By Day, They Save Lives; After Hours, They Made Music!

On June 13, United Hebrew of New Rochelle brought to the stage a group of leading Westchester physicians to showcase their musical talents at a special performance of “Doctors in Concert,” featuring classical and contemporary performances on piano, violin, cello, and guitar. Open to the public, the event attracted over 100 guests. Held at Willow Towers, United Hebrew’s assisted living community, the evening performance was part of United Hebrew’s Centennial Celebration and benefited the campus, which provides supportive care to Westchester’s seniors.

“For the past 100 years, music has been integral to the care we provide; it triggers memories, lifts the spirits and soothes the soul,” says Rita Mabli, president & CEO, United Hebrew of New Rochelle. “So, it was especially fitting to have these caring physicians sharing their talents with us for a very special evening—a first in Westchester!”

Performers included:

• Melin Tan-Geller, MD, ENT & Allergy Associates: on piano, performed with her son Zachary Tan-Geller, who accompanied her on the cello. They performed Scherzo Op. 12 No. 2, Daniel Van Goens
• Alan Jaffe, MD, Westmed (retired), sang and played piano selections: When I Fall in Love, Victor Young and Edward Heyman; Sunrise, Sunset, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick; and What a Wonderful World, Bob Thiele and George David Weiss
• Ezriel Kornel, MD, New York Brain and Spine Surgeons, on violin: 1st and 4th movements, Sonata No. 1 for unaccompanied violin, J.S. Bach; Ashokan Farewell, Jay Unger
• Daniel Markowicz, MD, White Plains Hospital, sang and played acoustic guitar: Deal, Jerry Garcia & Robert Hunter; Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon; This is Your Song, Elton John
• Neil Prufer, MD, ENT & Allergy Associates, played a two-hand piano duet with Dr. Tan-Geller: Sonata in D Major K. 381, Mozart