An intimate evening of world-class classical piano, drinks, and dessert
You are invited to a private recital by the award-winning pianist Kiron Atom Tellian in our home in New York City, ahead of his October Carnegie Hall debut.
Saturday, September 27 — doors open at 7pm — recital starts 7:30pm — optional drinks and dessert reception with the pianist afterwards until about 10:00pm. For photos/videos of previous Lilacs events, see here.
To RSVP, go to the Eventbrite page here. As always, 100% of the proceeds will go to the pianist.
About Kiron
Kiron Atom Tellian, an Austrian pianist and composer, is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting young artists of his generation. A winner of the 2024 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, he currently studies at The Juilliard School with Sergei Babayan as a Kovner Fellow. This season brings his Carnegie Hall debut, following performances at the Vienna Musikverein, Konzerthaus, Verbier Festival, and with the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano and the San Diego Symphony.
Also a prize-winning composer, Kiron’s works have been commissioned for premiere at the Vienna Musikverein and recognized with multiple international awards. Known for his imaginative programming and technical brilliance, he seeks to connect audiences to the expressive depth of both established masterworks and his own music.
The program
Scriabin – Sonata No. 2, Op. 19 (Sonata-Fantasy)
Chopin – Etude Op. 25 No. 1
Scriabin – Etudes Op. 42 Nos. 1, 3, and 4
Chopin – Etudes Op. 25 Nos. 4 and 6
Scriabin – Etude Op. 42 No. 5
Chopin – Etude Op. 25 No. 8
Scriabin – Etude Op. 8 No. 10
Chopin – Etude Op. 25 No. 9
Scriabin – Etudes Op. 65 Nos. 1 and 3
Scriabin – Etude Op. 8 No. 12
J. Strauss (arr. Schulz-Evler) – Arabesques on Themes from the Waltz “On the Beautiful Blue Danube”
“I’ve created a program that reflects who I am—not just in performance, but in the very act of programming. By weaving together these Études into my own cycle, I hope to show what an Étude can be—much more than a mere technical exercise. It is an honor to share this music, and I look forward to inviting you into my world.” – Kiron Atom Tellian