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< Back Jong-hun Bae Conductor/Orchestra Learn More Videos About Renowned for his excellence in breathing new life into the traditional repertoire, presenting new works by living composers, and charismatic stage presence, Jong-hun Bae continues to attract international attention. His conducting posts have included Guest Assistant Conductor for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Assistant Conductor for the Baltimore Opera Company, Resident Conductor for the Salt Lake Symphony, Associate Conductor for the Peabody Chamber Opera, Assistant Conductor for the Utah Lyric Opera, and others. Jong-hun’s concert engagements have included appearances with leading orchestras throughout Asia, Europe, and North America, among them, St. Petersburg State Academic Symphony Orchestra, Leipziger Symphonieorchester, Orchestra Simfonica a Filarmonicii “Mihail Jora”, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Aurora Symphony. In addition, he has been invited to conduct at the important performance venues throughout the world, including Gewandhaus, Leipzig (Germany), Carnegie Hall, New York; Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia (USA), Place des Arts, Montréal; National Arts Centre, Ottawa (Canada), Auditorio Nacional, México City (México), Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Firenze; Teatro di San Carlo, Napoli (Italy), Opéra Berlioz, Montpellier (France), and others. Jong-hun has worked with renowned conductors such as Marin Alsop, Anton Armstrong, Colin Metters, Jorma Panula. He has studied at the Peabody Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University, mentored by the legendary conducting pedagogue Gustav Meier. While studying at the Peabody, he served as a Guest Assistant Conductor to Maestro Hans Graf with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and Maestro Christian Badea and Maestro Oliver von Dohananyi with the Baltimore Opera Company. In addition, Jong-hun is the winner of the 2015 International Conductors Competition in Atlanta, GA. https://maestrobae.wixsite.com/jonghunbae/biography https://maestrobae.wixsite.com/jonghunbae/repertoire https://maestrobae.wixsite.com/jonghunbae/recordings Previous Next

< Back Piano Cello Duo Vol. 2 Igor Zubkovsky (cello) Anna Ouspenskaya (piano) Tchaikovsky – Chanson Triste, Op. 40 Prokofiev – Grand Waltz, Galop, Oriental Dance, Adagio from Cinderella, Op. 87 Myaskovsky – Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 81 Kabalevsky – Cello Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 71 (II. Scherzo) Listen Igor Zubkovsky Anna Ouspenskaya Igor Zubkovsky's Bio Igor Zubkovsky started playing cello in his native Russia. He first appeared as a soloist with the Minsk State Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of twelve, performing the Haydn C Major Cello Concerto. Later, he studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Natalia Shakhovskaya, the Gold Medalist of the 1962 Tchaikovsky Competition. Mr. Zubkovsky won top prizes at international competitions, including the International Cello Competition in Minsk, Belarus (II prize), and the Tansman Competition in Lodz, Poland (Grand Prix). As a member of “The Brahms Trio” in Moscow, he won Second Prize at the Trapani, Italy and First Prize at the Weimar, Germany International Chamber Music Competitions. With a remarkable record of performances, awards and academic distinctions, Mr. Zubkovsky was awarded a full scholarship to the Peabody Conservatory of Music where he earned a Graduate Performance Diploma. Since 2003, Mr. Zubkovsky has been a member of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, and continues to perform extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. He has appeared at Merkin Concert Hall in New York, at the prestigious Newport Music Festival, and has performed recitals in Massachusetts and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Live recordings of those concerts are frequently broadcast on TV and over the Internet. Recent engagements include performances of the Brahms Double Concerto with the West Chester University Orchestra and Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations with the Altoona Symphony. He has performed in a series of chamber music concerts in Paris with the Marquis Ensemble as well as performances at the Moscow Conservatory Rachmaninov Hall. Trio concerts with Anna Ouspenskaya and Elisabeth Adkins (as part of the “Levine Presents” performance series) were aired on WETA, Washington’s Classical Music Radio station. Mr. Zubkovsky is the author of numerous arrangements and transcriptions of duets and trios featuring the cello. He premiered the Cello Sonata by Isaac Mikhnovsky and has several CD recordings to his credit. Anna Ouspenskaya's Bio Anna Ouspenskaya is one of the most recognized performing artists of the Washington, D.C. area. In 1991 she made her first trip to the United States, winning Second Prize in the Bach International Piano Competition in Washington, DC. Since that year Anna has been coming to the US every year to perform and give master classes which took her to 18 states. In 1993, Ms. Ouspenskaya became a finalist at the Bach International Piano Competition in Germany. She made her first CD with Altarus records, and her second is on its way on Ramsey records. Both CDs represent Russian music: the 1st of Rodion Shchedrin and the 2nd of Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. An established chamber musician, Ms. Ouspenskaya has performed with principal members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra. Native of Yaroslavl, Russia, Anna was born to a family of professional musicians. At the age of seven she made her debut with the Yaroslavl Philharmonic playing Haydn’s Piano Concerto in D Major. She graduated from the Moscow Central Music School and earned her Master’s degree from St. Petersburg Conservatory. Before moving to the United States Ms. Ouspenskaya worked at Dudelange Conservatory in Luxembourg, also giving performances in France, Germany, Italy, Belgium and Scotland. Ms. Ouspenskaya made her Carnegie Hall debut in 1999 and Kennedy Center debut in 2002; she performed Saint-Saens Fourth Piano Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Second Piano Concerto in New York City and Washington, DC. A committed teacher, Anna holds a private studio in her home, and she is on the piano faculty of Levine School of Music in Washington, DC. Her students won numerous awards in local and state piano competitions. Anna and her Music Studio were featured in the TV show Rock Your Block. Previous Next

< Back Rita D'Arcangelo Flute Learn More Videos About Rita d'Arcangelo is the first prize in numerous international competitions, she made her debut as soloist in 2011 at the Carnegie Hall in New York. She's one of the few flautists to have in repertoire the Concierto Pastoral by J. Rodrigo. She recorded for the German radios SR2, SWR and WDR, the Japanese National Television NHK and for the Vatican Radio. As a first flute she worked at the "HPAC Orchestra" and the Osaka Philarmonic Orchestra in Japan; Filharmonia Gorzowska, the United Chamber Orchestra and the Kammersolisten der Deutschen Oper Berlin. She's a flute Professor at the Department of Music of the German State University BTU – Cottbus, at the private University Akademie für Musik Berlin where she is also Head of Department for Orchestral Instruments. Rita is also guest professor at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan and member of the jury for the Grammy Awards of the Recording Academy USA. She regularly holds masterclasses in Japan, Europe and the U.S.A. Rita D'Arcangelo is a Nagahara Flutes Artist and plays on a beautiful instrument crafted expressly for her by Kanichi Nagahara Graduated in flute, with honors, at the Conservatory of Music "L. D'Annunzio " in Pescara (Italy), she then graduated also at the "Royal Northern College of Music "in Manchester, “ the International Academy of Music in Milan " and " the Hochschule fuer Musik” in Mannheim. Rita studied with Sir James Galway for many years, following the masterclasses of the Weggis Flute Festival in Switzerland, where she won the gold Nagahara 14K flute headjoint in 2008 and was invited as Guest Artist in 2016 and 2019 Previous Next

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL, PLEASE VISIT BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2024 TO APPLY FOR NEXT SEASON! Come to New York for three days to immerse yourself in music-making, together with an international group of musicians, under the tutelage of Teresa Laiz Monsalve, Spain. Rehearse masterpieces by the greatest composers and perform a program on the world-renowned stage of the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Receive an archival, professional-quality video of your performance at Carnegie Hall. Participate in an interview for media. Tour the most well-known conservatories in the world. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow musicians from around the world, taking home lasting memories and friendships. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Important Dates: November 1, 2023 – Deadline for Registration Admission. November 15, 2023 – Deadline for the publication of the Semifinalists list. November 22, 2023 – Deadline to confirm participation in the Live Galas (Madrid). February 3, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. – Semifinals and Finals Gala at the Teatro Flamenco de Madrid (Teatro Alfil). February 4, 2023, at 12:30 pm – Gala Grandes Figuras de la Castañuela at the Teatro (to be confirmed) in Madrid. July 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. – Laureate Gala at Carnegie Hall at the Weill Recital Hall in New York. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Who can apply? There is no age restrictions. See INTERNATIONAL CASTANETS COMPETITION for more details, additional Prizes and Awards, and details about additional opportunities to perform with the Madrid Castanets Choir in Madrid, Spain Castanets Choir at Carnegie Gala June 29-July 2, 2024 < Back PROGRAM IS FULL November 2, 2023 at 3:59:00 AM FULL PROGRAM FULL Previous Next THIS PROGRAM IS FULL, PLEASE VISIT BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2024 TO APPLY FOR NEXT SEASON! Come to New York for three days to immerse yourself in music-making, together with an international group of musicians, under the tutelage of Teresa Laiz Monsalve, Spain. Rehearse masterpieces by the greatest composers and perform a program on the world-renowned stage of the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Receive an archival, professional-quality video of your performance at Carnegie Hall. Participate in an interview for media. Tour the most well-known conservatories in the world. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow musicians from around the world, taking home lasting memories and friendships. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Important Dates: November 1, 2023 – Deadline for Registration Admission. November 15, 2023 – Deadline for the publication of the Semifinalists list. November 22, 2023 – Deadline to confirm participation in the Live Galas (Madrid). February 3, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. – Semifinals and Finals Gala at the Teatro Flamenco de Madrid (Teatro Alfil). February 4, 2023, at 12:30 pm – Gala Grandes Figuras de la Castañuela at the Teatro (to be confirmed) in Madrid. July 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. – Laureate Gala at Carnegie Hall at the Weill Recital Hall in New York. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Who can apply? There is no age restrictions. See INTERNATIONAL CASTANETS COMPETITION for more details, additional Prizes and Awards, and details about additional opportunities to perform with the Madrid Castanets Choir in Madrid, Spain FULL In addition to a once-in-a-life-time experience, all participants receive: Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of their performance (see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules) Medals, Certificates Full color Concert Program brochure (digital and printed) with their short bio and picture Complimentary Performer's ticket Group Interview for media, broadcast on social and video platforms Concert Photos Letters of recommendation and other support is provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges, other programs, competitions, auditions Tuition Cost: visit the International Castanets Competition website. Travel and accommodations are the responsibility of participant. Inquire about affordable dorm-style accommodations in Manhattan, NY If you require a US visa - we provide visa support and can send you confirmation documents for the US Consulate Application Process THIS PROGRAM IS FULL Submit an Application to the International Castanets Competition "Teresa Laiz" OPEN TO ALL TYPES OF DISCIPLINES AND ALL AGES SOLOISTS AND GROUPS Online Contest – Selection by video (it is not necessary to travel to register) Semifinals and Finals Gala at the Teatro Flamenco in Madrid CASH PRIZES, CONCERTS, PROMOTION, SCHOLARSHIPS WORTH €10,000 https://teresalaiz.com/web/i-concurso-internacional-de-castanuelas-teresa-laiz/ FULL Typical Schedule THIS PROGRAM IS FULL June 29 - Arrival, check-in, orientation June 30 - Rehearsals and workshops 10:00-1:00; Lunch; Rehearsals and workshops 2:00-5:00 July 1 - Sound check at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall at 2:30pm. Concert at 7:00pm July 2 - Depart Program to be presented at Carnegie Hall For program details write to info@teresalaiz.com Meet the Director Dancer, Teacher, Composer and Concert Castanets. Director/Founder of the International Castanets Festival. Member of the International Dance Council CID - UNESCO. Orchestra and Band Conducting Studies. Degree in English Philology. PhD Courses in Linguistics. Master in Personnel Management (ICADE). Teresa has performed on radio, TV channels (Rai TV, Canal Nord Catalunya Televisió, TV Costa Brava, Canal 4 Mancha Centro, Castilla y León TV -CyL, TVE2, Telecinco, TVE1, Telemadrid, Cuatro TV, Telebari, Antenna Sud – Canale 13), halls and theaters in Madrid, Ávila, Barcelona, Salamanca, Valladolid, Albacete, Zamora, Girona, Huelva , Malaga, Calatayud, Palencia, Seville, Murcia, Italy, France, Vienna, USA; in festivals such as the International Festival of the Porta Ferrada in Sant Feliu de Guíxols (on various occasions), Festival des Articulés in Le Cheylard (France), International Castanets Festival, Festival Catalunya Contra el Cáncer; she accompanied by different musical groups from solo, duo (piano & castanets / guitar & castanets), string quartet, municipal music band or symphony orchestra. Teresa Laiz is the founder and director of the Orquesta OIR (Orquesta de Instrumentos Raros), as well as the Coro de Castañuelas de Madrid. Watch below the pieces which Directors chose for the Laureate Ensembles at Carnegie Program Learn More FULL Fees Registration fee is €120 for 1st Category (Concert OR Accompaniment) – The registration fee is €150 for BOTH Categories (Concert + Accompaniment) Previous Next

< Back Karim Said Pianist, conductor Learn More Videos About Karim Said, pianist, conductor HONORARY GUEST CONDUCTOR FOR PRICE CARNEGIE GALA CONCERT WITH ORCHESTRA MANHATTAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2024 AT CARNEGIE WEILL RECITAL HALL "What you cannot learn, he already knows.... exceptional talent!" -Daniel Barenboim ‘A born communicator’ - 'The Independent‘ "A serious musician" - Sir Colin Davis Karim Said has performed on some of the world’s most renowned stages, captivating audiences both as a solo pianist and chamber musician. This was made possible largely through his association with Danie Barenboim, who first heard Karim perform at the age of ten, saying: ‘what you cannot learn, he already knows.’ Highlights include appearances at such festivals and venues as the UK’s Aldeburgh Festival, Philharmonie in Berlin, Philharmonie de Paris, Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, Teatro a la Scala, Milan the Great Hall of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, Tokyo’s Musashino Centre, and the Luzerne and Salzburg Festivals. Karim Said is known for pushing the boundaries of artistic expression as an award-winning pianist, a conductor, and a composer. From an early age, his talent and dedication have propelled him to the forefront of the classical music scene. His first major concerto performances were in 2009 at London’s Barbican Centre with the English Chamber Orchestra under the baton of the late Sir Colin Davies, and with the West-East Divan Orchestra under Daniel Barenboim at the BBC Proms - Royal Albert Hall. One of Karim's distinguishing strengths lies in his ability to draw connections between different eras of Western classical music. His talent and interests extend to modern and renaissance music, as evidenced by his critically acclaimed ‘exceptionally thoughtful’ (The Guardian) album, "Legacy, "which draws connections between the works of William Byrd and Albert Schoenberg. Karim’sreleases also include his album “Echoes from an Empire” - 2015. His love for Schoenberg's music led him to perform the composer's complete piano published works at the London Southbank Centre's prestigious festival, "The Rest Is Noise’’. “Said's genial shaping of the Menuett and Trio casts this music in a lilting light that differs from Maurizio Pollini's etched bleakness or Glenn Gould’s dry-point humour.” - Jed Distler - Gramophone Magazine, 2019 Driven by his fascination with the sound of the orchestra and the creative process, Karim ventured into conducting and composing at an early age, embracing a comprehensive artistic path. He was the subject of the BBC4/Allegro Films documentary ‘Karim’s Journey’, which followed his progress as a developing artist at the Purcell School of Music in the UK, where he was awarded a full scholarship. Most recently, he co-founded the Amman Chamber Orchestra and Amman Institute of Performing Arts in Jordan, aiming to create a vibrant hub for musical education and performances in the Middle East. His dedication to music and his native community has earned him international recognition. Karim Said is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London - UK. Previous Next

Celebrating the Life and Music of Sergei Rachmaninoff 1873-1943 AUDITIONS Apply by video submission, get qualified for LIVE Audition on a world-wide Internet TV Broadcast Two Laureates will perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Apply Auditions are open to Pianists and Vocalists Apply by March 1, 2024 Submit a video of yo u r performance of ONE composition by Se rgey Rachmanino ff Live Finals Audition DATES: April 5-12 , 2024 Suggested Repertory by Rachmaninoff Piano - Solo, Concerto, Chamber Ensemble Voice - Art Songs (Romances ), Operatic Arias (with or without accompaniment) If selected for LIVE Final Audition Perform ONE or TWO compositions by Sergei Rachmaninoff on LIVE Public Internet TV Broadcast Receive on-air comments from Judges right after your performance Regulations Selected Artists will be invited to perform at Laureates Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall during 2024 - 25 Season Learn More about Past Laureate Galas at Carnegie Hall HERE See 2023-24 Season Laureate Gala at Carnegie Hall July 1, 2024 Laureates Awards : ONE Laureate in a category Piano ONE Laureate in a category Voice ONE Winner in each Age Group in a category Piano TWO W inners in a category Voice Each Laureate will receive an opportunity to perform at the Weill recital Hall at Carnegie Hall OR $500. See Carnegie Gala page for more information Each Winner will receive a Masterclass with one of the SEC Judges ALL Finalists will receive a LiveStreaming for Classical Musicians" Seminar with VCHS Broadcast Engineers and Directors, prior to preforming in the Live Audition, at no additional charge LIVE Auditions April 5-12, 2024 Virtual Broadcast via Internet TV YouTube, Fb, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo , other channels Categories Piano - Solo, Concerto, ensemble with piano Voice - Art Songs (Romances ), and Arias Voice - No Age Limit Piano - Age Groups: Under 10 11-18 College/Adult Fees Application/video pre-screening - $50 Live Audition (if selected ) - $100 Laureate Gala Performance Award Includes the following: Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of their performance (see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules) Medals; Certificates Full color brochure (digital and printed) Complimentary tickets Participate in an interview for media Photos Letters of recommendation and other support (provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges, other programs and competitions) Professional Portfolio packets available upon request All performers and their teachers will receive a certificate of merit Additional Prizes and performance opportunities may be awarded by the Judges. See Awards page Judges Vera Danchenko-Stern Learn More Avguste Antonov Learn More James Adler Learn More

Laureate Gala Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall June 20, 2023, at 7:00pm EST Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers From Around the World Program Concertos and Arias with New York Chamber Players Orchestra Giacomo Franci , conductor Visit Carnegie Hall site for tickets for upcoming Gala concerts CONCERTOS BY Bach, Vogler, Haydn, Peskanov, W.A. Mozart, Chopin, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Glazunov Lutao Guo, piano Nahvy Baek, violin Amelia Xu, piano Julio Reyes, guitar Doron Hazan, saxophone Aria Zhao, piano Andrew Chukwuka Egbuchiem, voice Uno Yanagi, piano Anastasiya Squires, flute Louise Ting, piano Wenzheng Mu & Guangzhao Huang, clarinet duo Ben Batalla, piano SOLO PERFORMANCES: Vincent Yang Michael Kim Catalina Wert Sophia Zhang Yung-Hsuan LEE Sonya Wert Adriana Zarzu Ting-Yu Liu Elinor Dixon Samuel Rhoades Chinnawat Themkumkwun Venicia Rasmussen Francesca Bartolo Alexis Dyche Valerija Iljinaite Courtney Daniels Narmina Sultanova Dates and Deadlines CHAMBER ENSEMBLES: Aria Cheregosha &Lauren Spaulding, Viola Duo Teresa Laiz Monsalve & Marta Casas Vázquez, Soprano and Castanets Duo Nayoung Kim & Nayoung Lee, Violine & Cello Duo NEW COMPOSITION BY: Peter Dickson Lopez Gala Laureates INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON JUNE 19 in New York City Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network.ork. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016. A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives. In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. Robinson wrote AIR’s first two successful grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. James Adler Audience Favorite AWARD $250 "It is very important to have the audience participate in this competition! It engages the listener and encourages our wonderfully talented contestants. I am delighted to co-found the James Adler Audience Favorite Award for the Sound Espressivo Global Music Competition. Sit back, listen, enjoy -- and please vote!" ~James Adler, Pianist and Composer Photo: Frank Gimpaya Repertoire Artists from Around the World Sample Compositions from All Periods of Classical Music Kaleidoscope of Genres, Instruments, Ensembles Age is Not a Limitation of Artistry! Performers are Aged 7-80 Age Groups snd Categories iClassical Academy AWARDS iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards to Winners and Participants of Carnegie Gala Auditions We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience iClassical Academy is based in Switzerland iClassical Awards International Panel of Judges Judges provide immediate on-air feedback to participants during the Live Audition stage. To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here Laureate Gala! OUR STORY Laureates' Journey to Performance in New York Cit y at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Hosted by STEVE ROBINSON, the world renowned producer of classical music radio programs SEE FULL BROCHURE Carnegie Auditions Play Video Play Video 35:56 Announcing Winners of Auditions for Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Announcing Winners of Auditions for Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall held live on our previous Broadcasts on April 29 - May 2, 2023 Musicians were auditioning for an opportunity to perform at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, in Gala concerts in New York City. The Gala Auditions are organized by Sound Espressivo, Progressive Musicians, and Virtual Concert Halls. Auditionees from many countries are seeking guidance and support from the Judges, through live comments which you will hear after each performance The Sound Espressivo Global Competition is an online, live-streamed competition. It combines a competition and live performance experience. Progressive Musicians is an organizer of many competitions and concerts at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall. Virtual Concert Halls is an Internet TV broadcaster providing artists with a virtual stage and ability to reach audiences beyond the walls of conventional concert halls. The goal of these Auditions is to encourage, nurture, and reward musicians who are proactive about sharing their art and developing their careers. Sound Espressivo and Progressive Musicians together are providing opportunities for musicians to discover their unique artistic voice, take initiative, present themselves on their own terms, and carve out their own career paths. Thank you Judges! Gr 1 - Avguste Antonov. Masterclasses in Italy. Talent Summer Courses Gr 2 - Emil Chudnovsky Gr 3 - Vera Danchenko Gr 4 - Giacomo Franci Gr 5 - Giacomo Franci Gr 6a - Avguste Antonov Gr 6b - Avguste Antonov Gr 7 - Giacomo Franci Gr 8 - Giacomo Franci Gr 9 - Giacomo Franci Gr 10 - Avguste Antonov and Vera Danchenko Gr 11 - Gevorg Sargsyan and Emil Chudnovsky ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ These public broadcasts are brought to you by Virtual Concert Halls: Anna Ouspenskaya, Igor Zubkovsky, Frane, Rusinovich, James Welch, Fedor Ouspensky, Ante Bozc-Kudric, Chris Au. These programs are offered to public free of charge. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ Play Video Play Video 02:30:17 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 11 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: Tuesday May 2 GROUP 11 12:00pm-2:00pm Recitalists Yiqun Zhao, Flute, United States 6:36 - Cecile Chaminade - Concertino for flute, Op. 107 Christopher Rocha, Piano, United States 17:54 - Chopin - Waltz in B Minor Op. 69 No. 2 Valerija Iljinaite, Voice (dramatic soprano), United Kingdom 25:20 - Tchaikovsky - Liza’s aria from queen of spades 29:50 - Rosephanye Powell - Dying from ‘Then, Here and Now’ Chinnawat Themkumkwun, Guitar, Austria 38:49 - Olga Amelkina-Vera (b. 1976) - Western Vista Vlad Krik , Composer/Pianist, Germany 1:01:49 - Vlad Krik - NEW AGE 2022 Marcio Candido, Violin, USA 1:14:41 - Paulo Bosisio Aboio - e Dança Negra for solo violin Sophie Lu, Cello, United States 1:33:40 - David Popper - Hungarian Rhapsody op 68 Janelle Bai, Piano, USA 1:47:30 - R. Shchedrin - A la Albeniz Francesca Bartolo, Voice (Mezzo-Soprano), London, United Kingdom 51:44 - G. Rossini - Cruda Sorte!….agio so per pratica Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 02:30:10 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 10 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: Monday May 1 GROUP 10 9:00am-11:00am Recitalist Candidates Courtney Daniels and Narmina Sultanova, Voice, US 14:22 - S. Moniuszko - Halka's Aria Bruce Leto, Jr., Piano, United States 29:30 - Maurice Ravel - Valley of the Bells Anna-Thérèse Mehra, Piano, USA Liszt - Un Sospiro Jelena Stefanic, Voice/Soprano, Croatia 43:37 G. Puccini - La Boheme / Donde lieta, Mimi's aria Neel Perdue, piano, USA 2:05:26 - E. Grieg - Wedding in Troldhaugen 2:11:22 - F. Liszt - Consolations Patricio Cadena Perez, Guitar, France 1:25:37 - Francisco Tárrega - Recuerdos de la Alhambra 1:29:30 - Antonio Lauro - Valse N° 3 Jed Wei, Piano, USA 1:47:33 - Franz Liszt - Liebestraum no. 3 1:42:44 - Frédéric Chopin - Nocturne in C# Minor Venicia Rasmussen, Voice, Germany 56:40 - Mozart - Come scoglio , from 'Cosi fan tutte' 1:03:30 - Puccini - Un bel del vedremo, 'Madama Butterfly' Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 41:47 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 9 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 9 9:00pm-10:00pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Yiqun Zhao, Flute, United States Carl Philipp Stamitz - Flute Concerto in G major, Op.29 George Cheng, piano, U.S. 3:43 - Mozart - Concerto No.27 in B flat Major, K.595, III. Rondo Allegro Andrew Chukwuka Egbuchiem, Voice Countertenor, United States 24:50 - Antonio Vivaldi - Nel profundo cieco mondo 30:30 - George Fredrick Handel - Amor tiranno amor Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 01:30:54 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 8 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 8 7:00pm-8:30pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Joel Chen, piano, United States 8:03 - Mozart - Piano Concerto No 22, Movement 1 Susan Dantoni and Jan Koler, piano/cello, USA 16:43 - Faure - Elegy Susan - Dantoni and Cecelia Guerra, piano/soprano, USA 27:30 - Samuel Barber - St. Ita’s Vision Julio Reyes, Guitar, United States 34:08 - Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in D Stacey Stofferahn, Voice, United States 47:40 - Lowe Finney - "Longing" Lori Qian, Piano, USA 56:08 - Beethoven - Concerto No. 2 Allegro con brio Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 01:18:57 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 7 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 7 5:30pm-7:00pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Elaine Sara Lim, Piano, United States 7:36 - Mozart - Piano Concerto in A Major K488, 3rd Movement Harry Chen, Piano, United States 24:26 - Kabalevsky - Piano Concerto No 3 (Youth Concerto) in D Major, 2nd Movement Louise Ting, Piano, USA 37:33 - J. Haydn - Concerto in C major Tristan Zhu, violin, United States Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin concerto in D Major, Mvt 1 Sofia Baturina, Piano, USA 57:10 - Saint Saëns - Piano Concerto No. 2 Olivia Zhang, Piano, United States 47:48 - Haydn - Concerto in D Major, Mvt III, Rondo all'ongharese-Allegro assai Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 01:28:58 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 6B Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Program: GROUP 6b 2:30pm-4:30pm Piano Recitalists Ximurong Zhai, Piano, Canada 10:53 - Charles Griffes - Fantasy Pieces - Scherzo Vignesh Rajagopalan, Piano, United States 20:36 - Mozart - Sonata No. 11 in A Minor,, K. 331 Tiger Stepinski, piano, USA 28:47 - Sergei Rachmaninoff - Etude OP 39 NO 6 Andrew Khayms, Piano, USA 36:15 - Chopin - Polonaise in D minor, Op. 71 No. 1 Daniel Lee, Piano/Composition, US 52:40 - Daniel Lee - Rise William Sun, Piano, US 1:01:02 - Fazil - Summer time Variations Bonnie Zhou, Piano, United States 1:11:10 - Michael Glinka - The Nightingale Variation Play Video Play Video 01:20:19 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 6A Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 6a 12:00pm-2:00pm Piano Recitalists Jia Li, Piano, USA 10:48 - Chopin - Nocturne Op. 9. No. 2 in Eb Major 14:59 - Mozart - Rondo Alla Turca Maggie Chen, Piano, United States 21:37 - MacDowell - Witches Dance Kristina Henckel and Amanda Virelle, Piano Duo, United States 29:01 - Sergei Rachmaninoff - Barcarolle from Six Pieces Op. 11 Antian Jiang, Piano, Canada 41:20 - Franz Liszt - La Campanella in G-sharp minor Alexis Dyche, Piano, USA 52:02 - Frederic Chopin - Impromptu, Opus 29 56:03 - Aaron Copland - The Cat and the Mouse Erin Chen, Piano, United States 1:05:52 - Chopin - Fantaisie-Impromptu In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66 Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Previous Gala videos The New York Chamber Players Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Giacomo Franci is featuring world class soloists from US, Europe, Canada, Asia Premieres of newly composed works; recital soloists, and ensembles. SPECIAL GUESTS Maestro Giacomo Franci Music Director of New York Chamber Players Orchestra Alexander Peskanov Pianist, Composer Steve Robinson Honorary Host James Adler James Adler Audience Favorite Award James Adler Audience Favorite Award Jennifer Wang Gala Staff Collaborative Pianist Jennifer Wang, piano is a pianist, professional accompanist and collaborator based in New York and the DC area as well as Program Coordinator and Administrator Assistant at the Summit Music Festival. She received her Master Manhattan School of Music, New York, Jennifer has won numerous competitions, both in solo and chamber, performing at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Merkin Concert Hall in NY, Palazzo del Priori in Italy, DiCapo Opera Theater in New York, Embassy of Italy, Mexican Cultural Institute, Lyceum in Alexandria, featured on Cable TV: A Holiday Recital, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Netherlands Embassy, Alden Theater Music Friends Concert, and the Kimmel Center in PA as well as giving a lecture-concert in Wuhan, China. Meet the Gala Performers

Come to New York for three days to immerse yourself in music-making, together with an international group of musicians, under the tutelage of Kelly Hall-Tompkins, USA. Rehearse masterpieces by the greatest composers and perform a program on the world-renowned stage of the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Receive an archival, professional-quality video of your performance at Carnegie Hall. Participate in an interview for media. Tour the most well-known conservatories in the world. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow musicians from around the world, taking home lasting memories and friendships. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Dates: March 1, 2024 - Deadline to apply with a video of your choosing June 28 - July 2, 2024 - rehearsals and concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City ~~~~~~~~~~~ Who can apply? There is no age restrictions. Check the repertory which this Laureate Ensemble will perform at the Carnegie Hall and make sure you are up for the challenge! All Strings Ensemble at Carnegie Gala June 28-July 2, 2024 < Back Application Deadline March 2, 2024 at 4:59:00 AM Apply Regulations Previous Next Come to New York for three days to immerse yourself in music-making, together with an international group of musicians, under the tutelage of Kelly Hall-Tompkins, USA. Rehearse masterpieces by the greatest composers and perform a program on the world-renowned stage of the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Receive an archival, professional-quality video of your performance at Carnegie Hall. Participate in an interview for media. Tour the most well-known conservatories in the world. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow musicians from around the world, taking home lasting memories and friendships. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Dates: March 1, 2024 - Deadline to apply with a video of your choosing June 28 - July 2, 2024 - rehearsals and concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City ~~~~~~~~~~~ Who can apply? There is no age restrictions. Check the repertory which this Laureate Ensemble will perform at the Carnegie Hall and make sure you are up for the challenge! Apply In addition to a once-in-a-life-time experience, all participants receive: Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of their performance (see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules) Medals, Certificates Full color Concert Program brochure (digital and printed) with their short bio and picture Complimentary Performer's ticket Group Interview for media, broadcast on social and video platforms Concert Photos Letters of recommendation and other support is provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges, other programs, competitions, auditions Tuition cost: $870 (travel and accommodations not included) Inquire about affordable dorm-style accommodations in Manhattan, NY If you require a US visa - we provide visa support and can send you confirmation documents for the US Consulate Application Process Submit an Application form by the DEADLINE March 1, 2024 Upload video of any piece (with or without accompaniment). YouTube link or Google Drive link Application fee $60 Selected musicians will be notified about your acceptance into the Laureate Ensemble at Carnegie Gala program by April 1, 2024 Apply Typical Schedule June 28 - Arrival, check-in, orientation June 29 - Rehearsals and workshops 10:00-1:00; Lunch; Rehearsals and workshops 2:00-5:00 June 30 - Rehearsals and workshops, tour Juilliard School or Manhattan School of Music, or Mannes, or NYU July 1 - Sound check at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall at 2:30pm. Concert at 7:00pm July 2 - Depart Program to be presented at Carnegie Hall Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-George - Overture L'amant anonyme Dvorak - String Serenade Jesse Montgomery - Starburst Meet the Director Winner of a Naumburg International Violin Competition Honorarium Prize and featured in the Smithsonian Museum for African-American History, Ms. Hall-Tompkins is a violin soloist entrepreneur who has been acclaimed by the New York Times as “the versatile violinist who makes the music come alive,” for her “tonal mastery” (BBC Music Magazine) and as New York Times “New Yorker of the Year.” She has appeared as co-soloist in Carnegie Hall with Glenn Dicterow and conductor Leonard Slatkin, in London at Queen Elizabeth Hall, at Lincoln Center and with the Symphonies of Baltimore, Dallas, Jacksonville, Oakland, recitals in Paris, New York, Toronto, Washington, Chicago, and festivals of Tanglewood, Ravinia, Santa Fe, France, Germany and Italy. She was “Fiddler”/Violin Soloist of the Grammy/Tony-nominated Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof. Inspired by her experience, she commissioned and developed the first ever Fiddler solo disc of all new arrangements, “The Fiddler Expanding Tradition,” which is featured in the upcoming new documentary “Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles” on the 55-year history of the musical. Actively performing virtually throughout the pandemic, numerous projects include premiering 4 pieces written for her, creating and/or been invited to participate in unique collaborations including with Tony-nominated actor Daniel Watts, aerial dancer Alexandra Peter, Frisson Films, Gil Shaham’s Gilharmonic, Routledge press as contributing author for a new book on Music and Human Rights and with WQXR as part of the inaugural Artist Propulsion Lab. As founder of Music Kitchen-Food for the Soul, Kelly Hall-Tompkins is a pioneer of social justice in classical music, bringing top artists in over 100 concerts in homeless shelters coast to coast from New York to Los Angeles, and in internationally in Paris, France. Music Kitchen commissioned and will present the World Premiere of the Forgotten Voices Song Cycle in Association with Carnegie Hall. Watch below the pieces which Directors chose for the Laureate Ensembles at Carnegie Program Learn More Apply Fees Application Fee - $60 Tuition - $870 Previous Next

Opportunity to study in Madrid Musical Arts Madrid “Virtuoso Diploma”  (high level masterclass)  Opportunity to study in Madrid Opportunity to study in Madrid Musical Arts Madrid “Virtuoso Diploma” (high level masterclass) Conditions: Musical Arts Madrid “Virtuoso Diploma” in Madrid (Spain), anytime from December 2021 to June 2022 (high level masterclass): 500 € Scholarship - Dates are flexible, length of course to be agreed with professor Cristina Cavalli. The course can be fully online if necessary. Total worth of festival/masterclass: 4150€ Includes: - 30 individual lessons (75 min) + concerts in Madrid and final “Virtuoso” degree. Competitions winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd) are exempted from the admission exam. Excludes: - Air tickets - Accommodation Please note that scholarship recipients are responsible for their own travelling expenses and possible visas needed for travelling. The conditions and decision for this award are final and cannot be disputed. If necessary, special arrangements can be made directly with the masterclass/festival professor. Learn more Leon Piano Meeting, in León (Spain) July 2022, 11-24: 100 € Scholarship) Conditions: - Dates are flexible, length of course to be agreed with festival professor Cristina Cavalli. If necessary, the masterclass can be hold entirely online (Total worth of festival/masterclass: 450€) Includes: - 4 individual lessons (60 min) + concerts in León + free Workshop about Self Coaching Excludes: - Air tickets - Accommodation Please note that scholarship recipients are responsible for their own travelling expenses and possible visas needed for travelling. The conditions and decision for this award is final and cannot be disputed. If necessary, special arrangements can be made directly with the masterclass/festival professor. Masterclasses with Cristina Cavalli 20% discount on bulk of 6 hours e-learning lessons (all levels) Six hours lesson bulk at a discounted price of 400 euros instead of 500 (20 % discount); a good internet connection is required. Available in English, Italian or Spanish.

< Back František Brikcius Cello Learn More Videos About Czech cellist František Brikcius was born in Prague, into a family with a distinguished cultural background. He has been playing the cello since early childhood. Following his cello studies at the Prague Conservatoire, he completed his Master's degree at the Janáček Academy of Music (JAMU) in the Czech republic. He furthered his cello skills at the Toho Gakuen Academy in Japan and later under the guidance of legendary cellist Prof. Anna Shuttleworth (student of Pablo Casals) in the United Kingdom (Eton Cello Master Classes and the University of Leeds). He won the 2nd prizes at the Anglo-Czech Competition in London (1999), the International String Competition London (2000) and the International String Competition Jihlava (2003). He has been awarded many scholarships and fellowships, including the Czech Music Foundation (CHF), the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, the Music Foundation OSA, the Socrates-Erasmus, and the Gideon Klein Foundation for the propagation of works written by Jewish Holocaust Composers. František chose to dedicate his life to the interpretation of cello compositions written by composers of the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, giving special consideration to compositions for solo cello. His favourites are cello suites by Johann Sebastian Bach, Max Reger, Ernest Bloch and Benjamin Britten. He is particularly involved in researching, studying and performing works by Czech (Antonín Dvořák, Leoš Janáček, Bohuslav Martinů, Josef Suk and Irena Kosíková), Jewish & Terezín (Gideon Klein, Erwin Schulhoff, Zikmund Schul, Jaromír Weinberger, James Simon and David Popper) and contemporary composers (Conrad Beck, Luciano Berio, Pierre Boulez, Benjamin Britten, Henri Dutilleux, Wolfgang Fortner, Alberto Ginastera, Cristobal Halffter, Hans Werner Henze, Heinz Holliger, Klaus Huber and Witold Lutoslawski), playing on a " George Kriwalski " cello made in 1904. Together with his sister Anna Brikciusová, he is a founder member of the "Duo Brikcius". He is artistic director of Festival Brikcius - Chamber Music Concert Series in Prague, Bach Festival Gers in France and Waltham Forest Cello Fest (the 1st London Borough of Culture meets Classical Music) in London. František works as independent film-maker as well. His first music documentary film MAKANNA (in the cooperation with the Jewish Museum in Prague and under the auspices of Sir Tom Stoppard and Václav Havel) was already screened in the Czech republic, China, Mexico and Portugal. He is currently working on new music documentary film eSACHERe (2022). As a soloist František has performed at many festivals in Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liberland, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, Turkey, Uzbekistan and the United Kingdom. František has been teaching cello for many years. He is experienced at taking students at all levels, able to give master classes as well as support beginners. He is giving cello master classes in the United Kingdom, France, Italy and remotely online via Zoom/Skype. Served as a jury member in various competitions including the Berliner International Music Competition in Germany, the Music and Stars Awards, the Music International Grand Prix, the Sound Espressivo Global Competition, the Palm Beach International Music Awards, the King's Peak International Music Competition and the Baku International Cinema Festival in Azerbaijan. More information about František Brikcius and his many cello projects is available on the websites https://www.Brikcius.com , https://www.Brikcius.com/CelloTutor and https://www.Twitter.com/Brikcius Previous Next

< Back Massimiliano Donninelli Conductor Judge Learn More Videos About Massimiliano DONNINELLI, represents one of the best interpreters of his generation. From the beginning of his carreer he was passionate about contemporary music as a privileged way to live his time and the repertoire of the tradition. Through conducting classical and modern repertoire he collaborated with prestigious festivals in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Slovenija, Croatia, Portugal, United Kingdom, Usa, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Holland, Canada, Serbia, Moldova, Greece. He collaborated with prestigious artists as Luciano Berio, Valeria Moriconi, Brett Deubner and many others, conducting orchestra as Orchestra Bel'Arte (Paris), Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Filarmonica Nationala "Serghei Lunchevici”, Orchestra Nazionale TeleRadio - Moldova, Coro Nazionale "Moldova"... at the same time he dedicates himself to composition and his works are performed in Italy, Germany, Slovenia, France, Croatia, Brasil, Spain, USA, broadcasted by RssSky, Rete A, Telequattro, RadioVaticana, RAI, UN Radio (Colombia), Discovery Channel, RadioShalom, RTVSlovenija (Koper). He recorded for CBC, Rai, Rai-Slo, RNE, Rusty Records, Palomar Records, Radio-Moldova, RadioFrance. M°Massimiliano DONNINELLI as conductor it is distinguished by a special interpretative sensitivity and dedication to the composer's idea through a deep and particularly respectful knowledge of the score. www.massimilianodonninelli.com press@massimilianodonninelli.com www.progettogiorgiocambissa.com twitter.com/donninellim www.youtube.com/user/mdonninelli www.facebook.com/massimiliano.donninelli tel.+33781785536 Previous Next

< Back Claire Eichhorn Clarinet/Chamber Learn More Videos About Clarinetist Claire Eichhorn, Artistic Director of the Ensemble da Camera of Washington , was born in Stuttgart. She has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center Orchestra, Baltimore Opera, Virginia Chamber Orchestra, Washington Concert Opera, National Gallery Orchestra and for ten years was a member of the Washington Chamber Symphony. She has been heard in many venues throughout the area including at the Library of Congress, National Gallery of Art, Corcoran Gallery, French and German Embassies, The Highlands Chamber Music Festival in Highlands, N.C. among many others. She has been a frequent guest artist at the annual Brahms Festival at Florida Atlantic University and among the artists with whom she has collaborated are members of the NSO, the Shanghai String Quartet, the Sistrum New Music Ensemble, cellist Tsuyoshi Tsusumi, pianist Judith Burganger(Claire's Mom!), and the Stratford Chamber Players. Ms Eichhorn recorded for the Vernissage Records Label. Her most recent CD, released Spring 2003, is dedicated to the composer Johannes Brahms. She and members of the National Symphony Orchestra - violinist Ricardo Cyncynates, violinist Jane Stewart, violist Nancy Weller and cellist Steven Honigsberg - perform the Brahms Clarinet Quintet. Ms. Eichhorn is a sought after teacher, both at The Eichhorn Clarinet Studio in Fairfax County ( www.claireeichhorn.com ) and as a faculty member of the Levine School of Music , where she spearheaded the Clarinet Workshop for high school students, an intensive one-week camp which ran for 10 years. She also led the development of the clarinet curriculum for Levine. Her students regularly place in the top chairs at District and State auditions. She is a sought after adjudicator, judging the Inaugural Sound Espressivo Competition , the NVMTA Concerto Competition and Woodwind Achievement Awards and the SidneyForrest Competition. Claire was instrumental in developing the Chamber Ensemble Program at the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras . Now in its 9th year, the program is highly successful and continues to receive support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Students receive coaching from the acclaimed Ensemble da Camera of Washington, have public master classes and are given performance opportunities throughout the year. On March 10, 2016, a quartet from the AYPO Chamber Ensemble Program performed in the East Landing of the White House for guests entering the Canada State Dinner, which was hosted by The President and the First Lady. Ms. Eichhorn is a graduate of the University of Michigan having also attended Indiana University. Among her teachers were Alfred Zetzer, Fred Ormand, Sidney Forrest and Bernard Portnoy. She also worked with Menachem Pressler, Rostislav Dubinsky, and James Buswell in Chamber Music. In 1983 she was the recipient of the Alfonso D’Emilia Award given by the School of Music at Indiana University. Previous Next