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
Austrian pianist and composer Kiron Atom Tellian is the winner of the 2024 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, receiving eight special prizes.
Born in Vienna, Kiron began studying piano at the University for Music and Performing Arts of the Austrian capital at seven and made early debuts with an orchestra when he was nine. He currently pursues his bachelor’s degree at The Juilliard School, studying with Maestro Sergei Babayan. He is a proud recipient of the prestigious Kovner Fellowship.
As a composer, Kiron’s works have been widely recognized, earning multiple first prizes in composition competitions. This season, he has been commissioned to write an orchestral work premiering at the Vienna Musikverein.
Kiron has performed at the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Vienna Musikverein, and made his debut with the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano. He was invited to perform at the Verbier Festival for both solo and chamber music. He will make his debut with the San Diego Symphony and has been invited by the Rachmaninov Foundation to perform at the historic Villa Senar. A major milestone will be his solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall, marking another significant step in his rapidly rising career.
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