Dorothy sat in her wheelchair in the little room, with Ryan sitting next to her. Ryan, who looked very young, had a huge teddy bear in his hands and was bouncing on his feet. After Ryan told “Grandma Dorothy” how much it meant to him to play for her, she couldn’t help but beam with excitement at the impact the performance had on her.

Dorothy went out of her way to return the favor, calling Ryan a “very special little person” and expressing her excitement for his upcoming appearances. She really asked Ryan to come see her again after his impending trip to China and thanked him profusely. Intergenerational ties and music’s global language are exemplified by this one-of-a-kind musical connection.

 

 

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