About the Program

This afternoon's performance offers a rare, salon-style experience where music and conversation intertwine. Pianist Holly Roadfeldt guides the audience through a wide range of piano works-each introduced with stories, history, and insights that illuminate the listening experience.

The program moves from the mesmerizing repetitions of Philip Glass and the driving industrial rhythms of Frederic Rzewski's The Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues, to the lyrical beauty of nocturnes by Samuel Barber and Mary Howe. It also features unexpected turns: Billy Joel's playful Root Beer Rag, Mary Kouyoumdjian's poignant Aghavni, and tributes to cultural icons like Eddie Van Halen and Gary Cygax from her recent album Anthony Joseph Lanman's Hommages.

More than a recital, this event invites listeners into a conversation in music-intimate, thoughtful, and engaging.

About the Artist

Pianist Holly Roadfeldt is internationally recognized for her passionate interpretations and fearless programming, performing a wide range of repertoire from classical masterworks to the most innovative contemporary music. With 30 years of experience as a soloist, chamber musician, ensemble pianist, and educator, she has premiered dozens of works written for her and has collaborated with composers across the globe.

In addition to her extensive concert career, Holly has served as an artist-in-residence, masterclass clinician, and professor, inspiring musicians and audiences alike through her performances and teaching. She is known for creating programs that blend storytelling, expression, and discovery-offering audiences both depth and accessibility.

Her work reflects a belief in music's capacity to bring people together, awaken curiosity, and strengthen communities.