Joy of Piano: A Performance 96 Years in the Making: Dr. Kaitz's Musical Journey

July 29, 2024 Chuck Johnson

Dr. Alan Kaitz 

This video introduces Dr. Alan Kaitz, a remarkable individual featured in the Steinway Stories series. Despite a demanding career as a doctor, Dr. Kaitz has maintained an unwavering passion for piano since childhood. At 96, he prepared for an all-Gershwin concert, a testament to his lifelong dedication to music. Kaitz shares his inspiring journey, from early piano lessons to balancing a medical career with his musical pursuits. His story highlights the enduring power of music and the joy of lifelong learning.

A devoted practitioner of medicine as well as piano, Dr. Kaitz has owned a Boston Grand (GP163) and a Steinway Grand (Model A), and, as his living situation changed, he most recently acquired the Steinway Model K upright.

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