Marie-Claire Giraud < Back Marie-Claire Giraud Previous Next Marie-Claire Giraud 🇺🇸 USA SOPRANO Marie-Claire Giraud is a lirico spinto soprano, a jazz singer, musical theater singer, songwriter, composer, playwriter, actor and actvist. Born on the island of Dominica, raised in The Bronx, NYC she started her operatic training in Rome, Italy.The pandemic afforded Marie-Claire the luxury of time to reflect and she overcame obstacles that were blocking her creative path. With her creativity freed Marie-Claire wrote her first musical, discovered her true fach of being a lirico spinto soprano. With the musical finished, Marie-Claire has many more projects in the works, screenplays, novels, EP’s, musicals and more. With her many talents, she is focused and excited on her operatic debut. Instagram: @marie_claireplus

Reduta Hall, Olomouc, Czech Republic < Back Moravian Philharmonic Olomouc Reduta Hall, Olomouc, Czech Republic Apply here Download Conditions Previous Next The Moravian Philharmonic Olomouc is one of the leading and oldest symphony orchestras in the Czech Republic. Based in the historic capital of Moravia. Throughout its existence, it has been an irreplaceable centre of musical activities in the region. www.mfo.cz Orchestra The Moravian Philharmonic Olomouc is one of the leading and oldest symphony orchestras in the Czech Republic. Based in the historic capital of Moravia, it will open its 78th concert season in… Recording sessions will be held at a historic Reduta Hall www.mfo.cz Reduta Hall The Reduta and its attached spaces were originally used as a ballroom with a balcony all around the hall. A raised stage had been installed to accommodate the philharmonic orchestra and the balcony… The Reduta and its attached spaces were originally used as a ballroom with a balcony all around the hall. A raised stage had been installed to accommodate the philharmonic orchestra and the balcony above the stage had been narrowed. A large golden chandelier used to hang in the center of the hall. However, nothing of the original interiors has been preserved, so when deciding how to approach the entire reconstruction, the authors were able to lean towards current trends in architectural restoration. The entire concept is thus based on a dialogue between the original Empire architecture and a modern interior design.

Do you fall in love with miniature and stand-alone works? We want to know. Sound Espressivo is 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. miniature Present a small but highly impressive piece of music in the most magical way! In-Depth Less is more when it comes to artists that fall in love with miniatures and stand-alone works. There's something truly magical about small and often simple works of music being able to have some of the most powerful and charming effects on us. This sort of music requires a unique technique and attention to detail and presentation in order to capture the magic hidden inside and bloom it to the listeners. General Criteria Short and Sweet - miniatures have to be concise in composition enough to really fit this unique form of performance and music expression. Convincing - there's no time to warm up to the music, from first to last note the piece requires a very high and above preparation and spotless delivery to work. Personality - it's crucial that we can hear you in the music and your own musicianship through it to make the performance personal and connect with the listener. Presentation - Good planning and some attention to visual presentation can go a long way in making the final ironing out of this style and charming the audience into falling in love with the performance.

Aria Cheregosha & Lauren Spaulding < Back Aria Cheregosha & Lauren Spaulding Previous Next Aria Cheregosha & Lauren Spaulding 🇺🇸 USA VIOLA DUO Tallā Rouge, meaning ‘The Red Gold’, was established by the fiery Persian-American & Cajun-American violists, Aria Cheregosha & Lauren Spaulding. Formed under the mentorship of Roger Tapping at The Juilliard School & Karoly Schranz of the Takács Quartet, the LGBTQ+ ensemble made their debut virtually with “Music for Food” in 2020 under the direction of violist Kim Kashkashian, and has since been recognized by the Catalyst Quartet as NOLA ChamberFest’s “Emerging Artists” of the year (2022-2023), and first-prize winner in the Frances Walton Competition. Tallā Rouge will be a featured ensemble on the 2022 inaugural American Viola Society album, and has been invited to present works by Tigran Mansurian & Jessie Montgomery at the 2022 International Viola Congress. http://www.tallarouge.com/ Instagram: @TallaRouge

Michelle Qiu < Back Michelle Qiu Previous Next Michelle Qiu 🇺🇸 USA PIANIST Michelle Qiu, 17, has been studying piano since the age of 4. Currently, she is studying with Dr. Efrem Briskin at the Manhattan School of Music Pre-college program. Since the age of 5, Michelle has been winning top prizes at numerous piano competitions such as American Fine Arts Festival Concerto Competition, American Protégé Piano Competition, International Grande Music Competition, Philadelphia International Music Festival Concerto Competition, Summit Music Festival Concerto Competition, etc. Also, she performed at the Kennedy Center at the age of 7 and she has performed at Carnegie Hall five times since the age of 9.

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

< Back Piano Cello Duo Vol. 1 Cèsar Franck — Sonata in A Major I. Allegretto ben moderato II. Allegro III. Recitativo-Fantasia: Ben moderato IV. Allegretto poco mosso Felix Mendelssohn — Song without Words, Op. 109 Robert Kahn — Cello Sonata No.2, Op.56 I. Allegro appassionato II. Andante tranquillo III. Allegro energico 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

Daniel Kuzuhara < Back Daniel Kuzuhara Previous Next Daniel Kuzuhara 🇺🇸 USA PIANIST Daniel Kuzuhara is a pianist born in Madison, Wisconsin who graduated with a master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, studying under Dr. Karen Shaw. Prior to his studies in Indiana, he studied under Professor Anthony Padilla at Lawrence University, Julie Chang, and Karen Hill. He currently studies under Mastero Sebastiaan Bijlsma of Tiziano Rosetti’s International Music Academy.

Zikai Andy Wang < Back Zikai Andy Wang Previous Next Zikai Andy Wang Canada PIANIST Zikai Andy Wang, 9-year-old, started learning piano at the age of 6 with Dr. Olga Chichova. He is self-disciplined, dedicated, and hardworking on practicing piano and won numerous awards in international competitions and local music festivals, Including the OMFA Ontario Provincial, Little Mozarts International Music Competition, Rocky Mountain Piano Competition, Peel Music Festival, etc. Andy is also an award winner of Steinway’s Canadian Young Artist Standards of Excellence Awards in 2021. In addition to music, Andy is also passionate for painting, language math and swimming.

Jeffrey Zhang < Back Jeffrey Zhang Previous Next Jeffrey Zhang Canada PIANIST Jeffrey Zhang (age 10), started to study piano performance with Dr. Olga Chichova at age 6. He has participated in many competitions, music festivals, piano recitals. In the recent years, he has played and won numerous First Places and various winner’s trophies/medals/certificates in the Peel Music Festival, the OMFA Provincial Festival, the Steinway Piano Competition, the North York Music Festival, the Unionville Music Competition, the New York Open Music Festival and Sound Espressivo Competition. Jeffrey also passed the RCM Level 8 Piano Practical Examination in December 2020 with an outstanding mark. He enjoys performing and sharing his passion for music.

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

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