By Cris Alarcon, InEDC Writer. (April 28, 2025)
GEORGETOWN, Calif. (AP) — Internationally acclaimed pianist Thomas Pandolfi is set to return to Georgetown for a special performance on Sunday, May 18, marking his first appearance in the region in seven years. Presented by Music On The Divide, the concert will take place at the historic Georgetown IOOF Hall, located at 6240 Main Street.
The public recital is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m., with doors opening at 2:00 p.m. for Music On The Divide members and online ticket holders. General admission will commence at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $25 for adults, $5 for students, and children aged five and under are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite or at the door, subject to availability.
In addition to the public performance, Pandolfi will conduct a private concert on Monday, May 19, for K-6 students from Georgetown and Northside Schools, as part of Music On The Divide’s educational outreach initiative.
A graduate of The Juilliard School, Pandolfi has garnered international acclaim for his passionate artistry and technical prowess. His repertoire spans classical composers such as Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Chopin, and Liszt, as well as contemporary works by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Leonard Bernstein. Critics have lauded his performances; The Washington Post described him as a “master of both the grand gesture and the sensual line.”
Pandolfi’s recent engagements include performances at prestigious venues like Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, The Kennedy Center, and London’s Cadogan Hall. He is also a Steinway Artist and has recorded the world premiere of Polo Piatti’s “Bohemian Concerto for Piano and Orchestra” with The National Symphony Orchestra of London.
Music On The Divide, established in 1989, has a longstanding tradition of bringing high-caliber musical performances to El Dorado County. For more information about the event and the organization’s upcoming concerts, visit www.musiconthedivide.org.
