Adriana Zarzu < Back Adriana Zarzu Previous Next Adriana Zarzu 🇺🇸 USA SOPRANO Adriana Mihaela Zarzu was born and raised in Brasov Romania, and now calls California, USA her home. She is a self-taught classical soprano singer, that has been fascinated with and has a strong passion for music. She also holds a degree in Arts and Science but was advancing her music career at the School of Music in Sacramento, California. Ms. Zarzu is fluent in two languages and sings without any difficulty in five languages. She has begun singing solo and acting at a young age including in school plays and has been performing at local theaters, church communities, and in Vienna Austria in 1990. She has also volunteered to perform for special needs and underprivileged children. Ms. Zarzu is the First Place Winner, (Classical Repertoire) of the American Protege International Vocal Competition 2021.

Marcela Gonyea < Back Marcela Gonyea Previous Next Marcela Gonyea 🇺🇸 USA PIANIST Marcela has played classical piano since the age of 5. Her 10-year piano experience has given her a strong foundation in music and knowledge of musical performance. Over the years Marcela has placed and qualified for several piano competitions receiving 1st, 2nd place and honorable mentions in Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association (NVMTA) piano competitions. More recently she joined her high-school orchestra and was placed in the Chamber Orchestra, the most advanced of her high-school's ensembles, as a piano soloist. In addition to piano, Marcela loves playing soccer and plays for the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), a top, league-based platform embedded with grit, collaboration and tenacity, things that both playing an instrument and a sport share.

LOUISA MARIE CORDES < Back LOUISA MARIE CORDES Previous Next LOUISA MARIE CORDES 🇩🇪 Germany VIOLINIST Louisa began playing the violin with five years in the Suzuki Class of Isabel Morey Suau in Kiel, Germany. In 2018 she changed to Ralf Krögers violin Class. During the years she played many regional Competitions in which she won first prizes with distinction in her devision. And some international Competitions with first, second and third prizes. She had Master Classes, with Prof. Lutz Leskowitz (Salzburg), with Prof. Maria Egelhof (Lübeck) and Prof. Andreas Lehmann (Weimar). From October 2019 till June 2020 Louisa was at the Network of the YARO (Young Academy Rostock) at the HTM Rostock. Now Louisa has also lessons with Prof. Daniel Sepec, Musikhochschule Lübeck and has a scholarships, one at the Konservatorium Hamburg.

Kate Lee < Back Kate Lee Previous Next Kate Lee USA PIANIST Kate Lee, 9 years old girl, has been studying piano at the age of 4 under the direction of Dr. Anna Ouspenskaya & Frane Rusinovic and music theory under Fedor Ouspensky. Recently, Kate got Honorable mention & iClassical Academy Excellence Award from Global Sound Espressivo Competition & won the first place from American Fine Arts Festival Concerto Competition in 2022. She also got Honorable Mention from 2022 William Knabe International Piano Competition. She won the first place from 2020 Forte Int. Music Competition & Festivals. She had the honor of performing at Weill Recital Hall & Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall as an American Protégé Judges’ Distinction Award (Plaque Trophies) winner of the American Protégé Int. Concerto Competition 2019 & as a First-place winner in American Protégé Int. Competition of Romantic Music 2019. Kate has been awarded prizes from piano competitions such as Glory Int. Modern & Contemporary / Romantic Music Competition, YMIC Metropolitan Music Festival, and Great Composers Competition series. She recently performed piano at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall as the first-place winner of American Protégé Int. Piano & String Competition in June 2022. Kate has positive, passionate & exertive life attitude from piano & music theory studies. She has learned musical expression & sense of accomplishment through steady practice and has learned logical & critical music analysis.

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Doron Hazan < Back Doron Hazan Previous Next Doron Hazan 🇫🇷 France SAXOPHONIST Doron began his saxophone studies at Hassadna Conservatory of Music in Jerusalem, and he is currently a student of Jean-Denis Michat at the Lyon Conservatory of Music. Doron participates regularly in festivals and masterclasses: Andorra, Palmela (Portugal) and Larissa (Greece) International Saxophone Festivals; Bad Homburg International Saxophone Masterclasses (Germany); Saxiana & Sotto-Voce Masterclasses (Paris); European Saxophone Academy (France). Doron won multiple scholarships and awards: America-Israel Cultural Foundation Scholarships; 1st Prize, National Paul Ben-Haim Israeli Music Competition; 1st Prize, European Saxophone Forum (Poland); 1st Prize, 7th Vitor Santos International Saxophone Competition (Portugal); 1st Prize, 1st Oberton International Solo Competition (Austria); 2nd Prize, Larissa International Saxophone Competition (Greece). Doron performed as a soloist at the Jerusalem Theater, Tel Aviv Museum, Haifa Auditorium, Tallone Hall (Italy), Kleine-Zaal of the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Solitär Hall (Salzburg) and Barocksaal (Graz). In addition, Doron performed as soloist with the Ramat Gan Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra of the Portuguese Police, and the Oberton String Ensemble.

TING-YU LIU < Back TING-YU LIU Previous Next TING-YU LIU 🇺🇸 USA PIANIST Ting-Yu Liu was born in Taiwan. She received her Bachelors degree in piano performance from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan and a master of music degree from Cleveland Institute of Music. Ting-Yu continued to study music theory and received her second masters degree in music theory from the University of Oregon in 2022.

Ben Batalla < Back Ben Batalla Previous Next Ben Batalla 🇺🇸 USA PIANIST Ben Batalla offers a distinguished musicianship with a versatile background in jazz, improvisation, classical and sacred music. He is an active performer, composer, and teacher. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Piano Performance from Tulane University and received further graduate education in sacred music composition from the Catholic University of America. Ben has won several competitions, including the Orfeo International Music Competition. He has performed with acclaimed jazz artists throughout the United States. Ben believes in the transformative power of beauty and desires to use art as a means of reminding listeners of their inherent dignity and worth.

Evelyn Stroobach < Back Evelyn Stroobach Previous Next Evelyn Stroobach 🇨🇦 Canada COMPOSER Evelyn Stroobach is a professional musician and an award-winning, published composer. Presently, Stroobach is a PhD researcher/candidate in Music Composition at the University of Sheffield in the UK. She has won regional, national and international awards for her works. Stroobach was honoured in the Senate and the House of Commons at the Houses of Parliament in Ottawa, Canada for her participation as composer on the "Aboriginal Inspirations" CD ( https://cmccanada.org/shop/cd-ai6209/ ). Stroobach’s compositions have been performed in Canada, the United States, South America, Europe (Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Moldova, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Switzerland and Ukraine) and Asia.

Patricio Cadena Pérez 🇫🇷 France GUITARIST < Back Patricio Cadena Pérez 🇫🇷 France GUITARIST Previous Next Patricio Cadena Pérez 🇫🇷 France GUITARIST Patricio Cadena Pérez started playing classical guitar in Ecuador, his homeland. A few years later he joined France to learn musical reading and analysis at the Paris. He also learned how to perform from the Argentinian concert artist Roberto Aussel, the Uruguay master Carlevaro and the British lute player Terence Waterhouse. His own research lead him to develop his own technique of playing the instrument. A trained composer, he entered for IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique) in Paris, EMS (Electroacoustic Music in Sweden) in Stockholm and attended Pierre Boulez' courses at the Collège de France.

1st Global Tango Music Competition Deadline to Apply - May 5, 2024 Calling All Musicians: Embrace the Tango Spirit! Are you a musician who lives and breathes the passionate rhythms of tango? This is your chance to shine on a global stage and share your musical soul with the world. Join us for an extraordinary journey into the heart of tango music Apply Regulations Apply Share your musical Tango spirit with the world and shine on the Buenos Aires Gala Stage! Music Career Enhancing Prizes Worldwide visibility Promotion of your artistry Dates: Application deadline - May 5, 2024 Selections March 20 - beginning of May 2024 Live Broadcast Winners Show - May 24 Gala Concert Winners - TBD, projected dates: end of 2024/beginning 2025 Two Categories: Instrumental soloist (1 instrument only) Chamber instrumental group (2 to 12 instrumentalists) Ages No age limit Save the Date: Don't Miss Out! Get ready for an unforgettable online tango music event. Mark your calendar and prepare for a historic moment in the Tango World! Register Now: Your Tango Awaits! Deadline to apply - May 5, 2024 Seize this opportunity to let your music transcend boundaries and tell a story that resonates worldwide. Register today to embark on a passion, creativity, and connection journey. You will receive an email with complete registration details, rules, and comprehensive information so you will be the first to know when the application procedure opens! Let your tango melody sweep the world off its feet. Join the rhythm of passion and make your mark at the 1st Global Online Tango Music Competition! Spread the news, share the excitement, and let's make this a tango celebration to remember. See you in the spotlight! - Warm tango regards! Estacion Buenos Aires, Virtual Concert Halls, Cicerone Music & Art #1stGlobalTangoCompetitio n Prizes That Match Your Artistry We recognize the dedication and talent you pour into your music. That's why we're offering recognition and an exciting prize pool that reflects the prestige of this competition. Following Prizes are awarded: Gala Concert in Buenos Aires to be held during 2024 (date TBD) Live Internet TV Broadcast of the Gala Concert in Buenos Aires on major video and social platforms Promotional presentations (promotion PDF, website page, video presentation) Certificates (sent electronically) Special Masterclass Prize* Special Audience Prize** Digital Album Recording*** The Global Tango Music Competition Team might add other prizes during the process Winners are also automatic candidates in the selection for performances at Carnegie Hall (season 24/25) How It Works, Unveiling the Steps: Register: Secure your spot by filling out a quick form. Perform: Record and submit your most captivating tango performance. Connect: Engage with fellow musicians and enthusiasts across the globe. Triumph: Win not only prizes but also the applause of an international audience. Participants who want to enter the competition apply online through the Application Form, which includes the following steps: Providing personal details Pay the Application fee Send the required videos (two in total) - one submission The videos must contain the version of two (2) Tangos freely chosen; Milongas are also accepted. Apply Judges Chairman of the Jury Rafael Gintoli Learn More Carla Algeri Learn More Oscar De Elia Learn More eek Registration First name Last name Email For which Category are you applying? * Required Solo Instrumental (one instrument) Chamber instrumental group (2 to 12 instrumentalists) Tell us About Yourself Next Tango Application

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