Pedersen to share WW II story on November 10

Combining history and music, Steinway pianist Garik Pedersen brings an amazing and little-known story about pianos built for the military during World War II to life when the Victory Vertical Piano Project comes to the Honeywell House on Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m.

Pedersen performs piano music in many styles – classical, popular, boogie woogie, jazz and movie soundtracks – to share the remarkable account of courage, solidarity and the power of music to lift morale, bring people together, provide mental and physical healing and instill a sense of purpose throughout the unique presentation.

A professor of piano at Eastern Michigan University, Pedersen has performed as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States and internationally. He first heard about the O.D.G.I. (Olive Drab Government Issue) field pianos called “Victory Vertical” pianos during an impromptu interview with Henry Z. Steinway in 2008. Pedersen’s fascination with the unique story led him to create the Victory Vertical Project.

Tickets are free, but reservations are required due to limited seating. Make a reservation online here or by calling (260) 563-1102.