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< Back Peter Askim Double Bass/Conductor Learn More Videos About COMPOSER Called a “Modern Master” by The Strad , Peter Askim’s works have been performed by the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, the Honolulu Symphony, Cantus Ansambl Zagreb, and the American Viola Society, as well as by performers such as ETHEL, the Aizuri Quartet, and cellist Jeffrey Zeigler. CONDUCTOR As a conductor, Peter Askim has led the American Composers Orchestra, Knoxville Symphony and Vermont Symphony, among others, and is known for innovative programming, championing the work of living composers and his advocacy of underrepresented voices in the concert hall. He has conducted premieres by Richard Danielpour, Nico Muhly, Aaron Jay Kernis, Christopher Theofanidis, Brett Dean, Jeff Scott, Aleksandra Vrebalov and led the American premiere of Florence Price’s Ethiopia’s Shadow in America. His work was featured on HBO and National Public Radio conducting Richard Thompson’s soundtrack for The Cold Blue, and he has conducted Knoxville Symphony, APROARTE Orchestra (Portugal) and collaborated with such artists as the Miró String Quartet, Matt Haimovitz, Vijay Iyer, Jeffrey Zeigler, Nadia Sirota, and Sō Percussion. THE NEXT FESTIVAL OF EMERGING ARTISTS Peter Askim is the founder and artistic director of The Next Festival of Emerging Artists , a festival dedicated to the next generation of performers, composers and choreographers. Founded in 2013, the festival structure encourages young artists, ages 20-30, to focus on artistic development, entrepreneurial career strategies and the music of living composers. It has been awarded grants by the Amphion Foundation, the ASCAP Foundation, and the Copland Fund for Music. RALEIGH CIVIC ORCHESTRAS With the Raleigh Civic Orchestras , Peter Askim has pioneered collaborative, multimedia concert events and has programmed a newly commissioned world premiere on every concert for the last five seasons, culminating in 20 for ’20 . The 20th world premiere will be performed in April 2020. He has pioneered multimedia and cross-disciplinary programs on sustainability and the environment, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s North Carolina “I Have A Dream” speech, the women’s suffrage movement, the centenary of the Russian Revolution, and “Our Voices” for virtual reality and orchestra by Aleksandra Vrebalov. Under his direction, the orchestras has received multiple grants from NewMusic USA. Previous Next

Connecting Young Musicians and Living Composers on a Journey of Discovery MUSIC FOR YOUTH MASTERS AND MASTERWORKS DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SCORES - NOVEMBER 30, 2023 ACCEPTING COMPOSITIONS WRITTEN FOR Piano SOLO Cello SOLO or with piano accompaniment Violin SOLO or with piano accompaniment Apply Open to Composers of All Ages Awards: Composers: Up to 3 scores will be selected for performance at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on April 1, 2024 at the Laureates Gala (one composition for piano, one for violin, one for cello Performers: Up to 3 young performers (18 and under) will be selected to perform these compositions at Carnegie Hall. All performances are sponsored by Sound Espressivo, Progressive Musicians, and Virtual Concert Halls RULES Composers: no age limit. Performers: 18 and under Music for Piano, Violin, or Cello written for young performers Violin and Cello pieces can be with or without accompaniment No compositions for chamber ensembles Compositions for Piano 4 Hands are accepted 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 Dates of 2023-24 Season Laureate Galas: November 21, 2023; April 1, 2024; April 4, 2024; 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 January 13-14, 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

How good is your program? Find out here! 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. program Prepare a collection of music with a message and express yourself through dedicating to a theme! In-Depth Artists can prepare large programs of music surrounding some connection between them, be it a composer or a collection of that composer's works, or a message and style discovered by the artist. It is invaluable to be able to prepare large collections of music and study a large grasp of the repertoire that exists and combine it into something massive. This sort of performance can be grandeur and especially moving, as well as revealing connections for audiences that the most dedicated artists believe in and want to express. General Criteria Length and/or Variety - it is basic that a prepared program has either large variety or is dedicated to a consistent style and theme for large amounts of time. Pondering over something grand takes a lot of music. Connection - knowing a lot of repertoire is not enough without a meaning to tie it together, and such meaning needs to be heard beyond program notes and through playing and organized planning of order and presentation. Immersion - the idea and goal of the program must captivate in a unique way that keeps the audience drawn in exploring your masterful concert as it goes on and keeping them engaged with you on what matters. Story - it is extremely exciting to have a collection of music tell some sort of story and express something. This helps a program from becoming static and difficult to digest and is key to winning the audience over onto your journey of exploration.

Welcome to Sound Espressivo Newsletter! Finding Inspiration in Every Turn Here you can learn about upcoming events, new opportunities for musicians, groups, companies, managers Ilona Oltuski Nov 5 New NY, Get Classical ; Rebellion Research Sound Espressivo Virtual Music Competition – A Sorcerer's Apprentice’s Guide To Mastery May 2021 February 2021 January 2021 March 2021 April 2021

Past Events Play Video Play Video 38:43 Pianists Mark Deeks (UK) and Shirley Whing Chow (HK) introduce the upcoming World Piano talk show A short interview with Mark and Shirley Introducing the upcoming A 24-hour marathon live talk show. The event is dedicated to connecting pianists from around the world, for informal talks on the subjects of piano music and the issues of mental health which performing artists dealing with during pandemic and lockdowns. Mark and Shirley will aexplain the When-What-How's so people know what to expect and how to get connected on March 29-30. Post your questions during the interview and the guests will answer you directly! Play Video Play Video 01:46:11 SEC Semi-Finals, Day 1. Age group: 15-18 6:00 Kaia Griggs, piano (USA); Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor 29:26 Scarlett Chen, piano (USA) 29:54 Hannibal Lokumbe - John Brown and Blue Marina Wong, violin (USA) 41:13 Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 (III: Finale: Allegro vivacissimo) (accompanied by Michael Wittenburg) 55:18 Iliana Rong, piano (USA); Chopin - Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 Chelsea Becker, oboe (UK) 1:08:20 Rubbra - Oboe Sonata in C major, Op. 100 (I. Con Moto) 1:12:53 Peter Facer - The Praying Mantis, for solo oboe 1:20:34 Interview with the contestants of this group Play Video Play Video 02:01:53 SEC Semi-Finals, Day 1. Age groups: 19-25 and 26+ Age group: 19-25 7:18 Veronica Colyer, oboe (UK) 7:38 Telemann - Fantasia No. 2 in A minor, for solo oboe 12:18 Gilles Silvestrini - Le ballet Espagnol 20:32 Alise Anna Alksne, flute (Latvia) 21:14 Honegger - Danse de la Chèvre (The Goat Dance), for solo flute Chanse Morris, clarinet (USA) 29:37 Cahuzac - Arlequin 33:14 Broström - La Noche Oscura (The Dark Night), for solo clarinet 39:06 Stravinsky - 3 Pieces for clarinet solo (mvts 2 and 3) Age group: 26 and above Susanna Kolker, piano (Russia/USA) 48:03 Brahms - Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118 No. 2 53:44 Brahms - Intermezzo B-flat minor, Op.117 No. 2 1:03:34 Yerko Andres Difonis, piano (Chile/USA) 1:04:06 Bach - Prelude and Fugue in G Major (from WTC, Book I) 1:08:03 Scriabin - Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 53 1:28:20 Interview with the contestants of this group Play Video Play Video 01:16:21 SEC: meet Kara Hanson-Hajjafari, Sarah Robertson, Janette Zahia Corcelius, and Jeffrey Lavner. 4:06 Kara Hanson-Hajjafari 8:32 Sarah Robertson 16:25 Janette Zahia Corcelius 24:01 Jeffrey Lavner Meet the Sound Espressivo Judges, Music Promoters, Music Educators, concert artists, participants in live podcasts. Discussions about current state of performing arts and visions for the future. Get perspective from the leaders of music industry and music education who represent major conservatories, orchestras, management institutions. Guest speakers connect live on our podcasts from every part of the Globe. Learn more about new ways which musicians from around the world find, for performing and thriving in the current situation. Play Video Play Video 27:15 Message to Contestants Message to Contestants from the Sound Espressivo Competition's Judges and music managers Play Video Play Video 51:25 Artist Portrait and Interview with Sound Espressivo Judge Donna Weng Friedman Pianist Donna Weng Friedman speaks with the program host Anna Ouspenskaya about Donna’s pandemic EP which will be released on May 1, 2021 in support of AAPI community during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Musical selections: 8:19 Chopin - Waltz in C-sharp minor 29:57 Chinary Ung - Space Between the Fish and the Moon Press release. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings, an Album Spotlighting Music by Under- Represented Composers, Will Be Released on May 1st New EP Featuring AAPI/BIPOC Artists Aims to Promote Understanding and Tolerance and Combat Racism New York, NY—April 26, 2021 On May 1st, pianist and music producer Donna Weng Friedman will be releasing the EP album Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings. The album, which will be available on Spotify, Amazon, Tidal and other online outlets, is intended as a response to the wave of violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) individuals, and aims to promote understanding and tolerance among people of all backgrounds. It features Ms. Weng Friedman and soprano Indira Mahajan performing music by composers Margaret Bonds, Beata Moon, Florence B. Price, and Chinary Ung. The performers and composers are all members of the AAPI and/or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) communities. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/donnawengfriedman/heritage-and-harmony-silver-linings The album’s release date is timed to coincide with the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. “I am an Asian American concert pianist, and like so many of us, my heart aches from the ongoing hate crimes against our AAPI community,” says Ms. Weng Friedman. “Each piece on this EP album helped get me through the pandemic year, which started with my being assaulted on the street of New York City for being Asian, and ended with my entire family getting sick with COVID-19.” All proceeds from the album will be donated to the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) an organization that supports the AAPI community through philanthropy and education. “The KAFC is committed to fighting for diversity, equity and inclusion, and will not tolerate racism on any level,” notes Ms. Weng Friedman. “I learned an incredible amount from their virtual information sessions, talks and panels over the last year.” She adds, “My hope is that this album will resonate with people of all ethnicities who are looking for a way to help support our AAPI community. By listening to each track on Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings, they can enjoy the glorious music of incredible but under-represented BIPOC composers and musicians while also making a small but valuable contribution to the AAPI community.” For more information, contact: Donna Weng Friedman donnawengfriedman@gmail.com Play Video Play Video 48:58 Mio Imai, violin - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Accompanied by Mark Livshits, piano 3:16 Lalo - Symphonie Espagnole (I. Allegro non troppo) Bach - Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 10:56 Allegro 14:33 Andante 20:19 Allegro assai 24:04 Paganini - Caprice No. 9 27:29 Michael Daugherty - Viva for Violin 31:55 Grigoras Dinicu/Jascha Heifetz - Hora Staccato 37:52 Interview with Mio Imai Violinist Mio Imai (10), student of Kimberly Fisher, won in various competitions and made solo orchestra debut at age 9. She was nominated as finalist in the 2020 Philadelphia Orchestra Albert M. Greenfield Competition. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Play Video Play Video 49:25 NSO @ Home LIVE • April 4 • Lehner Quartet & NSO Youth Fellowship Wind Quintet #NSOatHome LIVE: Join the musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra as they perform from their homes to yours. This week's broadcast features the Lehner Quartet, comprised of NSO Violinist Natasha Bogachek, KCOHO Violinist Zino Bogachek, KCOHO Violist Philippe Chao and KCOHO Cellist Igor Zubkovksy. Also featuring the NSO Youth Fellowship Wind Quintet, comprised of Flutist Helen Freeman, Oboist Rachel Burkhalter, Clarinetist Michael Wang, Bassoonist Ryan Guo and Hornist Rachel Smith-Cohen. Featuring works by Kevin Pang, William Toutant and more! Hosted by Marissa Regni, NSO Principal Second Violin. Play Video Play Video 54:41 SEC presents Piano Masterclass with Avguste Antonov on Haydn - Sonata in A-flat Major, Hob XVI 46 In collaboration with Virtual Concert Halls and the Sound Espressivo Competition, concert pianist Avguste Antonov is offering virtual piano masterclasses. Each masterclass will have a theme (for example, a specific composer or a specific style) and participants would also be able to request for their masterclass to focus on a specific topic The first masterclass was held on April 3, 2020. The next one is scheduled for June 5, 2021. Please sign up as a Participant or Observer here: https://avgusteantonov.com/virtual-masterclasses 01:14 Elaine Lim performs Haydn - Sonata in A-flat Major, Hob.XVI:46 7:37 Masterclass About Sound Espressivo Competition = https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ ====== 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). Pianist Avguste Antonov is at home in all repertoire, with a special interest for 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 in Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee . He has been featured as soloist with many 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 and Wisconsin Music Teachers Association. He is an adjudicator for various competitions including the ENKOR Piano Competition, the Sound Espressivo Global Competition and the Music International Grand Prix. Previous seasons highlights include a recital at the Bulgarian Ambassador Residence in 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). Since April 2019 Avguste Antonov resides in France. During the year 2019-2020, he was piano professor at the school of music "Couleur Musique" and since September 2020, he is professor of piano and accompaniment at the Conservatoire de Châteaubriant. Play Video Play Video 01:14:19 Sound Espressivo Competition presents the 1st Prize Winners of 2020 edition Avagail Hulbert, violin 3:50 Vieuxtemps - Violin Concerto No. 5 in A minor, Op. 37 (I. Allegro non troppo) 14:34 Mozart - Adagio in E Мajor, Оp. 125 No. 2 Accompanied by Wan-Chi Su Ka Long Chris Au, piano 32:40 Schubert - Impromptu No. 1 in F minor, Op. posth. 142, D.935 46:33 Rachmaninoff - Etude-Tableaux in F-sharp minor, Op. 39 No. 3 52:05 Rachmaninoff - Prelude in E-flat Major, Op. 23 No. 6 Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/event-details/sound-espressivo-winners-recital-2 Play Video Play Video 38:43 Pianists Mark Deeks (UK) and Shirley Whing Chow (HK) introduce the upcoming World Piano talk show A short interview with Mark and Shirley Introducing the upcoming A 24-hour marathon live talk show. The event is dedicated to connecting pianists from around the world, for informal talks on the subjects of piano music and the issues of mental health which performing artists dealing with during pandemic and lockdowns. Mark and Shirley will aexplain the When-What-How's so people know what to expect and how to get connected on March 29-30. Post your questions during the interview and the guests will answer you directly! Play Video Play Video 53:21 Sadie Goodman, flute - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Program: 2:57 Jules Mouquet - La Flûte de Pan (I. Pan et Les Bergers) 7:33 Katherine Hoover - Winter Spirits 11:59 Mozart - Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K.313 (I. Allegro maestoso) 28:12 Paganini - Caprice No. 24 in A minor “Quasi presto” 34:03 Ibert - Flute Concerto (I. Allegro) 38:55 Georges Hüe (1858 – 1948) - Fantaisie for flute and piano (1913) 46:54 Interview with Sadie Goodman Sadie Goodman, 16, studies with Adrianne Greenbaum. At age 14 she was the 2018 winner of the prestigious Alexander Buono International Flute Competition, debuting at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall.  She has been Principal Flutist with the Norwalk Youth Orchestra, the youngest to hold this position, for three years, and has won numerous competitions and concerto appearances including the NY Flute Club Young Musicians Contest and concertos with the Norwalk Symphony, and the American Chamber Orchestra. Sadie was selected to perform in numerous master classes in NYC and in Juilliard’s Woodwind Virtual Seminar this past summer, and is a graduate of Burkart Academy. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Play Video Play Video 01:53:06 Vox Novus and VCHS present Composer's Voice - Lehner String Quartet Featuring new string quartets written by living composers selected for this program in 2021. 6:27 William Toutant (USA) - Quarantine Quartet 18:22 Miguel Heatwole (Australia) - Reef Dive Quartet Ken Paoli (USA) - String Quartet No. 3 28:45 I mvt 35:35 II mvt. 41:12 III mvt. Kevin Pang (Hong Kong) - 52:10 Consolation & 58:33 Serenata from Suite for String Quartet Tatiana Mikova (Czechia / UK) - String Quartet "In Modo Lidico" 1:09:30 I mvt. 1:15:14 II mvt. 1:20:20 III mvt. The Lehner String Quartet is composed of four Kennedy Center musicians, the members of the Washington National Opera Orchestra and National Symphony Orchestra: violinists Natasha Bogachek and Zino Bogachek, violist Philippe Chao, and cellist Igor Zubkovsky. Each are accomplished performers in their own right, they have a history of performing together to bring music to audiences around the world. Virtual Concert Halls and Vox Novus are proud to feature these four talented string players to present new music by living composers: William Toutant, Miguel Heatwole, Ken Paoli, Kevin Pang, and Tatiana Mikova. William Toutant became Professor Emeritus in May 2013 at California State University, Northridge after 38 years of teaching music. For eighteen years he wrote and hosted the weekly radio program, “The KCSN Opera House.” Miguel Heatwole began his career as a choral musician during the 1990s. As musical director of Ecopella and of the Solidarity Choir he arranged and composed numerous pieces on environmental and social justice themes. Ken Paoli, Professor of Music at College of DuPage. Ken is involved in archiving and researching the works of American composer Phil Winsor. Ken’s research interest includes algorithmic composition. Kevin Pang is a Hong Kong-based composer and medical doctor. His compositions had been selected for the Hong Kong Contemporary Music Festival 2020, New Generation 2020, Music Salon of Hong Kong Composers’ Guild and composition masterclass with Prof Ken Ueno (UC Berkeley) at Toolbox International Creative Academy 2021. The music of London based Czech composer Tatiana Mikova straddles two worlds: The concert hall and the movie. Her Two Nonets performed by renowned The Czech Nonet won Global Music Awards/USA and were featured on American Public Media/Performance Today, Classical KUSC/Los Angeles, Classical KDFC/San Francisco and other stations worldwide. Play Video Play Video 56:11 Sound Espressivo Competition presents the 1st Prize Winners of 2020 edition Please support musicians and this concert series here: Paypal.me/vchs20 2:20 Maria Narodytska Schubert/Liszt - Erl King A pianist of Ukrainian origin, Maria Narodytska is a winner of more than 40 international piano competitions. Maria holds a Master of Music degree from Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine which she graduated from as a pianist (Prof. Natalia Tolpygo) and as a composer (Prof. Iryna Aleksiychuk). In 2019 an album with Maria Narodytska playing Brahms was released under the label OnClassical for further worldwide distribution by Naxos of America. Her second album for Nationalux as a winner of “The most beloved artist” prize at Richter International Piano Competition is being prepared for release at the moment. Website: maria-narodytska.de 12:28 Joseph Yoon Haydn - Sonata in F Major, Hob.XVI:23 (I. Allegro) Joseph J. Yoon, 10, started playing piano at age 7 and is currently a student of Dominique Shim. Joseph has won numerous awards for both national and international, classical piano music competitions, and is passionate about introducing music to other people. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzd6Dv3C3FIZbBg84pXjQTA 22:32 Ukki Sachedina Liszt - Variations on a Basso Continuo from Bach's Cantata “Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen” Ukki Sachedina, 15, studies with Mr. Jeff Lavner at the Colburn School. Ukki has won national and international awards and his performances have been featured on WXQR public radio as well as in the New York Concert Review. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzz3Aa2x3lyZ81rZgG0kH6A 44:24 Matthew Brand Milhaud - La cuisine (Cooking), from La muse menagere, Op. 245 Matthew Brand - Reaching, Mischief Matthew Brand was born in New York and has been playing piano for 7 years. He attends Horace Mann School. Matthew studies classical piano with Donna Weng Friedman and composition with Dr. Steven Sacco at Mannes College of Music (Honors). He is a member of the Mannes Prep Jazz Ensemble. Matthew studied jazz at Interlochen with Leonard Foy and Xavier Davis. A winner of numerous completions and honors for his piano technique and original compositions, Matthew has performed at Steinway Hall, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. He is thrilled and honored to have this opportunity to perform in the Winner’s Recital for Sound Espressivo. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Play Video Play Video New York Chamber Players Orchestra presents winners of the 10th Annual Concerto Competition The NYCP Orchestra is featuring the winners of the 10th Annual Concerto Competition. They are ages 13 to 16 and of the highest level. Giacomo Franci, Artistic Director and Conductor Live streamed on February 27th, 2021 Program  Haydn - Concert No. 1 in C Major for Cello and Orchestra (I. Moderato) - Miles Levine, cello soloist Richard Strauss - Concerto in D Major for Oboe and Small Orchestra (I. Allegro moderato) - Spencer Rubin, oboe soloist Dvorak - Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53 (I. Allegro ma non troppo) - Caecilia Lee, violin soloist Schumann - Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 (I. Allegro affettuoso) - Alana Chiang, piano soloist Play Video Play Video Alexander Schwarzkopf: Musical Reflections during Pandemic Program: "18 Variations and a Coda on a theme Frere Jacques explores the timeless children's tune by synthesizing physical and perceptive challenges, forming a labyrinth of twisting pathways The Pandemic Preludes are a Diary of pandemic observations, thoughts and reflections I have experienced through the pandemic" ~ A. Schwarzkopf Alexander J. Schwarzkopf was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Alexander is regularly featured as pianist and composer at festivals and concert series such as Makrokosmos Project Festival in Portland, Oregon, Pianoforte Series at the Asheville Art Museum and Klavierfestival-Lindlar, where he has been invited for concerts and lectures. Alexander has performed cutting-edge new music by composers from the United States and abroad as well as his own works at the Oregon Bach Festival and John Donald Robb Composers Symposiums, Cascadia Composers (NACUSA) and the Schultz Seminar at Stanford. Alexander has given masterclasses throughout the United States, at UFRGS Conservatory in Porto Alegre, Brazil and at DTKV and Klavierfestival-Lindlar in Germany. Alexander has been a jury member for MTNA local and regional piano and composition competitions and has given lectures on his current research “Visualization in Music: Translating the Contours of Melodic Lines into Physical Movements” for Oregon Music Teachers Association Eugene and Portland chapters. Among other awards, Alexander was a finalist at the Silvio Bengali International Piano Competition in Pianello, Italy. Known for his diverse repertoire, Alexander has been featured in performances of a wide array of works such as the Goldberg Variations by J. S. Bach, the Sonatas and Interludes by John Cage or the Makrokosmos by George Crumb. As a composer, Alexander has received commissions from organizations such as the Oregon Music Teachers Association, Bill Evans Dance and the Drama Department at the University of New Mexico. In 2017, Alexander received a commission for the award Composer of the Year for OMTA to compose a piano concerto, titled “PSi.” A finalist for the MTNA Distinguished Composer of the Year, the concerto is now in the catalogue of the national archives. Alexander has been Visiting Artist Piano Faculty at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and faculty at the Klavierfestival-Lindlar and DeutcherTonKünstlerVerein “Musik Aktiv” festivals in Germany. Alexander’s incisive recording of Falko Steinbach’s “Figures: 17 Choreographic Etudes” on the Centaur Records label can be found on Amazon, iTunes and other major catalogues internationally. Alexander holds the degree Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from the University of Oregon, and currently lives and conducts his private teaching studio in Eugene, Oregon. For more information on Alexander, please visit www.ajsmusic.org. Play Video Play Video Unjustly Neglected Works For Cello And Piano Igor Zubkovsky (cello) and Susanna Kolker (piano) Pay what you can! Suggested donation $25 Your contribution is greatly appreciated Venmo: @Igor-Zubkovsky https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Program: Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Sonata No. 6 in C Major, Hob. VI:6 (arr. for cello and piano by Alfredo Piatti) I. Allegro (0:19) II. Adagio (6:45) III. Tempo di Minuetto (12:29) César Franck (1822-1890) - Prélude, Op.18 (arr. for cello and piano by Igor Zubkovsky) (18:32) Karl Davydov (1838 – 1889) - 2 Pieces de Salon, from Op.30 I. Andante (23:38) II. Moderato con moto (27:19) Robert Kahn (1865 – 1951) - 3 Pieces, Op.25 I. Romanze (34:09) II. Serenata (39:18) III. Capriccio (43:21) Mikael Tariverdiev (1931-1996) - Prelude from “The Secret Agent's Destiny” (46:38) Nikolai Kapustin (1937-2020) - Nearly Waltz, Op. 98 (49:10) Play Video Play Video Yael Weiss: A Marathon Event in Celebration of Beethoven’s 250th Anniversary, Dec. 16th 9am - 9pm Beethoven’s 250th Birthday Celebration Presented live online by Virtual Concert Halls Join us for an all-day marathon event, including performances of Beethoven sonatas, newly commissioned works written for the project “32 Bright Clouds: Beethoven Conversations Around the World", interviews and conversations with the composers and special guests. Performances will also include two World Premieres of Beethoven-inspired "32 Bright Clouds" works by composers from Cambodia and Hong Kong! The day’s events will begin at 9am and end at 9pm, with a new segment beginning each hour on the hour. Guests include composers Bongani Ndodana-Breen (South Africa), Ne Myo Aung (Myanmar), Sidney Boquiren (Philippines), Alfred Wong (Hong Kong), Bosba (Cambodia), Ananda Sukarlan (Indonesia), Aslihan Kecebashoglu (Turkey), Adina Izarra (Venezuela), Milad Yousufi (Afghanistan), Carolina Noguera-Palau (Colombia), Xavier Beteta (Guatemala), music writer and broadcaster Jed Distler and more. The complete lineup for the day will be announced on December 1st. Yael Weiss dedicates the day’s events to the memory of the great pianist Leon Fleisher, her teacher and mentor who passed away on August 2nd, 2020. This full day Marathon Beethoven Celebration is being offered free of charge. If you wish to support this effort, donations are greatly appreciated! To make a tax-deductible contribution supporting the composers and the “32 Bright Clouds” project: https://www.nyfa.org/fiscal-sponsorship/project-directory/view-project/?id=YW1547 About “32 Bright Clouds”: 32 Bright Clouds: Beethoven Conversations Around the World” is a global music-commissioning, performing and recording project curated by pianist Yael Weiss. The project commissions a diverse group of composers from countries of conflict and unrest around the world, with all new works unified by a single “Peace motif” from Beethoven, where he added the inscription “A Call for Inward and Outward Peace” above the notes. Each new composition is connected to one of Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas. "32 Bright Clouds" aims to harness music’s great power for unity and peace. For more about "32 Bright Clouds: Beethoven Conversations Around the World": https://www.32brightclouds.com About Yael Weiss: https://www.yaelweiss.com/ About Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ To listen to samples of works: https://youtu.be/IZIVnduZWHY https://youtu.be/wPLPDUAoeh0 To sign up for the newsletter: https://www.32brightclouds.com/newsletter Play Video Play Video Di Naye Froyen Kapelye Play Video Play Video Music2Meeting Holiday Concert Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mo Pleasure and Kedma are unable to perform at today's holiday concert. They sincerely apologize for this last minute cancellation. Yuliya Gorenman and Mark Berman will bravely fill in and carry the show, and we hope our audience gives these two amazing artists their full support. Thank you very much. There is no Place like Home for this Holiday Concert! Mark Berman, Yuliya Gorenman, Mo Pleasure & Kedma. Join us for a delightful LIVE hour of some of the most beloved holiday tunes, a "classical meets jazz" style! Load More Multiple Dates Sun, Apr 30 Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital / VCHS video and social channels Details Apr 30, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Multiple Dates Sun, Apr 02 Sound Espressivo Winners Concert / SEC and VCHS video and social channels Details Apr 02, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT SEC and VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Winners of Sound Espressivo Competition Multiple Dates Mon, Dec 05 colORCHESTRA Auditions Finals / Auditions Details Dec 05, 2022, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Auditions This uniquely-designed audition is open to musicians of all ages who are available for soloist engagements within the 2022-23 and 2023-24 concert seasons. Selected artists will be awarded an appearance opportunity to perform solo with esteemed professional orchestras from around the world. Sat, May 01 Piano Masterclass with Avguste Antonov (1) / Online event Details May 01, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT Online event Each month, the masterclass will have a theme (for example a specific composer or a specific style) and participants would also be able to request for their masterclass to focus on a specific topic Sun, Apr 25 Lehner Quartet presents newly written works by living composers / Online event Details Apr 25, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT Online event Special Concert featuring new string quartets written by living composers selected for this program in 2021. Sun, Apr 25 Mira Kardan - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital At 2:00pm EST (11:00am PST) / Virtual Concert Details Apr 25, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Virtual Concert Catch the rising cellist star! +24 more Mon, Apr 19 Evolution of the Symphony, Episode 1: Haydn - Mozart - Beethoven / Online event Details Apr 19, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Online event The evolution of the symphonic repertoire is a series of lectures that Maestro DONNINELLI has the pleasure of sharing with all music lovers +1 more Sun, Apr 18 Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Gala / Online event Details Apr 18, 2021, 5:15 PM PDT Online event Ticket holders, table sponsors and table guests will join the exclusive and interactive celebration featuring a cocktail party, live performances from host musicians, a virtual auction, a live message from Music Director Jaime Martín, and real-time conversation with everyone at your virtual table Sat, Apr 17 Ryan Huang - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital / Virtual Concert Details Apr 17, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Virtual Concert Catch the rising pianist star! +3 more Mon, Apr 12 Conductors in Bars Hosted by John McLaughlin Williams / Online Details Apr 12, 2021, 9:00 PM EDT Online A new internet show where orchestral conductors bare it all Episode 1: Amos Chiya, Singapore Live from Tokyo See All Sun, Apr 11 Simon Yao - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital / Virtual Concert Details Apr 11, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Virtual Concert Catch the rising pianist star! See All Sat, Apr 10 Mio Imai - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital / Virtual Concert Details Apr 10, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Virtual Concert Catch the rising violinist star! See All Sun, Apr 04 NSO @ Home LIVE - Lehner Quartet and more! / Online event Details Apr 04, 2021, 7:00 PM Online event Watch video from the National Symphony Orchestra performing at home as well as full concerts and highlights from Kennedy Center stages and beyond. Sat, Apr 03 Piano Masterclass with Avguste Antonov / Online event Details Apr 03, 2021, 10:00 AM Online event Each month, the masterclass will have a theme (for example a specific composer or a specific style) and participants would also be able to request for their masterclass to focus on a specific topic Mon, Mar 29 The world's first Clubhouse World Piano Day / Online Event Details Mar 29, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT Online Event As we gradually come out of lockdown, best-selling piano author and mental health advocate Mark Deeks is organising a World Piano Day 24hr extravaganza on March 29, the 88th day of the year. https://www.thatpianoguy.club/ Sun, Mar 28 Sound Espressivo Winners' Recital / Virtual Concert Details Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Virtual Concert Catch these rising stars! Sat, Mar 27 Sadie Goodman - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital / Virtual Concert Details Mar 27, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Virtual Concert Catch the rising flutist star! 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< Back Previous Stas Venglevski Next Accordionist Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall February 20, 2025 WATCH VIDEO Stas Venglevski, a native of the Republic of Moldova (formerly part of the Soviet Union), is celebrated for his artistry, dazzling technical command, and deep musical sensitivity, earning him international acclaim as a virtuoso of the bayan. A two-time first prize winner of the Bayan Competition in Moldova, Stas is a graduate of the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow, where he earned his Master’s Degree under the renowned Russian bayanist Friedrich Lips. He has toured extensively as a soloist throughout the former Soviet Union, Canada, Europe, and the United States, performing with artists such as Doc Severinsen, Steve Allen, and Garrison Keillor on A Prairie Home Companion. His orchestral collaborations include performances with the Chicago, Tacoma, Milwaukee, Racine, Jefferson, Nuremberg (Germany), Pueblo, Sheboygan, and Seattle Symphony Orchestras. Stas is also a regular participant in the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Arts in Community Education (ACE) program, sharing his passion for music with young audiences and the wider community.

Laureate Gala Auditions Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Applications Deadline October 1, 2023 Open to All Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers Audition to perform Concerto or Aria with New York Chamber Players Orchestra Giacomo Franci, conductor Audition as a Soloist, Duo, Chamber Ensemble, Large Ensemble (up to 20 performers), or Composer General Information JAAF Awards iClassical Awards Judges Fees Download Regulations Concerto Sample List Awards Download Consent for Broadcast Recording Opportunities Albums Laureate Gala Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall — June 20, 2023 Concerto rehears als in New York City — June 18 & 19, 2023. Performer interviews with Steve Robinson in New York City — June 19, 2023. Apply with a video Selected musicians are invited to the LIVE ONLINE AUDITION SOLOISTS, DUOS, TRIOS, & VARIOUS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES MAY AUDITION COMPOSERS SUBMIT SCORES ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 19, 2023 AT 11:59PM (23:59) EASTERN STANDARD TIME. Winners receive A Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of performance (see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules) Medals; Certificates Full color brochure (digital and printed) Complimentary tickets Winners will be interviewed by Steve Robinson, a world renowned producer of classical music radio shows 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. Apply General Infrmtion DATES & DEADLINES • Deadline EXTENDED! Apply by April 2, 2023@11:59pm Eastern Standard Time - completed Application, preliminary video, and fee are DUE* • APRIL 29, 30 & May 1 - Live online Auditions • MAY 2 - Audition Results Announced • JUNE 18 & 19 - Rehearsals with New York Chamber Players Orchestra in New York City • JUNE 19 - Performer s' Interviews in New York City • JUNE 20 @ 7:00pm EST - Laureate Gala Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall LIVE and in person Apply Dates and Deadlines Live Auditions April 29, 30, & May 1 Selected musicians will be invited to audition live on a public Internet broadcast* NOT APPLICABLE TO LARGE ENSEMBLES & COMPOSERS 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 use a desktop or laptop, webcam, microphone, high speed internet service. NOTE: Phone, iPad, Mac Mini, or Netbook WILL NOT work well on our auditions platform. Use of these devices may result in poor quality production and possibly disqualification. • Live online auditions will be produced by Virtual Concert Halls. All musicians will be required to attend a tech and sound check session with our Production Team prior to auditioning. PLEASE READ THE TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS SET BY VIRTUAL CONCERT HALLS BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR YOUR AUDITION. • An official announcement of the selected musicians will take place on May 14, 2023. *See FEES section for applicable Audition fees Apply Tech information Live Auditions Gala Laureates INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON JUNE 19 in New York City Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network.ork. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016. A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives. In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. Robinson wrote AIR’s first two successful grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Apply Interviews James Adler Audience Favorite AWARD $250 "It is very important to have the audience participate in this competition! It engages the listener and encourages our wonderfully talented contestants. I am delighted to co-found the James Adler Audience Favorite Award for the Sound Espressivo Global Music Competition. Sit back, listen, enjoy -- and please vote!" ~James Adler, Pianist and Composer Photo: Frank Gimpaya Apply JAAF Award Repertory Standard instrumental and vocal repertoire of all periods , including contemporary, Jazz, Art Songs, Opera/Oratorio, “Crossover”, Golden Age Musical Theatre. Refer to the Sample List of Concertos . If your Concerto/Aria is not listed, please write to us for get it approved by New York Chamber Players Orchestra Memorization is not required but is strongly encouraged for all soloists. Individual movements taken from larger works are acceptable Simplified arrangements and incomplete movements are not accepted Composers submit a PDF copy of their score(s). No recording required Ensembles may include any of traditional classical instrumentation. If including piano, no preparation or modification may be made to it. Apply Sample Concertos Repertoire Age Groups and Categories SOLOISTS (Instrumental and Vocal) SOLOISTS WITH ORCHESTRA ( Instrumental and Vocal) DUOS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES LARGE ENSEMBLES COMPOSERS AGE DIVISIONS: 5-7 years old 8-10 years old 11-14 years old 15-18 years old Collegiate Professional Amateur Adult (19 and up) Apply Sample Concertos Age Groups snd Categories iClassical Academy AWARDS iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards to Winners and Participants of Carnegie Gala Auditions We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience iClassical Academy is based in Switzerland Apply iClassical Awards International Panel of Judges Judges provide immediate on-air feedback to participants during the Live Audition stage. To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here Apply Judges Fees* Application fee $50 per soloist, or per member of a Chamber Ensemble (2-8 members), or per Composer $400 per Large Ensemble (9-18 members) Live Audition fee (if selected based on video submission) Solo/Duo/Trio $100 Small Ensemble (4-8 members) $30 per member Concerto $200 Live audition is not required for Large Ensembles Solo/ensemble ti me limit - 7 minutes Concertos - one complete movement (no time limit) Performance fee (if selected to perform at the Gala): Solo/Duo/Trio $550 up to 7 min Small Ensemble (4-8 members) $900 up to 7 min Concerto $1,050 1 movement Large Ensemble please send request for special accommodation to director@progressivemusicians.com *Merit scholarships are available on a need basis. To be considered for a merit scholarship, contact us BEFORE you apply at director@progressivemusicians.com Apply Fees Jennifer Wang Gala Staff Collaborative Pianist Jennifer Wang, piano is a pianist, professional accompanist and collaborator based in New York and the DC area as well as Program Coordinator and Administrator Assistant at the Summit Music Festival. She received her Master Manhattan School of Music, New York, previously studying at the MSM Precollege and with Dr. Anna Ouspenskaya at the Levine School of Music. An avid performer, Jennifer has appeared as a soloist with the Virtuosi Brunensis orchestra and at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Kaufman Center's Merkin Hall, historical Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia Italy, the DiCapo Opera Theater in New York, and the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Jennifer has won numerous competitions, both in solo and chamber, performing at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Merkin Concert Hall in NY, Palazzo del Priori in Italy, DiCapo Opera Theater in New York, Embassy of Italy, Mexican Cultural Institute, Lyceum in Alexandria, featured on Cable TV: A Holiday Recital, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Netherlands Embassy, Alden Theater Music Friends Concert, and the Kimmel Center in PA as well as giving a lecture-concert in Wuhan, China. Apply Laureate Gala! OUR STORY Laureates' Journey to Performance in New York Cit y at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Hosted by STEVE ROBINSON, the world renowned producer of classical music radio programs SEE FULL BROCHURE Carnegie Auditions Play Video Play Video 35:56 Announcing Winners of Auditions for Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Announcing Winners of Auditions for Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall held live on our previous Broadcasts on April 29 - May 2, 2023 Musicians were auditioning for an opportunity to perform at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, in Gala concerts in New York City. The Gala Auditions are organized by Sound Espressivo, Progressive Musicians, and Virtual Concert Halls. Auditionees from many countries are seeking guidance and support from the Judges, through live comments which you will hear after each performance The Sound Espressivo Global Competition is an online, live-streamed competition. It combines a competition and live performance experience. Progressive Musicians is an organizer of many competitions and concerts at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall. Virtual Concert Halls is an Internet TV broadcaster providing artists with a virtual stage and ability to reach audiences beyond the walls of conventional concert halls. The goal of these Auditions is to encourage, nurture, and reward musicians who are proactive about sharing their art and developing their careers. Sound Espressivo and Progressive Musicians together are providing opportunities for musicians to discover their unique artistic voice, take initiative, present themselves on their own terms, and carve out their own career paths. Thank you Judges! Gr 1 - Avguste Antonov. Masterclasses in Italy. Talent Summer Courses Gr 2 - Emil Chudnovsky Gr 3 - Vera Danchenko Gr 4 - Giacomo Franci Gr 5 - Giacomo Franci Gr 6a - Avguste Antonov Gr 6b - Avguste Antonov Gr 7 - Giacomo Franci Gr 8 - Giacomo Franci Gr 9 - Giacomo Franci Gr 10 - Avguste Antonov and Vera Danchenko Gr 11 - Gevorg Sargsyan and Emil Chudnovsky ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ These public broadcasts are brought to you by Virtual Concert Halls: Anna Ouspenskaya, Igor Zubkovsky, Frane, Rusinovich, James Welch, Fedor Ouspensky, Ante Bozc-Kudric, Chris Au. These programs are offered to public free of charge. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ Play Video Play Video 02:30:17 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 11 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: Tuesday May 2 GROUP 11 12:00pm-2:00pm Recitalists Yiqun Zhao, Flute, United States 6:36 - Cecile Chaminade - Concertino for flute, Op. 107 Christopher Rocha, Piano, United States 17:54 - Chopin - Waltz in B Minor Op. 69 No. 2 Valerija Iljinaite, Voice (dramatic soprano), United Kingdom 25:20 - Tchaikovsky - Liza’s aria from queen of spades 29:50 - Rosephanye Powell - Dying from ‘Then, Here and Now’ Chinnawat Themkumkwun, Guitar, Austria 38:49 - Olga Amelkina-Vera (b. 1976) - Western Vista Vlad Krik , Composer/Pianist, Germany 1:01:49 - Vlad Krik - NEW AGE 2022 Marcio Candido, Violin, USA 1:14:41 - Paulo Bosisio Aboio - e Dança Negra for solo violin Sophie Lu, Cello, United States 1:33:40 - David Popper - Hungarian Rhapsody op 68 Janelle Bai, Piano, USA 1:47:30 - R. Shchedrin - A la Albeniz Francesca Bartolo, Voice (Mezzo-Soprano), London, United Kingdom 51:44 - G. Rossini - Cruda Sorte!….agio so per pratica Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 02:30:10 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 10 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: Monday May 1 GROUP 10 9:00am-11:00am Recitalist Candidates Courtney Daniels and Narmina Sultanova, Voice, US 14:22 - S. Moniuszko - Halka's Aria Bruce Leto, Jr., Piano, United States 29:30 - Maurice Ravel - Valley of the Bells Anna-Thérèse Mehra, Piano, USA Liszt - Un Sospiro Jelena Stefanic, Voice/Soprano, Croatia 43:37 G. Puccini - La Boheme / Donde lieta, Mimi's aria Neel Perdue, piano, USA 2:05:26 - E. Grieg - Wedding in Troldhaugen 2:11:22 - F. Liszt - Consolations Patricio Cadena Perez, Guitar, France 1:25:37 - Francisco Tárrega - Recuerdos de la Alhambra 1:29:30 - Antonio Lauro - Valse N° 3 Jed Wei, Piano, USA 1:47:33 - Franz Liszt - Liebestraum no. 3 1:42:44 - Frédéric Chopin - Nocturne in C# Minor Venicia Rasmussen, Voice, Germany 56:40 - Mozart - Come scoglio , from 'Cosi fan tutte' 1:03:30 - Puccini - Un bel del vedremo, 'Madama Butterfly' Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 41:47 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 9 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 9 9:00pm-10:00pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Yiqun Zhao, Flute, United States Carl Philipp Stamitz - Flute Concerto in G major, Op.29 George Cheng, piano, U.S. 3:43 - Mozart - Concerto No.27 in B flat Major, K.595, III. Rondo Allegro Andrew Chukwuka Egbuchiem, Voice Countertenor, United States 24:50 - Antonio Vivaldi - Nel profundo cieco mondo 30:30 - George Fredrick Handel - Amor tiranno amor Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 01:30:54 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 8 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 8 7:00pm-8:30pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Joel Chen, piano, United States 8:03 - Mozart - Piano Concerto No 22, Movement 1 Susan Dantoni and Jan Koler, piano/cello, USA 16:43 - Faure - Elegy Susan - Dantoni and Cecelia Guerra, piano/soprano, USA 27:30 - Samuel Barber - St. Ita’s Vision Julio Reyes, Guitar, United States 34:08 - Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in D Stacey Stofferahn, Voice, United States 47:40 - Lowe Finney - "Longing" Lori Qian, Piano, USA 56:08 - Beethoven - Concerto No. 2 Allegro con brio Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 01:18:57 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 7 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 7 5:30pm-7:00pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Elaine Sara Lim, Piano, United States 7:36 - Mozart - Piano Concerto in A Major K488, 3rd Movement Harry Chen, Piano, United States 24:26 - Kabalevsky - Piano Concerto No 3 (Youth Concerto) in D Major, 2nd Movement Louise Ting, Piano, USA 37:33 - J. Haydn - Concerto in C major Tristan Zhu, violin, United States Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin concerto in D Major, Mvt 1 Sofia Baturina, Piano, USA 57:10 - Saint Saëns - Piano Concerto No. 2 Olivia Zhang, Piano, United States 47:48 - Haydn - Concerto in D Major, Mvt III, Rondo all'ongharese-Allegro assai Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 01:28:58 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 6B Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Program: GROUP 6b 2:30pm-4:30pm Piano Recitalists Ximurong Zhai, Piano, Canada 10:53 - Charles Griffes - Fantasy Pieces - Scherzo Vignesh Rajagopalan, Piano, United States 20:36 - Mozart - Sonata No. 11 in A Minor,, K. 331 Tiger Stepinski, piano, USA 28:47 - Sergei Rachmaninoff - Etude OP 39 NO 6 Andrew Khayms, Piano, USA 36:15 - Chopin - Polonaise in D minor, Op. 71 No. 1 Daniel Lee, Piano/Composition, US 52:40 - Daniel Lee - Rise William Sun, Piano, US 1:01:02 - Fazil - Summer time Variations Bonnie Zhou, Piano, United States 1:11:10 - Michael Glinka - The Nightingale Variation Play Video Play Video 01:20:19 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 6A Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 6a 12:00pm-2:00pm Piano Recitalists Jia Li, Piano, USA 10:48 - Chopin - Nocturne Op. 9. No. 2 in Eb Major 14:59 - Mozart - Rondo Alla Turca Maggie Chen, Piano, United States 21:37 - MacDowell - Witches Dance Kristina Henckel and Amanda Virelle, Piano Duo, United States 29:01 - Sergei Rachmaninoff - Barcarolle from Six Pieces Op. 11 Antian Jiang, Piano, Canada 41:20 - Franz Liszt - La Campanella in G-sharp minor Alexis Dyche, Piano, USA 52:02 - Frederic Chopin - Impromptu, Opus 29 56:03 - Aaron Copland - The Cat and the Mouse Erin Chen, Piano, United States 1:05:52 - Chopin - Fantaisie-Impromptu In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66 Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Previous Gala videos The New York Chamber Players Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Giacomo Franci is featuring world class soloists from US, Europe, Canada, Asia Premieres of newly composed works; recital soloists, and ensembles. SPECIAL GUESTS Maestro Giacomo Franci Music Director of New York Chamber Players Orchestra New York Chamber Players Orchestra Steve Robinson Honorary Host Susanna Kolker Guest Artist James Adler James Adler Audience Favorite Award James Adler Audience Favorite Award Meet the Gala Audition Winners November 2022

Laureate Gala Weill Carnegie Hall Auditions Deadl ine EXTENDED! Apply by April 2, 2023 Open to All Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers Audition as a Soloist, Duo, Chamber Ensemble, Large Ensemble (up to 20 performers), or Composer Audition to perform Concerto or Aria with New York Chamber Players Orchestra Giacomo Franci, conductor Welcome GIFT for iClassical Members! 50% off Application fee ICLASSICAL50 We are proud to offer special discounts to members of the iClassical Academy. Enjoy up to 50% on application fees, auditions, and many other opportunities Deadl ine EXTENDED! Apply by April 2, 2023 Apply General Information JAAF Awards iClassical Awards Judges Fees Download Regulations Concerto Sample List Awards Download Consent for Broadcast Recording Opportunities Albums Laureate Gala at Carnegie Hall — June 20, 2023 Concerto rehearsals in New York City — June 18 & 19, 2023. Performer interviews with Steve Robinson in New York City — June 19, 2023. Apply with a video Selected musicians are invited to the LIVE ONLINE AUDITION SOLOISTS, DUOS, TRIOS, & VARIOUS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES MAY AUDITION COMPOSERS SUBMIT SCORES ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 19, 2023 AT 11:59PM (23:59) EASTERN STANDARD TIME. Winners receive A Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of performance (see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules) Medals; Certificates Full color brochure (digital and printed) Complimentary tickets Winners will be interviewed by Steve Robinson, a world renowned producer of classical music radio shows 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. Apply General Infrmtion DATES & DEADLINES • Deadline EXTENDED! Apply by April 2, 2023@11:59pm Eastern Standard Time - completed Application, preliminary video, and fee are DUE* • APRIL 29, 30 & May 1 - Live online Auditions • MAY 2 - Audition Results Announced • JUNE 18 & 19 - Rehearsals with New York Chamber Players Orchestra in New York City • JUNE 19 - Performer s' Interviews in New York City • JUNE 20 @ 7:00pm EST - Laureate Gala at Carnegie Hall, LIVE and in person Apply Dates and Deadlines Live Auditions April 29, 30, & May 1 Selected musicians will be invited to audition live on a public Internet broadcast* NOT APPLICABLE TO LARGE ENSEMBLES & COMPOSERS 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 use a desktop or laptop, webcam, microphone, high speed internet service. NOTE: Phone, iPad, Mac Mini, or Netbook WILL NOT work well on our auditions platform. Use of these devices may result in poor quality production and possibly disqualification. • Live online auditions will be produced by Virtual Concert Halls. All musicians will be required to attend a tech and sound check session with our Production Team prior to auditioning. PLEASE READ THE TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS SET BY VIRTUAL CONCERT HALLS BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR YOUR AUDITION. • An official announcement of the selected musicians will take place on May 14, 2023. *See FEES section for applicable Audition fees Apply Tech information Live Auditions Gala Laureates INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON JUNE 19 in New York City Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network.ork. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016. A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives. In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. Robinson wrote AIR’s first two successful grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Apply Interviews James Adler Audience Favorite AWARD $250 "It is very important to have the audience participate in this competition! It engages the listener and encourages our wonderfully talented contestants. I am delighted to co-found the James Adler Audience Favorite Award for the Sound Espressivo Global Music Competition. Sit back, listen, enjoy -- and please vote!" ~James Adler, Pianist and Composer Photo: Frank Gimpaya Apply JAAF Award Repertory Standard instrumental and vocal repertoire of all periods , including contemporary, Jazz, Art Songs, Opera/Oratorio, “Crossover”, Golden Age Musical Theatre. Refer to the Sample List of Concertos . If your Concerto/Aria is not listed, please write to us for get it approved by New York Chamber Players Orchestra Memorization is not required but is strongly encouraged for all soloists. Individual movements taken from larger works are acceptable Simplified arrangements and incomplete movements are not accepted Composers submit a PDF copy of their score(s). No recording required Ensembles may include any of traditional classical instrumentation. If including piano, no preparation or modification may be made to it. Apply Sample Concertos Repertoire Age Groups and Categories SOLOISTS (Instrumental and Vocal) SOLOISTS WITH ORCHESTRA ( Instrumental and Vocal) DUOS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES LARGE ENSEMBLES COMPOSERS AGE DIVISIONS: 5-7 years old 8-10 years old 11-14 years old 15-18 years old Collegiate Professional Amateur Adult (19 and up) Apply Sample Concertos Age Groups snd Categories iClassical Academy AWARDS iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards to Winners and Participants of Carnegie Gala Auditions We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience iClassical Academy is based in Switzerland Apply iClassical Awards International Panel of Judges Judges provide immediate on-air feedback to participants during the Live Audition stage. To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here Apply Judges Fees* Application fee $50 per soloist, or per member of a Chamber Ensemble (2-8 members), or per Composer. iClassical members pay $25 $400 iClassical Members pay $270 per Large Ensemble (9-18 members) Live Audition fee (if selected based on video submission) Solo/Duo/Trio $100 iClassical members pay $70 Small Ensemble (4-8 members) $30 per member. iClassical members pay $25 per member Concerto $200 iClassical members pay $130 Live audition is not required for Large Ensembles Solo/ensemble ti me limit - 7 minutes Concertos - one complete movement (no time limit) Performance fee (if selected to perform at the Gala): Solo/Duo/Trio $550 up to 7 min Small Ensemble (4-8 members) $900 up to 7 min Concerto $1,050 1 movement Large Ensemble please send request for special accommodation to director@progressivemusicians.com *Merit scholarships are available on a need basis. To be considered for a merit scholarship, contact us BEFORE you apply at director@progressivemusicians.com Apply Fees Laureate Gala! OUR STORY Laureates' Journey to Performance in New York Cit y at Carnegie Hall Hosted by STEVE ROBINSON, the world renowned producer of classical music radio programs SEE FULL BROCHURE Carnegie Auditions Play Video Play Video 35:56 Announcing Winners of Auditions for Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Announcing Winners of Auditions for Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall held live on our previous Broadcasts on April 29 - May 2, 2023 Musicians were auditioning for an opportunity to perform at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, in Gala concerts in New York City. The Gala Auditions are organized by Sound Espressivo, Progressive Musicians, and Virtual Concert Halls. Auditionees from many countries are seeking guidance and support from the Judges, through live comments which you will hear after each performance The Sound Espressivo Global Competition is an online, live-streamed competition. It combines a competition and live performance experience. Progressive Musicians is an organizer of many competitions and concerts at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall. Virtual Concert Halls is an Internet TV broadcaster providing artists with a virtual stage and ability to reach audiences beyond the walls of conventional concert halls. The goal of these Auditions is to encourage, nurture, and reward musicians who are proactive about sharing their art and developing their careers. Sound Espressivo and Progressive Musicians together are providing opportunities for musicians to discover their unique artistic voice, take initiative, present themselves on their own terms, and carve out their own career paths. Thank you Judges! Gr 1 - Avguste Antonov. Masterclasses in Italy. Talent Summer Courses Gr 2 - Emil Chudnovsky Gr 3 - Vera Danchenko Gr 4 - Giacomo Franci Gr 5 - Giacomo Franci Gr 6a - Avguste Antonov Gr 6b - Avguste Antonov Gr 7 - Giacomo Franci Gr 8 - Giacomo Franci Gr 9 - Giacomo Franci Gr 10 - Avguste Antonov and Vera Danchenko Gr 11 - Gevorg Sargsyan and Emil Chudnovsky ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ These public broadcasts are brought to you by Virtual Concert Halls: Anna Ouspenskaya, Igor Zubkovsky, Frane, Rusinovich, James Welch, Fedor Ouspensky, Ante Bozc-Kudric, Chris Au. These programs are offered to public free of charge. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ Play Video Play Video 02:30:17 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 11 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: Tuesday May 2 GROUP 11 12:00pm-2:00pm Recitalists Yiqun Zhao, Flute, United States 6:36 - Cecile Chaminade - Concertino for flute, Op. 107 Christopher Rocha, Piano, United States 17:54 - Chopin - Waltz in B Minor Op. 69 No. 2 Valerija Iljinaite, Voice (dramatic soprano), United Kingdom 25:20 - Tchaikovsky - Liza’s aria from queen of spades 29:50 - Rosephanye Powell - Dying from ‘Then, Here and Now’ Chinnawat Themkumkwun, Guitar, Austria 38:49 - Olga Amelkina-Vera (b. 1976) - Western Vista Vlad Krik , Composer/Pianist, Germany 1:01:49 - Vlad Krik - NEW AGE 2022 Marcio Candido, Violin, USA 1:14:41 - Paulo Bosisio Aboio - e Dança Negra for solo violin Sophie Lu, Cello, United States 1:33:40 - David Popper - Hungarian Rhapsody op 68 Janelle Bai, Piano, USA 1:47:30 - R. Shchedrin - A la Albeniz Francesca Bartolo, Voice (Mezzo-Soprano), London, United Kingdom 51:44 - G. Rossini - Cruda Sorte!….agio so per pratica Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 02:30:10 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 10 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: Monday May 1 GROUP 10 9:00am-11:00am Recitalist Candidates Courtney Daniels and Narmina Sultanova, Voice, US 14:22 - S. Moniuszko - Halka's Aria Bruce Leto, Jr., Piano, United States 29:30 - Maurice Ravel - Valley of the Bells Anna-Thérèse Mehra, Piano, USA Liszt - Un Sospiro Jelena Stefanic, Voice/Soprano, Croatia 43:37 G. Puccini - La Boheme / Donde lieta, Mimi's aria Neel Perdue, piano, USA 2:05:26 - E. Grieg - Wedding in Troldhaugen 2:11:22 - F. Liszt - Consolations Patricio Cadena Perez, Guitar, France 1:25:37 - Francisco Tárrega - Recuerdos de la Alhambra 1:29:30 - Antonio Lauro - Valse N° 3 Jed Wei, Piano, USA 1:47:33 - Franz Liszt - Liebestraum no. 3 1:42:44 - Frédéric Chopin - Nocturne in C# Minor Venicia Rasmussen, Voice, Germany 56:40 - Mozart - Come scoglio , from 'Cosi fan tutte' 1:03:30 - Puccini - Un bel del vedremo, 'Madama Butterfly' Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 41:47 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 9 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 9 9:00pm-10:00pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Yiqun Zhao, Flute, United States Carl Philipp Stamitz - Flute Concerto in G major, Op.29 George Cheng, piano, U.S. 3:43 - Mozart - Concerto No.27 in B flat Major, K.595, III. Rondo Allegro Andrew Chukwuka Egbuchiem, Voice Countertenor, United States 24:50 - Antonio Vivaldi - Nel profundo cieco mondo 30:30 - George Fredrick Handel - Amor tiranno amor Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 01:30:54 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 8 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 8 7:00pm-8:30pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Joel Chen, piano, United States 8:03 - Mozart - Piano Concerto No 22, Movement 1 Susan Dantoni and Jan Koler, piano/cello, USA 16:43 - Faure - Elegy Susan - Dantoni and Cecelia Guerra, piano/soprano, USA 27:30 - Samuel Barber - St. Ita’s Vision Julio Reyes, Guitar, United States 34:08 - Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in D Stacey Stofferahn, Voice, United States 47:40 - Lowe Finney - "Longing" Lori Qian, Piano, USA 56:08 - Beethoven - Concerto No. 2 Allegro con brio Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 01:18:57 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 7 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 7 5:30pm-7:00pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Elaine Sara Lim, Piano, United States 7:36 - Mozart - Piano Concerto in A Major K488, 3rd Movement Harry Chen, Piano, United States 24:26 - Kabalevsky - Piano Concerto No 3 (Youth Concerto) in D Major, 2nd Movement Louise Ting, Piano, USA 37:33 - J. Haydn - Concerto in C major Tristan Zhu, violin, United States Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin concerto in D Major, Mvt 1 Sofia Baturina, Piano, USA 57:10 - Saint Saëns - Piano Concerto No. 2 Olivia Zhang, Piano, United States 47:48 - Haydn - Concerto in D Major, Mvt III, Rondo all'ongharese-Allegro assai Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 01:28:58 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 6B Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Program: GROUP 6b 2:30pm-4:30pm Piano Recitalists Ximurong Zhai, Piano, Canada 10:53 - Charles Griffes - Fantasy Pieces - Scherzo Vignesh Rajagopalan, Piano, United States 20:36 - Mozart - Sonata No. 11 in A Minor,, K. 331 Tiger Stepinski, piano, USA 28:47 - Sergei Rachmaninoff - Etude OP 39 NO 6 Andrew Khayms, Piano, USA 36:15 - Chopin - Polonaise in D minor, Op. 71 No. 1 Daniel Lee, Piano/Composition, US 52:40 - Daniel Lee - Rise William Sun, Piano, US 1:01:02 - Fazil - Summer time Variations Bonnie Zhou, Piano, United States 1:11:10 - Michael Glinka - The Nightingale Variation Play Video Play Video 01:20:19 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 6A Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 6a 12:00pm-2:00pm Piano Recitalists Jia Li, Piano, USA 10:48 - Chopin - Nocturne Op. 9. No. 2 in Eb Major 14:59 - Mozart - Rondo Alla Turca Maggie Chen, Piano, United States 21:37 - MacDowell - Witches Dance Kristina Henckel and Amanda Virelle, Piano Duo, United States 29:01 - Sergei Rachmaninoff - Barcarolle from Six Pieces Op. 11 Antian Jiang, Piano, Canada 41:20 - Franz Liszt - La Campanella in G-sharp minor Alexis Dyche, Piano, USA 52:02 - Frederic Chopin - Impromptu, Opus 29 56:03 - Aaron Copland - The Cat and the Mouse Erin Chen, Piano, United States 1:05:52 - Chopin - Fantaisie-Impromptu In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66 Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Previous Gala videos The New York Chamber Players Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Giacomo Franci is featuring world class soloists from US, Europe, Canada, Asia Premieres of newly composed works; recital soloists, and ensembles. SPECIAL GUESTS Maestro Giacomo Franci Music Director of New York Chamber Players Orchestra New York Chamber Players Orchestra Steve Robinson Honorary Host Susanna Kolker Guest Artist James Adler James Adler Audience Favorite Award James Adler Audience Favorite Award Meet the Carnegie Gala Audition Winners November 2022

Sound Espressivo is the first online LIVE streaming Competition for musicians of all ages. Contestants and judges focus on unique artistry of every performer, awarding prizes offered by music management companies. Apply for Carnegie Apply for colORCHESTRA SOUND ESPRESSIVO CREATES BROAD AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES for PERFORMERS, COMPOSERS, TEACHERS, MANAGERS, CONCERT AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Programs for Students, R ising A rtists, and Professionals PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES WITH ORCHESTRAS WORLDWIDE AND AT PRESTIGIOUS VENUES: Carnegie Hall (NEW YORK), Cadogan Hall (LONDON), Pergola Theater (Florence, Italy), Lviv Symphony Hall (Lviv Ukraine), Cultural Canter of Philippines, Dairy Arts Center (Colorado), DiMenna Center (New York), Cairo Opera (Egypt), and many more *** Recording opportunities with publication and distribution with Cicerone Music and Arts (CiMA) Apply for Carnegie Hall Apply for Orchestras Worldwide UPCOMING AUDITIONS SCHEDULE October 1-20, 2025. Concert Season at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles. January 31, 2026 - February 3, 2026. Concert Season at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles. March 13-16, 2026. colORCHESTRA for performance and recordings opportunities with orchestras worldwide. Soloists, Composers. May 8-11, 2026. Concert Season at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles. June 13-16, 2026. colORCHESTRA for performance and recordings opportunities with orchestras worldwide. Soloists, Composers. EXPAND YOUR SKILLS, REACH YOUR AUDIENCE, BOOST YOUR CAREER PERFORM FROM ANY LOCATION BROADCAST ON EVERY MAJOR VIDEO PLATFORM Jo in one-of-a-kind music events that reinvent concert stage! Concertos and Arias with Orchestra Instrumental and Ensemble Judges Composers Call for Scores Awards Carnegie for Composers Albums colORCHESTRA Cairo Opera Orchestra Call for Orchestral Scores Your Quartet at Carnegie and on Album Solo and Ensemble What is Laureate Gala? Rachmaninoff Competition Masters and Masterworks Laureate Ensemble Cello Choir PREVIOUS SEASONS INTERNET TV LIVE MUSIC DAILY PROGRAMS Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 11:57 JPIR Quick Takes: Jack Price — Season 2 Echoes Part10 JPIR Quick Takes: Jack Price — Season 2 Echoes Jack Price has seen every angle of the music business — and he’s here to talk about it. In these short episodes, Jack shares life lessons, career insights, and surprising truths from his journey as a musician and music manager. These short episodes capture his most revealing and entertaining thoughts from Season 2 of Jack Price Is Right. 🎙 Real stories from the industry 🎯 Advice shaped by a lifetime on and off the stage ✨ The heart of a musical life 🧠 Thoughts that make you think Smart conversations, a bit of humor, and a lot of authenticity — all in just a few minutes. #jpir #vchs #SoundEspressivo #liveshow There are no straightforward answers. But remember, Jack thinks: If you are not constantly "breaking through", you are not living. Today's Broadcast is brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Krisztian Palagyi, Frane Rušinović, Ante Božić-Kudrić, Jennifer Wang, Anna Ouspenskaya and Igor Zubkovsky. Play Video Play Video 00:59 Mozart Brilliance 🎻 Gvantsa Butskhrikidze – Violin Concerto No. 5 | Espressivo #mozart #violin Violinist Gvantsa Butskhrikidze delivers a refined and expressive performance of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K.219 (1st movement) during her Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. With elegance, clarity, and radiant musical presence, she brings Mozart’s brilliance and charm beautifully to life. 🎻✨ #GvantsaButskhrikidze #Mozart #ViolinConcerto #K219 #Violin #Violinist #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #ClassicalMusic #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #ViolinPerformance #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #MozartConcerto #ViolinMagic Play Video Play Video 29:07 Magnificent Nine! Beethoven Symphony No. 3 Part 1 Continuing with our series of programs dedicated to Beethoven's Nine Symphonies. Today, Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Ka Long Au explore Symphony No. 3. After watching part of the film, stay tuned for an engaging discussion. Beethoven’s Third Symphony, Eroica, marks a decisive break from Classical convention. Monumental in scale and ambition, it expands sonata form, intensifies harmonic tension, and treats thematic material with unprecedented developmental weight. The symphony is driven by bold rhythmic motives, abrupt contrasts, and a pervasive sense of struggle and transformation. Originally conceived in a heroic vein, Eroica presents not triumph alone but conflict, loss, and hard-won resolution, establishing a new model for the symphony as a dramatic and philosophical statement. More about Architects of Music: https://www.youtube.com/@thearchitectsofmusic BEETHOVEN’S UNIVERSE In this ongoing series, Lawrence Rapchak examines each movement of Beethoven’s symphonies, revealing their inner structures and illuminating the architecture of each complete work. No other program about Beethoven’s symphonies has been created in this fashion, and it is our hope to present all nine of these masterpieces in the coming months. To accompany the audio in each episode, the Virtual Concert Halls team has created a visually engaging experience. The visuals include composer portraits, full scores and piano reductions with highlighted passages, performance photos, landscapes to support the narrative, and curated images of Beethoven himself. Created by New Media Productions Worldwide and Virtual Concert Halls Written and Narrated by Lawrence Rapchak Audio Producer & Mix Engineer: Steve Robinson Movie Director: Anna Ouspenskaya Assistant Director & Storyboard: Frane Rušinović Animation, Motion Graphic & Design: Miro Dobrović (dPhoto Studio) Audio Engineer: Eric Arunas Video Editing: Frane Rušinović, Miro Dobrović, Igor Zubkovsky Music: Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Bela Drahos, conductor (Naxos Records) Script content copyright © Lawrence Rapchak, 2021 Play Video Play Video 00:36 Piano Passion & Depth 🎶 Sanghie Lee – Schumann Concerto in A minor #soundespressivo Pianist Sanghie Lee delivers a deeply expressive performance of Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor during her Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. With poetic sensitivity, emotional depth, and refined artistry, she brings Schumann’s Romantic voice vividly to life. 🎹✨ #SanghieLee #Schumann #PianoConcerto #Piano #Pianist #ClassicalMusic #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #Virtuoso #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #RomanticEra #PianoPerformance #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #PianoMagic Play Video Play Video 01:00 Baroque Beauty ✨ Yan Yu – Handel “Mi lusinga il dolce affetto” |#soundespressivo #mezzosoprano Mezzo-soprano Yan Yu delivers a beautifully expressive performance of Handel’s aria “Mi lusinga il dolce affetto” during her Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. With warmth, elegance, and refined Baroque style, she brings this moving aria to life with emotional depth and vocal grace. 🎤✨ #YanYu #Handel #BaroqueMusic #Opera #MezzoSoprano #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #ClassicalMusic #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #VocalPerformance #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #HandelAria #VocalArtistry Play Video Play Video 00:41 Pathétique Power 🎹 Ethan Zhao | #beethoven #pathetique #piano #soundespressivo #youtubeshorts Pianist Ethan Zhao delivers a gripping and emotional performance of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, “Pathétique” during his Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. With dramatic intensity, expressive depth, and commanding artistry, he brings this iconic masterpiece vividly to life. 🎹✨ #EthanZhao #Beethoven #Pathetique #PianoSonata #ClassicalMusic #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #PianoPerformance #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #BeethovenSonata #RomanticSpirit #PianoArtistry Play Video Play Video 27:45 Magnificent Nine! Beethoven Symphony No. 8 Part 9 Continuing with our series of programs dedicated to Beethoven's Nine Symphonies. Today, Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Ka Long Au explore Symphony No. 8. After watching part of the film, stay tuned for an engaging discussion. Beethoven’s Eighth is compact, direct, and structurally tight. It uses clear motivic cells, abrupt dynamic shifts, and concise thematic development. The work often reads as a study in controlled wit and mechanical precision. Beethoven fondly referred to it as "my little Symphony in F", distinguishing it from his Sixth Symphony, a longer work also in F. The Eighth Symphony is generally light-hearted, though not lightweight, and in many places loud, with many accented notes. Various passages in the symphony are heard by some listeners to be musical jokes. More about Architects of Music: https://www.youtube.com/@thearchitectsofmusic BEETHOVEN’S UNIVERSE In this ongoing series, Lawrence Rapchak examines each movement of Beethoven’s symphonies, revealing their inner structures and illuminating the architecture of each complete work. No other program about Beethoven’s symphonies has been created in this fashion, and it is our hope to present all nine of these masterpieces in the coming months. To accompany the audio in each episode, the Virtual Concert Halls team has created a visually engaging experience. The visuals include composer portraits, full scores and piano reductions with highlighted passages, performance photos, landscapes to support the narrative, and curated images of Beethoven himself. Created by New Media Productions Worldwide and Virtual Concert Halls Written and Narrated by Lawrence Rapchak Audio Producer & Mix Engineer: Steve Robinson Movie Director: Anna Ouspenskaya Assistant Director & Storyboard: Frane Rušinović Animation, Motion Graphic & Design: Miro Dobrović (dPhoto Studio) Audio Engineer: Eric Arunas Video Editing: Frane Rušinović, Miro Dobrović, Igor Zubkovsky Music: Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Bela Drahos, conductor (Naxos Records) Script content copyright © Lawrence Rapchak, 2021 Play Video Play Video 11:43 JPIR Quick Takes: Jack Price — Season 2 Echoes Part9 JPIR Quick Takes: Jack Price — Season 2 Echoes Jack Price has seen every angle of the music business — and he’s here to talk about it. In these short episodes, Jack shares life lessons, career insights, and surprising truths from his journey as a musician and music manager. These short episodes capture his most revealing and entertaining thoughts from Season 2 of Jack Price Is Right. 🎙 Real stories from the industry 🎯 Advice shaped by a lifetime on and off the stage ✨ The heart of a musical life 🧠 Thoughts that make you think Smart conversations, a bit of humor, and a lot of authenticity — all in just a few minutes. #jpir #vchs #SoundEspressivo #liveshow There are no straightforward answers. But remember, Jack thinks: If you are not constantly "breaking through", you are not living. Today's Broadcast is brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Krisztian Palagyi, Frane Rušinović, Ante Božić-Kudrić, Jennifer Wang, Anna Ouspenskaya and Igor Zubkovsky. Auditions Judges Prizes Application Sound Espressivo 2021 Play Video Play Video 57:31 "How to be a courageous musician" | Avguste Antonov Hosted by Sound Espressivo Competition Judge and co-host: Chris Au In this broadcast, we explore how to be courageous as a musician not only in your artistry but in the business side of being a professional. This is something that's very admirable and respectable about Avguste Antonov - his tenacity, perseverance, sincerity, and dedication to making sure his career is forged by him. Check out his website at www.avgusteantonov.com This is a series curated by Virtual Concert Halls for the 2021 Sound Espressivo Global Competition. For more information on application, visit our website at www.soundespressivocompetition.com ______________________________ 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. 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. Play Video Play Video 33:31 Sound Espressivo Experience Sound Espressivo is a competition EXPERIENCE created by a community of musicians, music educators, music managers. Our purpose is to make a difference for young musicians, for teachers, parents of music students. We are here to EMPOWER with new tools, ENRICH with new mindset, EXPAND horizons of what's possible, what it takes for a modern artist to create joy and success. Many aspects of the Competition are very new, learn what they are and i may fit your vision. Immediate feedback from Judges Internet TV live performance on a virtual stage Live interactions Prizes designed to keep giving more experience and opportunities for performance and study Opportunity to connect with likeminded people and form long lasting collaborations Apply by November 30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Play Video Play Video 32:38 A Conductor's Perspective | Massimiliano Donninelli "What's the relationship between Traditional and New Repertoire?" Maestro Massimiliano Donninelli is an esteemed member of the 2021 Sound Espressivo Global Competition. He will be speaking with us about his perspective as a conductor on traditional and new music. This promises to be a fascinating discussion! Apply now for the 2021 Sound Espressivo Global Competition at www.soundespressivocompetition.com ___________________________________________________ Massimiliano Donninelli represents one of the best performers of his generation. Since the beginning of his career he has dedicated himself to contemporary music, considered as privileged to live in his time and to immerse himself in the repertoire of Tradition. As a conductor of a classical and modern repertoire he has collaborated with prestigious festivals in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia, Portugal, United Kingdom, United States, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Holland, Canada, Serbia, Moldova, Greece . He has collaborated with prestigious artists such as Luciano Berio, Valeria Moriconi, Brett Deubner and many others, conducting the orchestra as the Bel'Arte Orchestra (Paris), Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra, National Philharmonic Orchestra "Serghei Lunchevici", National TeleRadio Orchestra - Moldova, National Choir "Moldova". At the same time, he dedicates himself to the composition and his works are performed in Italy, Germany, Slovenia, France, Croatia, Brazil, Spain, United States, broadcast by RssSky, Rete A, Telequattro, RadioVaticana, RAI, United Nations Radio (Colombia), Discovery Channel, RadioShalom, RTVSlovenija (Koper). He has recorded for CBC, Rai, Rai-Slo, RNE, Rusty Records, Palomar Records, Radio-Moldova, RadioFrance. Massimiliano Donninelli is distinguished by a special interpretative sensitivity and dedication to the composer's idea through a deep and particularly respectful knowledge of the score. Play Video Play Video 01:44:12 Sound Espressivo presents "Judging Modern Competitions" Panel Discussion Music competitions often are a target of a lot of criticism. What is wrong with modern music competitions? How did the changes in music competitions scene over past 20-30 years affect the judging? What are the most common challenges for Judges? What are possible improvements and solutions? How does Sound Espressivo address the known issues? Apply by November 30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ Judging modern music competitions certainly is a different task from what it meant for artists and music educators 20, 30, or 50 years ago. Things changed, and the changes are dramatic. There are many more competitions nowadays than a handful of major ones which dominated the field back a couple of decade ago. There are many different formats, a huge variety of different sets of requirements, and an even larger variety of awards and other benefits which today's competitions offer. And surely there are many issues and challenges which all people involve must face and resolve when participating in a competition. That includes not only contestants but also the Judges and organizers. Today's Panel topics are centered around the challenges particular to judging modern music competitions. Moderated by Avguste Antonov, piano, France, Sound Espressivo Board member Panelists: Anzel Gerber, cello, Austria Pierre Beaudry, guitar, Canada Olivier Chassain, guitar, France Who are the panelists: Pianist Avguste Antonov 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 He has performed all over the World. He 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. Cellist Anzél Gerber, is performing on internationally renowned stages as soloist and chamber musician. Her passion for teaching served as inspiration to obtain her PhD and to conduct post-doctoral research in the field of cello training for gifted young cellists in Asia, USA and Europe. She regularly presents master classes at universities and festivals Canadian guitarist Pierre Beaudry performs through the world. His extensive concert career takes him to Europe, North America, China and South East Asia, where his solo performances are acclaimed both by the public and the press. He has been on the music faculties of three universities in Quebec, Canada (Concordia, Bishop’s and Sherbrooke) He was recently appointed as professor of guitar at the Tiziano Rossetti International Music Academy in Lugano, Switzerland. French guitarist Olivier Chassain was born in Paris in 1957. Today, his triple professional activity makes him simultaneously lead a career as an active international concert performer, a career as composer who enjoys seeing his works performed and published, and a career as guitar teacher at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (Cnsmdp) Play Video Play Video 01:04:17 Mira Kardan, cello - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Program: Bach - Cello Suite No.4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010 4:11 Allemande 7:06 Courante 9:31 Sarabande 12:15 Gigue 18:17 Beethoven - Sonata in A Major, Op. 69 (I. Allegro ma non tanto) 33:53 Tchaikovsky - Pezzo Capriccioso, Op. 62 41:29 Pablo Casals - Song of the Birds 44:19 Sulkhan Tsintsadze - Chonguri (from Five Pieces on Folk Themes) Accompanied by Micah Yui, piano Fourteen-year Mira Kardan attends the Colburn School where she studies with acclaimed cellist Clive Greensmith. She began her cello studies in the Colburn Community School with Nancy Yamagata at age five. Mira has attended summer programs including the Heifetz Institute and Indiana University’s Summer String Academy. At the Colburn School, Mira has served as principal cello of the Community School’s String Orchestra and has been selected to play on the bi-annual Honors Recital. Additionally, her piano trio was chosen as for the School’s Honors Chamber Ensemble program. Her trio has won first place on two occasions in the regional division of MTAC’s VOCE competition. Now a member of Colburn’s prestigious Music Academy for gifted young artists, Mira participates in a comprehensive program of musical studies that include music theory, history, lessons and ensembles. Additionally, Mira has had the opportunity to study cello and chamber music with Hans Jensen, Amir Eldan, Peter Stumpf, Fabio Bidini, Susan Moses, and the Calidore Quartet. Mira is currently in the ninth grade at the Geffen Academy at UCLA. Her interests include reading, writing, and listening to music of all genres. She also enjoys travelling and experiencing new international cuisines. Mira lives in Los Angeles with her parents and beloved rescue dog, Daisy. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Play Video Play Video 50:37 News from Sound Espressivo past Winners Join us for Interviews with exciting news from Sound Espressivo past Winners! Learn what happened is their music journey and life since 2020 when they impressed the International Panel of SEC Judges and received highest honors at the First Sound Espressivo Competition. Please post your comments and questions! We will bring them on screen for our guests to respond Apply by November 30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/application Learn more about past Winners https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/2020-laureates-and-winners Play Video Play Video 30:22 Prizewinners: One Year Later | Yerko Difonis & Artem Kopylov | Hosted by Chris Au What have our fantastic prizewinners been up to this year? What kind of projects have they started to work on? Find out what has been inspiring them since their success at the 2020 Sound Espressivo Global Competition! Apply by November 30 at www.soundespressivocompetition.com for our 2021 edition of the Sound Espressivo Global Competition! ______________________________________________ Yerko Difonis is the first student born blind and partially deaf to pursue a master of music degree in piano performance at Mason Gross School of the Arts (MGSA). He has primarily used braille to learn music and it is an incredible pleasure to hear him play. Difonis’s family emigrated to the United States in 2000 on a temporary visa in search of educational resources for their son. They lived in New Jersey, then Brooklyn, N.Y., and finally Staten Island, N.Y. While in Brooklyn, they were connected with Lighthouse International, now Lighthouse Guild, where he was a member of the children’s program. Difonis learned Braille and enrolled in the Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School for those with vision loss. ___ Young Steinway Artist Artem Kopylov is an avid music ambassador, and is currently studying with Prof. Olga Chichova, one of the most celebrated and sought-after teachers in Toronto. A recipient of the Canadian Young Artist Standards of Excellence Awards Winner Notice, Artem is a winner of numerous national and international competitions for young pianists, performing with symphony orchestras in Toronto, Burlington, Moscow, and others. He is a first prize winner and laureate of the Steinway and Sons (New York City), GOCAA (Boston), 18th Nutcracker (Moscow) piano competitions, and others. Artem’s performances have been broadcast on Canadian national television by CBC and Radio-Canada. He has participated at festivals in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, U.S.A., Russia, and has taken master classes with prestigious pianists, including Dmitri Bashkirov, Marina Mdivani, Akiko Ebi, André Laplante, Bernd Goetzke, Bernd Glemser, Boris Petrushansky, Grigory Gruzman, Pavel Nersessian, Valeri Piasetski, and Stanislav Igolinsky. He has given recitals in halls such as Carnegie, Boston Conservatory, Tchaikovsky, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and others. Play Video Play Video 48:58 Mio Imai, violin - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Accompanied by Mark Livshits, piano 3:16 Lalo - Symphonie Espagnole (I. Allegro non troppo) Bach - Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 10:56 Allegro 14:33 Andante 20:19 Allegro assai 24:04 Paganini - Caprice No. 9 27:29 Michael Daugherty - Viva for Violin 31:55 Grigoras Dinicu/Jascha Heifetz - Hora Staccato 37:52 Interview with Mio Imai Violinist Mio Imai (10), student of Kimberly Fisher, won in various competitions and made solo orchestra debut at age 9. She was nominated as finalist in the 2020 Philadelphia Orchestra Albert M. Greenfield Competition. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Sound Espressivo 2020 Play Video Play Video 27:15 Message to Contestants Play Video Play Video 51:25 Artist Portrait and Interview with Sound Espressivo Judge Donna Weng Friedman Pianist Donna Weng Friedman speaks with the program host Anna Ouspenskaya about Donna’s pandemic EP which will be released on May 1, 2021 in support of AAPI community during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Musical selections: 8:19 Chopin - Waltz in C-sharp minor 29:57 Chinary Ung - Space Between the Fish and the Moon Press release. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings, an Album Spotlighting Music by Under- Represented Composers, Will Be Released on May 1st New EP Featuring AAPI/BIPOC Artists Aims to Promote Understanding and Tolerance and Combat Racism New York, NY—April 26, 2021 On May 1st, pianist and music producer Donna Weng Friedman will be releasing the EP album Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings. The album, which will be available on Spotify, Amazon, Tidal and other online outlets, is intended as a response to the wave of violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) individuals, and aims to promote understanding and tolerance among people of all backgrounds. It features Ms. Weng Friedman and soprano Indira Mahajan performing music by composers Margaret Bonds, Beata Moon, Florence B. Price, and Chinary Ung. The performers and composers are all members of the AAPI and/or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) communities. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/donnawengfriedman/heritage-and-harmony-silver-linings The album’s release date is timed to coincide with the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. “I am an Asian American concert pianist, and like so many of us, my heart aches from the ongoing hate crimes against our AAPI community,” says Ms. Weng Friedman. “Each piece on this EP album helped get me through the pandemic year, which started with my being assaulted on the street of New York City for being Asian, and ended with my entire family getting sick with COVID-19.” All proceeds from the album will be donated to the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) an organization that supports the AAPI community through philanthropy and education. “The KAFC is committed to fighting for diversity, equity and inclusion, and will not tolerate racism on any level,” notes Ms. Weng Friedman. “I learned an incredible amount from their virtual information sessions, talks and panels over the last year.” She adds, “My hope is that this album will resonate with people of all ethnicities who are looking for a way to help support our AAPI community. By listening to each track on Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings, they can enjoy the glorious music of incredible but under-represented BIPOC composers and musicians while also making a small but valuable contribution to the AAPI community.” For more information, contact: Donna Weng Friedman donnawengfriedman@gmail.com Play Video Play Video 53:21 Sadie Goodman, flute - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Program: 2:57 Jules Mouquet - La Flûte de Pan (I. Pan et Les Bergers) 7:33 Katherine Hoover - Winter Spirits 11:59 Mozart - Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K.313 (I. Allegro maestoso) 28:12 Paganini - Caprice No. 24 in A minor “Quasi presto” 34:03 Ibert - Flute Concerto (I. Allegro) 38:55 Georges Hüe (1858 – 1948) - Fantaisie for flute and piano (1913) 46:54 Interview with Sadie Goodman Sadie Goodman, 16, studies with Adrianne Greenbaum. At age 14 she was the 2018 winner of the prestigious Alexander Buono International Flute Competition, debuting at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall.  She has been Principal Flutist with the Norwalk Youth Orchestra, the youngest to hold this position, for three years, and has won numerous competitions and concerto appearances including the NY Flute Club Young Musicians Contest and concertos with the Norwalk Symphony, and the American Chamber Orchestra. Sadie was selected to perform in numerous master classes in NYC and in Juilliard’s Woodwind Virtual Seminar this past summer, and is a graduate of Burkart Academy. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Play Video Play Video 01:04:17 Mira Kardan, cello - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Program: Bach - Cello Suite No.4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010 4:11 Allemande 7:06 Courante 9:31 Sarabande 12:15 Gigue 18:17 Beethoven - Sonata in A Major, Op. 69 (I. Allegro ma non tanto) 33:53 Tchaikovsky - Pezzo Capriccioso, Op. 62 41:29 Pablo Casals - Song of the Birds 44:19 Sulkhan Tsintsadze - Chonguri (from Five Pieces on Folk Themes) Accompanied by Micah Yui, piano Fourteen-year Mira Kardan attends the Colburn School where she studies with acclaimed cellist Clive Greensmith. She began her cello studies in the Colburn Community School with Nancy Yamagata at age five. Mira has attended summer programs including the Heifetz Institute and Indiana University’s Summer String Academy. At the Colburn School, Mira has served as principal cello of the Community School’s String Orchestra and has been selected to play on the bi-annual Honors Recital. Additionally, her piano trio was chosen as for the School’s Honors Chamber Ensemble program. Her trio has won first place on two occasions in the regional division of MTAC’s VOCE competition. Now a member of Colburn’s prestigious Music Academy for gifted young artists, Mira participates in a comprehensive program of musical studies that include music theory, history, lessons and ensembles. Additionally, Mira has had the opportunity to study cello and chamber music with Hans Jensen, Amir Eldan, Peter Stumpf, Fabio Bidini, Susan Moses, and the Calidore Quartet. Mira is currently in the ninth grade at the Geffen Academy at UCLA. Her interests include reading, writing, and listening to music of all genres. She also enjoys travelling and experiencing new international cuisines. Mira lives in Los Angeles with her parents and beloved rescue dog, Daisy. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Play Video Play Video 48:58 Mio Imai, violin - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Accompanied by Mark Livshits, piano 3:16 Lalo - Symphonie Espagnole (I. Allegro non troppo) Bach - Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 10:56 Allegro 14:33 Andante 20:19 Allegro assai 24:04 Paganini - Caprice No. 9 27:29 Michael Daugherty - Viva for Violin 31:55 Grigoras Dinicu/Jascha Heifetz - Hora Staccato 37:52 Interview with Mio Imai Violinist Mio Imai (10), student of Kimberly Fisher, won in various competitions and made solo orchestra debut at age 9. She was nominated as finalist in the 2020 Philadelphia Orchestra Albert M. Greenfield Competition. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Play Video Play Video 41:55 Ryan Huang, piano - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Program: 3:07 Bach - Sinfonia No.15 in B minor, BWV 801 4:48 Mendelssohn - Song without Words in G minor, Op.102 No.4 7:29 Mendelssohn - Song without Words in F sharp minor, Op.67 No.2 10:05 Tchaikovsky - Valse de salon, Op.51 No.1 15:14 Tchaikovsky - Polka peu dansante, Op.51 No.2 19:50 Rachmaninoff - Humoresque, Op. 10 No.5 Ryan Huang, 10 years old, is a student of Dr. Olga Chichova at Canada Academy of Music and Arts. He is a recipient of Canadian Young Artist Standards of Excellence Award. Ryan participated in numerous recitals, competitions, festivals, and master classes worldwide. He is enthusiastic about performing on stage. Ryan has performed in renowned concert halls such as Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall in New York City, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall, and Wuhan Qintai Grand Theater. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Play Video Play Video 43:59 Simon Yao, piano - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Program: Bach - French Suite No.6 in E major, BWV 817 3:37 Allemande, 5:06 Courante 6:02 Gigue 7:51 Schubert - Impromptu in E-flat Major, Op. 90 No. 2 13:17 Chopin - Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. 66 19:11 Alyabyev/Liszt - Nightingale 24:19 Prokofiev - Prelude in C Major, Op. 12 No. 7 "The Harp" 27:05 Debussy - Jardins Sous La Pluie (Gardens in the Rain), from Estampes Simon Yao, 9 years old, is a fourth-grade student from Southern California. He began playing piano at the age of 6. Simon attends the Colburn School where he studies with Jeffery Lavner. Simon has won MTAC’s Contemporary Festival Competition for two consecutive years since participating in 2019. He was the laureate and first place winner in the 2020 Sound Espressivo Global Competition. In January 2021, he won the 1st prize in Russian Souvenir International Youth Piano Competition. At the Colburn School, Simon has made frequent appearances at the Friday Night Recitals as one of the youngest performers. As a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, he also enjoys being engaged in bringing the gift of music to the community. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Play Video Play Video 54:41 SEC presents Piano Masterclass with Avguste Antonov on Haydn - Sonata in A-flat Major, Hob XVI 46 In collaboration with Virtual Concert Halls and the Sound Espressivo Competition, concert pianist Avguste Antonov is offering virtual piano masterclasses. Each masterclass will have a theme (for example, a specific composer or a specific style) and participants would also be able to request for their masterclass to focus on a specific topic The first masterclass was held on April 3, 2020. The next one is scheduled for June 5, 2021. Please sign up as a Participant or Observer here: https://avgusteantonov.com/virtual-masterclasses 01:14 Elaine Lim performs Haydn - Sonata in A-flat Major, Hob.XVI:46 7:37 Masterclass About Sound Espressivo Competition = https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ ====== 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). Pianist Avguste Antonov is at home in all repertoire, with a special interest for 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 in Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee . He has been featured as soloist with many 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 and Wisconsin Music Teachers Association. He is an adjudicator for various competitions including the ENKOR Piano Competition, the Sound Espressivo Global Competition and the Music International Grand Prix. Previous seasons highlights include a recital at the Bulgarian Ambassador Residence in 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). Since April 2019 Avguste Antonov resides in France. During the year 2019-2020, he was piano professor at the school of music "Couleur Musique" and since September 2020, he is professor of piano and accompaniment at the Conservatoire de Châteaubriant. Semi-Finals and Finals REAL-TIME Everyone performs in real-time LIVE in front of a distinguished panel of judges and a world-wide audience! Internet TV Production provided by 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. Virtual Concert Halls ensures the best possible audio and visual quality and are committed to staying ahead of the game in all things live- streaming. 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Laureate Gala Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 21, 2023, at 7:00pm EST Visit Carnegie Hall site for tickets Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers From Around the World Download Promotional Materials Download Program Booklet The New York Chamber Players Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Giacomo Franci is featuring world class soloists from US, Europe, Canada, Asia. Premieres of newly composed works; recital soloists, and ensembles. SPECIAL GUESTS Giacomo Franci Music Director of New York Chamber Players Orchestra Maurizio Mastrini Pianist Jennifer Wang Pianist Ka Long Chris Au Pianist Meet the Gala Performers Concertos and Pieces with Orchestra by Haydn, Beethoven, Khachaturian, Saint-Saëns, Debussy, Albeniz , Lowe Finney, Sophie Dunér, Mauricio Mastrini Rubén Ángel Russo Guitiérrez, Piano Qianci Liu, Cello Ariel Levy, Saxophone Olivia Zhang, Piano Stacey Stofferahn, Soprano Emily Snelbecker, Piano Ralitsa Tcholakova, Violin Marcela Gonyea, Piano Sophie Dunér, Mezzo-Soprano SOLO PERFORMANCES: Antian Jiang, Piano Marcio Candido, Violin Jelena Stefanic, Soprano Sophie Dunér, Mezzo-Soprano Marie-Claire Giraud, Soprano Lee Stockner's students Music Lee Inclined Guy, Inc. Ari Amir, Piano EJ O’Connor, Piano Jason Wasserman, Piano Shane Patel, Piano Brendan Yu , Piano CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Kristina Henckel & Amanda Virelle, Piano Duo NEW COMPOSITIONS BY: Lowe Finney Sophie Dunér Gala Laureates INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON NOVEMBER 19 -20 in New York City Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network.ork. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016. A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives. In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. Robinson wrote AIR’s first two successful grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. James Adler Audience Favorite AWARD $250 "It is very important to have the audience participate in this competition! It engages the listener and encourages our wonderfully talented contestants. I am delighted to co-found the James Adler Audience Favorite Award for the Sound Espressivo Global Music Competition. Sit back, listen, enjoy -- and please vote!" ~James Adler, Pianist and Composer Photo: Frank Gimpaya Artists from Around the World Sample Compositions from All Periods of Classical Music Kaleidoscope of Genres, Instruments, Ensembles Age is Not a Limitation of Artistry! Performers are A ged 7-80 iClassical Academy AWARDS iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards to Winners and Parti cipants of Carnegie Gala Auditions We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience iClassical Academy is based in Switzerland International Panel of Judges Vera Danchenko-Stern (piano/vocal coach) Julio Reyes (conductor/guitar) Michelle Lynn (piano) Galina Ivannikova (voice/piano) Giacomo Franci (conductor/piano) Fred Rosenberg (clarinet) provided immediate on-air fe edback to participants during the Live Audition sta ge. To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here

< Back Curious Duo(Haonan(Daniel) Yang-OBOE,Yiqi Chen-CELLO) Jan 29 at 8:00pm EST (10 and under/11-14) Sonata in C minor S.277（Johann David Heinichen） About Haonan Yang Haonan(Daniel) Yang was born in Shenzhen in 2008. He was admitted to the oboe major of the Central Conservatory of Music Middle School in 2020. Now he is studying in the second year of junior. He is taught by Professor Wei Weidong, a famous Chinese oboe player, educator, professor of the Central Conservatory of Music, and the first oboe doctoral tutor in China. Since childhood, he has developed a keen interest in music and musical instruments. As the oboe principal of Shenzhen Cuizhu Primary School Orchestra during elementary school, he participated in many performances such as the China-Korea concert and the special concert of Shenzhen Youth Music Week held at the Shenzhen Grand Theater, and assisted the orchestra to win 4 group gold medals and 1 silver medal. Won 5 individual gold medals for oboe solo in the Salzburg International Music Competition in Austria, NMCC in the United States and Royal International Art Competition in the United Kingdom. At the age of 11, he successfully performed the Oboe Concerto "Blue Flower" with the Cuizhu Orchestra. With the help of Professor Wei, his musical quality and oboe performance skills have been rapidly improved.He also received the guidance of world-renowned oboe virtuoso Professor Jonathan Small, Professor Garcia-Cano, Professor Liu Mingjia, Professor Christian Schmitt, Professor Claradent-Boganyi, Dr. Huang Zheng, etc. In 2021. ★About Yiqi Chen My name is Yiqi Chen from Shenzhen, an advanced and international city in China. I was born in December 2007. When I was 7 years old, I run into and love the cello , a beautiful sweet instrument. Perhaps it was fate,when I was 10 years old, I met the talent scout Mingqing Yu in my life, and I was admitted to the fifth grade of CCOM affiliated primary school and began my road to cello professional. I have often performed with my teacher all over the country, and finished demonstration performance in some large-scale activities and master classes. Such activities gave me a lot of learning experience . During the period of school, I kept the first place in the cello major of the whole grade every semester. In July 2020, I was admitted to the junior high school affiliated to the Central Conservatory of Music as the first place.In the same year, I won the first place in the attached high school for my final professional performance. AWARDS and HONORS: *2017 Hong Kong International Music & Arts Festival Children Group: Second Prize *2019 The 6th Scholarship Competition for Central Conservatory of Music School Viola & Cello: Third Prize *2019 The 8th “AiQin” Prize And The 3rd International Cello Competition Children Group: First Prize Ensemble Group:First Prize And he gave a solo performance at the closing ceremony at The Poly Theatre in Beijing. *2020 The 2th "Cello Family" International Competition Junior Group: First Prize Ensemble Group: First Prize *2020 The 30th Young Musician International Competition "Citta'd Barletta" First Prize + Special Prize for Arts Management *2020 International Music Competition Best Saint-Saens Performance First Prize Winner *2020 International Music Competition Bonn "Grand Prize Virtuoso" First Prize Winner + Exceptional Young Talent Special Prize. *2020 San Francisco, USA International Innovative Music Competition Junior Cello: First Prize *2020 "CROWN OF STARS" Music & Star Awards The "GRAND PRIX-CROWN OF STARS" Best Instrumentalist in all age categories for strings, And the only special award : "FULL CELLO SCHOLARSHIP". An invitation to record with KNS Records, an interview with a classical magazine. *2021 The 3rd Gustav Mahler Prize Cello Competition 1st Prize and Category Winner, Prize of Director of Gustav Mahler Institute, and Special Prize Oline Lessons by Michaela Fukacova. *2021 Vienna Golden Hall String Music Invitational Competition Special Gold Medal of Youth Group . *2021 the 8th Stockholm International Music Competition The first prize of Cello Group C . *Gold Award of Professional Secondary School Group in Asia-pacific region of 2021 Prokofiev International Music Competition. Previous Next