Liana Harron, virtuoso pianist: Homage to Georgian classical composers, steeped in ancient history, legends, & folklore; and Light POTLUCK dinner buffet. 86/37
Wood Acres near Glen Echo Park
Sat, December 7 7:30 PM, EST
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Capacity
- 25 of 25 tickets still available
- EITHER vaccination OR negative COVID test required
- COVID vaccination with booster required (honor system)
- Negative COVID test required (72 hours)
- This is an indoor event
- Masks are not required
- Social distancing is required
- Greeter will confirm safety precautions
- If you feel sick, stay home
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- Bring your own drinks
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- All guests must be 21
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- Cats live here
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Wheelchair access
- Wheelchair Accessible
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- Some stairs may be present in the space
This is a groupmuse
A live concert in a living room, backyard, or another intimate space. They're casual and friendly, hosted by community members.
Host
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.
What's the music?
Pianist Liana Pailodze Harron's upcoming fourth album, "KARTLI: Stories of Georgia," slated for release on April 21, 2024, showcases her unparalleled dedication to Georgian folk music. Featuring 12 tracks blending folklore, legends, and Georgia's ancient history, this immersive solo project reflects Harron's profound connection to her roots. By honoring underrepresented Georgian composers and reviving unheard compositions, she illuminates the rich musical heritage of her homeland in a captivating musical journey.
Location
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This is a groupmuse
A live concert in a living room, backyard, or another intimate space. They're casual and friendly, hosted by community members.
Host
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