Keys Across America is a recital program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence featuring Mackenzie Melemed, pianist. He will perform a rich cross-section of American piano music—from the lyricism of Amy Beach and Edward MacDowell to the boldness of Florence Price, Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, Ned Rorem, and Louis Moreau Gottschalk. What makes Keys Across America unique is its educational mission. Throughout the program, he will speak from the stage, guiding the audience through the historical context of each work and the lives of these trailblazing composers.