"From Rags to Riches" - A solo piano concert by Kara Huber

The Charlotte House Series is thrilled to welcome Dr. Kara Huber back to the Series to kick off its third season. A Grammy-nominated Canadian-American pianist, Dr. Huber is quickly establishing herself as a celebrated member of the new class of concert pianists. Hailed as “absolutely dazzling…in a word, flawless” (New York Concert Review) in her Carnegie Hall debut, Dr. Huber combines the polish and warmth of an old-school soloist with the charisma and flare of the new generation of piano virtuosi.

Dr. Huber has received numerous prizes and awards for her performances, including the Audience Favorite Award in the Cincinnati World Piano Competition. She received training from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with Awadagin Pratt and The Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory of Music with John Perry and Leon Fleisher. Dr. Huber recently completed a DMA in piano and conducting at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is faculty at the University of Louisville School of Music.

Dr. Huber will be performing a concert inspired by poetry and Ragtime featuring works by Brahms, Schumann, and Scott Joplin. The theme is not only a nod to Ragtime but also embodies the journey of one of the composers on the program, Amy Beach. Perhaps it is also representative of the journey all of us have endured over the past year and a half.

A wine reception with light appetizers and an artist meet-and-greet will follow the concert. We hope you can join us!

PROGRAM
Ballade Op. 6 – Amy Beach

Bolts of Loving Thunder – Missy Mazzoli

Ballades Op. 10, Nos. 1, 2 – Brahms
Ballade in D Minor
Ballade in D Major

Songs – Robert Schumann, arr. Clara Schumann
Fruhlingslust Op. 125, No. 2
Sehnsucht nach der Waldgegend Op. 35
Lust der Sturmnacht Op. 35, No. 1
Schone Wiege meiner Leiden Op. 24, No. 5

Solace: A Mexican Serenade – Scott Joplin

From The Garden of Eden – William Bolcom
Old Adam: Two Step
The Eternal Feminine: Slow Drag
The Serpent’s Kiss: Rag Fantasy

EVENT TIMELINE
3:30 – 3:55 – Arrive and mingle
*Door will close at 3:55*
4:00 – Concert
5:00 – 6:00 – Performer meet & greet
A wine reception with light hors d’oeuvres will be provided during the performer meet & greet

ADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS
Attire: Cocktail chic
Parking: Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood

COVID Protocols:

Masks will be required while seated and not actively eating or drinking
Seating will be spaced as much as possible
An air purifier will be in use during the event
Guests will be encouraged to enjoy the reception outside on either the front or back patios, weather permitting
Full refunds will be issued if guests no longer wish to attend due to COVID-19