There's hardly a location in New York City that parallels that of Steinway Hall.  This elegant room has seen such great artists as Artur Rubinstein, Vladimir Horowitz, Alicia de Larrocha, and many many more.

Dr.  Richard Kogan, psychiatrist and pianist, joined that notable list when he performed a benefit concert at Steinway Hall for the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Foundation on November 16, 2009. 

Nordoff-Robbins co-founder Clive Robbins leads the applause at Steinway Hall. More event photos..

A near-capacity audience of 75 people was fortunate to experience his marvelous concert, Music and Medicine, a celebration of the life and work of George Gershwin. Dr. Kogan began by illustrating Gershwin's early life through words and music. He explained that Gershwin may never have composed if he hadn't discovered music. 

Kogan, right, with Nordoff-Robbins Managing Director Alan Turry. More photos...

Gershwin, in fact, struggled with what might have been diagnosed today as ADHD. Upon finding music, his life turned around. Dr. Kogan then played Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, to which he received a standing ovation. The concert culminated with a moving performance of the pianist Earl Wild's arrangement of the music from Porgy and Bess. The audience was delighted.

This concert was made possible through the support of Dr. Kogan, Steinway Piano Gallery of Long Island and Vina Robles Winery. The funds raised through this concert will support the work of the Nordoff-Robbins Center at NYU.