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< Back Previous Aida Mastrodonato Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 24, 2025 WATCH VIDEO Aida Mastrodonato is an accomplished soprano, singing teacher, concert performer, and educator from Italy. She holds a degree in Musical Disciplines with specializations in Interpretation and Composition, Music Education, Singing, and Social Sciences, and serves as a Music Education teacher at the Ministry of Education and Merit. With over 20 years of concert experience, Aida has performed extensively as a soloist, chamber musician, and artistic director of cultural events, concert seasons, and music courses. From 2002 to 2022, she held the position of President of both the Civic Music School of Molise and the Molise Symphony Orchestra, leading the latter on tours throughout Italy and abroad. A laureate of numerous national and international music competitions, Aida has collaborated with major concert institutions and appeared in prestigious Italian theaters. A versatile and inquisitive artist, her repertoire spans Baroque, Classical, and Romantic opera and chamber music, as well as jazz. She has performed leading roles in celebrated operas such as La Traviata, Rigoletto, Tosca, La Bohème, Gianni Schicchi, L’Elisir d’Amore, and Cavalleria Rusticana. In addition to her performing career, Aida is deeply engaged in the study of music therapy and art therapy. Her thesis in music therapy reflects her enduring interest in exploring how music serves as a powerful tool for both artistic expression and personal growth.

Ouspensky Family Fund Conducting Experience Scholarship This Prize is a full scholarship to experience an immersive introduction to conducting, from first taste of a baton, to a spot on a podium conducting an orchestra. A Sound Espressivo Finalist who will be chosen to receive this Prize will have an opportunity to work with a prominent conductor over a period of several months, after which s/he will have an opportunity to conduct a professional symphony orchestra. This Prize is established by Ouspensky Family Fund with a purpose to help young musicians be introduced to conducting, and to discover new talents through the experience, the way Russian conductor Michail Ouspensky was discovered by Yuri Ahronovitch , one of the great Russian-Israeli conductors of the XX century What is the Conducting Experience Scholarship? 5 conducting lessons over a period of 5 months. Assignments to complete A rehearsal time on the podium conducting a professional orchestra The SEC2021 Scholarship is offered in collaboration with New York Chamber Players Orchestra and its music Director Giacomo Franci Potentially an opportunity to conduct a short piece publicly in a concert during October-November of next season 2022-2023 in New York City diMenna Center In 2021 the Conducting Experience is provided in collaboration with New York Chamber Players Orchestra and its Music Director Giacomo Franci

< Back Avguste Antonov Piano, Board Member Learn More Videos About Born in Bulgaria, Avguste Antonov studied piano in Bulgaria (Dobrich), France (Ecole Normale de Paris, Conservatoire de Bordeaux Jacques Thibaud) and the United States (2000: University of Missouri-Kansas City; 2001-2004: University of Kansas; 2006 -2008: Texas Christian University). He studied under the guidance of Alain Motard, Herve N'Kaoua, Robert Weirich, Stanislav Ioudenitch , Jack Winerock and Tamas Ungar . Avguste Antonov also had the privilege of taking masterclasses with Gerhard Oppitz, Jean-Claude Pennetier, Olivier Gardon, Grigory Sokolov, Olga Kern, Laure Favre Kahn, Anton Nel, Roman Rudnytsky and Yoheved Kaplinsky . Pianist Avguste Antonov is at home in all repertoire, with a special interest in the 20th and 21st century music. He has performed World and USA premieres at venues across North America and over the years he has worked with composers Carter Pann, Gregory Hutter, Michael Colgrass, Raina Murnak, Matthew Lewis, Till Meyn, Matthew Saunders, Robert Rollin, William Vollinger and others. Avguste Antonov has performed recitals all over the United States, including Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee . He has been featured as soloist with various ensembles including the San Jose State University Wind Symphony, the San Jose Wind Symphony, the University City Symphony, the Alton Symphony Orchestra, the Tulsa Camerata, the Lakeland Community Orchestra, the Jewish Community Orchestra-Portland and the South Kansas Symphony. Concertos performed include Schumann Piano Concerto, Rachmaninoff 2nd, McDowell 2nd, Liszt 2nd, Ravel in G, Gershwin in F, Gershwin "Rhapsody in Blue", Carter Pann "Concerto Logic" and Matthew Saunders "Piano Concerto". In addition to performing, Avguste Antonov is active as lecturer and has presented lectures for the Carrollton Music Teachers Association, Frisco Music Teachers Association, Kansas Music Teachers Association, Oklahoma Music Teachers Association, Wisconsin Music Teachers Association and the Colburn Piano Summer Festival. He is an adjudicator for various international competitions including the ENKOR Piano Competition , the Sound Espressivo Global Competition , the Music International Grand Prix , North American Virtuoso International Music Competition , Royal Music Indonesia 2021 , Grand Maestro International Music Competition and World Classical Music Awards . In 2021, Avguste Antonov was named on the advisory board of the Sound Espressivo Global Competition and in 2022, he became the president of the World Piano Teachers Associations (WPTA) Piano Pedagogy . Previous seasons highlights include a recital at the Bulgarian Ambassador Residence (Washington, DC) the performance of Carter Pann "Concerto Logic" with the San Jose State University Wind Ensemble, a live performance for the Kansas Public Radio , the World and US Premiere of Matthew Saunders "Piano Concerto" with the University City Symphony (University City, MO) and the Lakeland Community Orchestra (Kirtland, OH). In April 2019 Avguste Antonov moved to France. During the year 2019-2020, he was piano professor at the school of music "Couleur Musique" (Bordeaux) and in September 2020, he became professor of piano and accompaniment at the Conservatoire de Châteaubriant . In May 2022, he joined the Euro Arts Academy as professor of piano. Previous Next

3 < Back SEC Rachmaninoff Sound Espressivo invites Musicians of All Ages to celebrate Live Music Performance by participating in the Application Deadline March 2, 2024 at 4:59:00 AM Apply Regulations Celebrating the Life and Music of Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) For the FULL Description please visit Rachmaninoff Competition main page Open to Pianists and Vocalists Apply by March 1, 2024 Submit a video of your performance of ONE composition by Sergey Rachmaninoff Live Finals Audition DATES: April 5-12, 2024 Suggested Repertory by Rachmaninoff Piano - S olo, 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 Rachmaninoffon LIVE Public Internet TV Broadcast Receive on-air comments from Judges right after your performance For the FULL Description please visit Rachmaninoff main page Previous Next

< Back Previous Shuhuai Linus Zhang Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 25, 2025 WATCH VIDEO Linus has been studying violin under Ms. Shuwei Liu for 6 years. He joined Los Angeles Youth Orchestra in 2023 and is now the concert master. He toured Vienna and Praha with the orchestra in 2024.

< Back Stephen Stirling French Horn Learn More Videos About Stephen Stirling is a renowned horn soloist. Since studying at the Royal Northern College of Music with Ifor James and later with Julian Baker, he has worked mostly in the rather rarefied world of chamber music. He enjoys an enormously varied career travelling all over the world, particularly relishing playing in unusual and far-flung places. Stephen is the Principal Horn of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. He has broadcast concertos on BBCTV and Radio 3, and appeared with orchestras such as the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Orchestra of St John’s, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales with Richard Hickox, Sir Neville Marriner, Heinz Holliger, Iván Fischer and Douglas Boyd. His recordings of the complete Mozart Horn Concertos with the City of London Sinfonia are frequently broadcast on Classic fM. He has also recorded the virtuosic Double Horn Concertos by Vivaldi. Gary Carpenter’s marvellous new Horn Concerto was written for him and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and given its world and broadcast premiere in April 2005. Other recent first performances have included solo works by Martin Butler and Stephen Dodgson. Stephen has a world-wide reputation as a chamber musician being in constant demand at festivals in the UK and abroad. He is a member of Endymion Ensemble, The Fibonacci Sequence, Capricorn, Arpege and the New London Chamber Ensemble. His many critically acclaimed CDs include the first recordings with Endymion, of York Bowen’s Horn Sonata and his beautiful Quintet for Horn and Strings, and Mozart’s entire output for wind ensemble with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. CDs of horn quintets by Stanford and Dunhill have just been released. His second recording of the Brahms Horn Trio, with the Florestan Trio, was nominated for a Gramophone award and in the USA, Fanfare described it as the equal of any recording whether modern or ‘Golden Age’. Spring 2007 saw the release by Deux-Elles of Horn – rare works of chamber music featuring the horn, with the Fibonacci Sequence. Stephen is a professor at Trinity College of Music, London, on the faculty of the Yellowbarn Summer School in Vermont and a seasoned participant at the Dartington International Summer School. More information at www.stephenstirling.com Previous Next

< Back Previous Dwight Stone Next Composer Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall April 30, 2025 WATCH VIDEO Dwight Stone is a composer, pianist, and conductor based in the Bay Area of California. His diverse catalog spans vocal, choral, brass, orchestral, guitar, and piano works. Rooted in tonality yet enriched with polychords and aesthetic dissonance, Stone’s music explores harmonies that move beyond the mainstream. He is a multiple prizewinner in the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) Composition Competition and the United States Open Music Competition (USOMC), recognized for original piano compositions, improvisation, and choral works. An advocate for live performance, Stone founded two thriving concert series—St. Paul’s Concert Series in Walnut Creek and Trinity Concert Series in Pleasanton—bringing artists and audiences together in vibrant community settings. The StoneMusique Catalog includes more than 60 piano works, three dozen choral compositions, and pieces for brass, orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo voice. His commissioned works include Whither Thou Goest (piano solo), An Irish Blessing (SSAA a cappella), Awake! Awake! (TTBB, 2 French horns, piano)—winner of the Jewish Music Competition of Los Angeles—and Psalm 100—Make a Joyful Noise! (SATB choir, oboe, organ, timpani). His compositions have marked significant cultural events, such as And On That Day (Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County, 2015 World Peace Interfaith Celebration) and Love Is! (gospel-pop, premiered at the 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Interfaith Celebration in Walnut Creek). Stone’s CD Amsterdam (flute and piano) with flutist Nika Rejto was featured at the Greater San Francisco International Flute Festival and the Festival of New American Music (FENAM) in Sacramento. He has performed internationally in New Zealand, Croatia, Austria, and France, and locally as a soloist, accompanist, and member of ensembles including The Touchstones (popular music) and The CoolTones Big Band (jazz). Dwight Stone resides in Walnut Creek and serves as Minister of Music and Worship at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pleasanton. His compositions, arrangements, and performances continue to inspire singers, congregations, and audiences alike. stonemusique.com

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< Back Previous Adrian Zhang Next Cellist Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall April 30, 2025 WATCH VIDEO Born in the vibrant city of Vancouver, Canada, Adrian Zhang is poised to captivate audiences with his extraordinary musical talent. At just eight years old, he has already distinguished himself as a rising star in the world of classical music. Adrian began studying the cello at the age of four, quickly demonstrating a level of dedication and artistry far beyond his years. Gifted with perfect pitch, he possesses a remarkable ability to recognize and reproduce musical notes with effortless precision. His passion and expressiveness have already earned him numerous accolades—including first prizes and a prestigious platinum award—and at only five years old, Adrian was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall. His performances are celebrated for their emotional depth and technical brilliance, leaving audiences inspired and enthralled. While Adrian shines as a soloist, he also finds great joy in performing chamber music and collaborating with professional musicians in orchestral settings. A true multi-instrumentalist, Adrian is also a virtuoso pianist and drummer, showcasing a versatility that sets him apart from his peers. His seamless transition between instruments reflects both his musical intuition and his boundless curiosity for sound. Beyond music, Adrian is equally devoted to his academic and athletic pursuits. A bright and inquisitive third-grader, he excels in Math and Technology, demonstrating a sharp intellect and a passion for learning. Outside the classroom and concert hall, Adrian loves playing baseball, where his agility, teamwork, and competitive spirit shine through. With his rare combination of talent, discipline, and joy, Adrian Zhang embodies the promise of a remarkable young artist whose journey has only just begun.

< Back Natalia Preziosi Composition Learn More Videos About Maestro Natalia Preziosi lives in Milan (Italy) Natalia Preziosi , born in Russia, began studying the piano at the age of seven in Hungary. She began writing music at the age of twelve, creating her first composition called " Polka-joke " for the piano. She graduated from the Belarusian State University of Arts and Culture in the city of Minsk in orchestral conducting . She studied composition and orchestral conducting under the guidance of the famous composer, organist and conductor of Moscow, national honourable artist of the Russian Federation Oleg Jancenko . Natalia has worked as a conductor performing numerous concerts and tours in Russia, Belarus, the Ukraine and Poland . But she debuted to the general public with her own music at the age of twenty-five in the "national" theaters of Brest and Minsk with the drama "All about Monica" directed by A.Dolnikov and with the funny opera based on the famous comedy by Oscar Wilde "The importance of being Earnest" directed by E. Milovanov. Since 1993 she lives in Italy with her family . And it is where she studied the aesthetics of composition at the Turin conservatory with the first Italian musicologist Enzo Restagno. Natalia had the fortunate opportunity to merge the great Russian musical culture with the centuries-old Italian musical tradition together with deepening her musical knowledge of lyrical and symphonic works. From this study of both Russian and Italian works she managed to give rise to a new compositional style that mixes the best of the two cultures and thanks to which she managed to compose innovative symphonic works, for chamber and ballet, such as: Concert n ° 1 for violin and orchestra in LA min . dedicated to Pyotr Tchaikovsky published in Italy and Germany in the encyclopedia by Tobias Broecher, as the best works of the twentieth century for a conceptual violin (1894-2006); "Soufflè" - a ballet for a string orchestra, dedicated to Igor Stravinsky. Published in Milan. A Ballet- a Fable "The wooden eagle" in two acts . It is Dedicated to her own son Marcello Massetti and all children of the world. Published in Milan. "Light and Shadow" - a vocal cycle for four voices and piano. Dedicated to W.A.Mozart. Published in Milan. Clavier trio. A Tribute to piano composers. Dedicated to various composers. A String Quarte t . Dedicated to W.A.Mozart. Published in Milan. Symphony No. 1 "Italian" . Symphony No. 2 "Little Symphony" . Songs for flute, violin, guitar. "Gathered the tears of all women" for soprano, mezzo soprano and orchestra. Dedicated to all women in the world. " The figure of Maestro Natalia Preziosi is one of the most important composers and talents of the vast European music scene, thanks to the collaboration with great artists, theaters and concert halls of the highest prestige and level, " a Milanese publishing house writes. Natalia Preziosi is a member of the following institutions and foundations: * the National Committee of Italian Composers CIDIM of Rome since 2006, * of S.I.A.E (music, opera, DOR) since 1994. * The National CIDIM Italian Composers Committee in Rome since 2006. * of the international foundation "Women in music", Rome, since 2005. * She is a finalist and winner of international composition competitions, such as "Women in Music" (200, 2008), T.I.M. Rome (2010). M.A.P. Milan (2014) for Carnegie Hall. "Eurodonne" Rome Award (2016). * Knight of honor of the Federation United European Nobility (2018.) Diploma 2019 SanMarino Republic. Click on photo to enlargeHers music is performed in theaters, auditoriums, houses-museums of the main Italian cities such as Rome, Milan, Turin, Bari, Pesaro, San Sepolcro, Cuneo, Vittorio Veneto, Regio Emilia, Republica San Marino in monographic concerts and in concerts with composers classics: Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, Schubert, Mascagni, Clara Schumann, Chopin, Liszt, Biset, Fanny Mendelssohn, Debussy, Ravel, Dvorak, Brahms, Albeniź, Coplamd, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Puccini, Britten. Natalia Preziozi periodically works with the singers, pianists, violinists of Carnegie Hall, Berlin Opera, Alla Scala Theater, Arena of Verona, Regio Theater of Turin, the Bolshoi and Moscow Kremlin theatres and Erevan Opera, with Montecarlo Philharmonic orchestra, Eurorchestra, Amadeus of Rome, Geneva conservatory. Duet Dorian. Her music is broadcast by some radio stations including Vatican Radio. The works of Natalia are published in Italy and Germany Newspapers and periodicals such as "La Stampa", "Culture and Entertainment", "Ozero Como", "Basilicata Magazine", Italian TV talk about her. Violin Concert by Natalia Preziosi. (Click on photo to enlarge). She has written in collaboration with Alex Miozi the novel " Cincilla " the history of Russian ballets . The preface is written by madam Marie Stravinsky, great-granddaughter of the Great Composer Igor Stravinsky, granddaughter creator of the Stravinsky Foundation in Geneva. The pool was realised last year and now can be found at the Alla Scala theater, Triennale Museum, Fashion Museum and theater costume in Milan, Igor Stravinsky Foundation in Geneva. It will shortly arrive at the Dante Alighieri Society of Turin, Milan Conservatory. Recently she has started writing the third ballet "Rusalka" on the lyrics of A.Pushkin. English translation: Yulia Turovskaya. Previous Next