PRELUDE 2024

Monday, September 16, 2024 

6:00 — cocktail Reception

7:15 PM — DINNEr and celebration with special guest, Khatia Buniatishvili

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 an elegant dinner and reception with 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.


pianist Khatia Buniatishvili

This season, we welcome the long-awaited return of Khatia Buniatishvili, the prominent Georgian pianist known for her exceptional talent, captivating performances, and expressive interpretations of classical music.

Ms. Buniatishvili has gained international recognition for her extraordinary music abilities and has collaborated with many prestigious orchestras and conductors. Her repertoire includes works by classical composers such as Franz Liszt, Frédéric Chopin, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and many others. In addition to her performances on stage, 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

Experience the glittering talent of pianist Khatia Buniatishvili on stage. To read more about the artist’s Series performance, click here.