Zaki Allal, Piano

Zaki Allal, a young Algerian composer-pianist, performs a series of self-composed piano works. Mr. Allal, who trained as a physician, brings together medicine and music, using his piano compositions for therapy and relaxation. He shares stories of birth and death, happiness and sadness, and war and peace. Lawrence Sherman, a global medical educator and former stand-up comedian, introduces the evening and presents the story of each composition.