PRELUDE 2024
Monday, September 16, 2024
6:00 — cocktail Reception
7:00 PM — Harriman Award presentation and performance by special guest, pianist Khatia BuniatishvilI
7:30 PM — DINNEr and celebration, Music provided by eboni fondren quintet
The 1900 Building (1900 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Mission Woods, KS)
celebrating a dazzling 60th anniversary season with prelude
Join us in celebrating the Harriman-Jewell Series’ diamond anniversary year - 60 years! Prelude benefactors will enjoy a cocktail reception, elegant dinner, and private performance by pianist Khatia Buniatishvili on Monday, September 16, 2024. They will also participate in the presentation of the Richard Harriman Award for Excellence in the Arts and will be invited to an exclusive benefactor reception later in the season.
Richard Harriman Award for Excellence in the Arts
Honoree: Dr. D. Dean Dunham, Jr., co-founder of Harriman-Jewell Series
The Richard Harriman Award for Excellence in the Arts is presented annually to a champion of the arts in the Kansas City community and beyond. We are pleased to announce that the recipient of this years' award is Dr. D. Dean Dunham, Jr. In the early 1960s, college professors Richard Harriman and Dean Dunham sat in their shared office and wondered how to offer meaningful, cultural opportunities to the Kansas City community. Dr. Dunham’s wisdom, guidance, and foresight brought the Harriman-Jewell Series to life, and we honor his dedication and 60 years’ of service to the Series through this award.
pianist Khatia Buniatishvili
Khatia Buniatishvili has gained international recognition for her captivating solo recitals and expressive interpretations of classic repertoire, alongside her definitive work with symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles. In addition to live performances, she has released critically acclaimed recordings that showcase her virtuosity and musical sensitivity, earning her a dedicated following among classical music enthusiasts worldwide. She continues to be a highly sought-after performer around the globe, leaving a lasting impact on the world of classical music.
the HARRIMAN-JEWELL SERIES brings THE BEST ARTISTS - from around the world - TO KANSAS CITY.
Join us for Prelude 2024 and Become a Benefactor today!
Questions? Please contact:
Eryn Bates Kemp at 816-415-7814 or batese@hjseries.org
Two Opportunities to see Ms. Buniatishvili in Kansas City. Learn more about pianist Khatia Buniatishvili’s solo recital Sept 17 by clicking here.