Please Donate and Support Sound Espressivo! Empowering Tomorrow's Musicians "Sound Espressivo Virtual Music Competition – A Sorcerer's Apprentice’s Guide To Mastery" ~ Ilona Oltuski NY, November 2021 GetClassica l Sound Espressivo Competition is an unique opportunity for young musicians and aspiring music students to experience professional Virtual Stage, perform live for global audience, be considered for Prizes. For many musicians application fee can be hard to afford Please consider helping! Please help our fellow musicians by contributing to the "Application fee Scholarship Fund"! Give a deserving dedicated artist a chance at a brighter future, to a network with nurturing community, an opportunity to shine and grow! Sound Espressivo is created and managed by professional musicians. Our Scriptwriters, Graphic Designers, Broadcast Directors, Tech support crews, Hosts, people who take and answer questions - all are musicians. Application fees ensure that Sound Espressivo continues to provide wages to broadcast producers and designers who help each contestant prepare for performing on Virtual Stage. Producers, A/V technicians, broadcast designers set up contestants' microphones, cameras, Internet connection, lights, making sure that each contestant feels confident performing on the Virtual Stage, looks and sounds best. Donate Now Help us make a difference First Name Last Name Email Donate in the name of Enter the amount you wish to pay: $ Donate Thank you for your donation!

Laureate Gala Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 21, 2023, at 7:00pm EST Visit Carnegie Hall site for tickets Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers From Around the World Download Promotional Materials Download Program Booklet The New York Chamber Players Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Giacomo Franci is featuring world class soloists from US, Europe, Canada, Asia. Premieres of newly composed works; recital soloists, and ensembles. SPECIAL GUESTS Giacomo Franci Music Director of New York Chamber Players Orchestra Maurizio Mastrini Pianist Jennifer Wang Pianist Ka Long Chris Au Pianist Meet the Gala Performers Concertos and Pieces with Orchestra by Haydn, Beethoven, Khachaturian, Saint-Saëns, Debussy, Albeniz , Lowe Finney, Sophie Dunér, Mauricio Mastrini Rubén Ángel Russo Guitiérrez, Piano Qianci Liu, Cello Ariel Levy, Saxophone Olivia Zhang, Piano Stacey Stofferahn, Soprano Emily Snelbecker, Piano Ralitsa Tcholakova, Violin Marcela Gonyea, Piano Sophie Dunér, Mezzo-Soprano SOLO PERFORMANCES: Antian Jiang, Piano Marcio Candido, Violin Jelena Stefanic, Soprano Sophie Dunér, Mezzo-Soprano Marie-Claire Giraud, Soprano Lee Stockner's students Music Lee Inclined Guy, Inc. Ari Amir, Piano EJ O’Connor, Piano Jason Wasserman, Piano Shane Patel, Piano Brendan Yu , Piano CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Kristina Henckel & Amanda Virelle, Piano Duo NEW COMPOSITIONS BY: Lowe Finney Sophie Dunér Gala Laureates INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON NOVEMBER 19 -20 in New York City Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network.ork. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016. A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives. In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. Robinson wrote AIR’s first two successful grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. James Adler Audience Favorite AWARD $250 "It is very important to have the audience participate in this competition! It engages the listener and encourages our wonderfully talented contestants. I am delighted to co-found the James Adler Audience Favorite Award for the Sound Espressivo Global Music Competition. Sit back, listen, enjoy -- and please vote!" ~James Adler, Pianist and Composer Photo: Frank Gimpaya Artists from Around the World Sample Compositions from All Periods of Classical Music Kaleidoscope of Genres, Instruments, Ensembles Age is Not a Limitation of Artistry! Performers are A ged 7-80 iClassical Academy AWARDS iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards to Winners and Parti cipants of Carnegie Gala Auditions We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience iClassical Academy is based in Switzerland International Panel of Judges Vera Danchenko-Stern (piano/vocal coach) Julio Reyes (conductor/guitar) Michelle Lynn (piano) Galina Ivannikova (voice/piano) Giacomo Franci (conductor/piano) Fred Rosenberg (clarinet) provided immediate on-air fe edback to participants during the Live Audition sta ge. To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here

Sound Espressivo and Virtual Concert Halls are presenting Laureates and Winners of SEC 2021-2022 in Concerts and Solo Recitals. Here you will also find information about upcoming Auditions, Competitions, Festivals, Orchestra and Ensemble Concerts, Seminars, Courses, and many more exciting musical events. Learn about our new collaborations with music organizations and artists! Keep checking back for more Dates, Opportunities, and Events! Welcome to Sound Espressivo Concert Season 2022-2023 We are presenting Laureates and Winners of SEC 2021-2022 in Concerts and Solo Recitals Here you will also find information about upcoming Auditions, Competitions, Festivals, Orchestra and Ensemble Concerts, Seminars, Courses, and many more exciting musical events. Keep checking back for more Dates, Opportunities, and Events! Multiple Dates Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital Sun, Apr 30 VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Details Multiple Dates Sound Espressivo Winners Concert Sun, Apr 02 SEC and VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Winners of Sound Espressivo Competition Details Multiple Dates Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital Sun, Mar 12 VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Details Multiple Dates Sound Espressivo Winners Concert Sun, Feb 26 SEC and VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Winners of Sound Espressivo Competition Details Multiple Dates Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital Sun, Jan 29 VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Details Multiple Dates Sound Espressivo Winners Concert Sun, Jan 15 SEC and VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Winners of Sound Espressivo Competition Details Multiple Dates Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital Sun, Dec 18 VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Details Multiple Dates colORCHESTRA Auditions Finals Mon, Dec 05 Auditions This uniquely-designed audition is open to musicians of all ages who are available for soloist engagements within the 2022-23 and 2023-24 concert seasons. Selected artists will be awarded an appearance opportunity to perform solo with esteemed professional orchestras from around the world. Details Multiple Dates colORCHESTRA Auditions Finals Sun, Dec 04 Auditions This uniquely-designed audition is open to musicians of all ages who are available for soloist engagements within the 2022-23 and 2023-24 concert seasons. Selected artists will be awarded an appearance opportunity to perform solo with esteemed professional orchestras from around the world. Details Multiple Dates Sound Espressivo Winners Concert Sun, Nov 27 SEC and VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Winners of Sound Espressivo Competition Details Multiple Dates Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital Sun, Nov 13 VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Details Multiple Dates Sound Espressivo Winners Concert Sun, Oct 16 SEC and VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Winners of Sound Espressivo Competition Details Multiple Dates Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital Colin Chang, piano Sun, Sep 18 VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Details Piano Masterclass with Avguste Antonov (1) Sat, May 01 Online event Each month, the masterclass will have a theme (for example a specific composer or a specific style) and participants would also be able to request for their masterclass to focus on a specific topic Details Lehner Quartet presents newly written works by living composers Sun, Apr 25 Online event Special Concert featuring new string quartets written by living composers selected for this program in 2021. Details Mira Kardan - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital At 2:00pm EST (11:00am PST) Sun, Apr 25 Virtual Concert Catch the rising cellist star! Details Evolution of the Symphony, Episode 1: Haydn - Mozart - Beethoven Mon, Apr 19 Online event The evolution of the symphonic repertoire is a series of lectures that Maestro DONNINELLI has the pleasure of sharing with all music lovers Details Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Gala Sun, Apr 18 Online event Ticket holders, table sponsors and table guests will join the exclusive and interactive celebration featuring a cocktail party, live performances from host musicians, a virtual auction, a live message from Music Director Jaime Martín, and real-time conversation with everyone at your virtual table Details Load More

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

< Back Previous New Jersey Guitar Orchestra Next New Jersey Guitar Orchestra Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall June 30, 2025 WATCH VIDEO The NJGO is an elite ensemble of classical guitarists of various backgrounds, from amateurs to professional guitarists and teachers. The NJGO is active during the Fall and Spring semester sessions each year. Our mission is to provide a space for personal expression, expand the artistic experience, and foster community by empowering people to create, perform, respond, and connect to all things GUITAR! Jayson Martinez Conductor Jayson Martinez is recognized as the first guitar major student in the history of the prestigious Arts High School in Newark NJ, the nation's first high school for the visual and performing arts. Now, as Director of Guitar Studies at his alma mater, Mr. Martinez has garnered countless educational awards, including winner of the Teacher of the Year Award in 2018-19 and nominee for the GRAMMY Music Educator’s Award. His students are continuously invited to perform in several prestigious venues across the country. This includes performing for Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in Washington DC, NAfME All-National Festivals, and opening for Grammy Award duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. As a student, Jayson attended New Jersey City University, studying under Dr. Ana María Rosado, and earned degrees in Music Education (B.A.), Music Performance (M.Mus.), and Educational Supervision and Administration (M.EdLd.). He was a featured soloist who performed for many renowned classical guitarists, including Roland Dyens and William Kanengiser. Currently, Mr. Martinez serves as the New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA) Chairman for Guitar Education, Director of the NJMEA Honors Guitar Ensemble, and National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Eastern Division Representative for the Council of Guitar Education. Mr. Martinez is also the Guitar Studies Adjunct Professor at Kean University. An established classical guitarist, Mr. Martinez served as the concertmaster for the renowned New York City Classical Guitar Orchestra for over a decade. He is featured in podcasts for Bill Swick’s “Guitarists in the Classoom” series and for TopMusic.co. In 2021, Maestro Jayson Martinez founded the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra (NJGO), where he also serves as conductor. In 2022, the NJGO was featured in NYC Merkin Hall, performing with the United States Guitar Orchestra. Staying true to his roots, he is the owner of Tremolo Music Studio in Clifton NJ, where he teaches music education to aspiring musicians of all ages. Musicians Andrew Jaworski Andrew is a professional teacher, musician, recording engineer, and producer. He graduated from The Hartt School in 2008 with a degree in Music Production and Technology, and has been working for various studios and production companies ever since. In 2008, Andrew started his own music company, Sites and Sounds Productions LLC, that specializes in mobile recording and CD duplication for middle- and high-school music concerts. As a performing classical and rock guitarist, he also teaches lessons and works part-time as a high-school marching band faculty member. At Montclair State University, Andrew earned a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in order to help cultivate a deep respect and love for sound and music. Andrew is section leader two in the NJGO. Cem Yigit Cem has been playing guitar with passion since the mid-1980s, developing a deep appreciation for both classical and flamenco styles through years of solo practice. His musical interests extend beyond performance into the mathematics of music, including computer-aided harmonization and eastern musical tonal systems. Cem especially enjoys adapting eastern folk music to classical guitar, blending tradition with innovation. He is excited to join the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra (NJGO) this season as a section one member. Chris Joseph Christopher Joseph is a classical guitarist based out of Brooklyn New York. He has studied with Francisco Roldan at NJCU as well as taken lessons from Dr. Ana Maria Rosado and Dr. Joao Luiz Rezende Lopes. He himself has and still plays for special events such as luncheons, weddings and churches. He was a member of Orpheus Guitar Trio and Quintero Paisano. With the former he has had a Carnegie debut with multiple departments from NJCU and the latter he has recorded some music for Guitar Quintet. Chris is also the founder and owner of ECGNentertainment which is media project meant to propel the emerging classical guitarists into the professional music world. Chris is an avid tik-tokker who is constantly sharing music and new things he is learning and when away from music you can find him hanging with friends, playing chess or pool either locally or in online forums. He is a very down to earth and upbeat person who simply wants classical guitar to be even more recognized than it was yesterday. Christopher Perez Chris is a New Jersey native and a classical guitarist, who has been playing guitar since the age of 16. He began playing classical guitar after discovering and falling in love with the music of Francisco Tárrega. He is also passionate about studying the works of Heitor Villa-Lobos, Agustín Barrios, and Frederic Chopin. He is honored to be playing for section one of the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra. Chris is also a certified civil trial attorney and a partner and co-founder of a vibrant law practice. Chris is an alumni of Rutgers University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Doctorate in Law. Chris is happily married and the proud father of three beautiful children. Crystal Gaynor Crystal Gaynor, singer/songwriter, acoustic and classical guitarist and a self proclaimed “Late in Life Student of the 6 Stings”.As a vocalist, Crystal has recorded and performed background vocals with George Clinton /Parliament Funkadelic, Paul Schaffer of the David Lettermen Show, and many others. While serving in the United StateAir Force, Crystal performed with the USAF touring performance ensemble,“Tops in Blue.” While living in Detroit, by day Crystal worked for BMG Distribution, one of the music industries largest music distributors. And by night, as a vocalist, Crystal recorded and performed on the Techno House and Rock Music circuit with various Detroit artists. Wanting to become a self accompanied vocalist, in 2018, Crystal began her guitar journey, with a local street busker. Wanting to explore the guitar more, in 2020, Crystal enrolled in the on-line guitar program, at Berklee College of Music and received her certificate in Advance Guitar in 2022. Soon after, Crystal became an active student at the Classical Guitar Corner Academy (CGCA) and Tony’s Acoustic Challenge (TAC). Diego Gallardo Diego is a graduate of the Kean Conservatory of Music, holding a B.A. in Music Education, and has been a high school music teacher since 2010. His students have gone on to study at schools such as University of the Arts, Mason Gross School of Music, William Paterson University, Kean University, Montclair State University, New England Conservatory, as well as becoming well regarded area musicians. He has performed at such venues as NJPAC, Merkin Hall, Carnegie Hall, and many others. He serves as a section two guitarist for the NJGO. Dr. Loren Fortna Educator, performer, and composer Dr. Loren C. Fortna has performed from New Jersey to Vancouver, British Columbia as a soloist, accompanist, ensemble member, and conductor. He holds a B.A. in Music Theoretical Studies, a M.M., an A.D., and a D.M.A in Classical Guitar Performance. He earned these degrees under the tutelage of several esteemed guitarists, including Dennis Cinelli, Stephen Aron, and Julian Gray. A New Jersey Music Educator since 2001, Loren was recognized as the District Teacher of the Year for the 2008-2009 school year in the Springfield Public School District. He was an adjunct professor and faculty advisor at Montclair State University from 2009 - 2014 and is currently the vocal music teacher at the Dionne Warwick Institute in East Orange, NJ. Loren facilitated numerous presentations on a range of topics such as music performance anxiety, music-rich writing activities, and techniques on composing for guitar. He also adjudicates for several state music education organizations. Dr. John Asmuth New Jersey native Dr. John Asmuth is an amateur player who picked up the classical guitar at twelve years old, taking private lessons for a time with Alice Artzt and recently with Phil Circle. He enjoys performing not only as a soloist and with Section 3 of NJGO, but also composing and transcribing music.John holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rutgers University, and currently works as a software engineer in Big Tech (TM). He lives in Verona, NJ with his wife, Stephanie, and two boys, Trent and Gavin. skelterjohn.github.io skelterjohn/guitar guitar scores composed and/or arranged by skelterjohn Dr. Martin Brounstein Dr. Martin Brounstein is the Board President of Montclair Early Music. He is a retired attorney specializing in international regulatory compliance with pharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical research regulations. Martin has been playing guitar since the mid 1950s, and has been continuously teaching jazz, pop and classical guitar for several decades. As a member of the New Jersey, New York and Mid-Hudson Classical Guitar Societies, he has been instrumental in providing free recitals to communities throughout the tri-state area. Dr. Brounstein received a Ph.D. in British Renaissance literature while simultaneously earning his Juris Doctor. Further, he holds several high black belts in three different martial arts disciplines and provides free classes in women's self defense. Martin is currently on the board of directors and regularly featured in the Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra and plays in the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra in section three. Dr. Steve Sabet Dr. Steven Sabet is a music teacher at the Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy where he teaches guitar and music technology. He is also adjunct professor at Kean University and has taught at Rutgers where he received a Doctorate in Music Education. His doctoral research was published by the Journal of Popular Music Education. Sabet’s guitar work can be heard on several studio albums on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify. He studied guitar at The Hartt School and Florida State University before becoming a teacher and performer. Dr. Sabet serves as concertmaster for the NJGO. Janette Beham Janette Beham, a classical guitarist with the New York City Guitar Orchestra since 2016, performed at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall in the Centennial Celebration of the Aaron Shearer Foundation in 2019 conducted by Jayson Sagebiel; she also played with the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra in 2024 conducted by Jayson Martinez. She performed with the New York City Guitar Orchestra for the New Focus Recording, "Spectra: New Music for Guitar Orchestra," released in 2024, which includes How Slowly, All of a Sudden by composer and former touring Nine Inch Nails guitarist Joshua Eustis, in which she plays Guitar 2. Janette models for Terrifier franchise composer and former Marilyn Manson guitarist Paul Wiley on sensoryrecordings.com; she is currently studying with João Luiz. Jeff Wilt Jeff Wilt has played guitar since the early 1960’s when his uncle (an organist) took note of his interest in Channel 13’s presentations of classical guitar legend Andres Segovia’s “Masterclass” television series and purchased Jeff’s first guitar. His parents finally relented and engaged a teacher in the mid-60’s after listening to Jeff banging on a guitar he couldn’t even tune for two years! His early studies tended toward jazz. He lost interest as the jazz became progressively more…well, progressive! After not playing during college, Jeff returned to guitar around 1980 and taught himself classical guitar. As an adult, Jeff has relied on direction provided by a small army of accomplished classical guitarist friends, as well as classes with international concert guitarists at the annual convention of the Guitar Foundation of America. Now retired from the life insurance industry where he was in regional sales management for 35 years, Jeff plays in the New York City Guitar Orchestra and in several small ensembles with friends in addition to performing with the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra. He is on the Board of Directors of the New York City Classical Guitar Society. He is married to Lori Wilt with three adult children, Michala, Carmine and Kathleen. Jeff is also a lifelong motorcyclist and enjoys daily walks with Holly, the Golden Retriever. He is section leader three of the NJGO. Jo Lucev During high school, Jo had the incredible opportunity to be part of the guitar ensemble program at Franklin High School. Under the direction of Patrick Callahan, Jo quickly developing a passion for guitar. This experience not only deepened Jo’s love for guitar and music, but also inspired Jo to pursue a degree in music education. Jo is thrilled to continue a musical journey in college and aims to combine a passion for guitar with a dedication to teaching and inspiring future musicians. Jonathan Cruz Jonathan has been teaching since 2003. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays and performs Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, and Ukulele. Jonathan has attended The Berklee College of Music for sessions, Rutgers for Music Theory and Composition, William Paterson for Music Education and Jazz Performance. He has worked with The Jazz Institute receiving an award for excellence, and studied at NJPAC for Jazz, also honoring him with an award. Jordyn Gallagher Jordyn Gallagher first started playing playing guitar at the age of 8. Jordyn went on to study classical guitar at The College of New Jersey, graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education, specializing in classical guitar, and a secondary focus on clarinet. Since then, Jordyn has been teaching in the Metuchen school district in New Jersey. Presently, she serves as the director of the 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade orchestras, as well as taking on the roles of kindergarten general music teacher and guitar instructor. Patrick Callahan Patrick Callahan has been involved as a coach and adjudicator for NJMEA Honors Guitar Ensemble since its inception and is excited to be performing with NJGO this season as a section four member. Patrick is a passionate educator and has run the classical guitar program at Franklin High School in Somerset, NJ for close to a decade. In addition to performing with the NJGO, he is an active performer for pit orchestras for musical theatre. Rick Florio Rick is an amateur classical guitarist and is a member of the NJ Classical Guitar Society. He plays in various small ensembles in addition to the NJGO, where he serves as a section one player. Rick is a project manger working in the pharmaceutical industry space. He resides with his wife Joann in Hillsborough and recently became grandparents for the second time. Ryan Bagg Ryan is a music teacher at a public school in Queens where he incorporates guitar, ukulele, and modern band in the 5th through 8th grade curriculum. Currently Ryan is taking a sabbatical from teaching to study classical guitar performance at Hunter College. Ryan started playing guitar at 13 and played in some bands and orchestras through the years. In 2014, Ryan met his life and songwriting partner, Teresa, at a ukulele meetup. Ryan and Teresa now have two children and a family YouTube channel called Paper Bagg Band where they share their music for kids. Sandy Meltzer Sandy Meltzer began her career as a French Horn player. By the age of 12 she was already a member of the Westchester Philharmonic and the Westchester Symphony. She went on to study at Manhattan School of Music where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and subsequently taught in the pre-college division there for 12 years. During this time, she was an active freelancer in the New York metropolitan area performing in groups such as the Julius Grossman Orchestra, American Chamber Opera Company, the National Orchestral Association and the Village Chamber Orchestra as well as numerous regional theater companies, occasional subbing on Broadway and one national tour. She was also a featured soloist with the Village Chamber Orchestra and the Bloomingdale House of Music Chamber Orchestra. By her late-30’s, she decided she was ready for a career change and decided to go back to school to become a teacher. Most of her teaching career was spent at the Academies @ Englewood, a program connected with Dwight Morrow High School. While there, she was able to grow creatively and directed every group on campus, from Concert Band and Chorus to Jazz Band and an award-winning A Cappella group as well as directing the annual school musical. She also implemented a guitar program, finally being able to reach the students who otherwise were not involved with music on campus. She is a self-taught classical guitarist and was happy to share this passion with her students. Since retiring from teaching in 2021, she has taken the opportunity to hone her skills as a classical guitarist. She joined 2 groups in this capacity, the NJGO as well as the Montclair Early Music Society where she was recently appointed Assistant Music Director. She feels it is a true privilege to perform with the extremely talented members of the NJGO as a member of section four. Sara Overholt Sara Overholt, Ph.D., classical guitarist and music theorist, holds degrees from Yale University (student of Ben Verdery), UC, Santa Barbara, and CSU, Chico (Richard Savino). Additional doctoral work done at the Sorbonne, Paris on a Mellon grant, and at the University of Cologne, Germany as a Fulbright Scholar. Mostly through performing Dr. Overholt has travelled to over 80 countries and is the founder of the classical guitar program at Hunter College, CUNY in Manhattan, where she is a professor of classical guitar performance, coaches chamber music, and is the undergraduate advisor to the music minor program. Dr. Overholt's sole authored book, "Stockhausen's Musical Shapes: How a Master Composer Moves Sound" is internationally available, and she is a returning teacher for the renowned annual New York Guitar Seminar. Thomas Crown Guitarist Thomas Crown stating playing classical Guitar in 2017. Joined the Classical Guitar Corner Academy in June of 2023 and is currently enrolled. Thomas has also written pieces for the classical guitar, and is part of the Classical Guitar Society of New York’s and New Jersey Guitar Orchestra.

< Back Previous Occupational Octaves Next Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 21, 2023 WATCH VIDEO Lee D. Stockner is the creator of a user-friendly musical language that opens new pathways to piano education for learners of all abilities. As President of Adaptive Learning for the World Piano Teachers Association and author of the Occupational Octaves Piano™ curriculum—a 300+ page classical piano method written in his adaptive notation—Stockner’s innovations are used by piano teachers, music therapists, occupational and recreation therapists, special educators, and related professionals worldwide. After working with hundreds of autistic students in his private practice and training dozens of professionals, Stockner authored Classical Piano as a Pathway to Flow States for Learners with Disabilities (Traditional Medicine Research, April 2020). His paper outlines a replicable system for using classical repertoire—from Mozart and Bach to Beethoven—to access “flow states,” or moments of focused immersion (“in the zone”) associated with clinical, cognitive, and emotional benefits. When guided correctly, these moments can support mental health, reduce heart rate variability, and stimulate dopamine release, among other positive physiological responses. Dedicated to expanding piano-playing opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities and disabilities, Stockner has built the world of Occupational Octaves™ from the ground up—creating the method, translating repertoire into adaptive notation, authoring and publishing the books, designing strategies for therapists to meet clinical goals at the piano, conducting and publishing research, and inspiring numerous media features and documentaries. His teaching balances empathy and high expectations: empathy for each student’s learning style and challenges, and “tough love” to encourage potential beyond perceived limits. Above all, Stockner is driven by the belief that time invested in his products and programs should lead to meaningful and transformative results—musically, clinically, and personally. Website & Social Media: https://linktr.ee/occoctavespiano EJ O’Connor, piano‏ EJ is thrilled to make his concert debut at Carnegie Hall. He has been playing piano for three years and has progressed quickly, fueled by the joy he finds in music. In addition to piano, EJ enjoys running, gymnastics, going to the beach, and traveling. His family is incredibly proud of all his hard work. Brendan Yu, piano Brendan has been an avid piano player since joining Occupational Octaves Piano at the age of five. He also plays drums and participates in adaptive tennis, skiing, and soccer programs. Currently an eighth-grade student at North Middle School in Great Neck, Long Island, Brendan loves traveling and exploring the world—especially through Google Maps. Jason Wasserman, piano Jason Wasserman has been studying piano with Lee Stockner through the Occupational Octaves School of Music since 2015, beginning at age six. A natural music-lover, he also sings in his middle school chorus, plays guitar at home, and has performed in school musicals including The Addams Family and Aladdin. Jason is thrilled for the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall, and his family is incredibly proud of his musical growth, dedication, and enthusiasm. Beyond music, Jason enjoys participating in his synagogue’s daily services and playing basketball. He is fourteen years old and an eighth-grade student at Roslyn Middle School. Shane Patel, piano‏ Shane’s love for music began six years ago when he discovered Occupational Octaves™ and started playing piano. Since then, he has looked forward to every lesson, and his passion for music has expanded to include playing the clarinet and auditioning for his middle school jazz band. Outside of music, Shane enjoys traveling, skiing, playing hockey, and cheering on the Mets and Islanders. Ari Amir‏ Music occupies a major part of Ari’s life. His passion began as a toddler playing drums, which led him to become the percussionist for the band Mayhem Long Island. Five years ago, his musical journey expanded to piano lessons with Lee Stockner (Occupational Octaves). Ari also performed with F.R.E.E.’s Drumline and now plays with the Calhoun Music and Drum Academy Drumline. Most recently, he began learning electric guitar. Ari’s musical taste spans Pop, Rock and Roll, Oldies, Reggae, and international artists. Beyond music, he enjoys TV shows, movies, traveling, and attending concerts and Broadway shows. Ari is proud to be performing at Carnegie Hall.

FAQ What are the repertoire requirements? There's no specific requirement! We are a classical music competition so please choose repertoire accordingly, but we do not request specific pieces or time periods. Choose whatever represents your artistic merit best Do I have to play the same pieces in all rounds? There are no specific requirements for that. You can play the same pieces; or you can play completely different program; or you can play a combination of both. You decide everything about your repertory yourself. What makes this competition unlike any other? It's fully virtual with many innovative elements you can view above in the slides and boxes. Our Broadcasts are made using TV technology (NOT Zoom!) How do I know I'm good enough to compete? All levels are welcome to compete! With many categories to excel in and multiple age groups to win in, this competition provides one of the biggest lineups of winners and prizes out there. Check the 2020 Gallery. If you aren't sure - apply for non-competitive. You are still eligible to observe masterclasses for FREE Do I need a recording to enter? For Prelims you can choose to perform live or to submit a video (or a link to YouTube) ¿Cuáles son los requisitos del repertorio? ¡No hay ningún requisito específico! Somos un concurso de música clásica, así que elija el repertorio en consecuencia, pero no solicitamos piezas o períodos de tiempo específicos. Elija lo que represente mejor su mérito artístico How do I know my equipment is good enough to compete? Visit the Sign Up page and scroll down to Technical Requirements for a list of things you will need to have a stress-free time in the tech check. If you already meet the minimum, apply with confidence. If not, we recommend finding the equipment online or borrowing from friends. All of these are widely available My teacher is one of the judges, can I still apply to compete? Absolutely! Your performance will be adjudicated by the panel which will EXCLUDE your current and previous teachers Do I have to win first place, to receive any prizes? Not at all! Prizes are offered by distinguished companies with vast experience in promoting performing arts which are experts in classical music. Each company will award their prize(s) to contestant(s) of their own choice. Their decisions may or may not match those of the judges'. Some companies may choose to not award their prizes Will my teacher get recognition? Of course! Your teachers shared their knowledge and inspiration with you! the Competition will recognize teachers and schools of every contestant on the Teachers page. If you win, your teacher will be invited to join the live broadcast and receive special recognition during virtual Awards Ceremony I still have more questions. What should I do? Scroll down to the Get In Touch section and send us your question by email directly. We will do our best to answer your questions there!

< Back Previous Enrique Graf Next WATCH VIDEO Internationally acclaimed pianist Enrique Graf is one the world’s premiere virtuosos equally sought after as a soloist, chamber musician and teacher. He has been variously described as an “assured and technically complete pianist” (The Washington Post) and “one of the best interpreters of his generation” (El Pais), who plays with “fiery virtuosity” (The New York Times). “If you ever have the opportunity to hear Graf, do yourself a favor and go” (Newark Star Ledger). Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Graf began studying piano at the age of four with his mother. After winning all of the national competitions in Uruguay, he was awarded a full scholarship from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University and the Organization of American States to study with Leon Fleisher. Graf won First Prize in the William Kapell International Piano Competition, the National Ensemble Piano Competition and the East and West International Competition in New York. He has given recitals all over the world and has been featured as soloist with such orchestras as the Baltimore, Indianapolis, New Jersey, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Richmond, Florida, West Virginia, Illinois, Flagstaff, Macon, Augusta, Greenville, Charleston, New York City and Jupiter Symphonies, the Symphony of the Americas, the National Chamber Orchestra, the Illinois Chamber Orchestra, the American Chamber Orchestra, the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Sinfonia da Camara, South Carolina Philharmonic, Florida Virtuosi Orchestra, the Puerto Rico Symphony, the Montevideo Philharmonic, the Lviv Philharmonic, the Moscow Philharmonic, the Janacek Philharmonic in the Czech Republic, and the national orchestras of Ukraine, Chile, Uruguay, Peru and Colombia. Additionally, he has appeared at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Krannert Center, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Cultural Center of Manila, Teatro Opera in Buenos Aires, Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Florida, South Bay Center for the Arts in Los Angeles, Chautauqua Festival, Young Keyboard Artists International Festival in Ann Arbor, San Miguel de Allende Chamber Music Festival in Mexico, University of Maryland and University of Houston International Piano Festivals, Spoleto International Piano Festival and Music Fest Perugia in Italy, Festival de Vale Veneto in Brazil, “Contrasts” Festival in Lviv and Kiev Music Fest in the Ukraine. As a chamber musician he has toured with Cuarteto Latinoamericano, the Ives Quartet, the Baltimore Wind Ensemble, the American Chamber Players, the Prague Wind Quintet and the Apollo String Quartet. He has performed concertos by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, all five by Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Poulenc, Gershwin, De Falla, Turina, Shostakovich, and Lee Hoiby. He gave the world premiere of Florencia Di Concilio’s Piano Concerto, Edward Hart’s Tidal Concerto and performed and recorded for Naxos a concerto by Leonardo Balada. An all Poulenc CD with the Charleston Symphony was a pick of the month by the Sunday London Times and was awarded five stars in Classic CD. His debut recording Enrique Graf plays Bach was called “An end to the discussion of whether or not Bach should be played on the piano” by Paul Hume of the Washington Post. Other recordings of Mozart Sonatas, Mendelssohn and Bach Variations, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, the Liszt Sonata, the Grieg Concerto, Edward Hart’s Tidal Concerto, Gershwin’s Concerto in F and two Beethoven Concertos have received such praise as “ideal performances” (Fanfare). His latest CDs include a “live” recital with works by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, Debussy and Tosar and one with violinist Cecilia Penades with works by Piazzolla, Villa Lobos, Guastavino, Ponce, Fabini and Ginastera. Graf taught for fourteen years at the Peabody Preparatory, became chairman of the piano department and received the Director’s Award for Outstanding Teaching. He created an outstanding piano program at the College of Charleston where he was awarded the Distinguished Research Award and named University Artist in Residence. Graf was also Artist Lecturer at Carnegie Mellon University and taught at the Charleston Academy of Music. His students have won many national and international competitions. He has been a member of the jury in competitions all over the world and has given master classes at Yale University, Oberlin and Eastman Conservatories, the Shanghai and Kiev Conservatories, the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts, Korea’s National University, Federal University of Sao Paolo and many other schools throughout the world. Graf was Founder and Artistic Director of the International Piano Series in Charleston and the Young Artist Series in the Piccolo Spoleto Festival and is co-founder of Music Fest Perugia in Italy.He has been awarded a Fellowship from the Aspen Institute Executive Seminar, the Music Fellowship from the South Carolina Arts Commission, Career Grants from the Charles Del Mar and Astral Foundations, and the Immigrant Achievement Award from the American Immigration Law Foundation.

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

Sound Espressivo Semifinalists Channel (... Play Video Play Video Grey Small (USA), guitar. Age group 15-18 Play Video Play Video Tong Mu (USA, TX), piano. Age group: 26+ Play Video Play Video Reuven Ben-Zeev, piano. Age group: 19-25 Play Video Play Video Lisa Niemeier, piano. Age group: 26+ Play Video Play Video Dean Griffin, piano. Age group: 11-14 Play Video Play Video Virginia Bent, voice Play Video Play Video Leyna Ishikawa, piano Play Video Play Video Sound Espressivo Competition 2021 Preliminary - ZhaoJun Ma Play Video Play Video Ella Levy, piano Play Video Play Video Aleksei Rozov, violin Play Video Play Video Harry Chen, piano Play Video Play Video Hannah Kwok, violin Load More

Past Events Play Video Play Video 38:43 Pianists Mark Deeks (UK) and Shirley Whing Chow (HK) introduce the upcoming World Piano talk show A short interview with Mark and Shirley Introducing the upcoming A 24-hour marathon live talk show. The event is dedicated to connecting pianists from around the world, for informal talks on the subjects of piano music and the issues of mental health which performing artists dealing with during pandemic and lockdowns. Mark and Shirley will aexplain the When-What-How's so people know what to expect and how to get connected on March 29-30. Post your questions during the interview and the guests will answer you directly! Play Video Play Video 01:46:11 SEC Semi-Finals, Day 1. Age group: 15-18 6:00 Kaia Griggs, piano (USA); Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor 29:26 Scarlett Chen, piano (USA) 29:54 Hannibal Lokumbe - John Brown and Blue Marina Wong, violin (USA) 41:13 Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 (III: Finale: Allegro vivacissimo) (accompanied by Michael Wittenburg) 55:18 Iliana Rong, piano (USA); Chopin - Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 Chelsea Becker, oboe (UK) 1:08:20 Rubbra - Oboe Sonata in C major, Op. 100 (I. Con Moto) 1:12:53 Peter Facer - The Praying Mantis, for solo oboe 1:20:34 Interview with the contestants of this group Play Video Play Video 02:01:53 SEC Semi-Finals, Day 1. Age groups: 19-25 and 26+ Age group: 19-25 7:18 Veronica Colyer, oboe (UK) 7:38 Telemann - Fantasia No. 2 in A minor, for solo oboe 12:18 Gilles Silvestrini - Le ballet Espagnol 20:32 Alise Anna Alksne, flute (Latvia) 21:14 Honegger - Danse de la Chèvre (The Goat Dance), for solo flute Chanse Morris, clarinet (USA) 29:37 Cahuzac - Arlequin 33:14 Broström - La Noche Oscura (The Dark Night), for solo clarinet 39:06 Stravinsky - 3 Pieces for clarinet solo (mvts 2 and 3) Age group: 26 and above Susanna Kolker, piano (Russia/USA) 48:03 Brahms - Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118 No. 2 53:44 Brahms - Intermezzo B-flat minor, Op.117 No. 2 1:03:34 Yerko Andres Difonis, piano (Chile/USA) 1:04:06 Bach - Prelude and Fugue in G Major (from WTC, Book I) 1:08:03 Scriabin - Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 53 1:28:20 Interview with the contestants of this group Play Video Play Video 01:16:21 SEC: meet Kara Hanson-Hajjafari, Sarah Robertson, Janette Zahia Corcelius, and Jeffrey Lavner. 4:06 Kara Hanson-Hajjafari 8:32 Sarah Robertson 16:25 Janette Zahia Corcelius 24:01 Jeffrey Lavner Meet the Sound Espressivo Judges, Music Promoters, Music Educators, concert artists, participants in live podcasts. Discussions about current state of performing arts and visions for the future. Get perspective from the leaders of music industry and music education who represent major conservatories, orchestras, management institutions. Guest speakers connect live on our podcasts from every part of the Globe. Learn more about new ways which musicians from around the world find, for performing and thriving in the current situation. Play Video Play Video 27:15 Message to Contestants Message to Contestants from the Sound Espressivo Competition's Judges and music managers Play Video Play Video 51:25 Artist Portrait and Interview with Sound Espressivo Judge Donna Weng Friedman Pianist Donna Weng Friedman speaks with the program host Anna Ouspenskaya about Donna’s pandemic EP which will be released on May 1, 2021 in support of AAPI community during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Musical selections: 8:19 Chopin - Waltz in C-sharp minor 29:57 Chinary Ung - Space Between the Fish and the Moon Press release. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings, an Album Spotlighting Music by Under- Represented Composers, Will Be Released on May 1st New EP Featuring AAPI/BIPOC Artists Aims to Promote Understanding and Tolerance and Combat Racism New York, NY—April 26, 2021 On May 1st, pianist and music producer Donna Weng Friedman will be releasing the EP album Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings. The album, which will be available on Spotify, Amazon, Tidal and other online outlets, is intended as a response to the wave of violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) individuals, and aims to promote understanding and tolerance among people of all backgrounds. It features Ms. Weng Friedman and soprano Indira Mahajan performing music by composers Margaret Bonds, Beata Moon, Florence B. Price, and Chinary Ung. The performers and composers are all members of the AAPI and/or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) communities. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/donnawengfriedman/heritage-and-harmony-silver-linings The album’s release date is timed to coincide with the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. “I am an Asian American concert pianist, and like so many of us, my heart aches from the ongoing hate crimes against our AAPI community,” says Ms. Weng Friedman. “Each piece on this EP album helped get me through the pandemic year, which started with my being assaulted on the street of New York City for being Asian, and ended with my entire family getting sick with COVID-19.” All proceeds from the album will be donated to the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) an organization that supports the AAPI community through philanthropy and education. “The KAFC is committed to fighting for diversity, equity and inclusion, and will not tolerate racism on any level,” notes Ms. Weng Friedman. “I learned an incredible amount from their virtual information sessions, talks and panels over the last year.” She adds, “My hope is that this album will resonate with people of all ethnicities who are looking for a way to help support our AAPI community. By listening to each track on Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings, they can enjoy the glorious music of incredible but under-represented BIPOC composers and musicians while also making a small but valuable contribution to the AAPI community.” For more information, contact: Donna Weng Friedman donnawengfriedman@gmail.com Play Video Play Video 48:58 Mio Imai, violin - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Accompanied by Mark Livshits, piano 3:16 Lalo - Symphonie Espagnole (I. Allegro non troppo) Bach - Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 10:56 Allegro 14:33 Andante 20:19 Allegro assai 24:04 Paganini - Caprice No. 9 27:29 Michael Daugherty - Viva for Violin 31:55 Grigoras Dinicu/Jascha Heifetz - Hora Staccato 37:52 Interview with Mio Imai Violinist Mio Imai (10), student of Kimberly Fisher, won in various competitions and made solo orchestra debut at age 9. She was nominated as finalist in the 2020 Philadelphia Orchestra Albert M. Greenfield Competition. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Play Video Play Video 49:25 NSO @ Home LIVE • April 4 • Lehner Quartet & NSO Youth Fellowship Wind Quintet #NSOatHome LIVE: Join the musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra as they perform from their homes to yours. This week's broadcast features the Lehner Quartet, comprised of NSO Violinist Natasha Bogachek, KCOHO Violinist Zino Bogachek, KCOHO Violist Philippe Chao and KCOHO Cellist Igor Zubkovksy. Also featuring the NSO Youth Fellowship Wind Quintet, comprised of Flutist Helen Freeman, Oboist Rachel Burkhalter, Clarinetist Michael Wang, Bassoonist Ryan Guo and Hornist Rachel Smith-Cohen. Featuring works by Kevin Pang, William Toutant and more! Hosted by Marissa Regni, NSO Principal Second Violin. Play Video Play Video 54:41 SEC presents Piano Masterclass with Avguste Antonov on Haydn - Sonata in A-flat Major, Hob XVI 46 In collaboration with Virtual Concert Halls and the Sound Espressivo Competition, concert pianist Avguste Antonov is offering virtual piano masterclasses. Each masterclass will have a theme (for example, a specific composer or a specific style) and participants would also be able to request for their masterclass to focus on a specific topic The first masterclass was held on April 3, 2020. The next one is scheduled for June 5, 2021. Please sign up as a Participant or Observer here: https://avgusteantonov.com/virtual-masterclasses 01:14 Elaine Lim performs Haydn - Sonata in A-flat Major, Hob.XVI:46 7:37 Masterclass About Sound Espressivo Competition = https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ ====== Born in Bulgaria, Avguste Antonov studied piano in Bulgaria (Dobrich), France (Ecole Normale de Paris, Conservatoire de Bordeaux Jacques Thibaud) and the United States (2000: University of Missouri-Kansas City; 2001-2004: University of Kansas; 2006-2008: Texas Christian University). Pianist Avguste Antonov is at home in all repertoire, with a special interest for the 20th and 21st century music. He has performed World and USA premieres at venues across North America and over the years, he has worked with composers Carter Pann, Gregory Hutter, Michael Colgrass, Raina Murnak, Matthew Lewis, Till Meyn, Matthew Saunders, Robert Rollin, William Vollinger and others. Avguste Antonov has performed recitals all over the United States, including in Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee . He has been featured as soloist with many ensembles including the San Jose State University Wind Symphony, the San Jose Wind Symphony, the University City Symphony, the Alton Symphony Orchestra, the Tulsa Camerata, the Lakeland Community Orchestra, the Jewish Community Orchestra-Portland and the South Kansas Symphony. Concertos performed include Schumann Piano Concerto, Rachmaninoff 2nd, McDowell 2nd, Liszt 2nd, Ravel in G, Gershwin in F, Gershwin "Rhapsody in Blue", Carter Pann "Concerto Logic" and Matthew Saunders "Piano Concerto". In addition to performing, Avguste Antonov is active as lecturer and has presented lectures for the Carrollton Music Teachers Association, Frisco Music Teachers Association, Kansas Music Teachers Association, Oklahoma Music Teachers Association and Wisconsin Music Teachers Association. He is an adjudicator for various competitions including the ENKOR Piano Competition, the Sound Espressivo Global Competition and the Music International Grand Prix. Previous seasons highlights include a recital at the Bulgarian Ambassador Residence in Washington, DC, the performance of Carter Pann "Concerto Logic" with the San Jose State University Wind Ensemble, a live performance for the Kansas Public Radio, the World and US Premiere of Matthew Saunders "Piano Concerto" with the University City Symphony (University City, MO) and the Lakeland Community Orchestra (Kirtland, OH). Since April 2019 Avguste Antonov resides in France. During the year 2019-2020, he was piano professor at the school of music "Couleur Musique" and since September 2020, he is professor of piano and accompaniment at the Conservatoire de Châteaubriant. Play Video Play Video 01:14:19 Sound Espressivo Competition presents the 1st Prize Winners of 2020 edition Avagail Hulbert, violin 3:50 Vieuxtemps - Violin Concerto No. 5 in A minor, Op. 37 (I. Allegro non troppo) 14:34 Mozart - Adagio in E Мajor, Оp. 125 No. 2 Accompanied by Wan-Chi Su Ka Long Chris Au, piano 32:40 Schubert - Impromptu No. 1 in F minor, Op. posth. 142, D.935 46:33 Rachmaninoff - Etude-Tableaux in F-sharp minor, Op. 39 No. 3 52:05 Rachmaninoff - Prelude in E-flat Major, Op. 23 No. 6 Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/event-details/sound-espressivo-winners-recital-2 Play Video Play Video 38:43 Pianists Mark Deeks (UK) and Shirley Whing Chow (HK) introduce the upcoming World Piano talk show A short interview with Mark and Shirley Introducing the upcoming A 24-hour marathon live talk show. The event is dedicated to connecting pianists from around the world, for informal talks on the subjects of piano music and the issues of mental health which performing artists dealing with during pandemic and lockdowns. Mark and Shirley will aexplain the When-What-How's so people know what to expect and how to get connected on March 29-30. Post your questions during the interview and the guests will answer you directly! Play Video Play Video 53:21 Sadie Goodman, flute - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Program: 2:57 Jules Mouquet - La Flûte de Pan (I. Pan et Les Bergers) 7:33 Katherine Hoover - Winter Spirits 11:59 Mozart - Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K.313 (I. Allegro maestoso) 28:12 Paganini - Caprice No. 24 in A minor “Quasi presto” 34:03 Ibert - Flute Concerto (I. Allegro) 38:55 Georges Hüe (1858 – 1948) - Fantaisie for flute and piano (1913) 46:54 Interview with Sadie Goodman Sadie Goodman, 16, studies with Adrianne Greenbaum. At age 14 she was the 2018 winner of the prestigious Alexander Buono International Flute Competition, debuting at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall.  She has been Principal Flutist with the Norwalk Youth Orchestra, the youngest to hold this position, for three years, and has won numerous competitions and concerto appearances including the NY Flute Club Young Musicians Contest and concertos with the Norwalk Symphony, and the American Chamber Orchestra. Sadie was selected to perform in numerous master classes in NYC and in Juilliard’s Woodwind Virtual Seminar this past summer, and is a graduate of Burkart Academy. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Play Video Play Video 01:53:06 Vox Novus and VCHS present Composer's Voice - Lehner String Quartet Featuring new string quartets written by living composers selected for this program in 2021. 6:27 William Toutant (USA) - Quarantine Quartet 18:22 Miguel Heatwole (Australia) - Reef Dive Quartet Ken Paoli (USA) - String Quartet No. 3 28:45 I mvt 35:35 II mvt. 41:12 III mvt. Kevin Pang (Hong Kong) - 52:10 Consolation & 58:33 Serenata from Suite for String Quartet Tatiana Mikova (Czechia / UK) - String Quartet "In Modo Lidico" 1:09:30 I mvt. 1:15:14 II mvt. 1:20:20 III mvt. The Lehner String Quartet is composed of four Kennedy Center musicians, the members of the Washington National Opera Orchestra and National Symphony Orchestra: violinists Natasha Bogachek and Zino Bogachek, violist Philippe Chao, and cellist Igor Zubkovsky. Each are accomplished performers in their own right, they have a history of performing together to bring music to audiences around the world. Virtual Concert Halls and Vox Novus are proud to feature these four talented string players to present new music by living composers: William Toutant, Miguel Heatwole, Ken Paoli, Kevin Pang, and Tatiana Mikova. William Toutant became Professor Emeritus in May 2013 at California State University, Northridge after 38 years of teaching music. For eighteen years he wrote and hosted the weekly radio program, “The KCSN Opera House.” Miguel Heatwole began his career as a choral musician during the 1990s. As musical director of Ecopella and of the Solidarity Choir he arranged and composed numerous pieces on environmental and social justice themes. Ken Paoli, Professor of Music at College of DuPage. Ken is involved in archiving and researching the works of American composer Phil Winsor. Ken’s research interest includes algorithmic composition. Kevin Pang is a Hong Kong-based composer and medical doctor. His compositions had been selected for the Hong Kong Contemporary Music Festival 2020, New Generation 2020, Music Salon of Hong Kong Composers’ Guild and composition masterclass with Prof Ken Ueno (UC Berkeley) at Toolbox International Creative Academy 2021. The music of London based Czech composer Tatiana Mikova straddles two worlds: The concert hall and the movie. Her Two Nonets performed by renowned The Czech Nonet won Global Music Awards/USA and were featured on American Public Media/Performance Today, Classical KUSC/Los Angeles, Classical KDFC/San Francisco and other stations worldwide. Play Video Play Video 56:11 Sound Espressivo Competition presents the 1st Prize Winners of 2020 edition Please support musicians and this concert series here: Paypal.me/vchs20 2:20 Maria Narodytska Schubert/Liszt - Erl King A pianist of Ukrainian origin, Maria Narodytska is a winner of more than 40 international piano competitions. Maria holds a Master of Music degree from Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine which she graduated from as a pianist (Prof. Natalia Tolpygo) and as a composer (Prof. Iryna Aleksiychuk). In 2019 an album with Maria Narodytska playing Brahms was released under the label OnClassical for further worldwide distribution by Naxos of America. Her second album for Nationalux as a winner of “The most beloved artist” prize at Richter International Piano Competition is being prepared for release at the moment. Website: maria-narodytska.de 12:28 Joseph Yoon Haydn - Sonata in F Major, Hob.XVI:23 (I. Allegro) Joseph J. Yoon, 10, started playing piano at age 7 and is currently a student of Dominique Shim. Joseph has won numerous awards for both national and international, classical piano music competitions, and is passionate about introducing music to other people. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzd6Dv3C3FIZbBg84pXjQTA 22:32 Ukki Sachedina Liszt - Variations on a Basso Continuo from Bach's Cantata “Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen” Ukki Sachedina, 15, studies with Mr. Jeff Lavner at the Colburn School. Ukki has won national and international awards and his performances have been featured on WXQR public radio as well as in the New York Concert Review. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzz3Aa2x3lyZ81rZgG0kH6A 44:24 Matthew Brand Milhaud - La cuisine (Cooking), from La muse menagere, Op. 245 Matthew Brand - Reaching, Mischief Matthew Brand was born in New York and has been playing piano for 7 years. He attends Horace Mann School. Matthew studies classical piano with Donna Weng Friedman and composition with Dr. Steven Sacco at Mannes College of Music (Honors). He is a member of the Mannes Prep Jazz Ensemble. Matthew studied jazz at Interlochen with Leonard Foy and Xavier Davis. A winner of numerous completions and honors for his piano technique and original compositions, Matthew has performed at Steinway Hall, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. He is thrilled and honored to have this opportunity to perform in the Winner’s Recital for Sound Espressivo. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Play Video Play Video New York Chamber Players Orchestra presents winners of the 10th Annual Concerto Competition The NYCP Orchestra is featuring the winners of the 10th Annual Concerto Competition. They are ages 13 to 16 and of the highest level. Giacomo Franci, Artistic Director and Conductor Live streamed on February 27th, 2021 Program  Haydn - Concert No. 1 in C Major for Cello and Orchestra (I. Moderato) - Miles Levine, cello soloist Richard Strauss - Concerto in D Major for Oboe and Small Orchestra (I. Allegro moderato) - Spencer Rubin, oboe soloist Dvorak - Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53 (I. Allegro ma non troppo) - Caecilia Lee, violin soloist Schumann - Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 (I. Allegro affettuoso) - Alana Chiang, piano soloist Play Video Play Video Alexander Schwarzkopf: Musical Reflections during Pandemic Program: "18 Variations and a Coda on a theme Frere Jacques explores the timeless children's tune by synthesizing physical and perceptive challenges, forming a labyrinth of twisting pathways The Pandemic Preludes are a Diary of pandemic observations, thoughts and reflections I have experienced through the pandemic" ~ A. Schwarzkopf Alexander J. Schwarzkopf was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Alexander is regularly featured as pianist and composer at festivals and concert series such as Makrokosmos Project Festival in Portland, Oregon, Pianoforte Series at the Asheville Art Museum and Klavierfestival-Lindlar, where he has been invited for concerts and lectures. Alexander has performed cutting-edge new music by composers from the United States and abroad as well as his own works at the Oregon Bach Festival and John Donald Robb Composers Symposiums, Cascadia Composers (NACUSA) and the Schultz Seminar at Stanford. Alexander has given masterclasses throughout the United States, at UFRGS Conservatory in Porto Alegre, Brazil and at DTKV and Klavierfestival-Lindlar in Germany. Alexander has been a jury member for MTNA local and regional piano and composition competitions and has given lectures on his current research “Visualization in Music: Translating the Contours of Melodic Lines into Physical Movements” for Oregon Music Teachers Association Eugene and Portland chapters. Among other awards, Alexander was a finalist at the Silvio Bengali International Piano Competition in Pianello, Italy. Known for his diverse repertoire, Alexander has been featured in performances of a wide array of works such as the Goldberg Variations by J. S. Bach, the Sonatas and Interludes by John Cage or the Makrokosmos by George Crumb. As a composer, Alexander has received commissions from organizations such as the Oregon Music Teachers Association, Bill Evans Dance and the Drama Department at the University of New Mexico. In 2017, Alexander received a commission for the award Composer of the Year for OMTA to compose a piano concerto, titled “PSi.” A finalist for the MTNA Distinguished Composer of the Year, the concerto is now in the catalogue of the national archives. Alexander has been Visiting Artist Piano Faculty at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and faculty at the Klavierfestival-Lindlar and DeutcherTonKünstlerVerein “Musik Aktiv” festivals in Germany. Alexander’s incisive recording of Falko Steinbach’s “Figures: 17 Choreographic Etudes” on the Centaur Records label can be found on Amazon, iTunes and other major catalogues internationally. Alexander holds the degree Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from the University of Oregon, and currently lives and conducts his private teaching studio in Eugene, Oregon. For more information on Alexander, please visit www.ajsmusic.org. Play Video Play Video Unjustly Neglected Works For Cello And Piano Igor Zubkovsky (cello) and Susanna Kolker (piano) Pay what you can! Suggested donation $25 Your contribution is greatly appreciated Venmo: @Igor-Zubkovsky https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Program: Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Sonata No. 6 in C Major, Hob. VI:6 (arr. for cello and piano by Alfredo Piatti) I. Allegro (0:19) II. Adagio (6:45) III. Tempo di Minuetto (12:29) César Franck (1822-1890) - Prélude, Op.18 (arr. for cello and piano by Igor Zubkovsky) (18:32) Karl Davydov (1838 – 1889) - 2 Pieces de Salon, from Op.30 I. Andante (23:38) II. Moderato con moto (27:19) Robert Kahn (1865 – 1951) - 3 Pieces, Op.25 I. Romanze (34:09) II. Serenata (39:18) III. Capriccio (43:21) Mikael Tariverdiev (1931-1996) - Prelude from “The Secret Agent's Destiny” (46:38) Nikolai Kapustin (1937-2020) - Nearly Waltz, Op. 98 (49:10) Play Video Play Video Yael Weiss: A Marathon Event in Celebration of Beethoven’s 250th Anniversary, Dec. 16th 9am - 9pm Beethoven’s 250th Birthday Celebration Presented live online by Virtual Concert Halls Join us for an all-day marathon event, including performances of Beethoven sonatas, newly commissioned works written for the project “32 Bright Clouds: Beethoven Conversations Around the World", interviews and conversations with the composers and special guests. Performances will also include two World Premieres of Beethoven-inspired "32 Bright Clouds" works by composers from Cambodia and Hong Kong! The day’s events will begin at 9am and end at 9pm, with a new segment beginning each hour on the hour. Guests include composers Bongani Ndodana-Breen (South Africa), Ne Myo Aung (Myanmar), Sidney Boquiren (Philippines), Alfred Wong (Hong Kong), Bosba (Cambodia), Ananda Sukarlan (Indonesia), Aslihan Kecebashoglu (Turkey), Adina Izarra (Venezuela), Milad Yousufi (Afghanistan), Carolina Noguera-Palau (Colombia), Xavier Beteta (Guatemala), music writer and broadcaster Jed Distler and more. The complete lineup for the day will be announced on December 1st. Yael Weiss dedicates the day’s events to the memory of the great pianist Leon Fleisher, her teacher and mentor who passed away on August 2nd, 2020. This full day Marathon Beethoven Celebration is being offered free of charge. If you wish to support this effort, donations are greatly appreciated! To make a tax-deductible contribution supporting the composers and the “32 Bright Clouds” project: https://www.nyfa.org/fiscal-sponsorship/project-directory/view-project/?id=YW1547 About “32 Bright Clouds”: 32 Bright Clouds: Beethoven Conversations Around the World” is a global music-commissioning, performing and recording project curated by pianist Yael Weiss. The project commissions a diverse group of composers from countries of conflict and unrest around the world, with all new works unified by a single “Peace motif” from Beethoven, where he added the inscription “A Call for Inward and Outward Peace” above the notes. Each new composition is connected to one of Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas. "32 Bright Clouds" aims to harness music’s great power for unity and peace. For more about "32 Bright Clouds: Beethoven Conversations Around the World": https://www.32brightclouds.com About Yael Weiss: https://www.yaelweiss.com/ About Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ To listen to samples of works: https://youtu.be/IZIVnduZWHY https://youtu.be/wPLPDUAoeh0 To sign up for the newsletter: https://www.32brightclouds.com/newsletter Play Video Play Video Di Naye Froyen Kapelye Play Video Play Video Music2Meeting Holiday Concert Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mo Pleasure and Kedma are unable to perform at today's holiday concert. They sincerely apologize for this last minute cancellation. Yuliya Gorenman and Mark Berman will bravely fill in and carry the show, and we hope our audience gives these two amazing artists their full support. Thank you very much. There is no Place like Home for this Holiday Concert! Mark Berman, Yuliya Gorenman, Mo Pleasure & Kedma. Join us for a delightful LIVE hour of some of the most beloved holiday tunes, a "classical meets jazz" style! Load More Multiple Dates Sun, Apr 30 Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital / VCHS video and social channels Details Apr 30, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Multiple Dates Sun, Apr 02 Sound Espressivo Winners Concert / SEC and VCHS video and social channels Details Apr 02, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT SEC and VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Winners of Sound Espressivo Competition Multiple Dates Mon, Dec 05 colORCHESTRA Auditions Finals / Auditions Details Dec 05, 2022, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Auditions This uniquely-designed audition is open to musicians of all ages who are available for soloist engagements within the 2022-23 and 2023-24 concert seasons. Selected artists will be awarded an appearance opportunity to perform solo with esteemed professional orchestras from around the world. Sat, May 01 Piano Masterclass with Avguste Antonov (1) / Online event Details May 01, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT Online event Each month, the masterclass will have a theme (for example a specific composer or a specific style) and participants would also be able to request for their masterclass to focus on a specific topic Sun, Apr 25 Lehner Quartet presents newly written works by living composers / Online event Details Apr 25, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT Online event Special Concert featuring new string quartets written by living composers selected for this program in 2021. Sun, Apr 25 Mira Kardan - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital At 2:00pm EST (11:00am PST) / Virtual Concert Details Apr 25, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Virtual Concert Catch the rising cellist star! +24 more Mon, Apr 19 Evolution of the Symphony, Episode 1: Haydn - Mozart - Beethoven / Online event Details Apr 19, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Online event The evolution of the symphonic repertoire is a series of lectures that Maestro DONNINELLI has the pleasure of sharing with all music lovers +1 more Sun, Apr 18 Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Gala / Online event Details Apr 18, 2021, 5:15 PM PDT Online event Ticket holders, table sponsors and table guests will join the exclusive and interactive celebration featuring a cocktail party, live performances from host musicians, a virtual auction, a live message from Music Director Jaime Martín, and real-time conversation with everyone at your virtual table Sat, Apr 17 Ryan Huang - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital / Virtual Concert Details Apr 17, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Virtual Concert Catch the rising pianist star! +3 more Mon, Apr 12 Conductors in Bars Hosted by John McLaughlin Williams / Online Details Apr 12, 2021, 9:00 PM EDT Online A new internet show where orchestral conductors bare it all Episode 1: Amos Chiya, Singapore Live from Tokyo See All Sun, Apr 11 Simon Yao - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital / Virtual Concert Details Apr 11, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Virtual Concert Catch the rising pianist star! See All Sat, Apr 10 Mio Imai - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital / Virtual Concert Details Apr 10, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Virtual Concert Catch the rising violinist star! See All Sun, Apr 04 NSO @ Home LIVE - Lehner Quartet and more! / Online event Details Apr 04, 2021, 7:00 PM Online event Watch video from the National Symphony Orchestra performing at home as well as full concerts and highlights from Kennedy Center stages and beyond. Sat, Apr 03 Piano Masterclass with Avguste Antonov / Online event Details Apr 03, 2021, 10:00 AM Online event Each month, the masterclass will have a theme (for example a specific composer or a specific style) and participants would also be able to request for their masterclass to focus on a specific topic Mon, Mar 29 The world's first Clubhouse World Piano Day / Online Event Details Mar 29, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT Online Event As we gradually come out of lockdown, best-selling piano author and mental health advocate Mark Deeks is organising a World Piano Day 24hr extravaganza on March 29, the 88th day of the year. https://www.thatpianoguy.club/ Sun, Mar 28 Sound Espressivo Winners' Recital / Virtual Concert Details Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Virtual Concert Catch these rising stars! Sat, Mar 27 Sadie Goodman - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital / Virtual Concert Details Mar 27, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Virtual Concert Catch the rising flutist star! Sun, Mar 21 Sound Espressivo Winners' Recital / Virtual Concert Details Mar 21, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT Virtual Concert Catch the rising piano stars! See All Load More