4 Hands 1 Grand – Piano Duo

Kathy and Elizabeth have been performing on Temple Hill in the 8 Hands 2 Grands piano quartet for many years. Sadly, two of the members of the group have moved away, leaving a piano duet called 4 Hands 1 Grand. They are excited to share their love of Christmas music and their love of the piano! Join us in the Visitors’ Center on Sunday, December 21, at 6:00 PM for this touching piano concert by Kathy O’Neill and Elizabeth Basset!

Kathy O’Neill has lived in the Bay Area for over 40 years. She and her husband have raised 7 children and have 20 grandchildren. They are currently building their dream home on 10 acres in Gilroy, CA overlooking the beautiful South Bay. Kathy has played the organ and piano for various venues since her college days at BYU where she studied with Dr. Paul Pollei, one of the greats of the BYU Provo Music Department. She did a Study Abroad to Vienna, Austria where she was able to perform for audiences in Europe. She learned to love classical music from her mother who is a native of Salzburg, Austria, birthplace of Mozart.

Elizabeth Bassett grew up in Kaysville, Utah, the second of eight daughters. After graduating from BYU, she and her husband moved to Morgan Hill, California where they raised four beautiful daughters. She now has indisputably the two cutest grandsons on the planet!

Elizabeth began playing the piano when she was eight. She came home from school one day to find a new piano in the living room. She fell in love with the instrument then and has been playing ever since. At 14 she was called to be the Primary pianist. She has been an accompanist and soloist since that time. She feels it’s a pleasure and a privilege to be able to accompany other musicians. She taught piano for many years. She plays both the piano and the organ. She has been a ward organist for more than 20 years.

Elizabeth works in Development Services for the City of Morgan Hill, where she has been employed for the last 20 years. She loves her job helping people and being a part of the community. Elizabeth’s hobbies include reading, walking, riding her exercise bike, and talking to her sisters—she has 7 ofthem—and daughters on the phone.

All are welcome. No tickets are required.