top of page
"Enjoyed by thousands over four decades "
"Portland icon pianist/composer Michael Allen Harrison soothes his listeners"
"Michael Allen Harrison delivers music to the heart"
"an iconic artist, known for magical piano solo performances, recordings, his skills producing and creating music for ballet, theatre and film, his love for teaching and for his giving spirit."
About Michael Allen Harrison
Michael Allen Harrison, the Portland pianist and composer behind The Snowman and the Red Thread, brings his signature "music from the heart" style to this new children's book and multimedia project.
Over a three-decade career spanning classical, jazz, pop, and world music, Michael has created 96 albums, founded the Snowman Foundation and Play It Forward music education program, and built beloved traditions like the Ten Grands and Christmas At The Old Church concert series, now approaching its 37th season. He was honored with a star on the walk of fame outside the Portland Performing Arts Center for his contributions to his hometown.
"His classical contemporary style carves a distinct niche of timeless music that has connected with thousands "
Michael's Star At The Performing Arts Center
SUMMER SHOWS
CONCERT ON THE LAKE
A BENEFIT FOR PLAY IT FORWARD
AUG. 29TH - 6:OOpm
Foothills Park Lake Oswego, Oregon
WITH THE PORTLAND FESTIVAL SYMPHONY
Aug. 22nd ~ 7:00pm
Michael Allen Harrison's
Christmas at The Old Church
P R I V A T E S T U D I O C O N C E R T S
NOV. 29TH, 5:00PM -
Exclusive Intimate Concerts in Michael's Private Studio are unique and meticulously designed to cater to a small group of just 20 guests. This limited capacity ensures an intimate and personalized experience for you and your guests, allowing you to fully immerse yourselves in the atmosphere that Michael has crafted for each presentation.
SEPT. 19TH, 7:30PM -
OCT. 3RD, 7:30PM -
OCT. 17TH, 7:30PM -
NOV. 7TH, 7:30PM -
NOV. 29TH, 1:00PM -
NOV. 29TH, 3:00PM -
"an iconic artist, he is known for his magical piano solo performances and recordings, his upbeat sound with his band, his work with inspiring vocalist Julianne Johnson, his skills producing and creating music for ballet, theater and film, his love for teaching and for his giving spirit. Michael is the founder and president of the Snowman Foundation, Play it Forward & the Ten Grands concert series, and the beloved Christmas at The Old Church Concert series."
- Pacific Talent
"Being human, it's one of our needs to connect with each other. It's filling a need for me, and I hope that it's filling a really great need for everybody,"
- Michael Allen Harrison
bottom of page