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Article: Pianos are grand; Instrument adds tone of elegance to a home.(LIFE - HOME)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- April 30, 2003
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Byline: Jen Waters, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Mary Challinor of Northwest knows where to find her husband, Henry Richardson, after a stressful day at the office. He will be seated at the family's upright Steiff piano, pounding out his frustrations on its ebony and ivory keys.
The dark mahogany piano sits in the couple's dining room in front of an antique Japanese screen that is mounted on the wall. The instrument was a gift from Mr. Richardson's parents for his 30th birthday.
When the couple's daughter, Hope, heard her father's talent, she also wanted to learn how to make beautiful music.
"It's part of our family life," Mrs. Challinor says. ...