The Children's Home Society of North Carolina is excited to announce An Evening with Two Piano Journey: A Benefit Concert on Saturday November 16 at The Ruth in Charlotte.
This event has been designed around the musical talents of critically acclaimed concert pianists Michelle Chen Kuo and her son Christopher Kuo. To make their debut in the Carolinas Two Piano Journey is partnering with CHS to raise funds and awareness for programs that benefit thousands of children and families across North Carolina.
About Two Piano Journey
Christopher was inspired to launch Two Piano Journey in 2016 to give his mother a chance to live her performance dreams after she sacrificed her career to raise her children. Michelle Chen Kuo is a critically acclaimed concert pianist teacher & philanthropist. Michelle’s formative years as a pianist began in her native Taiwan where she graduated with the highest achievement from Kuang-Jen Music School & went on to win the Taiwan National Piano Competition three years consecutively at the age of 16. She received a Master of Music Degree from The Juilliard School with high distinction. Michelle’s full musical credentials are included on their website.
Christopher received his Bachelor of Science in Finance & Statistics from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business of New York University with high distinction and was awarded the Presidential Service Award. He is currently a Director at Citigroup in the Emerging Markets Credit Trading division & a recipient of the Credit Suisse Americas Foundation 2020 Giving Back Award. Christopher has studied with his mother his only teacher since he was five years old.
About the Children’s Home Society
The Society’s mission is to promote the right of every child to a permanent safe and loving family. CHS envisions a world where every family is supported by trusted resources that lead to equitable opportunities for enduring family success. At CHS we believe in families -all families - and the power of families as the best influence for lifelong child well-being and success.
Event Program
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Door open for VIP reception with hors d’oeuvres beer and wine
7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Doors open for general admission ticket holders
7:30 – 8:40 p.m. Musical program
8:40 p.m. Thank you to sponsors
8:45 p.m. Paddle raise
8:55 p.m. Final piece to be performed
9:00 p.m. Program concluded
9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Meet and Greet for VIP ticket holders
VIP Ticket - $100 per ticket
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Doors open for VIP Reception with hors d’oeuvres beer & wine
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Musical Program
9:00 – 9:30 p.m. Meet and Greet with Two Piano Journey
General Admission - $50 per ticket
7:00 p.m. Doors open with cash bar
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Musical Program
This program does not have an age restriction but ID will be checked.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Ruth by Beau Monde, 2122 Thrift Rd C, Charlotte, NC 28208, United States
