Momo Piano Sessions
rest | slow down | escape into quiet music
Intimate Live Piano
Performed by Neoclassical Artists
Curated and Hosted by Mirla @ Momo Wholefood Cafe -
a beautiful heritage space
in the heart of Newcastle (Aus)
What’s Going On?
Momo Piano Sessions are intimate, bite-sized performances of piano-centric music played by emerging and eclectic musicians.
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Featuring emerging and established Artists, the sessions explore the cross-over of influences found in Australia’s neoclassical scene, including classical, experim
Performances draw from modern-classical, experimental, minimalist, electronica, ambient, film scores, pop and folk.
Piano is centre-stage, played solo or accompanied by string instruments and / or electronics.
Vibes?
This new semi-regular night creates an intimate, candlelit space for audiences to discover eclectic and immersive live performance from new Artists.
Each session is curated to cultivate a meditative and flowing experience that encourages the listener to go inward and on a journey.
The experience is enhanced by the calming space and a menu of nutritious and delicious vegetarian food and drinks in a collaboration with Momo Wholefood Cafe.
Who plays?
Momo Piano Sessions is hosted and curated by Australian composer and pianist Emily Mirla Harrison in collaboration with Momo Wholefood Cafe.
Mirla is joined by an exciting line-up of Australian talent whose work pushes classical piano into different creative directions yet retains at its core, the qualities of introversion and melody.
Format
Playing original compositions or interpretations of favourite works from leading Neoclassical Artists, each session is 25 minutes.
There are two intervals to eat a bespoke menu, enjoy a drink and connect with friends and family.
Roots
By hosting affordable, inclusive and welcoming classical music events, new and more diverse audiences are encouraged to discover classical piano and the nascent Neoclassical scene.
These sessions give Australia’s emerging Artists a showcase for their work, helping to inspire them to create, perform and grow.
An inaugural Momo Piano Sessions was held on Piano Day 2022. Over 70 events took place in cities around the world. Momo Piano Session on Piano Day is Newcastle’s first contribution to this annual event.
“Why does the world need a Piano Day? For many reasons. But mostly, because it doesn’t hurt to celebrate the piano and everything around it: performers, composers, piano builders, tuners, movers and most important, the listener.” – Nils Frahm
Upcoming Events
Next piano session anticipated AUTUMN 2024!
Past Events
Session # 1 Piano Day 2022 (29 March)
Mirla, with special guests No-kë (Sydney) and Newcastle son Hunter Brown, performed their original, melodic, immersive compositions, alongside versions of music by popular Neoclassical artists like Ólafur Arnalds, Joep Beving, Ludovico Einaudi and Slow Meadow.
It was a FREE event or option to ‘Pay What You Feel’ ticket to support the performing Artists.
The sold-out event raised $700 of Donations for Hush Foundation – a wonderful charity that transforms the culture of healthcare through music and the arts.
Piano Day celebrates everyone involved in playing, making, moving and tuning pianos. In the spirit of Piano Day Newcastle’s Glassfront Project provided a special custom-made Kwai.
Mirla
Session #2 with Nat Bartsch & Mirla 4 November 2022
Momo Piano Sessions returned! After a sold out event for World Piano Day 2022, the November event saw another captivating evening of piano centred performances.
Joining Newcastle's own neoclassical pianist and composer Mirla, we hosted a very special interstate guest in twice Aria-nominated Melbourne pianist and composer Nat Bartsch.
Session #3 - Piano Day 2023 March 29
A sold out event for World Piano Day featuring The Nano Symphony, a return performance by No-ké, and Mirla with Josh Rea on cello.
