Piedmont University Artist-in-Residence, Dr. Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi, will present a solo piano recital on Sun., Jan. 26 at 3:00 p.m. in the Piedmont University Chapel, located at 992 Central Ave., Demorest, GA. The recital explores instrumental dance music from the Medieval ages through modern times by Bach, Chopin, Debussy, Bartók, Wang, and more!
Astolfi is a Canadian-born pianist whose playing has been classified as “brilliant” by New Music Connoisseur, “persuasive” by Sequenza21, and “beautiful” by American Record Guide.
Unique artist
Her music has been featured on live radio broadcasts and released by such record label names as Albany Records, Innova Recordings, Ravello Records, and others. Mainly Piano reviewed Astolfi, “Astolfi is the rare artist who seems as comfortable with traditional classics as she is with more experimental music…”
Dr. Astolfi believes a faculty recital is a wonderful opportunity to share, through live performance, her passion, research, and artistic skills with her students as well as with the campus and broader community. “We are so fortunate for our superb venue, the Piedmont University Chapel, with its exquisite Steinways and Casavant Organ, which provide the perfect setting for an experience that inspires, enlightens, and fosters growth in our students,” Astolfi added.
The recipient of numerous performance and research awards and grants, Astolfi has been recognized with invitations to many regional, national, and international music forums. Her passion seems to rest in new piano music which she has premiered and spoken about at various forums.
An educator
As an enthusiastic educator, she enjoys serving as an adjudicator, clinician, coach, and masterclass instructor. She is the Commissioning Chair for the Georgia Music Teachers Association.
Her advanced studies in piano performance were with pianists Helmut Brauss (University of Alberta), Tom Plaunt (McGill University), and Lydia Artymiw (University of Minnesota), with whom she completed doctoral studies.
Calls Habersham home
Dr. Astolfi loves being at Piedmont University and living in the Northeast Georgia mountains, “The winters in Habersham (which I adore!), along with its natural beauty, peaceful and leisurely environment, and kind residents, make it a great place to call home!”
The community is invited to attend. Admission is free. For more information on fine arts events at Piedmont, visit here.
