07Dec24 Sat 7:30p Liana Harron, virtuoso pianist: Homage to Georgian classical composers, steeped in ancient history, legends, & folklore; and Light POTLUCK dinner buffet. 86/37

07 December 2024 7:30pm: Piano Recital and Light POTLUCK Dinner Buffet. Dr. Liana Pailodze Harron, blending her Georgian heritage with an American spirit, captivates audiences with daring performances that breathe life into contemporary classical music. Praised by Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Tim Page of The Wall Street Journal as 'smashingly effective,' her latest album with Vesna Duo mesmerized audiences, showcasing her passionate interpretations. With performances at esteemed venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the United Nations, Liana is dedicated to pushing musical boundaries through diverse collaborations, including soloist appearances with orchestras and recent ventures into contemporary works with saxophonist Dr. Thomas A. Giles. Beyond her performances, she is a dedicated educator, sharing her musical wisdom through applied music lessons and sought-after masterclasses at universities across the United States. Holding a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Piano Performance from the prestigious Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Liana continues to inspire both audiences and aspiring musicians alike.

Program (1st Set:40 minutes)
1. Panduruli by Merab Partskhaladze (1924-2008)
2. Alazani Valley (1970) by Otar Taktakishvili (1924-1989)
3. Dance by Valerian Tsagareishvili (1901-1974)
4. Fairytale - by Valerian Tsagareishvili (1901-1974)
5. Svan Tower by (1970) by Otar Taktakishvili (1924-1989)
6. Khorumi (1939) by Aleksandre “Aleksi” Machavariani (1913-1995)
7. Miniature No.1 by Shota Milorava (1925-1990)
8. Miniature No.2 by Shota Milorava (1925-1990)
9. Lullaby by Shalva Taktakishvili (1900-1965)
10. On the Alpine Meadow Book I by Meri Davitashvili (1924-2014)
11. Prelude by Andria Balanchivadze (1906-1992)
12. Georgian Dance (1943-1971) by Aleksandre “Aleksi” Machavariani (1913-1995)
Intermission
Program (2nd Set, 15-25 minutes)
Major Georgian (or other related) Classical Composition

Light PotLuck Dinner Buffet. Host will provide two hot hors d'oeuvres & punch for potluck reception during intermission & beginning, when doors open. Guests are welcome to bring food and wine to share as well; if considering a sweet, think about fruit instead of processed sugar. Music begins at 30 minutes after doors open, please be on time, 2 sets with 1 short intermission, rarely one longer set. Guests most welcome and encouraged to bring dish/drink to share/potluck, please consider bringing wine if you use it. Stemware/Ice Buckets/Filtered Water Provided.

Advance payment REQUESTED (pay thru GroupMuse $25 or the PayPal Link) NO CASH at EVENT--illegal in MD; -or- PayMe mLink $21 including PayPal fee, advance only, artist receives $20. All guests will be seated in Music Room. Accessibility note: 3 steps walkway to entry hall, 30 inch doors inside. This is the 86th SOLOX concert at the Red Lantern at Milo, since 2010, and the 37th with GroupMuse participation.

Your safety is paramount: covid vaccinated/booster guests preferred, or PCR tested (honor system). Please consider the newly released Flu and KP2 covid vaccines.

Venue not suitable for young children, teenagers welcome with parent or responsible guardian.

What's the music?

Liana Pailodze Harron Solo Piano