Music for Food: Pianist Emma Tahmiziàn

On Sunday, March 16, 3:00 p.m., the Saugatuck Concert Series will be hosting Connecticut’s first Music for Food concert, featuring pianist Emma Tahmiziàn. We hope you'll join us for this special concert, as all proceeds from the concert donations will go to Homes with Hope in Westport to support those facing foodinsecurity in our own community.

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The concert is free and open to the public, and the program will include works by Scarlatti, Chopin, Liszt, Brahms, Debussy, Currier, and Yedidia. A special donation link will gather all the proceeds for the food pantry at Homes with Hope.

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About the Musician

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Emma Tahmiziàn is a Bulgarian pianist of Armenian descent. She debuted at an international level at age 11, representing Bulgaria at a concert series in Moscow. She has performed and recorded internationally regularly since she won the 1977 Robert Schumann Competition. She was subsequently prized at the Tchaikovsky Competition (1982), the Leeds Competition (1984) and the Van Cliburn Competition (1985). Tahmiziàn holds Master of Music Degrees from both the Bulgarian State Music Conservatory and The Juilliard School.

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About Music for Food

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Music for Food is a musician-led initiative to fight hunger in our local communities. 1 in 10 people in the United States struggles with food insecurity. Music for Food’s concerts have raised funds to create more than 2 million meals.In the 2022-2023 season, Music for Food concerts raised more than $110,200 for food pantries in 22 cities across the nation!

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About Saugatuck Congregational Church

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Saugatuck Congregational Church is a vibrant, active community of people who gather to worship, learn, work, and play together. We are an active civic partner in Westport with a long history of engagement in social justice issues. Our doors, congregation, and communion table are open to all. We are a part of the United Church of Christ.

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