Winners Concerts February 17 and 19 Upcoming Concerts International Artists Concerto Performance Date FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023 Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics #3 Glen Cortese, Conductor col ORCHESTRA Auditions Winners - soloists, bios and program here Friday, February 17, 2023 7:30 p.m Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, NY Sunday, February 19, 2023 4:00 p.m King Concert Hall, Fredonia, NY Full Concert Program colORCHESTRA Auditions 2022-23 Play Video All Videos colORCHESTRA Auditions 2022-23 All Categories Play Video Play Video 06:58 Col Orchestra Preview of Winners Concerts Feb 17 and 19 with Western New York Chamber Orchestra International Artist Concerto Concerts Nahar Eliaz, cello, Israel Concerto in A minor, Op. 33 Camille Saint-Saëns 00:13 - III. Tempo primo Timothy Shi, violin, USA Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Felix Mendelssohn 1:19 - I. Allegro molto appassionato (1809-1847) Julio Reyes, guitar, USA Concerto in D Major, RV 93 Antonio Vivaldi 2:34 - III. Allegro Ke Tang, piano, China Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 3:38 - I. Allegro (1756-1791) Ben Batalla, piano, USA Concerto in E minor, Op. 11 Frédéric Chopin 4:49 - II. Romanze – Larghetto (1810-1849) Itay Hazan, clarinet, Israel, France Concerto in F minor, Op. 73 Carl Maria von Weber 6:05 - I. Allegro Moderato (1786-1826) --- Friday, February 17 at 7:30pm Westminster Presbyterian Church Buffalo, NY Concerto in D Major, RV 93 Antonio Vivaldi I. Allegro giusto (1678-1741) II. Largo III. Allegro Julio Reyes, guitar, USA Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Felix Mendelssohn I. Allegro molto appassionato (1809-1847) Timothy Shi, violin, USA INTERMISSION Concerto in F minor, Op. 73 Carl Maria von Weber I. Allegro Moderato (1786-1826) Itay Hazan, clarinet, Israel, France Concerto in A minor, Op. 33 Camille Saint-Saëns I. Allegro non troppo (1835-1921) II. Allegretto con moto III. Tempo primo Nahar Eliaz, cello, Israel International Artist Concerto Concert Sunday, February 19 at 4:00pm Harry A. King Concert Hall The State University of New York at Fredonia Concerto in D Major, RV 93 Antonio Vivaldi I. Allegro giusto (1678-1741) II. Largo III. Allegro Julio Reyes, guitar, USA Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Felix Mendelssohn I. Allegro molto appassionato (1809-1847) Timothy Shi, violin, USA Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart I. Allegro (1756-1791) Ke Tang, piano, China INTERMISSION Concerto in E minor, Op. 11 Frédéric Chopin II. Romanze – Larghetto (1810-1849) Ben Batalla, piano, USA Concerto in A minor, Op. 33 Camille Saint-Saëns I. Allegro non troppo (1835-1921) II. Allegretto con moto III. Tempo primo Nahar Eliaz, cello, Israel These concerts and LIVE Broadcasts are produced by Virtual Concert Halls (VCHS), in collaboration with BTDA, kor/Productions, Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Western New York Chamber Orchestra. Special thanks to VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rusinovic, Christ Au Play Video Play Video 02:12:30 colORCHESTRA International Artists, WNYCO, LIVE Westminster Presbyterian Church This concert is a culminating event in a months-long colORCHESTRA project designed to discover and present Concertos for wide variety of instruments from various periods, performed by international artists of highest caliber. Soloists for this Concert were selected by International Panel of Judges through rigorous live auditioning, out of a pool of applicants from all over the world. This project invites musicians and audience to bridge geographic and other barriers and come together for a truly remarkable musical journey. Friday, February 17, 2023 7:30 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, NY Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Glen Cortese, conductor. Live commentary by Steve Robinson, a world renown radio producer and host of classical music programs https://virtualconcerthalls.com/steve... Hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au, and brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović, Chris Au, Igor Zubkovsky, and Ante Božić-Kudrić. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ Program 19:30 - Concerto in D Major, RV 93 Antonio Vivaldi I. Allegro giusto (1678-1741) 23:33 - II. Largo 29:05 - III. Allegro Julio Reyes, guitar 33:33 - Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Felix Mendelssohn I. Allegro molto appassionato (1809-1847) Timothy Shi, violin INTERMISSION. 1:10:00 - Concerto in F minor, Op. 73 Carl Maria von Weber I. Allegro Moderato (1786-1826) Itay Hazan, clarinet 1:20:19 - Concerto in A minor, Op. 33 Camille Saint-Saëns I. Allegro non troppo (1835-1921) 1:26:22 - II. Allegretto con moto 1:32:00 - III. Tempo primo Nahar Eliaz, cello We thank everyone who helped make this project possible! colORCHESTRA Staff: James Welch, Progressive Musicians Anna Ouspenskaya, Virtual Concert Halls Johanna Moffitt, /kor/ Productions Gevorg Sargsyan, Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards WNYCO Administrative Staff: Glen Cortese, Artistic Director/Conductor Lisa Layman, Executive Director Julie Newell, Development Director Brent Weber, Operations Manager Bryan Eckenrode, Personnel Manager Brian Walnicki, Librarian Jessica Staiano & Dylan Murphy, Student Interns Julia Williamson, Graphic Design On Site Streaming Engineers: Matt Marco, Garrett Martin Graphic Designers: James Welch, Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rusinovic, Chris Au Special Thanks: Daniel Waldorf Brend Gottinger Jefferson Westwood Emily Cox Tom Loughlin Matt Marco To learn more about organizers and supporters of colORCHESTRA Project, visit our website, like and subscribe to our channels! events: https://www.progressivemusicians.com https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com https://www.virtualconcerthalls.com https://www.korproductions.org https://www.btdawards.com https://www.wnychamberorchestra.com https://www.wpcbuffalo.org https://www.iclassical-academy.com https://www.historyofmusic.eu https://www.wpta.info https://events.fredonia.edu Play Video Play Video 02:29:46 colORCHESTRA International Artists, WNYCO, LIVE from King Concert Hall This concert is a culminating event in a months-long colORCHESTRA project designed to discover and present Concertos for wide variety of instruments from various periods, performed by international artists of highest caliber. Soloists for this Concert were selected by International Panel of Judges through rigorous live auditioning, out of a pool of applicants from all over the world. This project invites musicians and audience to bridge geographic and other barriers and come together for a truly remarkable musical journey. International Artist Concerto Concert Sunday February 19, 4:00pm Harry A. King Concert Hall The State University of New York at Fredonia Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Glen Cortese, conductor. Live commentary by Steve Robinson, a world renowned radio producer and host of classical music programs https://virtualconcerthalls.com/steve-robinson/ Hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au, and brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović, Chris Au, Igor Zubkovsky, and Ante Božić-Kudrić. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ Program: Concerto in D Major, RV 93 Antonio Vivaldi 40:41 - I. Allegro giusto (1678-1741) 45:45 - II. Largo 51:49 - III. Allegro Julio Reyes, guitar Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Felix Mendelssohn 56:00 - I. Allegro molto appassionato (1809-1847) Timothy Shi, violin Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1:11:39 - I. Allegro (1756-1791) Ke Tang, piano INTERMISSION. Stay tuned for commentary by Steve Robinson and more! Concerto in E minor, Op. 11 Frédéric Chopin 1:45:45 - II. Romanze – Larghetto (1810-1849) Ben Batalla, piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 33 Camille Saint-Saëns 2:00:40 - I. Allegro non troppo (1835-1921) 2:06:50 - II. Allegretto con moto 2:12:30 - III. Tempo primo Nahar Eliaz, cello Stay tuned for closing remarks! We thank everyone who helped make this project possible! colORCHESTRA Staff: James Welch, Progressive Musicians Anna Ouspenskaya, Virtual Concert Halls Johanna Moffitt, /kor/ Productions Gevorg Sargsyan, Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards WNYCO Administrative Staff: Glen Cortese, Artistic Director/Conductor Lisa Layman, Executive Director Julie Newell, Development Director Brent Weber, Operations Manager Bryan Eckenrode, Personnel Manager Brian Walnicki, Librarian Jessica Staiano & Dylan Murphy, Student Interns Julia Williamson, Graphic Design On Site Streaming Engineers: Matt Marco, Garrett Martin Graphic Designers: James Welch, Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rusinovic, Chris Au Special Thanks: Daniel Waldorf Brend Gottinger Jefferson Westwood Emily Cox Tom Loughlin To learn more about organizers and supporters of colORCHESTRA Project, visit our website, like and subscribe to our channels! events: www.progressivemusicians.com www.soundespressivocompetition.com www.virtualconcerthalls.com www.korproductions.org www.btdawards.com www.wnychamberorchestra.com www.wpcbuffalo.org www.iclassical-academy.com www.historyofmusic.eu www.wpta.info https://events.fredonia.edu/event/western_new_york_chamber_orchestra_230219 See less Play Video Play Video 41:02 colORCHESTRA announcing Winners of the Auditions The colORCHESTRA Open Auditions are presented in Partnership with Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards, Progressive Musicians, Virtual Concert Halls, and /kor/ productions Auditions were held for upcoming Concerto Performance Dates: FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023 Western New York Chamber Orchestra Glen Cortese, Conductor 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. We thank the esteemed International Panel of Judges, for sharing their time and expertise with auditionees, through their constructive supportive comments which they provided live during the Final Round of the Auditions, and through the process of selecting the Winners: Gevorg Sargsyan, conductor, cello Johanna Moffitt, soprano James Welch, piano, conductor Lisa Layman, soprano, Executive Director, WNYCO Orchestra Glen Cortese conductor, Music Director of WNYCO Orchestra Come and join a supportive, inclusive environment that values professionalism, creativity, personal expression, and the joy that comes from making music! This two-tiered audition has no accompanying requirements, is readily accessible by video submissions, and there is no time limit imposed on the selections that competitors choose to present—we want YOU to show us what you feel you do BEST! ~~~~~~~~ Today's LIVE Broadcast is brought to you by hosts Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au, and the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović and Igor Zubkovsky. Learn more by visiting: https://www.btdawards.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/colorchestra-auditions https://www.progressivemusicians.com/ https://www.korproductions.org/ https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ https://www.wnychamberorchestra.com/ Play Video Play Video 02:08:29 colORCHESTRA FINALS, Session 1 Welcome to the colORCHESTRA Open Auditions 2022-23 concert season! Presented in Partnership with Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards, Progressive Musicians, Virtual Concert Halls, and /kor/ productions. Today musicians from around the world take central stage for the Final Round of LIVE competing for an opportunity to perform in the upcoming Concerto performances with Western New York Chamber Orchestra on FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023, Glen Cortese, Conductor and Music Director Today's Judges will be providing on-air live comments to each auditionee right after they perform: Lisa Layman, soprano, Executive Director, WNYCO Orchestra James Welch, piano Johanna Moffitt, soprano ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's performers and program: 12:30 - Katie Shih Koh & Eric Shih Koh (USA) Mozart - Concerto No. 10 in E-flat Major, K. 365 for 2 Pianos (III. Rondo: Allegro) 25:02 - Tiffany Tsui (USA), accompanied by Yvonne Lau Joseph Bologne de Saint-George - Violin Concerto in G Major, Op.2 No.1 (I. Allegro) 36:19 - Timothy Shi (USA) Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 (I. Allegro molto appassionato) 54:42 - Lifan Deng (China), accompanied by Teressa Kang Ravel - Don Quichotte à Dulcinée I. Chanson Romanesque II. Chanson épique 59:22 - III. Chanson à boire 1:27:48 - Julio Reyes (USA) Vivaldi - Guitar Concerto in D Major I. Allegro 1:30:56 - II. Largo 1:36:12 - III. Allegro 1:45:26 - Sarah Lowenstein (USA) Henri Casadesus - Concerto in C minor for Viola in the style of J.C. Bach I. Allegro molto ma maestoso 1:48:59 - II. Adagio molto espressivo 1:55:36 - III. Allegro molto energico Today's LIVE Broadcast is brought to you by hosts Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au, and the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović and Igor Zubkovsky. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. This two-tiered audition has no accompanying requirements, is readily accessible by video submissions, and there is no time limit imposed on the selections that competitors choose to present—we want YOU to show us what you feel you do BEST. We invite audience members to comment and support today's artists and producers of the program! Please sign up to our channel and share the link with your community, let's together give more people an opportunity to be enriched by classical music! Learn more by visiting https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/colorchestra-auditions https://www.korproductions.org/ https://www.progressivemusicians.com/2nd-tier-auditions https://www.btdawards.com/ Play Video Play Video 05:04:52 colORCHESTRA FINALS, Session 2 Welcome to the colORCHESTRA Open Auditions 2022-23 concert season! Presented in Partnership with Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards, Progressive Musicians, Virtual Concert Halls, and /kor/ productions. Today musicians from around the world take central stage for the Final Round of LIVE competing for an opportunity to perform in the upcoming Concerto performances with Western New York Chamber Orchestra on FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023, Glen Cortese, Conductor and Music Director. Today's Judges will be providing on-air live comments to each auditionee right after they perform: Gevorg Sargsyan, conductor, cello Johanna Moffitt, soprano James Welch, piano Lisa Layman, soprano, Executive Director, WNYCO Orchestra ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's performers and program: 22:00 - Pablo Menéndez (Spain) (accompanied by Soledad Ramirez) Joaquín Rodrigo - Concierto de Aranjuez I. Allegro con spirito 29:00 - II. Adagio 41:10 - III. Allegro gentile 54:38 - Ke Tang (China) (accompanied by Peizhang Wu) Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 I. Allegro II. Romanze III. Rondo, Allegro assai 1:39:27 - Kyle Cho (USA) Handel - Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G minor, HWV 287 I. Grave II. Allegro 1:44:12 - III. Sarabande 1:46:17 - IV. Allegro 1:59:35 - Louisa Marie Cordes (Germany) (accompanied by Anette Kröger) Bach - Violin Concerto No.1 in A minor, BWV 1041 I. Allegro moderato 2:03:40 - II. Andante 2:11:10 - III. Allegro assai 2:24:00 - Nahar Eliaz (Israel) Saint-Saëns - Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 33 (accompanied by Tal Haim Samnon) 2:55:24 - Kailey Suh (USA) Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 (I. Allegro molto appassionato) 3:19:23 - Itay Hazan (Israel) Weber - Clarinet Concerto No.1 in F minor, Op. 73 (I. Allegro) (accompanied by Anat Paul Hazan) 3:40:50 - Elizabeth Cohen (USA) (accompanied by Dan Foster) Puccini - “Un bel di vedremo”, from Madama Butterfly 3:45:50 - Verdi - “Tacea la notte placida”, from Il Trovatore 4:07:50 - Calliope Smith (USA) Vivaldi - Winter, from The Four Seasons I. Allegro non molto II. Largo III. Allegro 4:22:04 - Lemuel D'Anzi (Italy) Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 58 I. Allegro moderato II. Andante con moto III. Rondo (Vivace) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's LIVE Broadcast is brought to you by hosts Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au, and the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović and Igor Zubkovsky. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. This two-tiered audition has no accompanying requirements, is readily accessible by video submissions, and there is no time limit imposed on the selections that competitors choose to present—we want YOU to show us what you feel you do BEST. We invite audience members to comment and support today's artists and producers of the program! Please sign up to our channel and share the link with your community, let's together give more people an opportunity to be enriched by classical music! Learn more by visiting https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/colorchestra-auditions https://www.korproductions.org/ https://www.progressivemusicians.com/2nd-tier-auditions https://www.btdawards.com/ Play Video Play Video 03:22:31 colORCHESTRA FINALS, Session 3 Welcome to the colORCHESTRA Open Auditions 2022-23 concert season! Presented in Partnership with Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards, Progressive Musicians, Virtual Concert Halls, and /kor/ productions. Today musicians from around the world take central stage for the Final Round of LIVE competing for an opportunity to perform in the upcoming Concerto performances with Western New York Chamber Orchestra on FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023, Glen Cortese, Conductor and Music Director. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's Judges will be providing on-air live comments to each auditiounee right after they perform: Gevorg Sargsyan, conductor, cello Johanna Moffitt, soprano James Welch, piano Lisa Layman, soprano, Executive Director, WNYCO Orchestra ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's performers and program: 11:20 - Ria Kang (USA) Mozart - Violin Concerto No.3 in G Major, K.216 (I. Allegro) (accompanied by Minyoung Kang) 24:55 - Mark Richman (USA) Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467 I. Allegro maestoso 38:22 - II. Andante 45:30 - III. Allegro vivace assai (accompanied by Dmitry Rachmanov) 1:05:30 - Sandra Godwin (India) Bizet - “Comme autre fois dans la nuit sombre”, from Les Pêcheurs de perles (accompanied by Susan Dantoni) 1:24:13 - Susan Dantoni (USA) Bach - Keyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052 (I. Allegro) 1:41:31 - Xavier Flory (USA) Verdi - “Ah, la paterna mano”, from Macbeth 1:45:03 - Wagner - “Wintersturme”, from Die Walküre 2:13:31 - Rae Pung (Australia) Chopin - Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (I. Allegro maestoso) 2:23:15 - Johnston Lai (USA) Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 (I. Allegro molto appassionato) 2:56:20 - Ben Batalla (USA) Chopin - Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (II. Romanze – Larghetto) Accompanied by Ray Garcia (violin), Brett Osburn (viola), Jen Hwo (cello) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's LIVE Broadcast is brought to you by hosts Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au, and the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović and Igor Zubkovsky. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. This two-tiered audition has no accompanying requirements, is readily accessible by video submissions, and there is no time limit imposed on the selections that competitors choose to present—we want YOU to show us what you feel you do BEST. We invite audience members to comment and support today's artists and producers of the program! Please sign up to our channel and share the link with your community, let's together give more people an opportunity to be enriched by classical music! Learn more by visiting https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/colorchestra-auditions https://www.korproductions.org/ https://www.progressivemusicians.com/2nd-tier-auditions https://www.btdawards.com/ Play Video Play Video 01:16:15 colORCHESTRA Auditions FINALS live! Session 4 Welcome to the colORCHESTRA Open Auditions 2022-23 concert season! Presented in Partnership with Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards, Progressive Musicians, Virtual Concert Halls, and /kor/ productions. Today musicians from around the world take central stage for the Final Round of LIVE competing for an opportunity to perform in the upcoming Concerto performances with Western New York Chamber Orchestra on FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023, Glen Cortese, Conductor and Music Director. Today's Judges will be providing on-air live comments to each auditionee right after they perform: Gevorg Sargsyan, conductor, cello Johanna Moffitt, soprano James Welch, piano Lisa Layman, soprano, Executive Director, WNYCO Orchestra ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's performers and program: 14:44 - Christina Ebersohl (USA) Haydn - Concerto No.1 in C Major I. Moderato 23:15 - II. Adagio 31:45 - III. Allegro molto 50:23 - Doron Hazan (Israel/France) Glazunov - Saxophone Concerto, Op. 109 I. Allegro moderato II. Andante sostenuto III. Allegro ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's LIVE Broadcast is brought to you by hosts Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au, and the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović and Igor Zubkovsky. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. This two-tiered audition has no accompanying requirements, is readily accessible by video submissions, and there is no time limit imposed on the selections that competitors choose to present—we want YOU to show us what you feel you do BEST. We invite audience members to comment and support today's artists and producers of the program! Please sign up to our channel and share the link with your community, let's together give more people an opportunity to be enriched by classical music! Learn more by visiting https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/colorchestra-auditions https://www.korproductions.org/ https://www.progressivemusicians.com/2nd-tier-auditions https://www.btdawards.com/ col ORCHESTRA Auditions Meet the Finalists To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Sound Espressivo is thrilled to announce a new undertaking for the 2022-23 season: the col ORCHESTRA Open Auditions Presented in Partnership with Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards , Progressive Musicians , Virtual Concert Halls , and /kor/ productions 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. This two-tiered audition has no accompanying requirements, is readily accessible by video submissions, and there is no time limit imposed on the selections that competitors choose to present—we want YOU to show us what you feel you do BEST! Audition for Upcoming Concerto Performance Dates: FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023 Western New York Chamber Orchestra Glen Cortese, Conductor Come and join a supportive, inclusive environment that values professionalism, creativity, personal expression, and the joy that comes from making music! Regulations Repertory List Register Upcoming dates Audition for Upcoming Concerto Performance Dates: FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023 Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics #3 Glen Cortese, Conductor BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture col ORCHESTRA Auditions Winners - soloists and repertory TBA Friday, February 17, 2023 7:30 p.m Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, NY Saturday, February 18, 2023 7:30 p.m King Concert Hall, Fredonia, NY Register to audition NOW ColORCHESTRA Finalsts

Welcome to Virtual Concert Halls Live Classical Music Channel Season 2023-24! Our mission is to connect live music and musicians with wide audience and provide engaging, emotionally rich, and informative experience with classical music to people of all backgrounds, free to everyone. If you are new to classical music, or you live too far from a famouse concert venue, or you can't afford a ticket to go see a symphny concert – our daily live show is for you! INTERNET TV DAILY LIVE MUSIC PROGRAMS Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 25:03 Magnificent Nine! Best Moments Part 23 Continuing our series dedicated to Beethoven’s Nine Symphonies, this video presents the best moments from the Magnificent Nine. Featuring selected highlights from the documentary series, followed by commentary, Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Ka Long Au reflect on key musical and historical insights. 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 21:03 Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Part6 Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Join us for another inspiring episode of Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026, celebrating an extraordinary year of music, artistry, and international collaboration. Throughout this remarkable season, we had the privilege of presenting exceptional musicians from across the globe. Many of these outstanding artists went on to perform in our Sound Espressivo Gala Concerts at Weill Recital Hall in New York, collaborated with renowned orchestras, and continued building impressive international careers. We are proud to have been part of their artistic journey and to share their performances with audiences worldwide. In this episode, enjoy two outstanding performances: Roma Joshi – Haydn, Sonata No. 53 in E minor, Hob XVI:34; Ginastera, La Danza de la moza donosa Guo Ru – Prokofiev, Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63, 1st Movement Thank you for supporting Virtual Concert Halls and for celebrating these remarkable musicians with us. We look forward to bringing you many more unforgettable performances in the seasons ahead. 🌍 Learn more about Sound Espressivo & Apply:https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls:https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the Virtual Concert Halls Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #VirtualConcertHalls #SoundEspressivo #BestMoments #ClassicalMusic #ChamberMusic #YoungArtists #InternationalArtists #MusicPerformance #ConcertSeries #ClassicalConcert #MusicLovers #LiveMusic #vchs Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5795539540770816 Play Video Play Video 02:01:46 Orchestras LIVE! Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus James Rawie, Conductor June 7, 4:00PM Join the Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, under the direction of Maestro James Rawie, Artistic Director and Conductor, for an exciting program featuring classics favorites! Broadcasting Orchestras Around the Globe LIVE. June 7 , 2026 PROGRAM 0:00 Intro 5:31 Overture: Marriage of Figaro Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - 1756 • 1791 13:28 Ziguenerweisen Pablo de Sarasate - 1844 • 1908 Allegro Kevin Matheson, violin Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A minor, Op 15 (1868) Edvard Grieg - 1843 • 1907 25:52 I. Allegro molto moderato - Animato - Piu lento 39:56 II. Adagio 46:29 III. Allegro moderato molto e marcato - Poco Animato - Quasi Presto Jennifer Savage, piano INTERMISSION Symphony No. 5 in C minor Op. 67 Ludwig van Beethoven - 1770 • 1827 1:18:10 I. Allegro con brio 1:27:12 II. Andante con moto 1:38:02 III. Allegro 1:43:33 IV. Allegro Venue: Shepherd of the Mountains Church in Reno, NV: 🎥 Broadcast Production by the VCHS Team: Frane Rušinović, Ante Božić-Kudrić, Chris Au, Jennifer Savage, Anna Ouspenskaya, Krisztián Palágyi, and Igor Zubkovsky 🌐 Connect With Us & Learn More Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra: https://www.tahoe-philharmonic.com/ Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ Sound Espressivo Competition: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ Colorchestra: https://colorchestra.com Don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more beautiful classical music performances! #TahoePhilharmonic #ClassicalMusic #ChamberMusic #LiveConcert #InclineVillage #NevadaMusic #Mozart #Beethoven #Dvorak #ArvoPart #SoundEspressivo Play Video Play Video 00:21 World Premiere 🔥 Joanna Chow Performs "Dance of Frustration" | #vchs #soundespressivo #masonishida Pianist Joanna Chow presents the world premiere of "Dance of Frustration" by composer Mason Ishida. Powerful, expressive, and full of rhythmic intensity, this contemporary work explores emotion through bold musical storytelling. This video is an excerpt from our Sound Espressivo Gala Concert, highlighting outstanding performers and newly created works by today's composers. #JoannaChow #MasonIshida #WorldPremiere #ContemporaryMusic #Composer #Piano #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Play Video Play Video 28:08 Beyond Recording - Episode 1: The First Lehner Quartet Album What happens between a classical music performance and the final recording we hear? In the first episode of Beyond Recording, presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams, we go behind the scenes of the first Lehner Quartet album with Gianriccardo Pera of CiMA Streams to explore the artistic and technical decisions that shape a modern string quartet production. From microphone placement and acoustic perspective to editing, stereo imaging and mastering, this episode reveals how recording technology can support — rather than overshadow — the musical expression. 🎻 Featured Recording: Lehner Quartet - Volume 1 & Volume 2 Production Focus: • Recording • Editing • Mixing • Mastering • Acoustic Vision In this episode, we explore: • What makes the Lehner Quartet unique • The challenges of recording contemporary string quartet repertoire • How performers make complex musical structures accessible • The philosophy behind the unusual microphone placement • Recreating the perspective of a listener in the room • Building a natural stereo image between the four instruments • How editing can preserve the physical relationship between musicians • The role of mastering in bringing important musical phrases forward • Why a recording should be more than a document of a performance The episode also features excerpts from works by Joel Feigin and Jana Skarecky, performed by the Lehner Quartet. 🎵 Music featured in this episode: Joel Feigin - Mosaic in Two Panels - excerpt Jana Skarecky - I. Kata Tjut - excerpt Jana Skarecky - IV. Karrimurra Waterfall - excerpt At the heart of the conversation is a simple question: How can a recording make a past musical performance become present again? Welcome to Beyond Recording - exploring the art of classical music production. Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #MusicProduction #ClassicalRecording #SoundEngineering #RecordingEngineering #StringQuartet #LehnerQuartet #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #ClassicalMusicRecording #MusicMastering #AudioEngineering Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5795539540770816 Play Video Play Video 00:35 An Epic Finale 🎹 Kate Lee Performs Kabalevsky | #vchs #soundespressivo #piano #katelee Watch the exciting conclusion of Kabalevsky's Piano Concerto No. 3, First Movement, performed by the remarkable young pianist Kate Lee. Combining brilliant technique, expressive artistry, and infectious energy, Kate brings this colorful concerto to life in a performance full of confidence and musical passion. Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/1MsxziPzmKJq1UANuQ04OY #KateLee #Kabalevsky #PianoConcerto #Piano #YoungArtist #ClassicalMusic #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Play Video Play Video 23:13 Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Part5 Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Join us for another inspiring episode of Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026, celebrating an extraordinary year of music, artistry, and international collaboration. Throughout this remarkable season, we had the privilege of presenting exceptional musicians from across the globe. Many of these outstanding artists went on to perform in our Sound Espressivo Gala Concerts at Weill Recital Hall in New York, collaborated with renowned orchestras, and continued building impressive international careers. We are proud to have been part of their artistic journey and to share their performances with audiences worldwide. In this episode, enjoy two outstanding performances: Joshua Gwon – Sibelius, Violin Concerto in D minor, 1st Movement Kaitlyn Aaronson – Chopin, Nocturne in B-flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1 Thank you for supporting Virtual Concert Halls and for celebrating these remarkable musicians with us. We look forward to bringing you many more unforgettable performances in the seasons ahead. 🌍 Learn more about Sound Espressivo & Apply:https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls:https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the Virtual Concert Halls Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #VirtualConcertHalls #SoundEspressivo #BestMoments #ClassicalMusic #ChamberMusic #YoungArtists #InternationalArtists #MusicPerformance #ConcertSeries #ClassicalConcert #MusicLovers #LiveMusic #vchs Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5795539540770816 Play Video Play Video 29:31 MMAG Artist Spotlight Series featuring Katharina and Amalia Nohl Join us for a special episode of the **MMAG Artist Spotlight Series** featuring the acclaimed Austrian composer, pianist, publisher, festival founder, and artistic visionary **Katharina and Amalia Nohl ** in conversation with renowned broadcaster **Steve Robinson**. In this exclusive interview, Katharina Nohl shares her remarkable artistic journey, discussing the inspirations behind her compositions, the importance of inclusivity in classical music, and her passion for creating opportunities for today's composers. She also reflects on how her experiences as a pianist, educator, festival organizer, publisher, and mother have shaped her distinctive musical voice. Awarded the **Amadeus Composition Award Austria (Silver)** and the **Global Music Award (Silver)** for her *Piano Rhapsody "Spices"*, Katharina's music has been performed throughout Europe and beyond, including Russia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Albania, and the Arabian Peninsula. Among her recent achievements is the premiere of her commissioned orchestral work for **Hackbrett (Cimbalom) and Orchestra** with the **Sinfonieorchester Kanton Schwyz** under the baton of **Urs Bamert**, featuring acclaimed soloist **Olga Mischula**. Katharina is also the founder of the **Swiss Female Composers Festival**, an internationally recognized initiative dedicated to promoting, connecting, and celebrating women composers. Through this festival and numerous publishing projects, she continues to expand opportunities for living composers and inspire future generations of musicians. Her music beautifully blends Western and non-Western influences, combining classical traditions with contemporary expression to create a unique and deeply personal musical language. Following the interview, viewers will enjoy a featured performance of one of Katharina Nohl's original compositions. 🎧 **About Steve Robinson** Steve Robinson is a veteran American radio executive and producer, known for his leadership at **WFMT Chicago, WBUR, WGBH, WCRB**, and other major public broadcasting organizations. Through these conversations, he helps audiences discover the stories, inspirations, and artistic journeys behind today's remarkable musicians and composers. 🌍 **Learn more about Katharina Nohl:** [https://www.katharinanohl.com/](https://www.katharinanohl.com/) 🌍 **Learn more and apply:** [https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/](https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/) [https://colorchestra.com/](https://colorchestra.com/) 🌐 **Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls:** [https://virtualconcerthalls.com/](https://virtualconcerthalls.com/) 🎬 **Production Credits** Today's broadcast was brought to you by the **VCHS Production Team**: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #KatharinaNohl #Composer #ContemporaryComposer #WomenComposers #SwissFemaleComposersFestival #NewMusic #ClassicalComposition #ArtistInterview #SteveRobinson #MMAGArtistSpotlight #SoundEspressivo #VirtualConcertHalls #ContemporaryClassicalMusic #MusicComposer #WomenInMusic Play Video Play Video 00:15 Classical Elegance Reimagined 🎹 Cooper Ly Plays Haydn | #vchs #soundespressivo #piano #cooperly Pianist Cooper Ly performs Joseph Haydn's Piano Concerto in C Major, a timeless masterpiece celebrated for its elegance, wit, and sparkling virtuosity. This video is an excerpt from our Sound Espressivo Gala Concert, bringing together exceptional musicians from around the world in celebration of classical artistry. #CooperLy #Haydn #PianoConcerto #Piano #ClassicalMusic #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Play Video Play Video 21:24 Magnificent Nine! Best Moments Part 22 Continuing our series dedicated to Beethoven’s Nine Symphonies, this video presents the best moments from the Magnificent Nine. Featuring selected highlights from the documentary series, followed by commentary, Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Ka Long Au reflect on key musical and historical insights. 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 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5795539540770816 Play Video Play Video 01:46 The Simplest Way to Start a Symphony — Beethoven’s Eroica How do you begin a symphony that will change the course of music? With just two powerful chords. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, “Eroica,” begins with extraordinary simplicity — yet from those opening notes, Beethoven creates a work of immense scale, drama, and ambition. In this selection from The Magnificent Nine, we explore the opening of the Eroica and the musical ideas that make Beethoven’s Third Symphony such a revolutionary work. Continuing our series dedicated to Beethoven’s Nine Symphonies, this video presents selected highlights from the documentary series, followed by commentary from Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Ka Long Au, reflecting on key musical and historical insights. BEETHOVEN’S UNIVERSE In the ongoing Beethoven’s Universe series, Lawrence Rapchak examines each movement of Beethoven’s symphonies, revealing their inner structures and illuminating the architecture of each complete work. The series combines musical analysis with a visually engaging experience created by the Virtual Concert Halls team, featuring full scores and piano reductions with highlighted passages, composer portraits, performance photographs, landscapes, and curated images of Beethoven. 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 More about Architects of Music: https://www.youtube.com/@thearchitectsofmusic #Beethoven #Eroica #Beethoven3 #BeethovenSymphony3 #ClassicalMusic #Symphony #MusicHistory #MusicAnalysis #BeethovenUniverse #MagnificentNine #ClassicalMusicHistory #LudwigVanBeethoven #OrchestralMusic #MusicDocumentary Play Video Play Video 17:07 Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Part4 Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Join us for another inspiring episode of Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026, celebrating an extraordinary year of music, artistry, and international collaboration. Throughout this remarkable season, we had the privilege of presenting exceptional musicians from across the globe. Many of these outstanding artists went on to perform in our Sound Espressivo Gala Concerts at Weill Recital Hall in New York, collaborated with renowned orchestras, and continued building impressive international careers. We are proud to have been part of their artistic journey and to share their performances with audiences worldwide. In this episode, enjoy two outstanding performances: Edison Barton – Meditation from Thaïs by J. Massenet Olga Pshenitsyna & Aleksey Rozov Orchestra – El Choclo / Die Ki-ka-Koenigin Thank you for supporting Virtual Concert Halls and for celebrating these remarkable musicians with us. We look forward to bringing you many more unforgettable performances in the seasons ahead. 🌍 Learn more about Sound Espressivo & Apply:https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls:https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the Virtual Concert Halls Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #VirtualConcertHalls #SoundEspressivo #BestMoments #ClassicalMusic #ChamberMusic #YoungArtists #InternationalArtists #MusicPerformance #ConcertSeries #ClassicalConcert #MusicLovers #LiveMusic #vchs Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5795539540770816 Play Video Play Video 05:57:24 The 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition - Finals 🎹 THE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2026 — FINALS 🎹 The 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition PROGRAM: 0:00 Intro 1:13:12 - Cheuk Hin Ivan Wong, piano J. S. Bach / Alessandro Marcello – Adagio from Concerto in D minor, BWV 974 Franz Schubert / Leopold Godowsky – Ballet Music from Rosamunde Nikolai Medtner – Sonata Tragica, Op. 39, No. 5 1:40:40 - William Bloomquist, piano Aaron Copland - Piano Variations (1930) 2:08:48 - Jonathan Shih, piano Edvard Grieg - Holberg Suite, Op. 40: I. Praeludium 2:58:42 - Philip Hosford Claude Debussy - Preludes, Bruyeres 3:33:55 - Illya Bunyakin, piano Robert Schumann - Symphonic Études, Op. 13 (1852) 3:59:03 - Jim Chou, piano Frédéric Chopin - Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor 5:37:21 - Presentation of Awards Ceremony Join us for the Finals of the 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition, presented by the Washington International Piano Arts Council. Experience an exciting celebration of exceptional pianistic talent as outstanding musicians take the stage for the final round of this prestigious international competition. 📅 Date: August 9, 2026 🕜 Time: 1:30 PM 🎼 Event: Finals — The Festival of Music 2026 🏆 Competition: 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition 🎥 Presented through: Virtual Concert Halls Whether you are a longtime supporter of classical piano or discovering these remarkable artists for the first time, we invite you to enjoy this special musical event and celebrate the artistry, passion, and dedication of the finalists. This Organization was founded in 2001 by John Gardecki and his wife, Chateau. The idea for the organization came from John’s own experience as a pianist. In 2001, he participated in the Concours International des Grands Amateurs de Piano in Paris, and later also took part in the Van Cliburn International Piano Amateur Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. These experiences had a strong impact on him. He saw how important these competitions could be for talented pianists who love performing, even if piano is not their full-time profession. John and Chateau were inspired to bring a similar idea to Washington, D.C. They shared their vision with friends and other music lovers, and the response was very positive. Soon after that, a group of people came together to create the Washington International Piano Arts Council. An important part of Washington International Piano Arts Council mission has always been to show that great musical artistry is not limited only to full-time professional musicians. Many of the pianists who participate in Piano Arts Council competitions and concerts have careers in completely different professions, but they continue to perform at a very high level because of their strong passion and love for music. One of WIPAC’s most important annual events is the Winners Grand Prix Concert. This concert features winners of international piano competitions for non-professional adult pianists and also helps support WIPAC’s summer competition. Another major highlight is the annual Festival of Music and the Washington International Piano Artists Competition. This competition is open to pianists aged 31 and older who are not professional pianists. 🎶 Thank you for joining us for The Festival of Music 2026! #FestivalOfMusic2026 #PianoCompetition #Piano #ClassicalMusic #PianoRecital #WashingtonInternationalPianoArtists #WIPAC #PianoArtists #PianoFinals #ClassicalPiano #LiveMusic #VirtualConcert #MusicCompetition Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5795539540770816 Play Video Play Video 00:59 The Fiery Finale 🎻 Kevin Matheson – Zigeunerweisen | #vchs #soundespressivo #kevinmatheson #violin Experience the thrilling conclusion of Sarasate's Zigeunerweisen as Kevin Matheson delivers breathtaking virtuosity, brilliant technique, and electrifying musical energy. One of the most spectacular violin showpieces ever written. #KevinMatheson #Sarasate #Violin #Virtuoso #ClassicalMusic #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Play Video Play Video 14:42 Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Part 3 Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Join us for another inspiring episode of Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026, celebrating an extraordinary year of music, artistry, and international collaboration. Throughout this remarkable season, we had the privilege of presenting exceptional musicians from across the globe. Many of these outstanding artists went on to perform in our Sound Espressivo Gala Concerts at Weill Recital Hall in New York, collaborated with renowned orchestras, and continued building impressive international careers. We are proud to have been part of their artistic journey and to share their performances with audiences worldwide. In this episode, enjoy two outstanding performances: Joanna Chow – J.S. Bach, Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 851 Allison Li – Bruch, Violin Concerto No. 1, 1st Movement Thank you for supporting Virtual Concert Halls and for celebrating these remarkable musicians with us. We look forward to bringing you many more unforgettable performances in the seasons ahead. 🌍 Learn more about Sound Espressivo & Apply:https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls:https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the Virtual Concert Halls Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #VirtualConcertHalls #SoundEspressivo #BestMoments #ClassicalMusic #ChamberMusic #YoungArtists #InternationalArtists #MusicPerformance #ConcertSeries #ClassicalConcert #MusicLovers #LiveMusic #vchs Play Video Play Video 05:48 А. Варламов — Фантазия «Красный сарафан», обр. С. Зубковского | A. Varlamov — "Red Sarafan" Fantasy Фортепианный дуэт Сергей и Мария Зубковские исполняют Фантазию на тему романса А. Варламова «Красный сарафан» в обработке Сергея Зубковского. Фрагмент концерта произведений Сергея Зубковского, 15 января 1998 года. Концертный зал им. С. И. Танеева, Владимирская областная филармония. Piano duo Sergey and Maria Zubkovsky perform Fantasy on the Romance "Red Sarafan" by Alexander Varlamov, arranged by Sergey Zubkovsky. Fragment from a concert of works by Sergey Zubkovsky, January 15, 1998. Sergey Taneyev Concert Hall, Vladimir Regional Philharmonic. Play Video Play Video 04:11 Хачатурян — «Вальс» из музыки к драме Лермонтова «Маскарад» | Khachaturian — "Waltz" from Masquerade Фортепианный дуэт Сергей и Мария Зубковские исполняют «Вальс» Арама Хачатуряна из музыки к драме Михаила Лермонтова «Маскарад» в обработке Сергея Зубковского. Фрагмент концерта произведений Сергея Зубковского, 15 января 1998 года. Концертный зал им. С. И. Танеева, Владимирская областная филармония. _____ Piano duo Sergey and Maria Zubkovsky perform "Waltz" by Aram Khachaturian from the incidental music to Mikhail Lermontov's drama "Masquerade," arranged by Sergey Zubkovsky. Fragment from a concert of works by Sergey Zubkovsky, January 15, 1998. Sergey Taneyev Concert Hall, Vladimir Regional Philharmonic. #AramKhachaturian #SergeyZubkovsky #PianoDuo #Masquerade #ClassicalMusic #RussianMusic #Khachaturian #VladimirPhilharmonic Play Video Play Video 04:39 С. Зубковский — «Романс», «Марш-гротеск» для трубы | Sergey Zubkovsky — "Romance", "March Grotesque" Максим Перфильев исполняет две пьесы Сергея Зубковского для трубы — «Романс» и «Марш-гротеск». Фрагмент авторского концерта Сергея Зубковского, 15 января 1998 года. Концертный зал им. С. И. Танеева, Владимирская областная филармония. Maxim Perfiliev performs two works for trumpet by Sergey Zubkovsky: "Romance" and "March-Grotesque." Fragment from a concert of works by Sergey Zubkovsky, January 15, 1998. Sergey Taneyev Concert Hall, Vladimir Regional Philharmonic. Play Video Play Video 00:22 Romantic Passion at the Piano ❤️ Abby Nossaman Plays Schumann | #vchs #soundespressivo #piano Pianist Abby Nossaman performs the first movement of Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54, one of the most beloved concertos of the Romantic era. Combining lyrical beauty, expressive depth, and remarkable virtuosity, Abby delivers a captivating interpretation of this timeless masterpiece. This video is an excerpt from our Sound Espressivo Gala Concert, celebrating the artistry of exceptional musicians from across the globe. #AbbyNossaman #Schumann #PianoConcerto #Piano #ClassicalMusic #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Play Video Play Video 38:41 MMAG Artist Spotlight Series featuring Scott E Woodard Join us for a special episode of the MMAG Artist Spotlight Series featuring the outstanding conductor and music educator Dr. Scott E. Woodard in conversation with renowned broadcaster Steve Robinson. Scott E. Woodard is a dynamic American conductor known for his expressive musical leadership, structural clarity, and commitment to storytelling through sound. A native of West Virginia, he serves as Music Director of the West Virginia State Philharmonic Orchestra and the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also served as Principal Guest Conductor of the Rimini Chamber Orchestra in Italy and as Cover Conductor of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. His principal conducting teachers include Dr. Leonid Korchmar of the St. Petersburg State Conservatory and Mariinsky Theatre and Dr. Oleg Proskuryna. Woodard received First Prizes at the International Conductors’ Workshop Competition in Macon, Georgia, and the International Academy of Advanced Conducting in St. Petersburg. Dr. Woodard earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Marshall University and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Boston University. His doctoral research explored the artistic and pedagogical importance of the Leningrad School of conducting and its influential founder, Ilya Musin. In addition to his orchestral work, his extensive career as an educator reflects a lasting commitment to mentoring musicians and strengthening musical communities. In this exclusive interview, Scott E. Woodard shares his musical journey, artistic inspirations, conducting experiences, and the teachers and traditions that have shaped his approach to orchestral leadership. He also reflects on musical storytelling, communication within an orchestra, education, and the conductor’s responsibility to bring both clarity and emotional depth to every score. Following the interview, viewers will enjoy a featured performance of: 🎼 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11 — II. Andante cantabile🎼 Scott E. Woodard, Conductor 🎧 About Steve Robinson Steve Robinson is a veteran American radio executive and producer, known for his leadership at WFMT Chicago, WBUR, WGBH, WCRB, and other major public broadcasting organizations. Through these conversations, he helps audiences connect with the stories behind today’s remarkable artists. 🌍 Learn more about Scott E. Woodard:https://www.scottewoodard.com/ 🌍 Learn more and apply:https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/https://colorchestra.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls:https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today’s broadcast was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #ScottEWoodard #Conductor #MusicDirector #Tchaikovsky #AndanteCantabile #OrchestralConductor #ClassicalMusic #MusicEducation #ButlerPhilharmonic #ArtistInterview #SteveRobinson #MMAGArtistSpotlight #SoundEspressivo #VirtualConcertHalls Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5795539540770816 Load More UPCOMING EVENTS Concertos and Arias with Orchestra Instrumental and Ensemble Orchestra Mnahttan at Carnegie Hall Judges Composers Call for Scores Awards Carnegie for Composers colORCHESTRA Cairo Opera Orchestra Call for Orchestral Scores Your Quartet at Carnegie and on Album Albums Solo and Ensemble What is Laureate Gala? Season 2022-23 VCHS Season Play Video Play Video 01:18:24 Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital Series. William Yeh, violin 9:53 Sound Espressivo 2021 Laureate William Yeh, violin, is presented in a solo Recital. Accompanied by Akiko Chiba, piano Program: 10:20 Bartók – Romanian Folk Dances 17:36 Mozart – Violin Sonata No.23 in A major K.305 27:44 Kreisler – Syncopation 30:50 Tchaikovsky – Sérénade mélancolique in B-flat minor, Op.26 41:10 Sarasate – Zapateado, Op.23 45:10 Dvořák – Songs My Mother Taught Me, B.104, Op.55 50:00 Paganini (arr. F. Kreisler) – La Campanella, Op.7 1:00:01 Interview with Dr. Anna Ouspenskaya William Yeh (12), born in London, currently studies with Professor Naoko Tanaka at Juilliard Pre-College. William is grateful for having received generous/full scholarship awards from various musical institutes, including 2019 HeifetzPEG (Program for Exceptionally Gifted, USA; as the youngest violinist that year) and 2022 Aspen Music Festival And School. William has performed and won top prizes in various international competitions, including first prizes (Junior Division) at 2020 Philadelphia International Music Festival Concerto Competition (USA), 2021 EUROASIA International Violin Competition (Japan), 2022 NOMEA International Violin Competition (Italy), and most recently, 2022 New York Chamber Players Orchestra Concerto Competition (USA). William was also awarded Young Artist Awards at 2020 Singapore Violin Festival (Singapore) and 2021 Busan Maru International Music Festival Concerto Competition (South Korea); and the 2nd Prize (Age Group of 11-15) at 2022 Hong Kong International Young Musicians Competition (Hong Kong). Additionally, William has performed at venues, such as Carnegie Hall (New York), Harris Concert Hall (Colorado), Mellon Hall (Philadelphia), National Concert and Recital Halls (Taiwan), and San Vito al Tagliamento Auditorium (Italy). Most recently, William performed with internationally renowned pianist Akiko Chiba, Jinhee Park, Jeong-Eun Lee, Grammy Award-nominated pianist Mark Livshits, and internationally renowned violinist Svetlana Makarova and Accademia d’Archi Arrigoni under the baton of Maestro Giancarlo Guarino. William will perform as a violin soloist in New York with the NYCP Orchestra for the season of 2022-23. Prior to Juilliard Pre-College, William studied with Professor Chengtu Su (Taipei National University of the Arts, Taiwan), Professor Qian Zhou (Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Singapore), and violinist Sirena Huang (USA). William performed at the masterclasses with Italian-German-American Grammy-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich (USA), Professor Itzhak Rashkovsky (Ukraine/Israel), Professor Kyung-Sun Lee (South Korea), and the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet (USA). Also, William has been mentored by violinist Pieter Schoeman (Concertmaster of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, UK). Besides playing the violin, William enjoys playing chess, badminton, and ice-skating, as well as singing and dancing in musicals. He played “Rolf” in “The Sound of Music” at the Auditorium of CKS (Chiang Kai-Shek) Memorial Hall and starred as “Peter Pan” in “Peter Pan” at USC (Shih-Chien University) Concert Hall. William has also been awarded the Ouspensky Fund “Conducting” Award and is receiving conducting apprenticeship from Maestro Giacomo Franci, the Artistic Director and the Conductor of The New York Chamber Players Orchestra. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SOUND ESPRESSIVO CREATES BROAD AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES PERFORMERS, TEACHERS, MANAGERS, CONCERT AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. PERFORM FROM ANY LOCATION BROADCAST ON EVERY MAJOR VIDEO PLATFORM EXPAND YOUR SKILLS, REACH YOUR AUDIENCE, BOOST YOUR CAREER Join one-of-a-kind music events that reinvent the concert stage! To learn more about VCHS visit: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ To learn more about Sound Espressivo and the upcoming Competitions, Auditions, and concerts visit: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's LIVE Broadcast is hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya and brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović, Chris Au, and Igor Zubkovsky. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Play Video Play Video Annabelle Wei 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 41:02 colORCHESTRA announcing Winners of the Auditions The colORCHESTRA Open Auditions are presented in Partnership with Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards, Progressive Musicians, Virtual Concert Halls, and /kor/ productions Auditions were held for upcoming Concerto Performance Dates: FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023 Western New York Chamber Orchestra Glen Cortese, Conductor 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. We thank the esteemed International Panel of Judges, for sharing their time and expertise with auditionees, through their constructive supportive comments which they provided live during the Final Round of the Auditions, and through the process of selecting the Winners: Gevorg Sargsyan, conductor, cello Johanna Moffitt, soprano James Welch, piano, conductor Lisa Layman, soprano, Executive Director, WNYCO Orchestra Glen Cortese conductor, Music Director of WNYCO Orchestra Come and join a supportive, inclusive environment that values professionalism, creativity, personal expression, and the joy that comes from making music! This two-tiered audition has no accompanying requirements, is readily accessible by video submissions, and there is no time limit imposed on the selections that competitors choose to present—we want YOU to show us what you feel you do BEST! ~~~~~~~~ Today's LIVE Broadcast is brought to you by hosts Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au, and the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović and Igor Zubkovsky. Learn more by visiting: https://www.btdawards.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/colorchestra-auditions https://www.progressivemusicians.com/ https://www.korproductions.org/ https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ https://www.wnychamberorchestra.com/ Load More Competition 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 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 Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 7:00pm EST Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers From Around the World Program Concertos and Arias with New York Chamber Players Orchestra Giacomo Franci , Artistic Director and Conductor Visit Carnegie Hall site for tickets for upcoming Gala concerts CONCERTOS AND ARIAS BY J. S. Bach, Mozart, Wieslaw Rentowski, James Adler, Chopin, Rainer Stegmann, Tchaikovsky, Albéniz, Rodrigo, Henry Litolff, Gong Qian Yang, François Borne CONDUCTORS Giacomo Franci, Paolo Scibilia, Alan Freiles Lillian Guo, soprano Stacey Kim, violin Dominika Zamara, soprano Ximurong Zhai, piano Theodore Wang, violin Aurelia Faidley-Solars, cello Saiya Mittal, violin Anna Maria Mendieta, harp Roland Schlieder, guitar Laura Steven Song, violin Ante Božić-Kudrić, piano Anastasiya Squires, flute SOLO PERFORMANCES: Neil Krishnan, piano NEW COMPOSITIONS BY: James Adler, Rainer Stegmann, Gong Qian Dates and Deadlines CELLO ENSEMBLE: The Bow Lightlys PRESENTS WORKS BY: J. S. Bach, Handel, Vivaldi Gala Laureates INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON APRIL 2 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 Repertoire 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 Aged 7-80 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 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 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 Alexander Peskanov Pianist, Composer Steve Robinson Honorary Host James Adler James Adler Audience Favorite Award James Adler Audience Favorite Award 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, 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. Meet the Gala Performers

Virtual Live performing - what can go wrong? What are the ways to prepare the troubleshooting so even the most complex live multicast will go smooth and stress-free? Live Internet Broadcast FAQ Can something go wrong during my performance? Yes. Something can go wrong. Live Virtual Stage and live Virtual Concert Hall are relatively new inventions of humanity, and Internet TV hadn’t been around the block for much more than a decade. The tech connections/integrations are complex, consist of many elements which must be made to work together in sync in real time. VCHS’ production crews consist of very experienced people who directed over 600 live broadcasts with 1,000s of participants. They’ve been called “Harry Potters of live music on a virtual stage”. You will be served by some on the best professionals in the industry. But still - things CAN go wrong during your performance! What can go wrong? What to expect if something does go wrong? What? During your tech check our producers may find that your tech is not able to perform adequately or reliably Solutions? We will offer you to reschedule for the next available date/session. We will give you instructions what you need to do to be prepared. What? Tech can fail while you are waiting for your turn in the Green Room, or while you are in the Competition Backstage, or even just before your turn. Solutions? We will walk you through the steps you need. Keep a close watch of the internal chat in the Broadcast Studio and follow producers’ instructions. You will not miss performing in your session! We will change the order of performances and you will perform later in the same session What? After our producers fine tune your tech settings and complete your audio/video tech checks you will transition to the Competition Backstage. Your tech can automatically revert to default settings during the transition Solutions? Take careful notes during your tech check, double-check to make sure your settings are the same, before entering Competition Backstage. “I did everything right and according to your producer’s recommendations. Can something still go wrong during my performance??” Unlikely, but something still can go wrong. As mentioned above: live virtual performance relies on young and cutting edge technology, and requires for many complex puzzle pieces to perform in sync AND in real time. It is a journey which may not be best suitable for you if you are prone to stage fright, or expect to feel traumatized if you need to deal with a sudden change of how things unfold. Please be mindful of your own feelings and do not take unnecessary risks. Virtual stage will keep developing and eventually will become as reliable as electricity in a physical concert hall. One can always just wait a bit longer for the tech to reach that stage of perfection! We now take our beautifully illuminated concert venues for granted, don’t we? But 10-20 years after Edison’s invention they didn’t look nearly as glorious as today. Your evening concerts were illuminated by a jumble of wires with weird looking glasses hanging from them, giving out flickering yellowish light, and sometimes turning off altogether “What will will your tech team do if something happens while I perform??” We will not let your performance look or sound in subpar quality, get “frozen”, get “muted”, etc. Instead we will: Interrupt your performance Take you off the stage Give you access link to our Troubleshoot Tech Room Our producers will work with you on solving the problems If we can solve the issues within reasonable time - we will bring you back onstage and you will have another opportunity to perform your program within the same session If the issues persist and we can’t resolve them right there and then - we will reschedule your performance for the next available date/session. "I have great and fast WiFi connection, a new generation IPad, and I’ve done 2 years of studying/teaching online. No worries, I am well prepared for your stream, there’s nothing that can go wrong from my side." Unfortunately things can still wrong: IPads are not suitable for Internet TV broadcasting, the technology of an iPad does not support connecting to a Broadcast Studio and streaming live music. Please be prepared to use a laptop or desktop. WiFi connection, although often workable, may become unreliable and not sustain the stream throughout the duration of your performance, no matter how fast. Ethernet cable connection is highly recommended as it provides stability of your signal. Both, the speed and stability are essential for quality broadcasting of a live music performance. However, WiFi connection may work fine. Just please be prepared that the transmission made through WiFi connection may lack consistency when compared with the transmission by people who are able to connect to a grounded Router using Ethernet Cable. Ok, I got the Ethernet cable, now we are all set, right? Almost. Please make sure that your cable is connected to the grounded Router. Please refer to our recommendation deck on how to identify that you are really connecting to the correct type of Router. If you are connecting to a Wi-Fi-based Router, or to a Wi-Fi-based Booster, or another Internet device which is not connected to your provider via a grounded cable – you are not improving the connection by using Ethernet cable. The logic is simple: Ethernet cable is used with a purpose to eliminate wireless Internet connection at any point in the chain.

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. How it Works? Competition Schedule Rules and Re gulations Dates, Ages Groups, Categories Instruments and Ensemble Categories Repertory What is Internet TV Broadcast? Awards and Prizes Technical requirements Watch SEC Internet TV Broadcasts of 2020 Competition Rounds 2020 Gala Interviews with Judges, Contestants, Teachers, Music managers Laureates and Winners Concerts 2021 Preliminary Audition Application Form Fee: $100* See Rules and Regulations *Total cost of participation - $175 Contestants who do not advance to public broadcast Rounds do not need to pay the remaining $75 REAL-TIME Perform in real-time LIVE in front of a distinguished panel of judges and a world-wide audience! Sound Espressivo 2021 LIVE! Sound Espressivo 2021 LIVE! Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing Sound Espressivo Gala and Announcement of Winners 02:18:17 Play Video Now Playing SEC Finals. Session 1, Age group 26+. January 29 at 10:00 am EST 03:28:03 Play Video Now Playing SEC Finals. Session 2, Age groups 15-18 & 19-25. January 29 at 3:00pm EST 02:15:20 Play Video Now Playing SEC Finals. Session 3, Age group 10 and under & 11-14. January 29 at 8:00pm EST 04:20:33 Play Video Now Playing SEC Finals. Session 4. Age groups 10 and under & 11-14. LIVE, January 30 at 10:00 am. 03:48:11 Play Video Now Playing SEC Finals. Session 5, Age group 26+. January 30 at 3:00pm EST 03:00:24 Play Video Now Playing SEC Finals. Session 6, Age groups 15-18 & 19-25. January 30 at 8:00pm 01:34:11 Play Video Now Playing SEC Semifinals LIVE, Session 5. Saturday, December 18, 2021 03:07:08 Play Video Now Playing SEC Semifinals LIVE, Session 2. Friday, December 17, 2021 04:28:12 Play Video Now Playing SEC Semifinals LIVE, Session 7. Sunday, December 19, 2021 05:26:12 Play Video Now Playing SEC Semifinals LIVE, Session 1. Thursday, December 16, 2021 03:50:51 Play Video Now Playing SEC Semifinals LIVE, Session 3. Thursday, December 18, 2021 02:59:49 Play Video Semifinals Program

Kang < Back Ria Kang Jan 30 at 10:00am EST (10 and under/11-14) Joseph Haydn - Concerto No. 2 in G Major, 1st Mvt Ria Kang began taking violin lessons at the age of four. She currently resides in Pennsylvania and studies at Temple Music Prep: Center for Gifted Young Musicians. Ria loves all things related to music. Previous Next

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

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

Meet Sound Espressivo Creators, Judges, Laureates, and their Teachers and Parents, Sponsors of Prizes Learn about opportunities from the PEOPLE who create them Ask questions - get answers during this public Broadcast For press release, schedule, guest speakers click here Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 25:03 Magnificent Nine! Best Moments Part 23 Continuing our series dedicated to Beethoven’s Nine Symphonies, this video presents the best moments from the Magnificent Nine. Featuring selected highlights from the documentary series, followed by commentary, Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Ka Long Au reflect on key musical and historical insights. 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 21:03 Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Part6 Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Join us for another inspiring episode of Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026, celebrating an extraordinary year of music, artistry, and international collaboration. Throughout this remarkable season, we had the privilege of presenting exceptional musicians from across the globe. Many of these outstanding artists went on to perform in our Sound Espressivo Gala Concerts at Weill Recital Hall in New York, collaborated with renowned orchestras, and continued building impressive international careers. We are proud to have been part of their artistic journey and to share their performances with audiences worldwide. In this episode, enjoy two outstanding performances: Roma Joshi – Haydn, Sonata No. 53 in E minor, Hob XVI:34; Ginastera, La Danza de la moza donosa Guo Ru – Prokofiev, Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63, 1st Movement Thank you for supporting Virtual Concert Halls and for celebrating these remarkable musicians with us. We look forward to bringing you many more unforgettable performances in the seasons ahead. 🌍 Learn more about Sound Espressivo & Apply:https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls:https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the Virtual Concert Halls Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #VirtualConcertHalls #SoundEspressivo #BestMoments #ClassicalMusic #ChamberMusic #YoungArtists #InternationalArtists #MusicPerformance #ConcertSeries #ClassicalConcert #MusicLovers #LiveMusic #vchs Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5795539540770816 Play Video Play Video 02:01:46 Orchestras LIVE! Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus James Rawie, Conductor June 7, 4:00PM Join the Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, under the direction of Maestro James Rawie, Artistic Director and Conductor, for an exciting program featuring classics favorites! Broadcasting Orchestras Around the Globe LIVE. June 7 , 2026 PROGRAM 0:00 Intro 5:31 Overture: Marriage of Figaro Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - 1756 • 1791 13:28 Ziguenerweisen Pablo de Sarasate - 1844 • 1908 Allegro Kevin Matheson, violin Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A minor, Op 15 (1868) Edvard Grieg - 1843 • 1907 25:52 I. Allegro molto moderato - Animato - Piu lento 39:56 II. Adagio 46:29 III. Allegro moderato molto e marcato - Poco Animato - Quasi Presto Jennifer Savage, piano INTERMISSION Symphony No. 5 in C minor Op. 67 Ludwig van Beethoven - 1770 • 1827 1:18:10 I. Allegro con brio 1:27:12 II. Andante con moto 1:38:02 III. Allegro 1:43:33 IV. Allegro Venue: Shepherd of the Mountains Church in Reno, NV: 🎥 Broadcast Production by the VCHS Team: Frane Rušinović, Ante Božić-Kudrić, Chris Au, Jennifer Savage, Anna Ouspenskaya, Krisztián Palágyi, and Igor Zubkovsky 🌐 Connect With Us & Learn More Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra: https://www.tahoe-philharmonic.com/ Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ Sound Espressivo Competition: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ Colorchestra: https://colorchestra.com Don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more beautiful classical music performances! #TahoePhilharmonic #ClassicalMusic #ChamberMusic #LiveConcert #InclineVillage #NevadaMusic #Mozart #Beethoven #Dvorak #ArvoPart #SoundEspressivo Play Video Play Video 00:21 World Premiere 🔥 Joanna Chow Performs "Dance of Frustration" | #vchs #soundespressivo #masonishida Pianist Joanna Chow presents the world premiere of "Dance of Frustration" by composer Mason Ishida. Powerful, expressive, and full of rhythmic intensity, this contemporary work explores emotion through bold musical storytelling. This video is an excerpt from our Sound Espressivo Gala Concert, highlighting outstanding performers and newly created works by today's composers. #JoannaChow #MasonIshida #WorldPremiere #ContemporaryMusic #Composer #Piano #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Play Video Play Video 28:08 Beyond Recording - Episode 1: The First Lehner Quartet Album What happens between a classical music performance and the final recording we hear? In the first episode of Beyond Recording, presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams, we go behind the scenes of the first Lehner Quartet album with Gianriccardo Pera of CiMA Streams to explore the artistic and technical decisions that shape a modern string quartet production. From microphone placement and acoustic perspective to editing, stereo imaging and mastering, this episode reveals how recording technology can support — rather than overshadow — the musical expression. 🎻 Featured Recording: Lehner Quartet - Volume 1 & Volume 2 Production Focus: • Recording • Editing • Mixing • Mastering • Acoustic Vision In this episode, we explore: • What makes the Lehner Quartet unique • The challenges of recording contemporary string quartet repertoire • How performers make complex musical structures accessible • The philosophy behind the unusual microphone placement • Recreating the perspective of a listener in the room • Building a natural stereo image between the four instruments • How editing can preserve the physical relationship between musicians • The role of mastering in bringing important musical phrases forward • Why a recording should be more than a document of a performance The episode also features excerpts from works by Joel Feigin and Jana Skarecky, performed by the Lehner Quartet. 🎵 Music featured in this episode: Joel Feigin - Mosaic in Two Panels - excerpt Jana Skarecky - I. Kata Tjut - excerpt Jana Skarecky - IV. Karrimurra Waterfall - excerpt At the heart of the conversation is a simple question: How can a recording make a past musical performance become present again? Welcome to Beyond Recording - exploring the art of classical music production. Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #MusicProduction #ClassicalRecording #SoundEngineering #RecordingEngineering #StringQuartet #LehnerQuartet #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #ClassicalMusicRecording #MusicMastering #AudioEngineering Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5795539540770816 Play Video Play Video 00:35 An Epic Finale 🎹 Kate Lee Performs Kabalevsky | #vchs #soundespressivo #piano #katelee Watch the exciting conclusion of Kabalevsky's Piano Concerto No. 3, First Movement, performed by the remarkable young pianist Kate Lee. Combining brilliant technique, expressive artistry, and infectious energy, Kate brings this colorful concerto to life in a performance full of confidence and musical passion. Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/1MsxziPzmKJq1UANuQ04OY #KateLee #Kabalevsky #PianoConcerto #Piano #YoungArtist #ClassicalMusic #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Play Video Play Video 23:13 Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Part5 Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Join us for another inspiring episode of Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026, celebrating an extraordinary year of music, artistry, and international collaboration. Throughout this remarkable season, we had the privilege of presenting exceptional musicians from across the globe. Many of these outstanding artists went on to perform in our Sound Espressivo Gala Concerts at Weill Recital Hall in New York, collaborated with renowned orchestras, and continued building impressive international careers. We are proud to have been part of their artistic journey and to share their performances with audiences worldwide. In this episode, enjoy two outstanding performances: Joshua Gwon – Sibelius, Violin Concerto in D minor, 1st Movement Kaitlyn Aaronson – Chopin, Nocturne in B-flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1 Thank you for supporting Virtual Concert Halls and for celebrating these remarkable musicians with us. We look forward to bringing you many more unforgettable performances in the seasons ahead. 🌍 Learn more about Sound Espressivo & Apply:https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls:https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the Virtual Concert Halls Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #VirtualConcertHalls #SoundEspressivo #BestMoments #ClassicalMusic #ChamberMusic #YoungArtists #InternationalArtists #MusicPerformance #ConcertSeries #ClassicalConcert #MusicLovers #LiveMusic #vchs Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5795539540770816 Play Video Play Video 29:31 MMAG Artist Spotlight Series featuring Katharina and Amalia Nohl Join us for a special episode of the **MMAG Artist Spotlight Series** featuring the acclaimed Austrian composer, pianist, publisher, festival founder, and artistic visionary **Katharina and Amalia Nohl ** in conversation with renowned broadcaster **Steve Robinson**. In this exclusive interview, Katharina Nohl shares her remarkable artistic journey, discussing the inspirations behind her compositions, the importance of inclusivity in classical music, and her passion for creating opportunities for today's composers. She also reflects on how her experiences as a pianist, educator, festival organizer, publisher, and mother have shaped her distinctive musical voice. Awarded the **Amadeus Composition Award Austria (Silver)** and the **Global Music Award (Silver)** for her *Piano Rhapsody "Spices"*, Katharina's music has been performed throughout Europe and beyond, including Russia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Albania, and the Arabian Peninsula. Among her recent achievements is the premiere of her commissioned orchestral work for **Hackbrett (Cimbalom) and Orchestra** with the **Sinfonieorchester Kanton Schwyz** under the baton of **Urs Bamert**, featuring acclaimed soloist **Olga Mischula**. Katharina is also the founder of the **Swiss Female Composers Festival**, an internationally recognized initiative dedicated to promoting, connecting, and celebrating women composers. Through this festival and numerous publishing projects, she continues to expand opportunities for living composers and inspire future generations of musicians. Her music beautifully blends Western and non-Western influences, combining classical traditions with contemporary expression to create a unique and deeply personal musical language. Following the interview, viewers will enjoy a featured performance of one of Katharina Nohl's original compositions. 🎧 **About Steve Robinson** Steve Robinson is a veteran American radio executive and producer, known for his leadership at **WFMT Chicago, WBUR, WGBH, WCRB**, and other major public broadcasting organizations. Through these conversations, he helps audiences discover the stories, inspirations, and artistic journeys behind today's remarkable musicians and composers. 🌍 **Learn more about Katharina Nohl:** [https://www.katharinanohl.com/](https://www.katharinanohl.com/) 🌍 **Learn more and apply:** [https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/](https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/) [https://colorchestra.com/](https://colorchestra.com/) 🌐 **Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls:** [https://virtualconcerthalls.com/](https://virtualconcerthalls.com/) 🎬 **Production Credits** Today's broadcast was brought to you by the **VCHS Production Team**: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #KatharinaNohl #Composer #ContemporaryComposer #WomenComposers #SwissFemaleComposersFestival #NewMusic #ClassicalComposition #ArtistInterview #SteveRobinson #MMAGArtistSpotlight #SoundEspressivo #VirtualConcertHalls #ContemporaryClassicalMusic #MusicComposer #WomenInMusic 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 Play Video Play Video 00:46 Sound Espressivo Global Competition Sound Espressivo 2nd Online Global Music Competition Apply by 11/30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Empowering Tomorrow's Musician Deadline: November 30, 2021 Inviting individual musicians and groups Submit video or schedule live audition Video submissions accepted for Preliminary Round only Check dates for Preliminaries Three Rounds Semifinals and Finals - LIVE Internet TV broadcast. Perform from your own location Semifinals - December 16-19, 2021 Finals - January 29-30, 2022 Win performance opportunities from concert organizers. Scholarships, career training, web design, video trailers, casting, photo studies; participation in festivals, masterclasses, interviews, and much more. 40-Judges panel, internationally acclaimed artists from major conservatories, orchestras. Immediate live feedback from 6-judges panels, get comments from conductors, instrumentalists, composers Be heard, be visible! SEC Internet TV reached over million people around the globe in 2020 Sound Espressivo-2020 contestants represented over 70 schools and teachers from every continent Would you like your student to be featured in a solo recital like this provided as one of Prizes for SEC Laureates? https://youtu.be/YzS0gKlPTRA Wonder how the "immediate feedback" looks and feels? Here is a short clip from last year's Sound Espressivo Finals https://youtu.be/_Cz1n8-4-Kk What people say… https://fb.watch/8cRp0o4WUn/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Play Video Play Video 33:22 Sound Espressivo Judges | Emil Chudnovsky: "Back to Beethoven" "Back to Beethoven" | Emil Chudnovsky | Co-Host: Chris Au We are delighted to have Emil Chudnovsky on our show who is one of the 2021 Sound Espressivo Competition Judges. We will have a lovely conversation about concertising, competitions, and his upcoming concert of the Beethoven Violin Concerto with the Manassas Symphony Orchestra at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Apply by November 30 for your opportunity to win from prizes worth $100,000. No time limits, no repertoire requirements, immediate feedback from Jury - head to www.soundespressivocompetition.com _____________________________________ Emil Israel Chudnovsky hearkens back to the grand romantic tradition of the golden age of violinists. His lush sound and inimitable ability to connect with audiences have garnered him accolades from listeners, presenters and critics alike. Recent seasons have been full of firsts, including his debut this season at the Seoul Arts Center in South Korea with the KammerSymphonie Berlin, and his recent inaugural recording with the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra. Equally notable benchmarks include Chudnovsky’s debut with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Jalisco in Mexico, when he replaced an indisposed soloist for a previously unknown concerto on ten days’ notice. A veteran of the competition circuit, Chudnovsky is the winner of top prizes from nine international competitions. He holds 1st Prize from the XI International Curci Violin Competition (Naples), 1st Prize from the Young Artists Competition of the National Federation of Music Clubs and, most recently, 1st prize from the Valsesia-Musica International Violin Competition (Milan). Twice a laureate of the “Premio Paganini” International Competition, he also holds 2nd Prize from the D’Angelo International Competition, as well as awards from the Rodolfo Lipizer, Szeryng and Enescu international competitions. Chudnovsky began concertizing at the age of eleven with a solo performance on Uruguayan television and in concert with the Montevideo Chamber Orchestra. The same year, he was featured in a series of live radio broadcasts from the Mostly Mozart Festival in Grahamstown, South Africa. Since then, Chudnovsky has performed to great critical acclaim all over the world, having toured extensively in Europe, Asia, North and South America. Emil Chudnovsky was born in Moscow, Russia to renowned violinist Nina Beilina and the late eminent opera conductor, Maestro Israel Chudnovsky. Chudnovsky plays on a copy of the ex-Joachim del Gesu made for him in July 2010 by Howard Needham. Play Video Play Video 45:23 Sound Espressivo Judges series, Olivier Chassain, guitar, France What is the MOTIVATION of both competitors and Judges in taking part and advantage of Sound Espressivo's concept and originality? Building relationship between musicians from all other the world: a great new way of sharing between all of us! Apply by November 30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Olivier Chassain was born in Paris in 1957. He began studying the guitar in Limousin with Roger Généraux and completed his training with Carel Harms. In 1977, he entered the Conservatory of Paris (the current Cnsmdp) where he obtained in 1982 a first prize for guitar in the class of Alexandre Lagoya; he was also awarded a prize for counterpoint (class of Bernard de Crépy) and a prize for harmony (class of Roger Boutry). Today, his triple professional activity makes him lead simultaneously: a career as a concert performer, which took on an international dimension when he won the first prize in the "Guitar Foundation of America international competition" in 1988, thus becoming the first non-American guitarist to receive the highest distinction of this competition worldwide renamed. The following year (in 1989) he made a major tour organized by the GFA, across the entire North American continent: he was invited there regularly for concerts and master-classes, as well as on other continents. a career as a composer: he is the author of numerous works, in particular for guitar, such as: “ Fantastic echoes ” i n memoriam I. Presti and A.Lagoya , “ Etoiles ”, “ Arion ”, “ De loin en loin ”, sonata for two guitars (1995), “ Doigts de fées ” (2010) for flute and guitar, sonata for solo guitar (2011)…, and educational collections such as “ Patchwork ”, “ Ad hoc ”, “ Brèves de lectern ”(2012)… a teaching career which took off in Orléans in 1978, following his first teacher, Roger Généraux (he was established after obtaining his CA at the age of 21), and which saw its accomplishment when he was appointed in 1992 at the Jacques Thibaud Conservatory in Bordeaux, then in 1994 to succeed his master Alexandre Lagoya, as guitar teacher at the Paris National Conservatory of Music and Dance (Cnsmdp), where he still teaches today. Olivier Chassain regularly leads, in addition to his conservatory lessons, instrumental improvement sessions within the framework of festivals, summer academies, as was notably the case in Dordogne from 1995 to 2010, at the Britten school in Périgueux directed by Jean-Jacques Rouveroux: this institute organized ad hoc courses throughout the year in all musical disciplines, and called on internationally renowned artists. Olivier Chassain thus had, for his summer internship, the opportunity to invite many friends, renowned guitarists, such as J. Cogan, N. Koshkin, SI. Fukuda, B. Kanengiser, D. Bogdanovic, SE Olsen, F. Zigante, L. Blanquart, H. Navez, Jim Smith. Since 2010, it has been organizing new sessions in Limousin, throughout the year. Olivier Chassain's repertoire displays a great eclecticism, from the Renaissance to the music of today. Passionate about early music, he has also devoted himself to the lute and the vihuela for many years, in order to transmit through this privileged approach the sound and the spirit of this music. He is also fond of French music from the Grand Siècle and romantic music, which he plays alone or in the company of eminent artists such as P. Gallois, Ph. Muller, P.-H. Xuereb, R. Pidoux, E. Aubier, F. Pierre, G. Millière ... Ardent defender of contemporary creation, Olivier Chassain is the dedicatee of numerous works for guitar (Stephen Dodgson, Antonio Ruiz-Pipo, Thierry Pécou, Sean Heim) and of concertos: "Escales" by Roland Creuze: created in Bordeaux with the ensemble Musique Nouvelle and Michel Fusté-Lambezat, as well as that of Edith Lejet, "Flowers in the shape of diamonds", from the concerto by Alain-Michel Riou, and more recently by Alain Margoni. Olivier Chassain has made several records, under different labels, including "Almost a song" (Metronome recordings) which was crowned with the "Choc" of the World of Music, and "Eventail" by the review Classica. An album devoted to the complete compositions of Ida Presti - the world's first recording -, in duet with the Norwegian guitarist Stein-Erik Olsen, received a rave reception from music critics (ranked in the 'top 5' of the 10 best albums classics of 2009 in Scandinavia), under the Simax label. Several other recordings are in the pipeline, including a second album with his friend SE Olsen, for the Simax label, in a repertoire of original works dedicated to the Duo Presti-Lagoya. 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 32:37 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 01:14:23 Sound Espressivo Competition presents the 1st Prize Winners of 2020 edition Avagail Hulbert, violin 3:55 Vieuxtemps - Violin Concerto No. 5 in A minor, Op. 37 (I. Allegro non troppo) 14:39 Mozart - Adagio in E Мajor, Оp. 125 No. 2 Accompanied by Wan-Chi Su Ka Long Chris Au, piano 32:45 Schubert - Impromptu No. 1 in F minor, Op. posth. 142, D.935 46:38 Rachmaninoff - Etude-Tableaux in F-sharp minor, Op. 39 No. 3 52:10 Rachmaninoff - Prelude in E-flat Major, Op. 23 No. 6 Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 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 30:52 "Things You Need to Know Before Performing on Livestream" | Fedor Ouspensky 2021 Sound Espressivo Competition Directors and Producers present: How to best prepare for livestreaming your performances online! Fedor Ouspensky | Co-Host: Chris Au We present a competition that is on the Virtual Stage - all live and broadcasted on the major streaming platforms. We provide a Tech Check, comprehensive guides to share the best sound over the online platform, and all the necessary support you need so you can feel comfortable performing. Apply by November 30 at www.soundespressivocompetition.com ___________________________________ Fedor Ouspensky was born in 1996 to a family of professional musicians. He started taking violin lessons at the age of 5 and a half with Olga Khroulevitch at the Levine School of Music in Washington, DC, moving later to Peter Sirotin and then to Rafail Sobolevsky and Oleg Rylatko, concertmaster of the Washington National Opera House Orchestra in Washington D.C. He studied with Naoko Tanaka at the Juilliard School, Oleg Rylatko at National Symphony Orchestra Fellowship program, and with Aaron Rosand privately. He also studied conducting with Maestro Mark McCoy and Maestro Glaser. Fedor is a devout promoter of classical music: in 2009 he became one of the founding performer-members of Arts Are For All Ages, a non-profit organization in Washington DC area, which provides classical music concerts to retirement communities. The organization’s membership consists mainly of high school young musicians, who volunteer their performances, and has grown to over 50 active performer-members and is providing about 70 concerts per year. Teaching young musicians is another of Fedor’s passions: he has taught students of different ages and levels, he also coached young violinists in preparation for youth and school orchestra auditions. Fedor loves methodical approach to teaching, and he has built a system of individual plans and written follow-up assignments which he gives to his students to help them make better use of their practicing time. At the age of 8, Fedor was invited to perform an Accolay concerto with McLean Youth Symphony Orchestra, since then he appeared as a soloist performing concertos with Loudoun Symphony Orchestra in Virginia, Bachanalia Chamber Orchestra in New York City and Capitol City Symphony in Washington DC. Fedor had attended Russian Embassy School, Cooper Middle School and South Lakes HS. He finished 3 years at the Juilliard School in New York City, NY. Fedor Ouspensky is the Creative Producer at Virtual Concert Halls and has been a Producer and Director of Sound Espressivo Competition Broadcasts and Live Rounds since 2020. Play Video Play Video 53:41 "There is nothing healthy or positive about competitions" Is this true? We started our 8am Broadcasts with the question of “How to choose competitions?” and we end our series of 8am Broadcasts by debating the validity, utility, and necessity of competitions. Are there too many? Is it just a money-making machine? Are we making sport out of music? Is Chopin rolling in his grave realizing his music is being used for competitions? www.soundespressivocompetition.com “There is nothing healthy or positive about competitions” “Beethoven would be rolling in his grave if he knew his music was being used in contests” “Music should not be used as pit musicians against one another” Do you agree with these statements? These are some of the things we’ll be discussing today at the Virtual Concert Halls Live Show Play Video Play Video 13:39 Sound Espressivo announcing a new Scholarship Prize This Prize is a full scholarship to experience an immersive introduction to conducting, from first taste of a baton, to a spot on a podium conducting an orchestra. A Sound Espressivo Finalist who will be chosen to receive this Prize will have an opportunity to work with a prominent conductor over a period of several months, after which s/he will have an opportunity to conduct a professional symphony orchestra. This Prize is established by Ouspensky Family Fund with a purpose to help young musicians be introduced to conducting, and to discover new talents through the experience, the way Russian conductor Michail Ouspensky was discovered by Yuri Ahronovitch, a great Russian-Israeli conductor of the XX century https://yuriahronovitch.com/ Tune in to learn more about Michail Ouspensky and his story. To be considered for this and many other Prizes apply to Sound Espressivo Competition by November 30, 2021: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Play Video Play Video 27:30 Sound Espressivo - Who are the People? Introducing Dr. Angela Chan, Sound Espressivo Judge, piano, Canada. Sound Espressivo Competition created by a community of musicians, music educators, music managers, with a purpose to make a difference for young musicians, for teachers, for parents of music students. We want to EMPOWER musicians with new tools, ENRICH with new experiences and openminded thinking, EXPAND horizons of what's possible, what can work, what can be a source of joy and success for a performing artist of all ages in modern time. Apply by November 30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Play Video Play Video 30:58 Sound Espressivo Judge | Michal Szostak, organ (Poland) In today's program we talk with organist Dr. Michal Szostak joining us from Warsaw, Poland, about his newly published book "The Organ as a source of Inspiration", and many other topics central to musicians and performing arts: Creativity and artistry Management of own artistic career Complex identities Creative personality, its features, its types Join us, post your comments and questions! Apply to Sound Espressivo by November 30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Michał Szostak, organist, improvisator, researcher, born 1980 in Poland. Doctor of Musical Arts in Organ Performance (Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, Warsaw), studied in Poland, Italy (Pontificio Istituto Ambrosiano di Musica Sacra), and the UK (The Royal College of Organists). An international concert organist performing dozens of recitals annually in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. His organological publications are issued regularly by prestigious organ magazines: British The Organ, Canadian Organ Canada, as well as American The Diapason and The Vox Humana. Member of The Royal College of Organists, London, The American Guild of Organists, and The Organ Historical Society, USA. The former Music Director and the Principal Organist at the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary in Licheń Stary (the largest organ in Poland 157/6M+P). He recorded on CDs. Besides, he has completed Master’s and Ph.D. studies in the area of management (Leon Koźmiński University, Warsaw) and, as Associate Professor, works at Warsaw universities – University of Social Sciences and Collegium Civitas – where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the interface between art and management, as well as didactic activities. Website: www.michalszostak.org Load More

Live Music Performance is Our Mission Board of Advisors Inspiration - Vision - Connection - Musicianship Meet members of the Sound Espressivo Board of Advisers, your Mentors, your Advocates of Music and Musicians Come together Celebrate LIVING ART OF MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND CONNECTION Live Music Performance is Our Mission Sound Espressivo Competition was born during challenging time of COVID pandemic and global lockdowns. It is an expression of musicians' passionate dedication to keeping live music alive and musicians connected across continents, cultures, and generations at a time when performing became virtually impossible. Sound Espressivo created a virtual stage for musicians around the world, of all ages and backgrounds Meet The Distinguished Members Micah Yui Pianist, Los Angeles, USA, Colburn School David Coleman Trumpet, USA Michal Shostak Organ, Warsaw, Poland Avguste Antonov Piano, France Robert Voisey Composer, NY, USA Our Partners

< Back Olivier Chassain Guitar Learn More Videos About Olivier Chassain was born in Paris in 1957. An active concert artist, he divides up his time between performing, teaching and composing. He started studying the guitar as a young boy, while living in the Limoges area with his family. His first guitar teacher and mentor Roger Généraux encouraged him to take up composing as well. Olivier subsequently studied composition with Louis Tillet at the Limoges conservatory where he also earned degrees in harmony and counterpoint. After graduating from Roger Généraux’s the newly-created guitar class at the Orléans Conservatory, Olivier attended Carel Harms’ advanced study course in Paris and Alexandre Lagoya’s intensive summer course at the International Nice Academy in 1975. In 1977, he became a student of Lagoya at the Paris Conservatory – currently known as CNSMDP – and graduated with the Premier Prix de guitare (First Prize) in 1982. There, he also garnered Prizes in harmony and counterpoint after courses of study with Roger Boutry and Bernard de Crépy. Olivier’s performing career took an international turn after he won First Prize in the Guitar Foundation of America’s competition. He was the first non-American competitor to win the coveted award. The following year, he embarked on a GFA-sponsored tour of North-America. He has since then been regularly invited back to give concerts and masterclasses, and has toured the rest of the world. His teaching career began in 1978 when he took over at the age of 21 the position left by his first teacher. In 1992, he was named guitar professor at the Conservatoire Jacques Thibaud in Bordeaux. Two yearslater, Olivier was called on to take over the prestigious position held until then by Alexandre Lagoya. He was named guitar professor at the CNSMDP, a position he has held since then. Several students in his class have since won numerous international competitions top awards and have embarked on a particularly promising career, notably Thibaut Cauvin, Gabriel Bianco, Thibaut Garcia, Xavier Jara-Bishop, Bogdan Mihailescu, Randall Avers, Benoît Albert, Antoine Morinière, Giani Caserotto, Antoine Guerrero… La Chitarra d’oro 2018 - Premio per la didattica – was awarded to Olivier Chassain in September 2018 at the 23° convegno internazionale di chitarra in Alessandria, Italy, on the occasion of the famous Michele Pittaluga 51st International competition. Besides teaching at the Paris Conservatoire, Olivier has taught a number of advanced summer guitar courses in various parts of France throughout the years, such as Sées in the Normandy region, in the 1990’s, or Périgueux (Dordogne) at the Britten School, from 1995 to 2010 and at the famous International Summer Nice academy from 2013 to 2015. Olivier currently teaches intensive courses in the Limoges area several times a year. Olivier Chassain’s eclectic repertoire spansthe Renaissance to the present. Hislove of Renaissance and Baroque music led him to study lute and vihuela extensively for many years and impart some of the spirit of these instruments in order to participate in furthering their legacy. Olivier Chassain has always been a strong advocate of new music for guitar. A number of composers have made him the dedicatee of solo guitar works: Georges Delerue, Stephen Dodgson, Antonio RuizPipó A.-M. Riou, Thierry Pécou, Sean Heim - or of guitar concertos: Roland Creuze’s “Escales”, Édith Lejet’s “Des fleurs en forme de diamants”. Olivier‘s playing appears on several CD labels. Two of his albums released by Metronome Recordings garnered awards from the press: “Almost a Song” was awarded “Choc du Monde de la Musique” and “Eventail” won “Classica” Magazine highest Award”. His duo album of Ida Presti’s complete work – which he recorded with Norwegian guitarist Stein-Erik Olsen for Simax - was hailed by the musical press. It ranked among the “Top Five” of the best ten classical music CD’s of 2009. The album is the very first recording featuring Ida Presti’s complete compositional output. An all Chassain CD, featuring Olivier’s compositions was released in April 2015, being the outcome of Olivier’s fruitful collaboration with his friend John McClellan. The recording sessions took place during one of Olivier’s recent stays in St Louis, Missouri. Olivier is soon to embark onto new projects, as an all Bach solo CD, and a second CD of his own compositions. Olivier Chassain started composing at the age of 15 and composition has always been an essential part of his musical life. His output is impressive; it includestwo Suitesfor guitar (“Étoiles” and “Arion”),solo guitar pieces such as “Le Fil d’Or” In memoriam Ida Presti et A. Lagoya, a sonata for two guitars (“De loin en loin”, 1995), “Doigts de fées” for recorder and guitar (2010), a solo guitar sonata (2011), “Les variations interrompues” for two guitars (2012) in celebration of Claude Debussy’s 150 th anniversary of birth) a sonata for violin and guitar (“La chevelure des anges”, 2014) and several collections of teaching pieces: “Patchwork”, “Ad hoc”, and “Brèves de pupitre” (first published in 2012, actually six volumes ). Olivier’s works have been published by Max Eschig, Billaudot, Fuzeau, Mel Bay and Clearnote publications (USA) and more recently by L’empreinte mélodique and Berbèn. In 2014, Berbèn also published Oliviers’ revision of the complete original Ida Presti pieces for two guitars, from the Presti-Lagoya collection owned by Berbèn publishing. His revision of her complete solo guitar works was published by the same editor in 2019. Previous Next

< Back Pierre Beaudry Guitar / Baroque Learn More Videos About 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. The critics have rewarded him for his interpretations of Baroque, Modern and Avant-garde music. In addition to being a laureate of the International Music Competition of Finale Ligure in Italy, he received numerous grants from the Quebec Arts Council, and is a DAAD alumni (German Academic Exchange Service). He studied in Germany at the Cologne Music Academy (Artist Diploma, with Honors), in France at the Paris Conservatory of Music (1st Prize) and at the Nice Conservatory of Music (1st Prize). His most important teachers have been Alexandre Lagoya, Ako Ito and pianist Marc Durand. His interpretations are also marked by long-term studies of musicology and performance practice. Since 2001, due to a major mechanical disorder in the spine, Pierre Beaudry is forced all the time to play guitar in an orthostatic position, i.e. standing up. This position is absolutely unusual in modern classical guitar. He never stopped giving concerts and gave his first performance standing up, in solo, in France on May 18th, 2006. In the period from 1993 to 2006, he has been on the music faculties of three universities in Quebec, Canada (Concordia, Bishop’s and Sherbrooke). He is currently professor of guitar at the Tiziano Rossetti International Music Academy in Lugano, Switzerland. He also is on the faculty of Aeyons Classical , the Australian international teaching platform. He plays a Philip Woodfield Moore guitar. Previous Next