Renowned composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch presented his seventh annual holiday concert at the NIH—and his first in the Clinical Center's atrium on December 20. He delighted the packed house of patients, families, visitors, and members of the NIH family with his talents. Joining him in the performance was vocalist Gary Mauer, who has appeared in Broadway's "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Les Miserables." The event was jointly organized by the CC and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health.

Previous holiday concerts were held at the The Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge which provides no-cost accommodations to families of adult patients receiving care at the NIH Clinical Center. A friend of Lily Safra and her late husband, Edmond, Mr. Hamlisch gave a wonderful performance to the appreciative crowd.