Mission and History

Piano on the Rocks International Festival was created in 2016 on the initiative of Duo MusicAleph, by pianist Sandrine Erdely-Sayo and narrator Elizabeth Peña, who share a common passion for music, literature, poetry and for the magical city of Sedona, Arizona. This festival brings renowned artists and competiton winners to the City of Light.

This festival explores the interconnection between solo piano literature, storytelling and literature. Its mission is to create a fusion between music and literature: to explore literature through music and music through literature, to offer musical performances of the highest quality that are accessible to and enjoyable by all, and to build bridges across diverse cultures.

Board of Directors

Sandrine Erdely-Sayo, Artistic Director
Elizabeth Peña, Co-Director

Sherri Anderson, President
Lynne Easterday, Vice President
Christie Helm, Secretary
Daniele Sayo
Brendan Galloway, Esq. Anne Tallent

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