Music on Main hosts annual holiday concert Music for the Winter Solstice, December 10 and 11
Event at Heritage Hall features vocalist-violinist Caroline Shaw, vocalist Danni Lee Parpan, percussionist Julia Chien, and pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa
Pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa at Music on Main’s Music for the Winter Solstice. Photo by Mike Southworth
Music on Main’s annual holiday event, Music for the Winter Solstice, promises to be a lovely evening where concertgoers can listen, relax, and rekindle their energy. Performances will take place at Heritage Hall on December 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm.
This year’s concert brings four incredible artists to the stage. Five-time Grammy Award–winner Caroline Shaw is sharing her luminous vocals and violin playing. She’s joined by Danni Lee Parpan, an artist celebrated for her genre-defying work and powerful voice, in her Music for the Winter Solstice debut. Beloved contemporary pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa, a familiar presence who has performed at nearly every edition of this seasonal event, brings her expressive artistry back to the stage. Also returning is the dynamic, distinguished local percussionist Julia Chien.
Together, these outstanding performers will warm hearts and spark joy this holiday season. For tickets to the event and more details, visit Music on Main.
Post sponsored by Music on Main.
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