On October 28th, Melemed brings his Keys Across America program to Christopher Newport University. Timed to the United States' 250th anniversary, this landmark recital project spans nearly two centuries of American piano music across more than 50 cities nationwide. It brings together familiar works by Copland and Gottschalk, under-the-radar gems from Amy Beach and Florence Price, and a new piece written especially for Melemed by Avner Dorman — all woven together with his signature spoken commentary connecting audiences to the stories behind the music.