I'll be home for Christmas. Vivi Gkeka, mandolin; George Roberts, Piano; Gwen Roberts, Videography

IT’S CHRISTMAS!!
MUSICAL MUSINGS BY Dr. George Roberts
I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
COMPOSERS: KIM GANNON, WALTER KENT
VIVI GKEKA: MANDOLIN
DR. GEORGE ROBERTS: PIANO AND ARRANGEMENT
DR. GWENDOLYN FEVRIER-ROBERTS: VIDEOGRAPHY
With chattering crickets in the background, Vivi passionately and sensitively plays this arrangement of ‘I’ll be home for Christmas’. No doubt she is thinking of her native Athens.
This piece develops slowly, then unfolds into an expansive work punctuated by lines from other well known Christmas carols. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
This has been a labour of love. In order for these musings to be more accessible I have launched a KZbin channel. This is accessible at • I'll be home for Chris... . I would be grateful if everyone subscribes, shares and likes it. Also encourage friends and family to do likewise. I will be regularly uploading musical musings to this site as they emerge.
Thanks to all those who have contacted me to express their appreciation for my efforts. It is very gratifying to learn of the difference that I’m making in some lives.
GMR

[@clementfridayjr1567]

Well done

[@marilynfarquhar7153]

Was well rendered ❤️❤️🙏🏿

[@priorjon]

Vivi !!!! Those fills!!! I see u

[@vivigeka3817]

❤

[@lindads5398]

This ended too soon! I absolutely loved it....particularly the smooth way in which the arrangement was punctuated with other carols. I think it captured the range of emotions that someone yearning for home would have...great videography too! Kudos!

[@deborahavrillockhart3719]

This beautiful rendition starts out being almost plaintive, but eventually reaches a crescendo of 😂joy that comes from looking forward to being home for Christmas, with each note carefully curated to yield a sweet, melodious harmony. This is definitely a synergistic collaboration.

[@robertsgmo1]

Thanks very much!