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< Back Previous Elisabeth Möst Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall April 1, 2024 WATCH VIDEO Elisabeth Möst studied flute in Vienna with Manuela Wiesler and in London with William Bennett. She has performed widely throughout Europe, the United States, and South America, and has led masterclasses internationally. Möst has received numerous distinctions including First Prize in the international Tiziano Rosetti Competition (Winds and CD categories), a prize at the Contemporary Music Competition in London, and the award for Best Wind Player at the 3rd International Viennese Competition. Christoph Bielefeld studied harp in Germany and Switzerland. He currently serves as Solo Harpist of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, and has performed as a substitute player with the Vienna Philharmonic, the Hamburg Philharmonic, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Bielefeld is also a faculty member at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg.

Learn More < Back Album Production and Distribution Contract Cicerone MA Streams Independent Label for Publishing and Distributing Classical, Blues & Jazz Music is sponsoring THREE Album Publication Awards For the Top Participants who receive the title of the Artist of the 2023-24 Season Winners are to be selected from the pool of musicians - participants in the 2023-24 season of Sound Espressivo and collaborative Competitions and Auditions. Prize Winners will be invited to Italy for a recording session at one of Cicerone professional recording Studios. Worldwide Album distribution contract. This Award is Sponsored by Cicerone MA Streams Cicerone MA Streams created a platform for musicians which: Rewards Your Talent Our community values your artistry and rewards your talent. We believe that music should be a harmonious collaboration between artists and listeners, and that's why we collaborate with the best streaming platforms. Winners are to be selected from the pool of musicians - participants in the 2023-24 season of Sound Espressivo and collaborative Competitions and Auditions. Prize Winners will be invited to Italy for a recording session at one of Cicerone professional recording Studios. Worldwide Album distribution contract. - Recording sessions will take place over a maximum of two days (artists are responsible for their own travel and accommodations costs). - Recording and editing of the audio in the studio is fully sponsored by Cicerone MA Streams and is free of charge for the Winner Artists. - Streaming distribution contract with an attractive revenue model for royalties will be signed (duration 10 years). - The artist will be included in the line-up of MA Streams Artists on the Cicerone website. See an example here: https://ciceronema.com/artists/maria-thompson-corley-piano/ - Promotion of the album on social media, sponsored by Cicerone and provided free of charge to the Winner Artists. Your Music, Your Way We respect your individuality as an artist. Cicerone MA Streams edits your music to the best possible listening experience, whether you like the “home” or “stage” sound. We will record, edit, and master your music! Earning While You Play We understand the challenges musicians face in today's digital landscape. We offer a fair revenue model that puts your earnings first. Exclusive Promotion exposure Your fans are the heart of your music. You’ll be part of our featured Cicerone MA Streams artists. Global Reach, Local Impact Reach a global audience and connect with fans from every corner of the world. At the same time, our platform is committed to supporting local music scenes and emerging talent. View More Visit CIMA Website Previous Next

< Back Previous Marilyn Jia Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 24, 2024 WATCH VIDEO Marilyn Jia, violinist, began her studies at the age of six with James Greening-Valenzuela. A prizewinner in numerous competitions, her recent achievements include First Prize in both the Pelican International Competition for Young Musicians and the North California Young Talents Competition. Marilyn performs with the Young People's Symphony Orchestra in Berkeley, CA, and the East Bay Chamber Orchestra, where she has served as co-concertmaster. She recently completed Level 10 examinations in both the RCM and ASTACAP programs.

< Back Previous Patricio Cadena Pérez Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall April 1, 2024 WATCH VIDEO Patricio Cadena Pérez began studying classical guitar in his native Ecuador at the age of 21 as a self-taught musician. He later moved to France to pursue musical studies at the Paris Conservatory, focusing on musical reading, analysis, and composition. He has also drawn artistic inspiration and guidance from notable musicians including Argentinian concert guitarist Roberto Aussel, Uruguayan maestro Abel Carlevaro, and British lute player Terence Waterhouse. Through years of dedicated exploration, Cadena Pérez developed his own distinctive technical approach to the guitar, informed by both classical tradition and his independent research.

< Back Anzel Gerber Cello Learn More Videos About Cellist, Anzél Gerber, is hailed by critics for her ability to capture the audience through her expressive sound and virtuosity. As winner of international awards and competitions, she is increasingly performing on internationally renowned stages, such as Carnegie (Weill) Hall, USA, the Rachmaninoff Hall and Maly Hall in Moscow, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Auditorium of the “Museo del Violino” in Cremona among others. As soloist she collaborated with renowned conductors, including Carlos Izcaray, Yasuo Shinozaki, Gèrard Korsten, Leslie B. Dunner, and Guido Ajmone-Marsan. Through her education at the Moscow State Conservatory (Tchaikovsky) in Russia, her PhD in Cello Performance at Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK, as well as her post-doctoral research on talent development of gifted young cellists in Russia, Japan, Korea, the USA, the UK and Austria, hosted by Temple University, Philadelphia, USA, she is experienced in the field of performance, as teacher and as academic. As a passionate teacher, she regularly presents master classes at universities and music festivals, internationally. Apart from her solo performances, she performs in various chamber music ensembles, and often collaborates with contemporary composers, premiering their works. Her arrangements of works for cello and piano/organ, are published by Apoll-edition in Vienna, Austria. She plays on a Gagliano model cello, made by the Cremonese violinmaker, Giorgio Grisales. www.anzelgerber.com Previous Next

Vincent Yang < Back Vincent Yang Previous Next Vincent Yang USA PIANIST Vincent is 7 years old, born in Palo Alto, California. He has been learning piano with Pianist Huajun Zhang since age of 4. At the age of 5, he won the 3rd prize in the Bay Area Piano Competition 2020. His achievements in 2021 include Second Prize in 2021 Vivace International Piano Competition-North America, the GOLD MEDAL with a special prize Best Performance of Chopin Music in the WPTA China-North America International Piano Competition and Honorable Mention award in 2021 International New Star Piano Competition. More recently, he won First prize + special winner in 2022 US OPEN Music Competition, First prize in 2022 VIVALDI International Music Competition PRODIGY category. First prize in 2022 Beethoven young musician competition. Besides piano, he loves various composers and learning different musical styles. Also enjoys Ice Hockey, ski, swimming, reading, and drawing.

< Back Previous Qianci Liu Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 21, 2023 WATCH VIDEO Qianci Liu earned her master’s degree in cello performance from the Manhattan School of Music under Prof. Marion Feldman, and her bachelor’s degree from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music under Prof. Jiuhe Chen. With more than fifteen years of experience in the performing arts as a performer, instructor, composer, recording artist, and concert producer, she currently serves as the Executive Director of the Paulus Hook Music Foundation, the New York Big Apple Music Festival, and the New York International Symphony Orchestra. Qianci has performed as a cellist with the Shanghai Opera House Orchestra and served as principal cellist for the Broadway musical The Lion King (Shanghai Tour, 2005). She appeared as a soloist at the Shanghai Bund Lights Show Walking on the Bund and has been featured in numerous recording projects, including the Global Music Award–winning album On and Between composed by Zhen Chen, and the soundtrack Wait for Me for China Central Television. Her commercial album credits include A Cellist in Shaoxing Road, Xian Qin, Little Reunion, and Pray for the World. As a composer, her recent work includes the musical animation Lily, to Mom and Candy for cello and jazz band. On October 15, 2023, Qianci made her Carnegie Hall Zankel Hall debut in the concert Wandering Melody with the New York International Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Elias Miller.

Music Blog and Catalogue < Back Joseph Russo During 2020 and 2021 Joe completed work on his Fourth Symphony, Fantasy for French horn and Strings and Fantasy for Trumpet and Strings…all awaiting their world premieres. Over the years Joe has composed many pieces for flute. Fantasy for Flute and Piano Joseph Russo 00:00 / 07:22 Music Blog and Catalogue Composer Joseph Russo studied with Robert Starer and Vincent Persichetti (among others) at Juilliard and with Luther Noss at Yale, attending composition/music theory classes at both schools. Russo has developed and continues to develop his own personal melodic and tonal compositional style. He has composed numerous chamber and orchestra works including “Elegy and Prayer” for Strings (1985), “Concordance” for Double Brass Quintet (1991) Flute and Oboe Concerto (1994), “Celebration” for Orchestra (1999), Triple Flute Concerto (2000), “In Memoriam” 9/11 - for Strings (2001), “Tribute” (2002) for Concert Band (commissioned by Northeastern University), First Symphony (2004), Kyrie & Gloria(2005) for choir and chamber orchestra, to name just a few. Russo’s First Symphony (2004) was premiered by Orchestra New England in New Haven on May 1, 2004. His Triple Flute Concerto (2000) was given its west coast premiere in La Mirada, California in October 2007. His Septet “Distant Light” for Flute, Clarinet, Harp and String Quartet – commissioned by the Fontenay Chamber Players – was premiered by the commissioning ensemble in April 2007 in Wilton, Connecticut. On November 2, 2008 Russo conducted the European premiere of his “Concordance” for Double Brass Quintet in Hanover, Germany. His “Mourning Mist” for Guitar and String Quartet (2008) was premiered at the Long Island Guitar Festival in 2013, his Four Pieces for Strings “Homage to Bach” (2009) was premiered by Orchestra New England in 2009 and his one movement brass quintet “Hannoverture” (2008) was premiered in Germany in 2008. His trombone quartet “Seasides” (2010) in three movements was given its world premiere in the UK. Joe’s Symphony #2 (2012) was premiered by Orchestra New England in New Haven in 2013. Joe was commissioned by the Palisades Virtuosi (NJ) to compose his Friendship Trio (2016) for flute, clarinet and piano – this piece was given its world premiere in November 2016 by the commissioning ensemble. His tone poem “New England Portrait” (2016) for chamber orchestra was premiered by Orchestra New England in February 2017. His Third Symphony (2016) was given its world premiere by Orchestra New England on March 9, 2019 in Battell Chapel in New Haven to celebrate the orchestra’s 45th birthday. In the fall of 2017 Russo was commissioned by flutist Helen Rosenblatt to compose music for the newly formed Connecticut Flute Orchestra – the premiere of his “American Robin” and “Mountain-laurel” for Flute Orchestra was given in September 2018 at Wesleyan University (CT). In 2018 Joe’s ballet music “New England Portrait” (…with the same instrumentation as Copland’s original Appalachian Spring ballet) was given its world premiere performance by Orchestra New England. In the summer of 2018 Russo completed work on three orchestra works: “Forever Young”, “Remembrance”, “Elegy” and “In Memoriam”. “Remembrance” had its world premiere along with his Third Symphony on Orchestra New England’s March 9, 2019 concert. His overture “Forever Young” was first performed at New Haven’s Memorial Day concert in 2019. During 2020 and 2021 Joe completed work on his Fourth Symphony, Fantasy for French horn and Strings and Fantasy for Trumpet and Strings…all awaiting their world premieres. In October 2023 Joe oversaw the recording of his First and Second Symphonies by the Navarro Symphony in Pamplona, Spain. On May 4, 2024 Joe’s Fifth Symphony will be given its world premiere by Orchestra New England in New Haven, Connecticut. Over the years Joe has composed many pieces for flute. Other samples of Joe’s compositions may be heard on his website: www.JosephMRusso.org Composer Joseph M Russo contact information: Phone: 203 226 1416 Email: JoeR12161770@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Previous Anastasiya Squires Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall April 4, 2024 WATCH VIDEO In 2019, flutist Anastasiya Squires (Ganzenko) was named winner of the Aeolian Classics Emerging Artists Competition. As part of her award, she performed recitals across Illinois and released her debut CD on the Aeolian Classics label. Squires began flute studies at the age of four and won her first international competition at the age of seven. Since then, she has continued to build an international performance career, appearing in major festivals, competitions, and concert venues throughout Europe and the United States. A native of Ukraine, Squires received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees (cum laude) from the National Music Academy of Ukraine named after Tchaikovsky. She later earned a post-master’s Solo Performance Diploma at the Chicago College of Performing Arts of Roosevelt University, studying with Richard Graef (former Associate Principal Flute, Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Mimi Tachouet (Lyric Opera of Chicago), and Eugenia Moliner (Cavatina Duo). Squires has appeared as concerto soloist and recording artist with numerous orchestras, including the Lviv Symphony Orchestra, the Symphony Orchestra of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine, the Symphony Orchestra of the National Music Academy of Ukraine, the Lviv Chamber Orchestra, and several ensembles in Illinois. Her performances have been presented for distinguished audiences including the President of Austria, the Ukrainian Minister of Culture, the Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, and at the Palace of Wilanów in Poland. Her competition successes include the Luminarts Cultural Foundation Classical Music Fellowship, the CCPA Concerto Competition, and the Evanston Music Club Scholarship Competition, in addition to Grand Prizes at international competitions in Europe and numerous national awards in Ukraine. In January 2021, Squires had the honor of performing for Chicago’s Dame Myra Hess Concert Series.

< Back Application Deadline September 30, 2025 Previous Apply Next Cairo Opera Orchestra at Cairo Opera House in Cairo, Egypt Selected Soloists will be presented at the colORCHESTRA concerts with the Cairo Opera Orchestra at Cairo Opera House in Cairo, Egypt in 2024-25 and 2025-26 concert season. The concerts will be Broadcast Live by Virtual Concert Halls on various public channels on YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Twitch, among other platforms Video of the concert will stay available for playbacks on the channels. Soloists will participate in interviews for media and other activities associated with the event. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website. October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE. ~~~~~~~~~~~ No age restrictions. For sample of accepted Concertos, Arias and other vocal works - click below "Repertory" button Accepted Concertos Meet the Orchestra The Cairo Opera Orchestra is one of the companies operating under the umbrella of the Cairo Opera House. https://cairoopera.org/en/companies/cairo-opera-orchestra/ The orchestra was formed 1994 and its repertoire includes a vast number of celebrated classic ballets and famous operas or operettas performed in collaboration with the Cairo Opera Ballet Company or the Cairo Opera Company. Sherif Mohie El-Din was appointed conductor of the orchestra in 1995. Later, the orchestra was headed by various Egyptian and international conductors. The former President, Mr. Mohamed Hosni Mubarak, President of the Republic, inaugurated the new Egyptian Opera House on October 10, 1988, after an absence of seventeen years, since the old opera house was burned down in 1971. The new Egyptian Opera House "The National Cultural Center" is one of the symbols of Egyptian-Japanese cooperation Which expresses the depth of the bonds of friendship between the Egyptian and Japanese peoples. The Japanese International Cooperation Agency ( JICA ) coordinated with the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, and it was agreed on a design that was consistent with the buildings surrounding the house, and the design was characterized by the modern Islamic architectural character. The construction area includes 22,772 square meters, while the building itself is located on an area of 13,855 square meters, with a maximum height of 42 meters. The uniqueness of this site, which is located in the southern part of the island, and the abundance of Nile water in this area and the abundance of trees in the garden surrounding this place, allowed it to be a natural content Thumbs up for the new opera house. In March 1985, the design took place, which took a year and a half, and the President of the Republic laid the foundation stone. Then, the interconnected effort of Egyptian hands in cooperation with Kajima Company was credited with completing this great work on March 31, 1988, that is, 34 months after the start of work, to become the latest cultural landmark in Cairo. In October 1988, this house was inaugurated in the presence of President Hosni Mubarak and His Imperial Highness Prince Tomohito of Mikasa, who is the younger brother of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. Japan also participated for the first time in Egypt, the Arab world and Africa in opening this cultural edifice with a kabuki show that includes fifty members in addition to artists of the highest rank in the fields of music, opera and ballet. Meet the Conductor Previous Next NADER ABBASSI - Conductor and Composer In his conducting career Nader Abbassi benefits from his wide professional experience as composer, singer and bassoonist. He made his acclaimed conducting-debut in 2002 with Verdi's "Aida" at the pyramids in Giza. His extensive work as an opera-conductor includes: “Maria Golovine”, “Hamlet”, “Un Ballo in Maschera”, “La Belle Helene”, “Aida”, “Carmen” (Marseille Opera House), “Dialogues des Carmelites” (Opéra de Bordeaux), “Aida” (Glimmerglass Festival New York, Thessaloniki Greece, Beijing China), “La Traviata”, “La Bohème” (Ireland & Russia), “Madama Butterfly”, “Barbe Bleue” (Marseille) “Kiss Me Kate” (Geneva). In the course of his career Nader Abbassi has held the positions of artistic director and principal conductor of the following orchestras: Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, Doha, Katar (2009-2012) Cairo Opera Opera Orchestra, Cairo, Egypt (2002-2011) Under his leadership these orchestras were invited to perform in many tours and festivals in Germany, Austria, France, Netherlands, Greece, South-Korea, China, Oman, Mexico, Argentina. Since 2004 Nader is the musical director of the Orchestre pour la Paix Paris, France. This orchestra was founded by the Argentinian pianist Miguel Estrella and unites young professional musicians from all over the world to promote a peaceful dialogue between different cultures and religions. With the Orchestre pour la Paix Nader Abbassi leads performances at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Petra (Jordan), the International Court of Justice at De Hague, Théâtre de Châtelet, the Sénat de France. Learn More Application and Audition Process Application form is DUE by the posted DEADLINES throughout the season. Upload video of any piece (with or without accompaniment). YouTube or Google Drive links are accepted Application fee $75 Selected musicians will be invited to audition live on a public Internet TV Broadcast* and will receive a preparation tech session with VCHS Broadcast Engineers. You will meet the Judges during Live Audition. Live Auditions are held virtually. Live Auditions are judged in real time. Judges provide participants with immediate on-air feedback. During the live audition participants will be able to speak with Judges. • The judges’ decisions are final and may not be contested. • To participate in the live online auditions, each musician must prepare required technical setup Live Audition Fee - $250 *Fee includes the Technology Preparation session with A/V and Broadcast engineers You will be notified about your acceptance into the colORCHESTRA program Fees Application and video pre-screening - $75 Live Audition - $250 Performance - NO FEE ($0) Selected soloists are expected to cover their own travel expenses. Upon request colORCHESTRA provides supporting documentation for selected soloists' visa applications. Selected soloists may request press releases, letters of recommendation, confirmations of their participation in the concert, in support of the soloist's grants applications. Apply Accepted Concertos Regulations Stay tuned for live broadcast of upcoming concert on April 30th!

< Back FamTrio FamTrio is a piano trio group established by three family members. They played together for many years for their own enjoyment and as a way to introduce Fedor Ouspensky to the wealth of piano trio music before forming an official group. As Fedor's own interests in music developed, so did the casual pastime turned into a professional performing trio, with its own unique focus on bridging tested classics with contemporary music written in the XX and XXI centuries for a variety of settings such as opera, film, game, ballet. FamTrio performs programs comprised of a mix of established piano trio repertory and their own arrangements and covers and is especially known for creating themed programs such as The Rings, which presents arrangements for piano trio written by Igor and Fedor of Richard Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen and Howard Shore's score for The Lord of the Rings. Listen Beethoven - Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 97 Schumann - Piano Trio No. 3 in G minor, Op. 110 Brahms - Phänomen, Op. 61 No. 3 Previous Next

Learn More < Back Recognition Award iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards to Winners and Participants of Sound Espressivo Auditions and Competitions "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 and works with clients globally. This Award is Sponsored by iClassical Academy iClassical Academy is a leader in high-quality and professional online classical music education. Thousands of music professionals, teachers, students, and amateur musicians continuously work on mastering music. iClassical Academy Catalogue contains of The Masterclasses, where Teachers go through a whole composition step by step, recorded with 5 cameras and HD audio The Courses are mainly dedicated to a single subject or topic; The Collections are lists of Masterclasses grouped by Style, Genre, Composer, or Subject The Musical Jewels, special courses dedicated to Music cardinal points, either milestone compositions or musical subjects. They contain real legacies from the most important music teachers in the world 82 Master Teachers View More Visit iClassical Website Previous Next