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What are the repertoire requirements? There's no specific requirement! We are a classical and Jazz music competition so please choose repertoire accordingly, but we do not request specific pieces or time periods. Choose whatever represents your artistic merit best. Do I have to play the same pieces in all rounds? You can include the pieces from your Preliminary Round. Repertory for all rounds is free choice. You are required to play DIFFERENT pieces in Semi Final and Final Rounds. What makes this competition unlike any other? It's fully virtual with many innovative elements you can view above in the slides and boxes. Our Broadcasts are made using TV technology (NOT Zoom!) How do I know I'm good enough to compete? All levels are welcome! You can choose non-competitive or competitive. With many categories to excel in and multiple age groups to win in, this competition provides one of the biggest lineups of winners and prizes out there. Do I need a recording to enter? We accept video submissions for Preliminary Round only You can choose to perform all Rounds LIVE How do I perform with an accompanist? If you would like to perform with accompanist, we recommend asking them to record the minus one (accompaniment part only) in the tempo that you're comfortable with. Please have a ready .mp4/.mp3 before coming for the Preliminary Round. We recommend using wireless headphones for playing and listening to the minus one as you perform. Of course, if the social distancing requirements in your country allow you to perform in the same space with your accompanist, go for it! How do I know my equipment is good enough to perform on a live broadcast? Visit Technical Requirements page for a list of things you will need to have a stress-free time in the tech check. If you already meet the minimum, apply with confidence. If not, we recommend finding the equipment online or borrowing from friends. My teacher is one of the judges, can I still apply to compete? Absolutely! Your performance will be adjudicated by the panel which will EXCLUDE your current and previous teachers Do I have to win first place to receive any prizes? Not at all! Many prizes are offered by distinguished companies with vast experience in promoting performing arts which are experts in classical music. Each company will award their prize(s) to Finalist(s) of their own choice. Their decisions may or may not match those of the judges'. Some companies may choose to not award their prizes. Can I win money? This year we focus on providing winners with awards aimed at furthering their performance opportunities and music education 2nd Edition of Sound Espressivo does NOT offer cash awards Will my teacher get recognition? Of course! Your teachers share their knowledge and inspiration with you! The Competition will recognize teachers and schools of every participant on the Teachers page. If you win, your teacher will be invited to join the live broadcast and receive special recognition during virtual Awards Ceremony. I still have more questions. What should I do? Send us your question by email or chat directly! We will do our best to answer your questions there.

< 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

Application deadline November 30 Semifinals and Finals DATES AND DEADLINES Dates of Preliminary LIVE auditions (optional, can be substituted with a video submission) October 30-31, 2021 November 20-21, 2021 December 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 2021 Semifinal Round - December 16-19, 2021 (Thursday-Sunday) Internet TV public broadcasts Final Round - January 29-30, 2022 (Saturday-Sunday) Internet TV public broadcasts Awards and Winners GALA - February 6, 2022 (Sunday) Instruments Other performance medium MEDIUM Piano All S tring Instruments All Wind Instruments Guitar Harp All Percussion Instruments All Baroque Instruments Chamber Groups and Ensembles Voice Repertory Time limits REPERTORY AND TIME LIMITS You are free to choose any repertory, pick what represents you best as a musician! Check below for special Artistic Awards! You have a free choice of repertory for Semi Final and Final Rounds, too There is no time limit If you advance to the Finals, you are required to perform a completely different program/piece. Preliminary Round time limit is 10 min. Same limit for videos and live performances You will not be disqualified for shorter performances If you choose one composition which is longer than 10 min., you will not be disqualified for overtime Semi-Final and Final Rounds - no time limit What is it? What do I get? CHOOSE LIVE PERFORMANCE Live "on-air" Judge's comments and recommendations right after performance You will perform live through Internet-TV public broadcast VCHS Producers will help you with your tech You don't need to download or learn any software This is not Zoom, you will look and sound great! Group prep tech session Individual tech check Your live performance will be professionally recorded by broadcasting engineers Recording of your performance will be available on SEC YouTube and other channels for replays You can request a copy of your performance video ($75 fee applies) How to submit? What do I get? CHOOSE VIDEO SUBMISSION OF YOUR RECORDING Judge's written comments and recommendations Submit a YouTube (or Vimeo) link Your video will be premiered on YouTube, SEC website, Facebook, and other channels Your video will be featured in a video Gallery on SEC website Your video will be available for replays after the Premiere You can choose "Competitive" and be considered for Sound Espressivo Semifinals What to do? What do I get? CHOOSE COMPETITIVE Apply to receive judges' comments (written for video submissions, or live if you choose to perform live) Apply to be considered for Sound Espressivo Competition Semifinals in December 2021 Judges' comments (written for video submissions; live onscreen for live performances) May be selected to compete in Sound Espressivo Semifinals in December 2021 May receive scholarships to participate in masterclasses with distinguished artists around the world May receive scholarships for VCHS Broadcasting Seminar Certificate What is it? What do I get? CHOOSE NON-COMPETITIVE A low-pressure opportunity to share your art and talent Judges' written comments are optional (you can request them) Certificate Your family and friends can watch your live performance and cheer in real time Your performance will be recorded and your friends will be able to see it after the date If you choose to submit a video, it will be premiered on our channels and available for replays You will receive a free pass to observe masterclasses with distinguished artists around the world Age Groups Special Artistic Awards AGE GROUPS and ARTISTIC Awards Under 10 11-14 15-18 19-25 Adult (26+) Receive special recognition for achieving Artistry in Expression! Program Virtuosity Miniature Lyrical Profound Swift Innovative Academic Music Ambassador Choose where you thrive! For Singers MUSIC PERIODS AND STYLES Baroque (Period instruments) Classical through mid-20th Century Contemporary Jazz Music from around the world Opera and Lieder Broadway and Light

Rachel Ginebra < Back Rachel Ginebra Previous Next Rachel Ginebra 🇺🇸 USA GUITARIST Rachel Ginebra is an active classical guitarist currently based in Rochester, NY. She is originally from Pinar del Río, Cuba where she began her musical studies. Rachel continued her career at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, obtaining her Bachelor, Master and Artist Diploma under Rafael Padron studio. There she got the second place at the Miami Youth Guitar Competition in 2011 and participated in various master classes with world-renown guitarists such as: Alvaro Pierri, Aniello Desiderio, Berta Rojas, Ana Vidović, Miloš Karadaglić, Jason Vieux, Denis Azabagić, among others. Following her passion for guitar, she decided to pursue her Doctoral degree under Dr. Nicholas Goluses studio at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, serving also as his Teacher Assistant at both institutions. She also received a Performer Certificate from the ESM in 2021 PC. Rachel is also teaching at the Penfield Guitar School. Aside from teaching, one of her goals as an artist is to be able to perform and share the beauty of the classical guitar with a wide range of audiences. Rachel’s most important mission is to be able to spread the Gospel of God through music. At the end of each concert, she performs a Hymn and gives the Glory to the only one who is worthy of honor, Jesus Christ. Besides her professional career, she also enjoys playing at Church and cooking. Website: https://www.rachelginebra.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_ginebra/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYyXM3M9YkwXDLe0s3MrRXw

< Back Previous Jana Skarecky Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall July 1, 2024 WATCH VIDEO Jana Skarecky is a Canadian contemporary classical composer of vocal and instrumental music for solo instruments, chamber ensembles, choir, and orchestra. Born in Prague, Czech Republic, on November 11, 1957, she immigrated to Canada with her family in 1968. She earned a Bachelor of Music (Honours Composition) from Wilfrid Laurier University, studying composition with Barrie Cabena, piano with Erhard Schlenker, French horn with Felix Acevedo, and organ with Nixon McMillan and Jan Overduin. She is also an Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in piano performance. In 1987, she received a Master of Music in composition from the University of Sydney, Australia, studying with Peter Sculthorpe. Jana’s compositions are noted for their expressive lyricism and the integration of influences ranging from Gregorian chant to Czech folksong. Her works have been performed across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Highlights include Australian Images, premiered by the Lehner String Quartet in 2021; Presences, premiered by mezzo-soprano Maria Soulis in 2022; and New Year Carol in 2024. Other notable works include the monodrama The Path before Me, the orchestral piece Streams, and choral works such as Song of Life and Back to Babylon. Jana also composes for solo voice, setting poetry to music, including works by P.K. Page. She is an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Centre, former Chair of the Association of Canadian Women Composers, and has served on the National Council of the Canadian League of Composers. Jana is also a visual artist and photographer, often creating in parallel with her music. She teaches piano and music theory, examines for the Royal Conservatory of Music, and has sung with the Contemporary Singers (Sydney) and the St. Mary Magdalene’s Gallery Choir (Toronto). She recently translated The Foundations of Modern Harmony by Karel Janeček from Czech into English (WLU Press, 2024). Many of Jana’s compositions are available through the Canadian Music Centre. For more information, visit www.JanaSkarecky.com Australian Images – String Quartet by Jana Skarecky Jana Skarecky’s string quartet, Australian Images, is a tribute to her teacher and friend, Peter Sculthorpe, and draws inspiration from the majestic landscapes of Australia, where she lived for a year and returned to visit later. The four movements reflect Jana’s experiences of four culturally and spiritually significant sites cared for by the Aboriginal people for millennia. I. Kata Tjuta – Known as “many heads,” this formation of 36 red dome-shaped mountains in central Australia is sacred to the Anangu people. Walking along the Walpa Gorge trail, visitors are reminded to tread lightly and hold the sacred nature of the place in their hearts. II. Uluru – The iconic red sandstone monolith, rising 348 meters and over 9 km around, is also sacred to the Anangu. Jana captures both the glowing red sunrise and a rare desert thunderstorm, with its cascading waters and the chorus of frogs that follow. III. Ubirr – Located in Kakadu National Park, this site features rock shelters adorned with Aboriginal paintings thousands of years old. The movement opens with a quotation from Peter Sculthorpe’s 10th String Quartet and incorporates material from Jana’s piano Elegy, composed in Sculthorpe’s memory. IV. Karrimurra Waterfall (Florence Falls) – In Litchfield Park near Darwin, this segmented waterfall drops thirty meters into a serene plunge pool amidst lush monsoon forest. The Wangait people describe it as a spiritual place of solitude that nourishes the mind and soul. Through Australian Images, Jana Skarecky evokes the powerful connection between landscape, culture, and memory, creating a work that is both personal and universally resonant.

< Back Previous Joanna Chow Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 24, 2025 WATCH VIDEO Joanna Chow began her musical journey at the age of four, discovering a deep connection to the piano early in life. At nine, a new passion for tennis led her to train full-time, temporarily stepping away from music to pursue excellence in sport. Yet, her love for the piano never faded. Now 23, Joanna has returned to her first calling with renewed purpose and dedication. For nearly two years, she has been studying under the guidance of Dr. Anna Ouspenskaya, refining her artistry and preparing to share her music with audiences. Drawing on the discipline and focus developed through years of athletic training, Joanna brings a unique blend of strength, sensitivity, and creativity to her performances. She is committed to building a career as a performing artist, inspired to connect with others and to share her journey through music.

< Back Previous Ayla Moreno Next Pianist Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 26, 2024 WATCH VIDEO Ayla began studying piano and violin at the age of three, making her orchestral solo debut at six with the Tucson Civic Orchestra performing Berkovich’s Piano Concerto. The following year, she performed Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra and with the Tucson Repertory Orchestra during their tour in Japan. In 2022, at age ten, she performed Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra, followed in 2023 by Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Orquestra do Algarve in Portugal under Maestro Maurizio Colasanti. Ayla has participated in numerous prestigious music festivals, including the Cleveland Institute of Music Young Artist Seminar, the Chopin Festival in Poland, the Philadelphia International Music Festival, Heifetz PEG, Colburn Piano Seminar, Sima Classics in Poland, and the Piano Concerto Festival, studying with distinguished teachers and performing in orchestral and recital settings. She also enjoys performing at the annual Tucson Folk Festival. Ayla has won awards in national and international competitions, including the Chopin International Piano Competition (Hartford, CT), the Young Artists’ Competition by the Civic Orchestra of Tucson, the Dorothy Vanek Youth Concerto Competition (Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra), the Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition, the WPTO Spain International Piano Competition, the Sound Espressivo Competition, the Frantz Liszt Center International Piano Competition, and the Charleston International Music Competition, among others. She is an active member of the Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra and studies piano with Dr. Kyungsun Choi and violin with Dr. Laura Tagawa. Outside of music, Ayla enjoys playing chess and taking dance classes.

< Back Previous Karim Said Next Conductor Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 26, 2024 WATCH VIDEO Karim Said is an award-winning pianist, conductor, and composer known for his expressive depth and distinctive artistic voice. Described by The Independent as a “born communicator,” he has been recognized since childhood for his rare ability to connect deeply with audiences. His early breakthrough came in 2009 with major concerto appearances at London’s Barbican Centre with the English Chamber Orchestra under Sir Colin Davis, and at the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with Daniel Barenboim—who, upon first hearing the ten-year-old Said, remarked: “what you cannot learn, he already knows.” Karim has since performed at leading concert halls and festivals around the world, including the Philharmonie Berlin, Philharmonie de Paris, Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, the Great Hall of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, the Musashino Concert Hall in Tokyo, and the Aldeburgh Festival in the UK. His affinity for the Second Viennese School inspired a major performance of Schoenberg’s complete solo piano works at London’s Southbank Centre as part of The Rest Is Noise festival. Equally committed to his musical roots, Karim regularly performs in Jordan, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates, maintaining a strong artistic presence in the Middle East. His work bridges eras and traditions, a quality reflected in his critically praised album Legacy—described by The Guardian as “exceptionally thoughtful”—which traces connections between the music of William Byrd and Arnold Schoenberg. His discography also includes Echoes from an Empire (2015) and a 2024 release featuring works by Mozart, Schoenberg, Webern, and Beethoven. Driven by a deep fascination with sound, structure, and artistic collaboration, Karim expanded his work into conducting and composing at an early age. He was featured in the BBC4/Allegro Films documentary Karim’s Journey, following his development at the Purcell School of Music, where he studied on full scholarship. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Karim founded the Amman Chamber Orchestra as its Principal Conductor and became Director of Music at the newly established Amman Institute of Performing Arts, initiatives of the Bank al Etihad Foundation. His mission is to build a thriving cultural environment in Jordan—one that celebrates both Western and Middle Eastern classical traditions. Karim has been an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (London) since 2017.

< Back Previous Laura Tagawa Next WATCH VIDEO Violinist Dr. Laura Tagawa is active as both a performer and teacher. She is a member of the Arizona Opera Orchestra, Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra, Tucson Repertory Orchestra and previously with orchestras in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, British Columbia (Canada), and Hiroshima (Japan). She currently freelances in Arizona where she performs with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and Tucson Pops Orchestra. She has performed at opera festivals in Mexico and Colombia with the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra. She serves as orchestra librarian for the Arizona Opera Orchestra and is a member of the Major Orchestra Librarians’ Association. In addition, she has played baroque violin with the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra and with members of Tafelmusik at the Scotia Festival of Music as well as in master classes for Stanley Ritchie, Rachel Podger, and Marc Destrube. As a chamber musician she has performed with her husband, Toru, and son, Max, in their groups, Duo Tutti and the Tagawa Trio in the United States, Canada and Japan. Laura maintains a private violin studio in Tucson, Arizona and is a registered Suzuki violin teacher and Past-President of the Arizona Suzuki Association. She completed long term Suzuki training in violin at Northern Arizona University with Dr. Louise Scott. She has taken additional Suzuki training courses with Ronda Cole, Winifred Crock, Bill Dick, Daphne Hughes, Susan Kempter, John Kendall, Laurie Scott, Kathleen Spring, Beth Titterington, and attended Summer School in Matsumoto, Japan. Laura received a Bachelor of Music in Performance from Northern Arizona University, a Master of Music in Performance from Florida State University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance (Minor in Education) from the University of Arizona. Her main teachers include Louise Scott, Karen Clarke, and Mark Rush.

< Back Previous Areti Giovanou Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 24, 2024 WATCH VIDEO Areti Giovanou is a classically trained pianist holding a Master of Music in Piano Performance and Vocal Accompaniment, as well as a Professional Studies Diploma in Piano Performance from the Mannes College of Music, The New School. Equally at home as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral pianist, she has appeared in many of New York City’s leading venues, including City Hall, Steinway Hall, the Morgan Library, Opera America, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Goethe Institute, and the Grolier Club. Ms. Giovanou has also served as a coach and performer for operas such as Norma and Rigoletto, musicals including My Fair Lady, operettas like The Godson, and theatrical productions including Crisis and The Princess Goes to War. In 2023, she joined Teatro Grattacielo as a staff pianist for La Vestale. Internationally, her performances have taken her to Greece, Italy, and France. She has toured with the Archdiocesan Metropolitan Youth Choir of New York, performing at the Presidential Palace of Cyprus, Zappeion Hall in Athens, and at the White House in Washington, D.C. In 2021, she took part in the worldwide live-stream celebration of the 200th anniversary of Greek Independence Day. Most recently, Ms. Giovanou completed a series of performances featuring excerpts from Cherubini’s Medea with Fusion Theatre Company, where she also served as Music Director. Since 2022, she has collaborated regularly with Alexandra Lynch in various New York venues. A proud recipient of the Hellenic Republic Scholarship Foundation for Postgraduate Studies, Ms. Giovanou is currently an active freelance pianist.

< Back Daniel Ihasz Lyric Baritone Voice Learn More Videos About Lyric Baritone - Daniel Ihasz, earned a Master of Music degree in Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music, along with the prestigious Performer’s Certificate. From 1992 to 2022, he was a member of the voice faculty at the State University of New York at Fredonia and achieved the rank of Full Professor. For the past two years he served as the Interim Director for the School of Music and previously served as the former Chair of the Voice Area. In 2013, he was awarded the State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. An active performer he has performed with the Carolina Chamber Chorale, which debuted at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival and completed a new recording of Menotti’s The Unicorn, Gorgon and Manticore (Albany Records). The Carolina Chamber Chorale returned to the Piccolo Spoleto Festival and completed two additional recordings including a world premiere by Dan Locklair along with other works by Anthony Davis and Ronald Perrera. Recent highlights include Lee Hoiby’s The Last Letter Home with the composer at the piano, Mozart’s Requiem, The Abduction of Figaro with Peter Schickele and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Hansel & Gretel with the Buffalo Philharmonic, Messiah with the New York State Baroque, several performances of The Telephone, The Mahler Festival in Boulder, Co., The Jumping Frog of Calavaras County (Foss Festival) with the Buffalo Philharmonic and selections from Elijah and The Five Mystical Songs with the Rochester Oratorio Society. Other performances include concerts in Puerto Rico and in Venezuela at the International Canticum Festival as Artist in Residence, Strawberry Fields tour with Glimmerglass Opera, Fiesta de la Posada with Dave Brubeck, the North American premiere of Caedmon by Richard Shepherd with Opera Sacra, Glimmerglass Opera (including the world premiere Central Park taped for PBS - Great Performances), ArtPark, Central City Opera, Buffalo Philharmonic, Fredonia Chamber Players, Rochester Chamber Orchestra, Genesee Baroque Players, Madison Opera and Madison Symphony. Mr. Ihasz has been the recipient of several awards, including the 1988-89 Metropolitan Opera Auditions (Milwaukee) and first place in the 1989 Society of American Musician's Competition (Chicago). “... The trumpet shall sound, Ihasz delivered the most expressive performance of the afternoon. ... an expression of transcendence and wonder that eluded most artists.” Rochester Democrat and Chronicle “...Ihasz’s strong, well-defined voice providing the best-articulated performance of the evening.” Buffalo News Previous Next

Sign up now for Sound Espressivo, the first online LIVE streaming Competition for classical musicians of all ages. Contestants and judges focus on unique artistry of every performer, awarding prizes offered by music management companies. Register here! Performer 1. Fill out the form below to reserve your spot. Be sure to review and check the box for Broadcast Consent Form! You and your parent/guardian must give us a permission, in order for us to broadcast your performance 2. Pay Preliminary Round registration fee 3. After you submit your application we will be in touch to confirm details of your Preliminary Round Audition *Entry fees for the Preliminary Round go towards the producers working to run video and audio checks before your preliminary round and the judges that listen to you and give you feedback. Judges' decisions are final. If you advance to the Semifinals Round, we will be in touch regarding your participation in the Nomination Round and Finals in December 2021 which are broadcast in real time on our live show at VCHs. Fees go towards covering the costs of work of producers running the event and co-coordinating the streamed live show, with all participants judged by our panel of exceptional musicians. Application Form Preliminary Round Fee: $100 Live Broadcast Performance Video submission First Name Date of your live broadcast prelims Choose an option Last Name Enter URL if submitting video in place of live perferomance* (recordings are only accepted for Preliminary Round. Semi Final and Final Rounds are virtual Live performances) Email Age Group Choose an option Select Your Instrument and Category Choose an option Voice Choose an option What is your time zone? Your repertory choices Competitive or non-Competitive Choose an option Ensemble* pay ONE application fee per ensemble, not per member of the group Choose an option Teacher (if not a student, add your own name) Teacher's email (if not a student, add your own name) By checking this box, I state my understanding that, although every effort will be made to accommodate the date(s) I select for my live performance, another date may need to be chosen. I understand that the judges' decisions are final and will abide by the judges' decisions. * I understand Teacher's website School's website I agree to the terms & conditions View Privacy Policy I reviewed the release form and I accept terms & conditions of the live public broadcast View terms of Broadcast Proceed to Checkout Thank you for applying to Sound Espressivo 2021 Preliminary Round! We will be in touch to confirm your performance date/time and to schedule your video/audio preparation session with our producer. If submitting a pre-recorded video, it will be premiered on Sound Espressivo Channels and website