert season.
There were two
performances in Portland on April 5, 2008 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and one show on May 17th, 2008 in Seattle, WA.
Concert proceeds benefit The Snowman Foundation, which in turn benefits youth service groups, helps generate scholarships and music lessons for disadvantaged youth in Oreg
on and Southwest Washington and helps purchase pianos for schools and organizations in need.
Performers for Portland's April 5th, 2008 Show were:
Michael Allen Harrison
Tom Grant
John Nilsen
Michael Kaeshammer
Buddy Greco (renowned performer & recording artist)
Katerina Kramarchuk
Janice Scroggins
Barbara Roberts
Rosa Li
George Mitchell
Web: http://www.snowmanfoundation.org
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