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As Byron Janis approaches his 95th birthday, it's a fitting time to reflect on his remarkable career as a composer and pianist. Janis has had an indelible impact on the world of music, playing for audiences around the globe and inspiring countless musicians with his virtuosic performances.
I arrived at the JA Conference and attended the Board of Directors dinner on Friday evening, July 8th where I caught up with old friends David Shuey, Chair of the Board and Dr. John Klippel, President and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation. Dr. Klippel was surprised to learn that I was an avid baseball fan. And, of course coming from Pittsburgh, the Pirates are my favorite team.
I attended my first Juvenile Arthritis Conference last weekend in Washington, DC. What amazed me more than anything were the children that I met and spoke to. I was especially surprised to see some of them running and jumping much like any other child you’d see. Watching all these children, it was hard to believe any of them had any form of arthritis. In speaking with someone from the conference, I mentioned that, and she said that just 15 years ago it was a different story. Most of the children were in wheel chairs, but with the advent of biologic drugs, taken at an early age, these children now were either in remission or their symptoms were seriously curtailed.
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Well, my music-loving friends, let me tell you a story. In my years as a pianist, I've had my music recorded on everything from reel-to-reel tape to vinyl, CDs, and even streamed on digital platforms. I've heard the age-old question: does classical music sound better on vinyl or CD? Let's stroll down this fascinating musical lane together.