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  • Lydie Pace | Sound Espressivo

    < Back Previous Lydie Pace Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall February 19, 2026 WATCH VIDEO Lydie Pace Dramatic Soprano – The First Opera Singer from the Central African Republic Origins and Training Born in Bangui, Central African Republic, Lydie Pace is the first and only opera singer from her country to achieve international recognition. She began her musical training in France and, in 1993, was awarded Second Prize at the International Masters of French Singing Competition. She graduated from the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Rueil-Malmaison, studying with Élisabeth Vidal, and earned a Higher Diploma in Vocal Studies. Her training also includes a First Runner-Up (Accessit) in Lyric Art from the Schola Cantorum, as well as the Young Lyric Talents Trophy of Oise. In addition to her vocal studies, she completed advanced pedagogical training within the State Diploma (DE) continuing education program at the Higher Education Center for Music in Burgundy (2021), focusing on general and differentiated pedagogy and contemporary music. She also holds a Master’s Degree (BAC +5) in Cultural Organization Management from Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC). Competitions and Distinctions: Second Prize, International Masters of French Singing Competition Admitted participant, Concorso Comunità Europea per Giovani Cantanti Lirici (53rd Edition), Teatro Lirico di Spoleto First Runner-Up in Lyric Art, Schola Cantorum (Higher School of Dramatic Art) DEM (Diplôme d’Études Musicales – 3 credits) Honors and Titles Knight of the Central African Order of Merit Wandara d’Honneur, awarded by the Ministry of Culture and Communication of the Central African Republic Barthélemy Boganda Peace Prize Ambassador of the ISTRIA Association, promoting tourism in Croatia Certificate of Excellence, Laureate Artist, Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall), New York – 2025 Operatic and Concert Career Active on international stages since 1999, Lydie Pace was discovered by Alexandre Stajic and appeared at the 22nd Touquet International Festival, performing in Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess with the Orchestre Régional d’Île-de-France. Her concert appearances include prestigious venues such as Reims Cathedral, Théâtre Alexandre Dumas (Saint-Germain-en-Laye), Théâtre de Vincennes, and the Palais des Congrès in Paris, as well as extensive touring with CCAS and performances at the France Amériques trade fair. Her operatic repertoire includes: Stephano (Roméo et Juliette) Manon, Métella, and Madame de la Folle Verdure (La Vie Parisienne, Offenbach) Carmen (Bizet) Aida (Verdi) Serpina (La Serva Padrona, Pergolesi) Stabat Mater (Pergolesi) She created the role of the Queen of the Forest in Prometheus Band, composed by Christopher Lord, and has worked extensively with pianist Frédéric Prébolin. Her artistic development includes masterclasses with Maestro Leo Nucci and role preparation for Aida with RAMFIS Production under the direction of Élisabeth Juillard. In 2017, she performed at the Nelson Mandela Prize Ceremony in Paris. Current and Upcoming Projects (through 2026) Lydie Pace continues an active international career, performing in France and abroad, including Canada, Germany, Italy, Austria, the Central African Republic, Gabon, and Cameroon. Her recent and upcoming engagements include: Anina (La Traviata, Verdi) – Mytho Opera Festival, Italy Collaboration with Belcanto Italia Festival (2026) Carnegie Hall Gala Performance, New York – Laureate of the S.E. Competition Two concerts at the Vienna Opera & Art Song Festival, Pálffy Palace, Vienna (April 2026) Concert with Thomas Hampson at the Millstatt Music Weeks, Ossiach, Austria (July 2026)

  • Ethan Liao | Sound Espressivo

    < Back Previous Ethan Liao Next Composer/pianist Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall February 17, 2025 WATCH VIDEO Ethan Min Liao is a jazz pianist and composer from San Francisco, California, and a freshman at University High School. He studies composition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and continues his training in classical piano, jazz piano, and violin. Ethan has written works for solo piano, chamber ensembles, big band, and chorus. In 2025, Ethan was named the sole winner of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 13th Annual Essentially Ellington Composition and Arranging Contest. He is also a three-time winner of DownBeat Magazine’s 47th Annual Student Music Awards, where he was featured in a special profile. His original composition He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven was recognized as a National Winner by the Laureate Gala Competition. Ethan has participated in leading summer programs including Tanglewood, Interlochen, and Stanford Jazz. Outside of music, he enjoys reading history, playing tennis, and crafting clever puns and wordplay.

  • Alexander Kirby

    Alexander Kirby < Back Alexander Kirby Previous Next Alexander Kirby 🇺🇸 USA CELLIST Alex Kirby is a high school junior enrolled in a STEM curriculum. His ongoing passion with cello began with lessons at age 3 ½. He has performed with The Capital Symphonic Youth Orchestra, McLean Youth Orchestra, class recitals, charity events, cello choirs, and church functions. He has been invited to return to the U. of Tennessee, to perform in a master class and perform at the 2023 cello competition. Alex enjoys playing the Euphonium with his school band and was selected for the Fairfax County 12th All District Band. Alex also plays on the varsity lacrosse team.

  • Aviram Freiberg | Sound Espressivo

    < Back Previous Aviram Freiberg Next Israeli Composer Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall April 30, 2025 WATCH VIDEO Dr. Aviram Freiberg – Horn Player, Singer, Composer, and Scholar Dr. Aviram Freiberg is an Israeli multifaceted musician — horn player, singer, composer, pedagogue, researcher, and entrepreneur. He holds a B.Mus. in Horn Performance from the New England Conservatory in Boston, an M.A. in Musicology from Bar-Ilan University, and a Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Haifa. For more than two decades, Aviram served as a horn player in leading Israeli orchestras. As a vocalist, he has performed widely in recitals, operas, and concerts, collaborating with choirs, orchestras, and ensembles. As a composer, Aviram’s primary focus is opera. Four of his operas have been performed, including at the prestigious Kfar Blum Music Festival (2008). His latest opera, The House of Bernarda Alba—based on Lorca’s celebrated play—was produced in 2023. His works have been performed and recorded by major ensembles: the Netanya-Kibbutz Orchestra recorded selections of his music in 2018; the Israeli Sinfonietta Be’er-Sheva premiered his Three Short Pieces for Chamber Orchestra in 2024; and in 2025, his Sinfonietta will be premiered at a Carnegie Hall gala concert. Beyond opera, Aviram composes chamber, symphonic, and choral music, as well as musical theatre works. Aviram is also the co-founder of Opera–Tsafon, a center dedicated to the creation and promotion of contemporary Israeli opera in northern Israel.

  • Emilia Tamburri | Sound Espressivo

    < Back Previous Emilia Tamburri Next WATCH VIDEO A graduate of The Juilliard School (MM) and New England Conservatory (BM), Emilia’s award-winning music has been recorded, commissioned, and performed worldwide, including at Lincoln Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Juilliard School, New England Conservatory, Montclair State University, Bowdoin International Music Festival, Tanglewood Music Center, and Freie Universität in Berlin, Germany. She has been programmed by The Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, One World Symphony, and Grace Church Choir, and collaborated with the New York Choral Consortium to demystify the process of working with living composers. Emilia was recognized by the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer award, The American Prize in both the chamber and orchestral divisions, and received two composition awards from New England Conservatory. She was accepted as a composition fellow at Boston University Tanglewood Institute, Bowdoin International Music Festival, FUBIS, and Arts Letters and Numbers, and was supported by the Irene Diamond Fellowship to attend The Juilliard School. Her primary teachers include Samuel Adler, Robert Beaser, Lee Hyla, and Robert Aldridge. Emilia is a passionate educator with a focus on composition and music theory. She is currently an administrator at Manhattan School of Music as well as a mentor to composition students at New England Conservatory. She is also a long-distance runner and human rights activist.

  • ALLA LOWERY (Krymskaya), Composer-in-Residence

    Music Catalogue < Back ALLA LOWERY (Krymskaya), Composer-in-Residence Alla Lowery worked with Music Mind Games, making music and designing sounds for Rhythm Solitaire app. Alla collaborated with a number of American musicians and groups, such as TransAtlantic Duo, Capital Kapustnik, Vladimir Gamarnik and Yulia Petrachuk, among others Sad Clown on a Skating Rink ALLA LOWERY (Krymskaya), Composer-in-Residence 00:00 / 02:34 Music Catalogue Alla Lowery (Krymskaya) started her classical piano education at the age of 4 under her mother, Svetlana Krymskaya , who is remembered as a professional concert pianist and accompanist, a college professor, and a brilliant musicologist on the concert stage, on radio and TV in Russia for over forty years. Alla’s first performance on the local TV studio in Kazan, Russia, Tataria , took place in 1964, when she was 6 years old. At the ages of 10 and 12 Alla was on TV again as a performer, artist and composer. Later in her life Alla was featured on TV a number of times as an author of educational programs as well as a performer. A.Lowery's Resume - Download2020-2021 MHIMA Awards nomination Alla Lowery is the Author of the Track for Virtual Concert Halls' Internet TV Channel INTRO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiuxUiPB8wE Alla Lowery earned her bachelor’s degree in classical piano from Kazan State Music College in 1977, and master’s degree in classical piano from Kazan State Conservatory (Academy) in 1983 (the same State musical institution the famous Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina graduated from). After graduation she worked for about 15 years as a professor of classical piano performance and ensemble, accompaniment, and piano pedagogy at the State music colleges in Lithuania and Russia, concurrently working as an accompanist there as well. She played in chamber ensembles, accompanied solo instruments, vocalists and choirs for more than two decades. She worked 10 years at Yaroslavl Governor’s Academic Symphony Orchestra as a full-time pianist and chief manager of its chamber ensembles. In 1999 Alla Lowery (Krymskaya) became the second degree winner of Yaroslavl Region Prize named after L.Sobinov for the series of concert programs with the Ensemble of Violinists of the Symphony Orchestra . In 1997 the orchestra purchased Ensoniq KT88 , and that was Alla’s first close encounter with a synthesizer. Just around that time Alla had a part-time job as a music teacher at the School for Little Ones (a subdivision of the Provincial College of Yaroslavl) , a very loved and famous in the city preschool institution for children aged 3-6. Her first experiments at composing and arranging on the synthesizer were designed for her work with the children at the school. Quirky, cartoonish and children’s music still has a special place in her heart. In late 2000ths, after more than 30 years of successful career of a classical pianist in Russia and Lithuania, Alla Lowery started working extensively with MIDI and samples, and it eventually became her next specialty. Her life-long professional experience and practical knowledge of the sound of acoustic instruments helped her with mimicking them in MIDI. She has become proficient in working with high-end sample libraries in Cubase. Since immigrating to the USA in 2005, Alla Lowery continues her work as a private piano teacher, a composer, and a MIDI engineer, taking interest in computers, and producing videos on the side. During last years she has created dozens of pieces in different styles, including a Suite for oboe and symphony orchestra, a number of pieces for piano duet and solo, a collection of pieces for ballet accompanists “The Elements of Ballet”, renditions of famous classical compositions, pieces for oboe, strings, etc. In 2013 Alla Lowery’s Siciliana for oboe and orchestra was performed an the Chamber Hall of Ryazan State Philharmonic, Russia. In 2014 Alla Lowery worked with Music Mind Games , making music and designing sounds for Rhythm Solitaire app . Alla collaborated with a number of American musicians and groups, such as TransAtlantic Duo , Capital Kapustnik , Vladimir Gamarnik and Yulia Petrachuk , among others, creating custom renditions and medleys of various pieces. Alla Lowery, now a naturalized citizen of the USA, lives in North Potomac, Maryland, USA with her husband Charles and sons Eugene and Kirill. Previous Next

  • Butler Philharmonic Orchestra

    < Back Apply Previous Next Butler Philharmonic Orchestra Selected Soloists will be presented at the colORCHESTRA concert with the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra in Hamilton, Ohio, on the banks of the Great Miami River, at the Sorg Opera House or another of the Orchestra’s venues, under the baton of the Music Director Maestro Scott Woodard. Concert Dates in 2025-26 Concert Season: March 7, 2026. Soloists - Kate Lee and Calliope Smith Concert Dates in 2026-27 Concert Season: March, 2027 Rehearsals with the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra will be scheduled 3 days prior to the concert date. The concerts are Broadcast Live by Virtual Concert Halls on various public channels on YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Twitch, among other platforms. Video of the concert will be available for playbacks on the channels. Soloists will participate in interviews for media and other activities associated with the event Important dates: Application deadlines and Live Auditions dates - see announcements on the website. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE. No age restrictions. Any instrumental Concerto, a single movement, or Aria accepted. Concertos and Arias Meet the Orchestra The Butler Philharmonic has been entertaining audiences for over 60 years! The Butler Philharmonic performs music of every form and genre at indoor and outdoor venues across the region. Founded in 1951 as the Hamilton Symphony by Drs. Fred Baumgartner, Kurt Lande, and Joseph Bein, as well as Frances Tidings, Harry Carroll, and Al Sutphin, the Butler Philharmonic has remained dedicated to outstanding and uncommon programming. For more than 60 years, our community has thrilled to the sounds of international guest artists, the finest musical talent in the region, and renowned conductors. The 75 member professional Butler Philharmonic Orchestra typically presents 4 to 5 concerts annually to packed houses. The Butler Philharmonic Chorus, formed in 1997, made its debut at the first Ohio Mozart Festival in 1997. In 2005, the Chorus performed under the baton of noted English composer John Rutter in Carnegie Hall. In 2018 the Chorus returned to Carnegie Hall to perform Maestro Paul John Stanbery’s own Music for Mass. Meet the Conductor Previous Next Scott E. Woodard is the music director of the West Virginia State Philharmonic Orchestra (formerly known as the Charleston Chamber Orchestra) and the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra. Dr. Woodard’s primary teachers were Dr. Leonid Korchmar of the Mariinsky Theatre and the St. Petersburg Conservatory and Dr. Oleg Proskurnya, with whom he studied the methods of the Leningrad School of Conducting developed and taught by Maestro Ilya Musin at the Leningrad Conservatory from 1932-1999.In 2005 and 2011, Woodard conducted orchestras of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Society and the Mariinsky Theatre in concerts throughout the former Russian capitol. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Conductor’s Guild and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity. Learn More Application and Audition Process Application form is DUE by the posted DEADLINES throughout the season. Upload video of any piece (with or without accompaniment). YouTube or Google Drive links are accepted Application fee $75 Selected musicians will be invited to audition live on a public Internet TV Broadcast* and will receive a preparation tech session with VCHS Broadcast Engineers. You will meet the Judges during Live Audition. Live Auditions are held virtually. Live Auditions are judged in real time. Judges provide participants with immediate on-air feedback. During the live audition participants will be able to speak with Judges. • The judges’ decisions are final and may not be contested. • To participate in the live online auditions, each musician must prepare required technical setup Live Audition Fee - $250 *Fee includes the Technology Preparation session with A/V and Broadcast engineers You will be notified about your acceptance into the colORCHESTRA program Fees Application and video pre-screening - $75 Live Audition - $250 Performance - NO FEE ($0) Recording and Album release fees apply Selected soloists are expected to cover their own travel expenses. Upon request colORCHESTRA provides supporting documentation for selected soloists' visa applications. Selected soloists may request press releases, letters of recommendation, confirmations of their participation in the concert, in support of the soloist's grants applications. Apply Concertos and Arias Butler Philharmonic Orchestra's Venues Sorg Opera House Founded in 1951 as the Hamilton Symphony by Drs. Fred Baumgartner, Kurt Lande, and Joseph Bein, as well as Frances Tidings, Harry Carroll, and Al Sutphin, the Butler Philharmonic has remained dedicated to outstanding and uncommon programming. For more than 60 years, our community has thrilled to the sounds of international guest artists, the finest musical talent in the region, and renowned conductors. The 75 member professional Butler Philharmonic Orchestra typically presents 4 to 5 concerts annually to packed houses. The Butler Philharmonic Chorus, formed in 1997, made its debut at the first Ohio Mozart Festival in 1997. In 2005, the Chorus performed under the baton of noted English composer John Rutter in Carnegie Hall. In 2018 the Chorus returned to Carnegie Hall to perform Maestro Paul John Stanbery’s own Music for Mass. From 1994 until his retirement in 2019, Maestro Paul John Stanbery led the Butler Philharmonic to new heights. During his 25-year tenure as Music Director and Principle Conductor he helped transform Hamilton Symphony from a simple community orchestra, performing only once or twice a year, to the multi-faceted organization it is today. 1997 Paul became conductor of the Youth Orchestra, which was under the auspices of the Fitton Center for Creative Arts. The Youth Orchestra was transferred to the Butler Philharmonic organization in 2005. During Paul’s tenure, the Guild started – a sister support group that promotes music thru scholarships, funded by snack sales at BP concerts, and social fund-raising events such as the Party of Note and more. The historic Sorg Opera House The historic Sorg Opera House is located in the heart of revitalized downtown Middletown. The theater is within walking distance from bustling entertainment, breweries, and bars allowing you turn your trip to the Sorg Theater into a whole day of fun. SORG aims to provide programming and services that make an essential contribution to the cultural economy, economic revitalization, education, and quality of life of Middletown, Ohio and its region. Our Mission: To become a center for, and partner in, the greater cultural, historical and economic communities of Middletown and the region Check out Middletown’s daily activities, or spend the day shopping at unique, locally owned retail shops just a few streets over. Looking for a delicious meal pre-show, or a drink after a concert? The theater is complete surrounded by great spirits, dinning, and lodging.

  • Jihye Kim | Sound Espressivo

    < Back Previous Jihye Kim Next Korean Vocalist Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall February 20, 2025 WATCH VIDEO Born in Seoul, mezzo-soprano Jihye Kim discovered her love for music at an early age. Although her initial path led her to earn a degree in Business Administration from Hongik University, followed by a successful career at Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Dell Computer, her enduring passion for singing eventually guided her toward a life in music. Jihye went on to major in Vocal Music at Seoul Cyber University, and later pursued graduate studies in Vocal Music and Choral Conducting at the Graduate School of Christian University in Seoul. Her artistry has been recognized in numerous international competitions, including: World Classical Music Awards – Silver Prize Progressive Musicians Online Festival Competition – Finalist Clara Schumann International Competition – Honorary Mention London Classical Music Competition – Special Mention Recognition Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Music Concours – Diploma International Performing Arts Competition “Music Prospect” – Diploma Currently based in Korea, Jihye Kim continues to perform and share her musical expertise as a lecturer, inspiring audiences and students alike with her expressive voice and deep musical insight.

  • Esteban

    Alvarez < Back Esteban Alvarez Jan 30 at 3:00pm EST (26+) El Cóndor Pasa, Tico-Tico Esteban Alvarez is a Steinway Artist, a composer and a music instructor. Founder of EACMUSIC Academy, Esteban teaches music students the art of “playing by ear” and improvisation from a unique angle that embraces how the brain and music connects as well as the understanding of specific music concepts as the key to tap into the music that is “played” in the brain as we listen to it or play it. Esteban is also the current executive Director of Chorus Austin, and the president of World Piano Teacher Association in the World Music Division. Previous Next

  • Kate Lee | Sound Espressivo

    < Back Previous Kate Lee Next Pianist Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 26, 2024 WATCH VIDEO Kate Lee, age 12, began studying piano at the age of four under the guidance of Dr. Anna Ouspenskaya and Frane Rusinovic, and studies music theory with Fedor Ouspensky. Kate has already distinguished herself in numerous national and international competitions. She recently received an Honorable Mention and the iClassical Academy Excellence Award from the Global Sound Espressivo Competition, and won First Place in the American Fine Arts Festival Concerto Competition (2022). She was also awarded Honorable Mention in the 2022 William Knabe International Piano Competition, and First Place in the 2020 Forte International Music Competition & Festival. Kate has performed multiple times at Carnegie Hall, including both Weill Recital Hall and Zankel Hall, as a Judges’ Distinction Award winner of the American Protégé International Concerto Competition and as First Place winner of the American Protégé International Competition of Romantic Music. She has also been recognized by competitions such as the Glory International Music Competition, YMIC Metropolitan Music Festival, and the Great Composers Competition series. Most recently, she returned to Weill Recital Hall as First Place winner of the American Protégé International Piano & Strings Competition (June 2022). Kate approaches music with passion, discipline, and joy. Through her studies, she has developed expressive sensitivity, strong analytical skills, and a deep appreciation for the process of artistic growth. Discography Dmitry Kabalevsky: Piano Concerto No. 3 Kate Lee, piano The Cairo Opera Orchestra Gevorg Sargsyan, conductor

  • Annie Chang-Center | Sound Espressivo

    < Back Annie Chang-Center Viola/Piano Learn More Videos About Violist and pianist, Annie Chang-Center started performing as a pianist in her native Taiwan for foreign dignitaries when she was six years old. Since she came to the U.S. at thirteen, Annie has performed in Europe, Asia and the U.S. as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. Annie has performed as a piano soloist with major symphony orchestras, including the San Francisco Symphony, the Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. As a violist, she was a prize winner of the Irving Klein International String Competition, and has performed at the Marlboro, Ravinia, Olympic, Utah, Prague, Red Rocks, and Music In The Mountains Festivals where she has collaborated with members of the Juilliard, Guarneri, Emerson, Cleveland and Philadelphia string quartets. When living in Arizona, she was the assistant principal violist of the Phoenix Symphony, the principal violist of the Phoenix Symphony Sinfonietta and the Arizona Chamber Orchestra for which she performed regularly as a viola soloist. She was also the pianist of the Concorda Trio with cellist Michael Center and violinist Dana Pasley. Currently, Annie plays in the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra. In recent years, she has also performed in the Arizona Musicfest Orchestra in Scottsdale, AZ, the Black Pearl Orchestra in Philadelphia, PA, South Florida Symphony in Key West, FL, and the Seattle Opera. An arts administrator, teacher and visual artist, Annie Chang-Center is a string coach for the Seattle public schools, Cornish Summer Music, Summer Sounds, Bellevue Youth Symphony and Seattle Chamber Music Society’s ‘Music In The Classroom’ Program. Annie Chang-Center was the marketing and artistic director for the Academy Of Music Northwest for five years. She has created multimedia presentations for live concerts for numerous orchestras and created promotional videos for Intercultural Journeys and Red Rocks Music Festival. Annie is also a writer for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) newsletters and is passionate about organizing and performing in concerts to benefit organizations that provide assistance to homeless people, refugees and victims of natural disasters. Previous Next

  • Ante Božić-Kudrić, Young Composer-in-Residence

    SoundCloud < Back Ante Božić-Kudrić, Young Composer-in-Residence Ante Božić-Kudrić is a Croatian composer and pianist. His music for an animated short film "From the Depths" won the Award for Best Animated Short Film of the children's jury in the Olympia International Film Festival. Western Dances from Suite for Two Violins and Piano Ante Božić-Kudrić, Young Composer-in-Residence 00:00 / 06:12 SoundCloud Ante Božić-Kudrić is a Croatian composer and pianist. He gained elementary and secondary music education in the music school "Josip Hatze" in Split in the class of professor Valentina Štrbac-Čičerić. Ante earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Academy of Music of the University of Zagreb in the class of Ante Milić in 2012. Mr. Božić-Kudrić has won awards at several competitions for young pianists in Croatia. Ante has performed at numerous recitals and masterclasses with renowned and distinguished pedagogues such as Valdma, Kämmerling, Simone, Bogino, Krpan, Inđić. From 2014 Ante is actively engaged in composition. He composed music for the animated short film "Out from the Deep" in 2014. It won the award for Best Animated Short Film of the children's jury in 2014 at the Olympia International Film Festival. In 2024 Ante made his debut at Carnegie Hall performing his composition Oblak (Cloud) with countertenor Marin Vitas Carnegie Hall April 1, 2024. Oblak (The Cloud) by Ante Božić-Kudrić Marin Vitas, countertenor Ante Božić-Kudrić, piano In addition to composing after his studies, Ante performed on numerous concerts and worked as a piano accompanist in the ballet studio, with singers, and for the National Theatre in Split for operas and musicals, also performing with the orchestra. He also works as a piano teacher both in school and in private. He composed his first major work in 2014 "Suite for two Violins and Piano" which had its premiere in the small Lisinski Hall in Zagreb in 2015. With the commission from the Dutch Grieg Piano Duo in 2018 he composed his "Rhapsody for Piano Duet" which was premiered by the Grieg Piano Duo at the Piano Loop Festival in 2019 in Split. Of his smaller works there is a song "Oblak" for tenor or soprano on the text of Dobriša Cesarić, two colorful vocalizes for soprano, Serenade and Minuet for the double bass. In 2019 he composed Album for the Young which consists of 72 progressive pieces of difficulty intended for young piano players as well as players that are on intermediate and advanced level of playing. The Press Dalmatinski Portal: Dvojica Splićana uspjeli su nešto što brojnim svjetskim glazbenicima nikada neće poći za rukom Slobodna Dalmacija Bio im je to koncert života! Dvojica Splićana još su pod dojmovima: Osjetiti atmosferu Carnegie Halla, to je zbilja čast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3cNA5-YL8U Please visit Ante Božić-Kudrić YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@anteb.k.composer1837 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgU-NN_SG8I Previous Next

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