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< Back Previous Matthew Wang Next Pianist Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall June 30, 2025 WATCH VIDEO Matthew Wang is an undergraduate pianist currently studying at the University of Toronto for a Bachelor’s Degree of Music. Prior to post-secondary studies, he completed his ARCT in Piano Performance With honors under the guidance of concert pianist Alan Hobbins. . He has participated in various music festivals and competitions in the GTA, such as Kiwanis Music Festival and the North York Music Festival, to which he has placed highly He has received honors from the Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association in the Markham-Stouffville Branch. He is currently under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Esch.

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. Discover Competition Meet Judges Win Prizes Join Sign Up Reserve Your Spot Now for Fall/Winter 2020 First Classical Music Online Global Competition Join the one-of-a-kind classical music competition of the year that reinvents competing during these difficult times. Awards, Laureates' performances, Prizes, and Gala Watch here Prizes Meet the Laureates Ryan Huang, piano Mio Imai, violin Simon Yao, piano Mira Kardan, cello Sadie Goodman, flute Daniel Hughes, piano Announcing Winners at 12:00pm EST on December 13 all rounds are REAL-TIME No pre-recorded rounds. Everyone performs in real-time LIVE in front of a distinguished panel of judges and a world-wide audience Virtual Concert Halls Virtual Concert Halls delivers the most streamlined, hassle-free and cutting-edge live streaming technology experience. Our TV quality broadcasts are brought to you by Virtual Concert Halls , a pioneering start-up founded by internationally-acclaimed musicians and music technology and production experts. Visual Concert Halls ensures the best possible audio and visual quality and are committed to staying ahead of the game in all things live- streaming. Virtual Concert Halls Live Broadcasts hard-pressed to hire a recording studio? no need! First entry round is not your typical "best recording battle," but instead takes place online where you get one on one technical help before playing live. You then meet our judges and hear their feedback right away worried about equipment discrepancy making uneven playing field? We're leveling it All contestants must follow our parameters on equipment. For audio we only allow USB microphone and we require contestants to provide the exact brand and model that they are using so that judges can take variation in equipment into consideration when comparing contestants. Are steep entry fees a deal breaker for you? Pay only a fraction of the entry fee upfront. Don't pay for all the rounds before getting to them. Our Preliminary Round entry fee is only $75. Only pay the rest of the fee ($100) if you're accepted to the live show rounds! F.A.Q. What are the repertoire requirements? There's no specific requirement! We are a classical 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? There are no specific requirements for that. You can play the same pieces; or you can play completely different program; or you can play a combination of both. You decide everything about your repertory yourself. 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 to compete! 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? No, all rounds are real-time and done online How do I perform with an accompanist? If you would like to perform with accompaniment, 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 compete? Visit the Sign Up page and scroll down to Technical Requirements 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. All of these are widely available 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! 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 contestant(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? Yes! Competition established a Prize Pool. We will be awarding all money received through contributions to the Prize Pool, to the winners of the competition. The amounts of each Award will depend on the judges' decisions, and on the amount of money in the Prize Pool Will my teacher get recognition? Of course! Your teachers shared their knowledge and inspiration with you! the Competition will recognize teachers and schools of every contestant 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? Scroll down to the Get In Touch section and send us your question by email directly. We will do our best to answer your questions there! Meet The Team Anna Ouspenskaya Pianist, Artistic Director, production coordinator Fedor Ouspensky Violinist Production Frane Rusinovic Pianist and supervising producer Igor Zubkovsky Cellist, co-producer, and social media manager GET IN TOUCH We'd love to hear from you email us here virtualconcerthalls.com

< Back Previous Yan Yu Next Vocalist Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall February 20, 2025 WATCH VIDEO Yan Yu is a doctoral student in Voice Performance at The Ohio State University, where she continues to develop her artistry as both a performer and interpreter of diverse vocal repertoire. Her stage credits include roles in Le Nozze di Figaro, La Clemenza di Tito, Hansel and Gretel, and Ariodante, as well as featured scenes from Die Zauberflöte, L’incoronazione di Poppea, and Die Fledermaus. A recent First Prize winner of the American Midwest Chamber and Vocal Competition, Ms. Yu has also appeared as a guest artist with the Bologna International Opera Academy and the Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center. Passionate about promoting Chinese art songs, she is dedicated to sharing this rich musical tradition with audiences around the world.

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