World-famous Australian-born composer and pianist Percy Grainger (1882-1961) lived in White Plains for the last 40 years of his life. His home at 7 Cromwell Place is a landmark recognized by both the White Plains Historic Preservation Commission and the National Register of Historic Places. For this special library event rare archival film footage (not available on the internet) of Percy Grainger playing the piano will be shown, followed by live performances by several pianists from the Juilliard School of Grainger’s piano works. Remarks about the music will be delivered by Mark N. Grant, noted composer and author and Vice-President of the Percy Grainger Society, and Vincent Lionti, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra violist, musical director of the Downtown Sinfonietta at Grace Church, and Grainger Board member. Coffee and tea will be served.