Christmas Music for Piano: Jeffrey Biegel Plays Sleigh Ride

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Are you tired of choirs singing carols? If so, get into Christmas mode with some solo piano instead. Enjoy Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride performed by American pianist Jeffrey Biegel:

Hear more of these holiday classics on “A Steinway Christmas Album”.

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December 22nd, 2015
Category: Piano News
3 comments

Donna Perrino Says:
December 23rd, 2015 at 23:03
Wow. I am a concert and jazz pianist and I fully and truly appreciate your skill and talent and artistry. What a wonderful musician you are and have immeasurable talent. Bravo!

Donna
Douglas Johnson Says:
December 24th, 2015 at 3:53
Very enjoyable.
Dominic Crawford Collins Says:
July 31st, 2016 at 6:01
a wonderfully evocative and vivacious performance.

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