LIANA PAILODZE HARRON

Vesna Duo’s Poptimism reimagines #Rihanna's “Diamonds” for piano and marimba. Pianist Liana Pailodze Harron and percussionist Ksenija Komljenović (faculty at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts) transform this chart‑topping hit inviting listeners to hear a familiar song in a completely new way. This video is part of “Poptimism: A Vesna Duo Mixtape,” a new #UNCSAMedia release featuring inventive arrangements of songs by artists including Rihanna, Soundgarden, #Sting, #Beyoncé, #Hozier and Dean Lewis. It's perfect for fans of crossover classical, piano covers, percussion music, and genre‑bending reimaginations of pop, rock and grunge. Performers & credits: -Piano: Liana Pailodze Harron -Marimba: Ksenija Komljenović -Album: “Poptimism: A Vesna Duo Mixtape” – Vesna Duo -Label: UNCSA Media Arranged by Miloš Branisavljević Recorded and mixed by Bill Stevens at Ovation Sound. Mastered by Dave McNair at Dave McNair Mastering. Video Produced by Continuous Motion Productions. Filmed at the Millenium Center. UNCSA Media is made possible with funding and programmatic support by the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts.

Vesna Duo’s Poptimism reimagines #Soundgarden's “BlackHole Sun” for percussion and piano. Pianist Liana Pailodze Harron and percussionist Ksenija Komljenović (faculty at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts) transform this chart‑topping hit, inviting listeners to hear a familiar song in a completely new way. This video is part of “Poptimism: A Vesna Duo Mixtape,” a new #UNCSAMedia release featuring inventive arrangements of songs by artists including Rihanna, Soundgarden, #Sting, #Beyoncé, #Hozier and Dean Lewis. It's perfect for fans of crossover classical, piano covers, percussion music, and genre‑bending reimaginations of pop, rock and grunge. Performers & credits: Piano: Liana Pailodze Harron Percussion: Ksenija Komljenović Album: “Poptimism: A Vesna Duo Mixtape” – Vesna Duo Label: UNCSA Media Arranged by Miloš Branisavljević Recorded and mixed by Bill Stevens at Ovation Sound. Mastered by Dave McNair at Dave McNair Mastering. Video Produced by Continuous Motion Productions. Filmed outside of Ovation Sound. UNCSA Media is made possible with funding and programmatic support by the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts. https://www.vesnaduo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/vesna_duo https://www.facebook.com/vesnaduo

Notturno by Ottorino Respighi Liana Pailodze Harron, piano Recorded at Skillman Music, New York Recorded by Wei-Xiong Wang and Scott Chiu Mixed & Mastered by Tommy Harron Produced by Armazi Productions Video by Wei-Xiong Wang and Scott Chiu Video Post-production by Liana Pailodze Harron www.lianapailodzeharron.com

America The Beautiful: "Echo Chamber" by Viet Cuong Liana Pailodze Harron, piano Recorded at Skillman Music, New York Recorded by Wei-Xiong Wang and Scott Chiu Mixed & Mastered by Tommy Harron Produced by Jonathan DePeri & Armazi Productions Video by Wei-Xiong Wang and Scott Chiu Video Post-production by Liana Pailodze Harron www.vietcuongmusic.com www.lianapailodzeharron.com

"Kartli: Stories of Georgia" is inspired by the deep-rooted folk traditions of my homeland. This collection of 12 pieces pays homage to Georgian composers, weaving together compositions steeped in ancient history, legends, and folklore. Recorded at Oktaven Audio, NY Recorded by Edwin Kenzo Huet Mixed & Mastered by Tommy Harron Trailer video & album design by Antek Olesik Produced by Armazi Productions, with Jonathan DePeri & Giorgi Shaverzashvili The album is presented by Georgian Heritage Foundation

Meri Davitashvili's Khorumi by Vesna Duo Arranged for marimba and piano by Liana Pailodze Harron Ksenija Komljenović, marimba Liana Pailodze Harron, piano Recorded at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Ian Whillock Produced by Vesna Duo Video by Antek Olesik Video Post-production by Ksenija Komljenović www.vesnaduo.com www.lianapailodzeharron.com www.ksenijakomljenovic.com

Composed by Ólafur Arnalds Arranged by Liana Pailodze Harron Recorded at Skillman Music by Wei-Xiong Wang Mixed and Mastered by Tommy Harron Video Edited by Wei-Xiong Wang Produced by Armazi Productions

Mysteries of the Macabre, by György Ligeti Recorded at Skillman Music by Wei-xiong Wang Video edited by Wei-xiong Wang Mixed & Mastered by Tommy Harron Produced by Liana Pailodze Harron & Thomas Giles Photography & Cover Design by Jennifer Clay This recording excerpted from the Harron-Giles debut album, Mysteries of the Macabre, released on Armazi Productions on March 19, 2022. For more on the artists, visit: www.lianapailodze.com & www.thomasgilessax.com György Ligeti arr. Elgar Howarth MYSTERIES OF THE MACABRE Used by arrangement with European American Music Distributors Company, sole U.S. and Canadian agent for Schott Music GmbH & Co. KG, Mainz, Germany

Vesna Duo Presents: The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky Arranged for marimba and piano by Ksenija Komljenović Performed by Vesna Duo Liana Pailodze Harron, piano Ksenija Komljenović, marimba To buy a signed CD, visit: https://bit.ly/3tfn3LC Bandcamp: https://vesnaduo.bandcamp.com/releases The album is available on all streaming platforms! To buy the arrangement, visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/KKMusicShop Cinematographer/Camera Operator/Editor: Antek Olesik Audio Engineer: Justin Chervony Recording Assistant: Morgan "Taylor" Myers Co-Producers: Liana Pailodze Harron, Antek Olesik, Justin Chervony Executive Producer: Ksenija Komljenović Recorded at the Performing Arts Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi IG: https://www.instagram.com/vesna_duo/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/vesnaduo https://www.vesnaduo.com https://www.lianapailodzeharron.com https://www.ksenijakomljenovic.com #theriteofspring #riteofspring #stravinsky #vesnaduo