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Apply Laureate Gala Auditions for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Apply Open to All Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles, Conductors, Composers Concert Season at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall: November 24, 2025, at 7:00pm November 25, 2025, at 7:00pm February 16, 2026, at 7:00pm February 19, 2026, at 7:00pm April 28, 2026, at 7:00pm June 28, 2026, at 1:00pm June 30, 2026, at 7:00pm Audition to perform Solo or Ensemble Concertos and Arias, new music by living composers with Orchestra Manhattan, David Wroe, conductor New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor Download Consent Download Regulations UPCOMING AUDITIONS SCHEDULE 2025-26 October 18-21, 2025. Concert Season at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles. January 31, 2026 - February 3, 2026. Concert Season at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles. March 13-16, 2026. colORCHESTRA for performance and recordings opportunities with orchestras worldwide. Soloists, Composers. May 8-11, 2026. Concert Season at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles. June 13-16, 2026. colORCHESTRA for performance and recordings opportunities with orchestras worldwide. Soloists, Composers. Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Four Seasons of Galas O UR STORY Laureates' Journey to Performance in New York Cit y at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Hosted by STEVE ROBINSON, the world renowned producer of classical music radio programs SEE FULL BROCHURE Carnegie Auditions Play Video Play Video 35:56 Announcing Winners of Auditions for Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Announcing Winners of Auditions for Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall held live on our previous Broadcasts on April 29 - May 2, 2023 Musicians were auditioning for an opportunity to perform at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, in Gala concerts in New York City. The Gala Auditions are organized by Sound Espressivo, Progressive Musicians, and Virtual Concert Halls. Auditionees from many countries are seeking guidance and support from the Judges, through live comments which you will hear after each performance The Sound Espressivo Global Competition is an online, live-streamed competition. It combines a competition and live performance experience. Progressive Musicians is an organizer of many competitions and concerts at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall. Virtual Concert Halls is an Internet TV broadcaster providing artists with a virtual stage and ability to reach audiences beyond the walls of conventional concert halls. The goal of these Auditions is to encourage, nurture, and reward musicians who are proactive about sharing their art and developing their careers. Sound Espressivo and Progressive Musicians together are providing opportunities for musicians to discover their unique artistic voice, take initiative, present themselves on their own terms, and carve out their own career paths. Thank you Judges! Gr 1 - Avguste Antonov. Masterclasses in Italy. Talent Summer Courses Gr 2 - Emil Chudnovsky Gr 3 - Vera Danchenko Gr 4 - Giacomo Franci Gr 5 - Giacomo Franci Gr 6a - Avguste Antonov Gr 6b - Avguste Antonov Gr 7 - Giacomo Franci Gr 8 - Giacomo Franci Gr 9 - Giacomo Franci Gr 10 - Avguste Antonov and Vera Danchenko Gr 11 - Gevorg Sargsyan and Emil Chudnovsky ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ These public broadcasts are brought to you by Virtual Concert Halls: Anna Ouspenskaya, Igor Zubkovsky, Frane, Rusinovich, James Welch, Fedor Ouspensky, Ante Bozc-Kudric, Chris Au. These programs are offered to public free of charge. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ Play Video Play Video 02:30:17 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 11 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: Tuesday May 2 GROUP 11 12:00pm-2:00pm Recitalists Yiqun Zhao, Flute, United States 6:36 - Cecile Chaminade - Concertino for flute, Op. 107 Christopher Rocha, Piano, United States 17:54 - Chopin - Waltz in B Minor Op. 69 No. 2 Valerija Iljinaite, Voice (dramatic soprano), United Kingdom 25:20 - Tchaikovsky - Liza’s aria from queen of spades 29:50 - Rosephanye Powell - Dying from ‘Then, Here and Now’ Chinnawat Themkumkwun, Guitar, Austria 38:49 - Olga Amelkina-Vera (b. 1976) - Western Vista Vlad Krik , Composer/Pianist, Germany 1:01:49 - Vlad Krik - NEW AGE 2022 Marcio Candido, Violin, USA 1:14:41 - Paulo Bosisio Aboio - e Dança Negra for solo violin Sophie Lu, Cello, United States 1:33:40 - David Popper - Hungarian Rhapsody op 68 Janelle Bai, Piano, USA 1:47:30 - R. Shchedrin - A la Albeniz Francesca Bartolo, Voice (Mezzo-Soprano), London, United Kingdom 51:44 - G. Rossini - Cruda Sorte!….agio so per pratica Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 02:30:10 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 10 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: Monday May 1 GROUP 10 9:00am-11:00am Recitalist Candidates Courtney Daniels and Narmina Sultanova, Voice, US 14:22 - S. Moniuszko - Halka's Aria Bruce Leto, Jr., Piano, United States 29:30 - Maurice Ravel - Valley of the Bells Anna-Thérèse Mehra, Piano, USA Liszt - Un Sospiro Jelena Stefanic, Voice/Soprano, Croatia 43:37 G. Puccini - La Boheme / Donde lieta, Mimi's aria Neel Perdue, piano, USA 2:05:26 - E. Grieg - Wedding in Troldhaugen 2:11:22 - F. Liszt - Consolations Patricio Cadena Perez, Guitar, France 1:25:37 - Francisco Tárrega - Recuerdos de la Alhambra 1:29:30 - Antonio Lauro - Valse N° 3 Jed Wei, Piano, USA 1:47:33 - Franz Liszt - Liebestraum no. 3 1:42:44 - Frédéric Chopin - Nocturne in C# Minor Venicia Rasmussen, Voice, Germany 56:40 - Mozart - Come scoglio , from 'Cosi fan tutte' 1:03:30 - Puccini - Un bel del vedremo, 'Madama Butterfly' Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 41:47 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 9 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 9 9:00pm-10:00pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Yiqun Zhao, Flute, United States Carl Philipp Stamitz - Flute Concerto in G major, Op.29 George Cheng, piano, U.S. 3:43 - Mozart - Concerto No.27 in B flat Major, K.595, III. Rondo Allegro Andrew Chukwuka Egbuchiem, Voice Countertenor, United States 24:50 - Antonio Vivaldi - Nel profundo cieco mondo 30:30 - George Fredrick Handel - Amor tiranno amor Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 01:30:54 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 8 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 8 7:00pm-8:30pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Joel Chen, piano, United States 8:03 - Mozart - Piano Concerto No 22, Movement 1 Susan Dantoni and Jan Koler, piano/cello, USA 16:43 - Faure - Elegy Susan - Dantoni and Cecelia Guerra, piano/soprano, USA 27:30 - Samuel Barber - St. Ita’s Vision Julio Reyes, Guitar, United States 34:08 - Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in D Stacey Stofferahn, Voice, United States 47:40 - Lowe Finney - "Longing" Lori Qian, Piano, USA 56:08 - Beethoven - Concerto No. 2 Allegro con brio Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 01:18:57 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 7 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 7 5:30pm-7:00pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Elaine Sara Lim, Piano, United States 7:36 - Mozart - Piano Concerto in A Major K488, 3rd Movement Harry Chen, Piano, United States 24:26 - Kabalevsky - Piano Concerto No 3 (Youth Concerto) in D Major, 2nd Movement Louise Ting, Piano, USA 37:33 - J. Haydn - Concerto in C major Tristan Zhu, violin, United States Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin concerto in D Major, Mvt 1 Sofia Baturina, Piano, USA 57:10 - Saint Saëns - Piano Concerto No. 2 Olivia Zhang, Piano, United States 47:48 - Haydn - Concerto in D Major, Mvt III, Rondo all'ongharese-Allegro assai Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Play Video Play Video 01:28:58 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 6B Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Program: GROUP 6b 2:30pm-4:30pm Piano Recitalists Ximurong Zhai, Piano, Canada 10:53 - Charles Griffes - Fantasy Pieces - Scherzo Vignesh Rajagopalan, Piano, United States 20:36 - Mozart - Sonata No. 11 in A Minor,, K. 331 Tiger Stepinski, piano, USA 28:47 - Sergei Rachmaninoff - Etude OP 39 NO 6 Andrew Khayms, Piano, USA 36:15 - Chopin - Polonaise in D minor, Op. 71 No. 1 Daniel Lee, Piano/Composition, US 52:40 - Daniel Lee - Rise William Sun, Piano, US 1:01:02 - Fazil - Summer time Variations Bonnie Zhou, Piano, United States 1:11:10 - Michael Glinka - The Nightingale Variation Play Video Play Video 01:20:19 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 6A Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 6a 12:00pm-2:00pm Piano Recitalists Jia Li, Piano, USA 10:48 - Chopin - Nocturne Op. 9. No. 2 in Eb Major 14:59 - Mozart - Rondo Alla Turca Maggie Chen, Piano, United States 21:37 - MacDowell - Witches Dance Kristina Henckel and Amanda Virelle, Piano Duo, United States 29:01 - Sergei Rachmaninoff - Barcarolle from Six Pieces Op. 11 Antian Jiang, Piano, Canada 41:20 - Franz Liszt - La Campanella in G-sharp minor Alexis Dyche, Piano, USA 52:02 - Frederic Chopin - Impromptu, Opus 29 56:03 - Aaron Copland - The Cat and the Mouse Erin Chen, Piano, United States 1:05:52 - Chopin - Fantaisie-Impromptu In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66 Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Previous Gala videos The New York Chamber Players Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Giacomo Franci is featuring world class soloists from US, Europe, Canada, Asia Premieres of newly composed works; recital soloists, and ensembles. SPECIAL GUESTS Maestro Giacomo Franci Music Director of New York Chamber Players Orchestra New York Chamber Players Orchestra Steve Robinson Honorary Host Susanna Kolker Guest Artist James Adler James Adler Audience Favorite Award James Adler Audience Favorite Award Jennifer Savage Gala Staff Collaborative Pianist Jennifer Savage is a pianist, professional accompanist and collaborator based in New York and the DC area as well as Program Coordinator and Administrator Assistant at the Summit Music Festival. She received her Master Manhattan School of Music, New York, previously studying at the MSM Precollege and with Dr. Anna Ouspenskaya at the Levine School of Music. An avid performer, Jennifer has appeared as a soloist with the Virtuosi Brunensis orchestra and at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Kaufman Center's Merkin Hall, historical Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia Italy, the DiCapo Opera Theater in New York, and the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. 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4 < Back SEC Lyrical Sound Espressivo invites Musicians of All Ages to celebrate Live Music Performance by participating in the Application Deadline May 16, 2024 at 3:59:00 AM Apply Regulations Lyrical Music Competition 2023-24 What is Lyrical? Are you a Lyrical Artist? Check out the Artistic Category Description Hint: One can be a Lyrical Artist at any age and stage of learning the art of music performance! Turn to great artists for inspiration, many spoke out about Lyricism in Music: "And gentle winds and waters near, Make music to the lonely ear." — Lord Byron Competition Rounds Preliminary Round - by video submission. Selected musicians will be invited to the Final Round Final Round - Live performance on a world-wide Internet TV Broadcast. Judges from aroud the world provide on-air commentary immediately after each performance. Finalists meet the Judges and can ask questions. Musicians' supporters can write comments which will be shown onscreen Family and friends can watch and be part of your LIVE performance from anywhere in the world. Finalists receive Technical preparation session with VCHS Broadcast Directors and Engineers, in preparation for the broadcast. More about Broadcast technology for musicians here All Instrumentalists, Ensembles, and Voice performers can apply Age Groups 10 and under 11-14 15-18 Adult (19 and older) Repertory All periods and genres accepted For Preliminary Round - submit a video of one virtuoso piece Final Round - perform up to 10 min of Lyrical compositions Important DATES May 15, 2024 - Application Deadline June 2024 - Final Round of the Competition Laureates and Winners Cash Awards One in each Age Group: Adult (19 and older) - $300 15-18 - $200 11-14 - $100 10 and under - $50 Performance Awards One Laureate will receive a fully sponsored performance opportunity at Carnegie Laureate Gala (see details and dates here ) More performance, scholarships, recordings, web-profile, interviews, educational and partner-sponsored Awards here Career Development and Educational Awards here Teachers Receive recognition on Sound Espressivo website and in Virtual Concert Halls Broadcast programs, certificates honoring Teachers' contribution. Fees Application Fee - $50 Final Round (if selected only) - $100 Complete Regulations here Previous Next

Doron Hazan < Back Doron Hazan Previous Next Doron Hazan 🇫🇷 France SAXOPHONIST Doron began his saxophone studies at Hassadna Conservatory of Music in Jerusalem, and he is currently a student of Jean-Denis Michat at the Lyon Conservatory of Music. Doron participates regularly in festivals and masterclasses: Andorra, Palmela (Portugal) and Larissa (Greece) International Saxophone Festivals; Bad Homburg International Saxophone Masterclasses (Germany); Saxiana & Sotto-Voce Masterclasses (Paris); European Saxophone Academy (France). Doron won multiple scholarships and awards: America-Israel Cultural Foundation Scholarships; 1st Prize, National Paul Ben-Haim Israeli Music Competition; 1st Prize, European Saxophone Forum (Poland); 1st Prize, 7th Vitor Santos International Saxophone Competition (Portugal); 1st Prize, 1st Oberton International Solo Competition (Austria); 2nd Prize, Larissa International Saxophone Competition (Greece). Doron performed as a soloist at the Jerusalem Theater, Tel Aviv Museum, Haifa Auditorium, Tallone Hall (Italy), Kleine-Zaal of the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Solitär Hall (Salzburg) and Barocksaal (Graz). In addition, Doron performed as soloist with the Ramat Gan Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra of the Portuguese Police, and the Oberton String Ensemble.

Michelle Qiu < Back Michelle Qiu Previous Next Michelle Qiu 🇺🇸 USA PIANIST Michelle Qiu, 17, has been studying piano since the age of 4. Currently, she is studying with Dr. Efrem Briskin at the Manhattan School of Music Pre-college program. Since the age of 5, Michelle has been winning top prizes at numerous piano competitions such as American Fine Arts Festival Concerto Competition, American Protégé Piano Competition, International Grande Music Competition, Philadelphia International Music Festival Concerto Competition, Summit Music Festival Concerto Competition, etc. Also, she performed at the Kennedy Center at the age of 7 and she has performed at Carnegie Hall five times since the age of 9.

Season 2023-24 AWARDS Album Production and Distribution Contract Cicerone MA Streams Independent Label for Publishing and Distributing Classical, Blues & Jazz Music is sponsoring THREE Album Publication Awards For the Top Participants who receive the title of the Artist of the 2023-24 Season Winners are to be selected from the pool of musicians - participants in the 2023-24 season of Sound Espressivo and collaborative Competitions and Auditions. Prize Winners will be invited to Italy for a recording session at one of Cicerone professional recording Studios. Worldwide Album distribution contract. Learn More The Price Award Premium international Artist management service for a rising performing artist in development stage of career Learn More James Adler Audience Favorite Awards James Adler and the AdlerOaks Library are sponsoring Awards for Pianists and Composers. Audience members are invited to vote for their favorite musician on the Laureate Gala program. The Winners are announced based on the number of votes received. James Adler Audience Favorite Awards will be presented throughout 2023-24 season - $250 each J&S Honorable Mention Awards - $100 each Learn More Four Scholarships to attend Talent Summer Music Courses Festival 2024 Sound Espressivo and Pianist Avguste Antonov are sponsoring Awards to Pianists. To be considered for this Award, Candidates must fill out Letter of Intent Form attached. Four Full Scholarships will be awarded to selected Winners: Rachmaninoff Auditions - Two Scholarships Artistic Categories Lyrical and Virtuosity - One Scholarship will be awarded in each of these Auditions Learn more Virtual Concert, Broadcast Worldwide Virtual Concert Halls sponsors Performance Awards for the Laureates and Winners Auditions and Competitions organized by Sound Epsressivo and partner companies Selected Laureates will be awarded a production of a personal Virtual Solo Recital. Selected Winners will be awarded participation in Virtual Concerts. Learn More Laureates Gala Sponsorship Laureate Gala will sponsor a limited number of Awards to soloists, piano, instrumental and vocal, for a performance at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. These Awards are provided by progressive Musicians and Virtual Concert Halls. The Award includes a fully sponsored performance on the Gala program of up to 5 minutes, plus: 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 Learn more Bach GERS Cello Scholarship Award Two Full Cello Scholarships (each is worth ca. $500) Online Summer Cello Master Classes will be awarded to the best cello finalists of the Sound Espressivo Competitions and Auditions 2023-24. These Scholarships are made possible curtesy and through the generosity of Czech Cellist František Brikcius and the BACH FESTIVAL GERS Learn More Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards Two Scholarship for any instrumentalists to take part in immersive cultural tour in Europe Dates TBD Munich-Fussen-Insbruck-Liechtenstein-Zurich Details TBC Two Scholarships for Pianists Masterclasses with professors in one of the leading music institutions in Germany Performance opportunity in one of the castles/venues (again, details TBC) Dedicated cultural tour/itinerary that involves visits to various cultural sites, concerts and/or opera theatres Learn more Recognition Award iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards to Winners and Participants of Sound Espressivo Auditions and Competitions "We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience" iClassical Academy is based in Switzerland and works with clients globally. Learn More Career Coaching A six month membership to Fast Forward, from The Fearless Artist Mastermind Our membership for classical musicians at The Fearless Artist Mastermind will allow you to meet musicians from around the world who understand you and the unique challenges you face on a daily basis. You'll be included in our amazing community and get feedback on your most important career topics to help propel you forwards. With twice a month Zoom calls and an active community on Slack, you'll also be able to set clear goals and get the accountability you need to reach them. The Fearless Artist Mastermind is based in Netherlands and works with clients globally Learn More Walham Forest Cello Scholarship Award Two Full Cello Scholarships (each is worth ca. $500) Online Summer Cello Master Classes will be awarded to the best cello finalists of the Sound Espressivo Competitions and Auditions 2023-24. These Scholarships are made possible curtesy and through the generosity of Czech Cellist František Brikcius and the WALTHAM FOREST CELLO FEST in London. Learn more Colburn School Colburn School will sponsor a Scholarship for One Pianist, to attend the Colburn Summer Seminar, dates TBD Learn More

SOUND ESPRESSIVO Competitions 2023-24 SEC CREATES BROAD AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES for PERFORMERS and TEACHERS Our Competitions offer Awards and Experiences suitable for all Ages and Levels, from young students to seasoned professionals PERFORM FROM ANY LOCATION BROADCAST ON EVERY MAJOR VIDEO PLATFORM Expand your SKILLS, Reach your AUDIENCE, Boost your CAREER Join one-of-a-kind music events that reinvent concert stage! Apply Regulations DEADLINE May 15, 2024 at 4:59:00 PM Read More Learn More and Apply DEADLINE March 2, 2024 at 4:59:00 AM Read More Learn More and Apply DEADLINE May 16, 2024 at 3:59:00 AM Read More Learn More and Apply DEADLINE May 16, 2024 at 3:59:00 AM Read More Learn More and Apply DEADLINE May 16, 2024 at 3:59:00 AM Read More Learn More and Apply

5 < Back SEC Miniature Sound Espressivo invites Musicians of All Ages to celebrate Live Music Performance by participating in the Application Deadline May 16, 2024 at 3:59:00 AM Apply Regulations Miniature Competition 2023-24 Present a small but highly impressive piece of music in the most magical way! Check out the Miniature Artistic Category Description "...the wise of all ages have considered music to be a sacred art. For in music the seer can see the picture of the whole universe; and the wise can interpret the secret and nature of the working of the whole universe in the realm of music." - Hazrat Inayat Khan All Instrumentalists, Ensembles, and Voice performers can apply Competition Rounds Preliminary Round - by video submission. Selected musicians will be invited to the Final Round Final Round - Live performance on a world-wide Internet TV Broadcast. Judges from aroud the world provide on-air commentary immediately after each performance. Finalists meet the Judges and can ask questions. Musicians' supporters can write comments which will be shown onscreen Family and friends can watch and be part of your LIVE performance from anywhere in the world. Finalists Receive Technical preparation session with VCHS Broadcast Directors and Engineers, in preparation for the broadcast. More about Broadcast technology for musicians here Age Groups 10 and under 11-14 15-18 Adult (19 and older) Repertory All periods and genres accepted For Preliminary Round - submit a video of one virtuoso piece Final Round - perform up to 10 min of Miniature compositions Important DATES May 15, 2024 - Application Deadline June, 2024 - Final Round of the Competition Laureates and Winners Cash Awards One in each Age Group: Adult (19 and older) - $300 15-18 - $200 11-14 - $100 10 and under - $50 Performance Awards One Laureate will receive a fully sponsored performance opportunity at Carnegie Laureate Gala (see details and dates here ) More performance, scholarships, recordings, web-profile, interviews, educational and partner-sponsored Awards here Career Development and Educational Awards here Teachers Receive recognition on Sound Espressivo website and in Virtual Concert Halls Broadcast programs, certificates honoring Teachers' contribution. Fees Application Fee - $50 Final Round (if selected only) - $100 Complete Regulations here Previous Next

Sophia Zhang < Back Sophia Zhang Previous Next Sophia Zhang USA PIANIST Hello, my name is Sophia Zhang. I am eight years old. Currently I am a third Grader at Clegern Elementary School. I have an older brother, his name is Luke, who is thirteen. I live with my mom and dad in Edmond, Oklahoma. I has been learning Piano since I was five. My Piano teacher is Ruirui Johnson. She is so good at Piano, she is very kind to me and I love her. I had won Second place in Piano Solo at Iscart International Music competition in April 2021. Besides Piano, I am a swimmer, and I love singing and ballet too! I love reading, my favorite book so far is Dairy of Wimpy Kids. I love to play with my friends. I have two pet fishes, one name is Sapphire, another is star link. They are beta fishes, so I must put them in separate tank. My hamster Snowball is super cute. She sleeps at the daytime, and so active when we sleep during the night. Thank you for reading my message. I hope you will enjoy my Rondo composed by Mozart. Have a beautiful Day!

< Back Marcio Candido Brazilian violinist Dr. Marcio Candido has performed extensively worldwide as soloist, concertmaster, and chamber musician. This Single is a result of creative collaboration with the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic and conductor Gevorg Sargsyan Listen This Single is a result of creative collaboration with the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic (Czech Republic) and conductor Gevorg Sargsyan https://bfan.link/wieniawski-polonaise-de-concert-op-4 Brazilian violinist Dr. Marcio Candido has performed extensively worldwide as soloist, concertmaster, and chamber musician. His debut album Brazil x Argentina—described as “a superb performance” (Fanfare Magazine, 2020) —was awarded several prizes, including a silver medal at the Global Music Awards. Additionally, Dr. Candido is a prizewinner of several international competitions—among them the American Prize and the colORCHESTRA competition. In 2021 Dr. Candido made his solo debut at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall. His solo performances with the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Orquestra Filarmônica do Rio de Janeiro, Orquestra Sinfônica da Bahia, Orquestra de Câmara da UNIRIO, Orquestra Filarmônica Adventista do Brasil, New England Repertory Orchestra, Southern Adventist Symphony Orchestra, and the Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra were very well received. As an orchestral musician, he led the Boston University Symphony Orchestra, Boston Civic Symphony, Longy Chamber Orchestra, Jamaica National Orchestra, Orquestra Filarmônica Adventista do Brasil and Orquestra de Câmara da UNIRIO. Dr. Candido studied with Brazilian violinist Paulo Bosisio at the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he received his Bachelor degree. In the United States, he studied with pedagogue Eric Rosenblith at the Longy School of Music of Bard College, where he received his Master of Music degree and was a recipient of a special scholarship to study with legendary violinist Roman Totenberg. Dr. Candido also sought private mentorship from Kazuko Matsusaka and Julie Rosenfeld. He concluded his training with Peter Zazofsky at Boston University, where he received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree. Furthermore, he was elected as a member of the Society of Pi Kappa Lambda in April, 2016. Dr. Candido held a teaching assistant position at Boston University from 2014-2017 Learn more about Marcio on his website: https://www.marciocandido.com/ Previous Next

Who are the judges for Sound Espressivo? Learn more here about 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. JUDGES Meet the Panels of world class musicians James Adler piano James Adler James Adler is a pianist who “can create whatever type of music he wants at the keyboard” (Chicago Sun-Times) and a composer who writes “with uncommon imagination” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Visit Website Mark Berman piano / Jazz Mark Berman An internationally renowned pianist, composer and arranger, Mark Berman has written music for, and played and recorded with Aretha Franklin, Phoebe Snow, Gladys Knight, Carole King, and others. He is on-camera bandleader and conductor for season 3 of the Emmy Award-winning “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”. Berman writes and produces music for television and film, and is a powerful presence on Broadway, conducting orchestras and playing lead piano and keyboards. His first violin concerto will premiere in 2022. Visit Website Pierre Beaudry guitar / Baroque Pierre Beaudry Guitarist Pierre Beaudry performs through the world. His extensive concert career takes him to Europe, North America, China and South East Asia, where his solo performances are acclaimed both by the public and the press. He has been on the music faculties of three universities in Quebec, Canada (Concordia, Bishop’s and Sherbrooke) He was recently appointed as professor of guitar at the Tiziano Rossetti International Music Academy in Lugano, Switzerland. Visit Website David Coleman trumpet David Coleman Coleman has taught and performed nationally and internationally for nearly 4 decades as a solo, chamber, commercial and orchestral musician. His career has taken him from Los Angeles to Carnegie Hall, from Seattle to Sarajevo, and from the mountains of West Virginia to the glaciers of Iceland, premiering new works by major composers and garnering numerous accolades. Visit Website Soo Bae cello Soo Bae A recording artist, cellist Soo Bae is an international soloist and chamber musician. She has performed in major venues around the world and has served as a judge for the Juilliard & Mannes school's concerto competition among others. Currently serves as a faculty to the Curtis Summerfest in Philadelphia. Visit Website Francis Wyatt percussion Francis Wyatt Francis had the pleasure of performing and touring with Joe Henderson, Conrad Herwig, Tony Dumas, Rex Richardson, Stefon Harris & George Mraz. He has also shared the stage with likes of Michael Brecker, Carl Fontana, Bobby Watson, & Arturo Sandoval . Visit Website Ka Long (Chris) Au piano Kelly Hall-Tompkins violin Michał Szostak organ From International to Virtual Concert Halls, Award-winning Australian pianist Ka Long (Chris) Au is always passionate and dedicated to bringing the gift of music to your ears through refinement and sincere communication Whilst studying at the Colburn School and the Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music, he was privileged to work with artists such as John Perry, David Louie, Ory Shihor, Leon Fleisher, Menahem Pressler, and Robert McDonald Ka Long (Chris) Au Winner of a Naumburg International Violin Competition Honorarium Prize and featured in the Smithsonian Museum for African-American History, Ms. Hall-Tompkins is a violin soloist entrepreneur who has been acclaimed by the New York Times as “New Yorker of the Year.”She was “Fiddler”/Violin Soloist of the Grammy/Tony-nominated Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof Kelly Hall-Tompkins Doctor of Musical Arts in organ performance, acclaimed international concert organist, organologist and author of research books and articles, an Adjunct Professor of the Warsaw University of Social Sciences, a well-known lecturer and member of Royal College of Organists in United Kingdom. Michal Szostak Visit Website Visit Website Visit Website František Brikcius cello Cristina Botnari violin Giacomo Franci conductor Czech cellist František Brikcius is the top-prize winner of the Anglo-Czech Competition (London), International String Competition (London), and the International String Competition (Jihlava). He is an artistic director of the "Festival Brikcius" - Chamber Music Concert Series in Prague. František Brikcius Mrs. Botnari-Kulik holds 2 Master Degrees: First one in violin performance from the Moscow State Conservatory (Moscow, Russia) and second one in Arts Management from American University (Washington,DC), has an extensive experience in all aspects of classical music such as performance, project creation and management, governance, operations, production, marketing, fundraising Cristina Botnari Giacomo Franci Giacomo Franci is a Master Pianist and the Artistic Director of the New York Chamber Players Orchestra. He is a guest conductor of great orchestras such as The Beijing Symphony and Symphony Orchestra of Grosseto. Maestro Franci is world renowned as the leading interpreter of the music of Aaron Copland and Igor Stravinsky: " He has a vast knowledge of music. His high level of piano skill is incomparable" - Silk Road (China) Recently he signed a contract for Sheva Collection Record Company Visit Website Visit Website Visit Website Natalia Preziosi composer Jong-hun Bae conductor Donna Weng Friedman piano Natalia Preziozi "Innovative", "Authentic", "The Only" - Maestro Preziosi is hailed by major magazines, TV and Radio Talk Shows in Italy, Vatican, USA, Germany, for her ballets, symphonic, and orchestral compositions. Her concertos and chamber music are performed and published around the world. Natalia Preziosi Visit Website Conducted throughout Asia, Europe, and North America, Jong-hun Bae is renowned for his excellence in breathing new life into the traditional repertoire, presenting new works by living composers, and charismatic state presence. To see full bio open here Jong-hun Bae Visit Website Donna Weng Friedman Award winning pianist Donna Weng Friedman enjoys a varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, teacher, producer, curator and app developer. Her new EP Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings, featuring exclusively AAPI/BIPOC artists, aims to promote understanding and tolerance and combat racism, with all proceeds donated to supporting the AAPI community. In collaboration with WQXR, Ms. Weng Friedman created and produced Heritage and Harmony, a virtual concert video series in celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month. She is the co-creator and co-host of HER/MUSIC;HER/STORY, a mini-series on WQXR as well as a concert series that shines a light on women composers, past and present Visit Website Elizabeth Mann flute Elizabeth Mann Solo, Chamber, and Orchestra musician, Principal Flute with Grammy Award winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, member of Pulitzer Award winning ensembles, adjudicator, guest Principal flutist with NY Phil, Boston Symphony. Visit Website Avguste Antonov piano Bulgarian-born, trained in France and the United States, Avgust Antonov is concert pianist, pedagogue and juror for various competitions. He is faculty at the Conservatoire de Chateaubriant (France). Avguste Antonov Visit Website Samuel Magill cello Cellist Samuel Magill has had a rich and varied career as soloist and chamber musician. His first Naxos CD of the Cello Concerto by Vernon Duke was hailed as "flat-out magnificent" by the American Record Guide Samuel Magill Visit Website Peter Askim conductor Active as a composer, conductor and educator, Peter Askim is the Founder and Artistic Director of The Next Festival of Emerging Artists and conductor of the NC State and Raleigh Civic Orchestras. Called a “Modern Master” by the Strad, he is known for his music and his advocacy of composers and the artists of tomorrow. Peter Askim Visit Website Jonathan Lane double bass Jonathan Lane Jonathan Lane Jon Lane is active as a professional double bass player and teacher. Lane is presently Artists Director of the Westwood Ensemble and orchestra clinician for KC Strings. His former students have gone on the top music schools like Indiana University and Julliard, some have gone on to play in the Hong Kong and the Wichita Symphonies Visit Website Robert Voisey composer Robert Voisey New York Times acclaimed composer and producer. He is the founder of Vox Novus, 60x60 Dance, Composer’s Voice concerts, and Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame are just a few examples which have presented thousands of composers with more than 500 performances in over 30 countries. Visit Website Micah Yui piano A recipient of Canada Council grants, the Alberta Achievement Award and the Edmonton Civic Award, Ms Yui performed with Syracuse, Edmonton, Victoria, Montreal Metropolitan, and Baltimore Chamber orchestras. Her recording with the London Symphony won “Record of the Year” from Stereophile Magazine. Ms Yui on the piano faculty at the Colburn School Micah Yui Visit Website Olivier Chassain guitar Olivier Chassain French guitarist Olivier Chassain was born in Paris in 1957. Today, his triple professional activity makes him simultaneously lead a career as an active international concert performer, a career as composer who enjoys seeing his works performed and published, and a career as guitar teacher at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris ( Cnsmdp) Visit Website Yael Weiss piano Israeli-American pianist Yael Weiss has appeared internationally in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, and the Bolshoi Hall. Her discography includes works by over a dozen composers. She has been awarded prizes from the Naumburg International Piano Competition and the Kosciusko Foundation Chopin Piano Competition, and served on the faculties of Indiana University and UCSB. Yael Weiss curates the “ 32 Bright Clouds” project, commissioning and performing Beethoven-related works in countries of conflict around the world, all unified through a message of peace. Yael Weiss Visit Website Lehner String Quartet Natasha Bogachek violin Zino Bogachek violin Philippe Chao viola Igor Zubkovsky cello Claire Eichhorn clarinet Michelle Kim violin Massimiliano Donninelli conductor Clarinetist Claire Eichhorn, Artistic Director of the Ensemble da Camera of Washington, was born in Stuttgart. She has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center Orchestra, Baltimore Opera, Virginia Chamber Orchestra, Washington Concert Opera, National Gallery Orchestra and for ten years was a member of the Washington Chamber Symphony. Claire Eichhorn Michelle Kim As a violin soloist and member of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, Ms. Kim has received acclaim as a performer on both acoustic and electric violin, a chamber musician and as a cultural activist. Massimiliano Donninelli One of the best international conductors of his generation, M. Donninelli collaborated with orchestras, artists as Luciano Berio and many composers and soloists worldwide. He recorded for RssSky, Rete A, Telequattro, RadioVaticana, RAI, UN Radio, Discovery Channel, RadioShalom, RTV-Slovenija, CBC, Rai, Rai-Slo, RNE, Rusty Records, Palomar Records, Radio-Moldova, RadioFrance. Visit Website Visit Website Visit Website Michelle Lynne piano Anzel Gerber cello Emil Chudnovsky violin Michelle Lynne Canadian pianist Michelle Lynne enjoys an active career of performing, teaching, adjudicating and speaking. Having performed widely across Europe, she is the Artistic Director of Opus 16 Concerten in the Netherlands. She has facilitated workshops and coached musicians since 2016 and lectured at the college level on topics such as stage fright, creating a community online and preparing for performances. She is the co-founder of The Fearless Artist Mastermind, a coaching program that helps musicians create their own careers in the classical industry Anzel Gerber Cellist, Anzél Gerber, is performing on internationally renowned stages as soloist and chamber musician. Her passion for teaching served as inspiration to obtain her PhD and to conduct post-doctoral research in the field of cello training for gifted young cellists in Asia, USA and Europe. She regularly presents master classes at universities and festivals Emil Chudnovsky Emil is an expert violin teacher, faculty of the Catholic University, and a juror for local, regional, and international competitions. Chudnovsky conducts master-classes in the United States, Mexico, South America, New Zealand, China and Japan. His students often perform with renowned orchestras. Visit Website Visit Website Visit Website Fred Karpoff piano Galina Ivannikova mezzo-soprano Evangeline Benedetti cello Fred Karpoff received the MTNA Frances Clark Keyboard Pedagogy Award and is Professor of Piano at Syracuse University. A Steinway Artist and former USIA Artistic Ambassador, he is the artistic producer and founder of Entradapiano.com Fred Karpoff Visit Website Ukrainian born American operatic dramatic mezzo-soprano, voice teacher and diction coach is hailed by critics alike her rich, lustrous voice as much as her passionate dramatic portrayals. For the last few seasons, she sang the leading roles of Verdi and Wagner repertoire in many opera theaters in the USA. She gained her DMA (ABD) in the music performance at the UofM, TN and her students are successfully singing at the opera theaters all over the world Galina Ivannikova Visit Website A member of the New York Philharmonic for more than 40 years, Evangeline is widely recognized as a performer, educator, clinician and teacher of the cello and the Alexander Technique. Her innovative methods focus on achieving efficient movement for musical results. She is the author of Cello, Bow and You: Putting It All Together, published by Oxford University Press. Evangeline Benedetti Visit Website Mike Vaccaro clarinet / saxophone Mike Vaccaro is a freelance musician in greater Los Angeles, California. He is active in the fields of motion pictures, television, jingles, live theater, and classical, jazz, and pop concerts. Performing on a multitude of woodwind instruments including the clarinet, flute, saxophone, and oboe families his background and current performance activities are varied. Mike Vaccaro Visit Website Annie Chang-Center viola Violist, pianist, educator and visual artist, Annie Chang-Center has performed in Europe, Asia and the U.S. as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. Annie has performed as a piano soloist with major symphony orchestras, including the San Francisco Symphony, the Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. As a violist, she was a prize winner of the Irving Klein International String Competition, and has performed at the Marlboro, Ravinia, Olympic, Utah, Prague, Red Rocks, and Music In The Mountains Festivals where she has collaborated with members of the Juilliard, Guarneri, Emerson, Cleveland and Philadelphia string quartets. She has created multimedia presentations for live concerts and promotional videos for numerous orchestras and performing arts organizations. Annie Chang-Center Visit Website Stanislav Pronin violin Stanislav Pronin Violinist and composer Stanislav Pronin has performed in major venues across Europe, North and South America, China and Scandinavia. Appearances in festivals included Verbier, Kronberg, Banff, Parnu/Jaarvi Festival and Interlaken Classics. He recorded for WDR Radio Cologne, CBC Canada, Naxos/Sono Luminus, DaCapo and Decca Visit Website Angela Chan piano Angela Chan Recognized as the great-grand student of Alfred Cortot (from the lineage of Frederyck Chopin), Dr. Angela Chan is an accomplished concert pianist who has performed extensively worldwide and has been featured on the Discovery Channel (Canada), Global TV, CBC, the Australian Television Network, CJAD, CJOH, RTHK (Radio Television Hong Kong) and other media networks Visit Website John Paul Johnson conductor A conductor, singer, and teacher, John Paul Johnson has performed throughout the United States and Europe, on national television and public radio, and at national music conferences. He has been conductor-in-residence at the Chopin Academy of Music, Warsaw, and Trinity College of Music in London, and as a guest conductor/clinician/adjudicator of more than 700 festivals and workshops worldwide John Paul Johnson Visit Website Alla Lowery composer A diverse composer Alla Lowery works in acoustic as well as midi and electronic composition styles With more than 30 years of successful career of a classical pianist in Russia, Lithuania, and the US, Alla Lowery started working extensively with MIDI and samples, and it eventually became her next specialty. Visit Website Melanie Ragge oboe Devin Patrick Hughes conductor Catherine Julia Barrow violin Oboist Melanie Ragge is a Founder member of the New London Chamber Ensemble Dedicated teacher, recitalist, musicologist and chamber musician Research interest in use of Electromyography to reduce strain injuries in performance Devin Patrick Hughes is an American orchestral and operatic conductor of Irish and Guatemalan descent. He is concurrently serving as Music Director and Conductor of the Boulder Symphony and Arapahoe Philhar- monic. Previously he has held artistic leadership positions with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association, Denver Young Artists Orchestra, and Denver Philharmonic Orchestra Catherine Barrow fell in love with classical music at the age of 6 and from that point on there was no turning back. At the age of 15 she performed with a youth orchestra in Carnegie Hall while she was still studying with the principal second violin of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and from there moved to NYC to study with the world-famous Dorothy Delay. She moved to Mexico after college and fell in love with the people as well as the country Visit Website Visit Website Visit Website Zheyang "Jerry" Xiong violin Zheyang "Jerry" Xiong joined the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in September of 2020. Recent performances include the Schubert C major Fantasy with pianist Alessandro Deljavana as well as being a featured soloist with Oberlin Orchestra in Bartok Violin Concerto No. 2 Visit Website Stephen Stirling horn Stephen Stirling is a renowned horn soloist. Since studying at the Royal Northern College of Music with Ifor James and later with Julian Baker, he has worked mostly in the rather rarefied world of chamber music. He enjoys an enormously varied career travelling all over the world, particularly relishing playing in unusual and far-flung places Visit Website Agnes Tse violin A native of Hong Kong, violinist Agnes Tse joined the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in 2019, following her graduation at the Juilliard School. She recently made her BSO solo debut in an episode of BSO Sessions during the pandemic in 2021, and has also appeared as a soloist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Pan Asia Symphony orchestras. Ms. Tse has been heard at the New York String Orchestra Seminar at Carnegie Hall, the Verbier Festival, Tanglewood Music Center, Music Academy of the West, and Bach Virtuosi Festival Visit Website James Welch piano, musical theater James Welch, faculty for the State University of New York His opera directing credits include a full season of online operas for /kor/ productions. His conducting debut with Buffalo Opera Unlimited for PBS production of Susannah. His musical theatre directing credits include Sweet Charity, Songs for a New World, Once Upon a Mattress, Cruel Intentions, and The Wild Party (Lippa). Visit Website Aphrodite Mitsopoulou piano Prominent performer, educator, interpreter of classical and modern piano and ensemble literature. President of Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association, a regional chapter of US National MTA. Aphrodite Mitsopoulou Visit Website

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

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. UPCOMING EVENTS Upcoming Live Broadcast All Categories Play Video Play Video 43:02 Virtual Concert Halls Interview with creators of "Hansel and Gretel", movie-opera by Bel Cantanti Opera, Guests: 4:44 Katerina Souvorova (Music Producer, Director) 12:27 Catrin Davies (Stage Director) 20:15 Ksenya Litvak (Costume Design, Puppets) 23:07 Genevieve Wall (Narrative Segment Writer) 32:13 Brydon Geisler (Video Director/Photography/Editor) 35:31 Eric Gramatges (Camera Operator) Filmed in October 2020 live the movie, Hansel and Gretel is a rare performance created in time of quarantine. Opera in costumes, staged. Sung in English with English narrations. With singers, puppets and a lot of magic. Interview with cast members watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZXtUefe3GM https://www.belcantanti.com/ Button Featuring the winners of the 2020 Sound Espressivo Competition. Sunday, March 28 @2:00 pm EST Sound Espressivo Competition presents Winners' Recital Donate here Watch here Featuring the winners of the 2020 Sound Espressivo Competition. Saturday, March 27 @2:00 pm EST Sound Espressivo Competition presents Sadie Goodman, flute Donate here Watch here Featuring the winners of the 2020 Sound Espressivo Competition. Saturday, April 10 @2:00 pm EST Sound Espressivo Competition presents Mio Imai, violin Donate here Watch here Featuring the Laureates of the 2020 Sound Espressivo Competition Saturdays, April 3 , May 1 , June 5 @10:00 am EST Piano Masterclass with Avguste Antonov For tickets and more information please click on each date above. Watch here Featuring the Laureates of the 2020 Sound Espressivo Competition Saturday, April 17 @2:00 pm EST Sound Espressivo Competition presents Ryan Huang, piano Donate here Watch here Featuring the Laureates of the 2020 Sound Espressivo Competition Sunday, April 11 @2:00 pm EST Sound Espressivo Competition presents Simon Yao, piano Donate here Watch here Featuring the Laureates of the 2020 Sound Espressivo Competition Sunday, April 18 @2:00 pm EST Sound Espressivo Competition presents Mira Kardan, cello Donate here Watch here Featuring the Laureates of the 2020 Sound Espressivo Competition Saturday, May 8 @12:00 pm EST Progressive Musicians Festival presents Winners in a live music Recital Watch an interview with the Artistic Director James Welch below: Music Works! Podcast Watch Season 1 OUR ARCHIVE BROADCASTS Saturday, February 13 @2:00 pm EST Circuit Bridges features saxophonist Drew Whiting Watch below: Drew Whiting presents the works of composers: Christopher Chandler, Alexis Bacon, Spencer Arias, and Monte Taylor Thursday, January 28 @2:00 pm EST Interview with creators of the movie-opera "Hansel and Gretel" Watch below: Guests: Katerina Souvorova (music director, producer); Catrin Davies (stage director); Ksenya Litvak (costumes, puppets) Brydon Geisler, Genevieve Wall, Eric Gramatges Sunday, February 7 @2:00 pm EST Unjustly Neglected Works For Cello And Piano Click here to watch the concert Igor Zubkovsky (cello) and Susanna Kolker (piano) perform rarely heard works by Haydn, Franck, Davydov, Kahn, Tariverdiev and Kapustin. Thursday, February 4 @2:00 pm EST Interview with cast of the movie-opera "Hansel and Gretel" Watch below: Guests: Katerina Souvorova (music director, producer); Kelly Curtin (Gretel), Ashley Kay Armstrong (Hansel), Max Zander (Witch), Daniel Neer (Father), James Brown (Sandman and Narrator) Thursday, February 18 @2:30 pm EST Mini Concert and reception Watch below: Igor Zubkovsky (cello) and Sousanna Kolker (piano) perform two short masterpieces for cello and piano by Mikael Tariverdiev and Nikolai Kapustin Saturday, February 27 @6:00 pm EST New York Chamber Players Please visit the fundraising page here Featuring the winners of the 10th Annual Concerto Competition. They are ages 13 to 16 and of the highest level. FIRST COMPETITION TO LIVESTREAM CONTESTANTS' PERFORMANCES IN REAL TIME Sound Espressivo Global Competition Join the one-of-a-kind classical music competition of the year that reinvents competing during these difficult times. Discover Competition Meet Judges First Classical Music Online Global Competition Win Prizes Reserve Your Spot Now for Fall/Winter 2020 Join Sign Up Announcing Winners at 12:00pm EST on December 13 first place winners Jade Chan, piano 10 & Under, Lyrical Hong Kong / SAR Joseph Yoon, piano 10 & Under, Lyrical USA, VA Mio Imai, violin 10 & Under, Virtuosity USA, PA Ryan Huang, piano 10 & Under, Virtuosity Canada Simon Yao, piano 10 & Under, Miniature USA, CA Matthew Brand, piano 11-14 Innovative USA, NY Mira Kardan, cello 11-14 Virtuosity USA, CA Avagail Hulbert, violin 15-18 Ambassador Recognition AwardUSA, MD Sameer Agrawal, violin 15-18 Lyrical USA, IL Ukki Sachedina, piano 15-18 Profound USA, CA Daniel Hughes, piano 19-25 Ambassador USA, UT Lourdes de la Pena, cello 19-25 Lyrical USA, VA Ka Long (Chris) Au, piano 26+ Ambassador Australia Maria Narodytska, piano 26+ Profound Ukraine / Germany all rounds are REAL-TIME No pre-recorded rounds. Everyone performs in real-time LIVE in front of a distinguished panel of judges and a world-wide audience Virtual Concert Halls Virtual Concert Halls delivers the most streamlined, hassle-free and cutting-edge live streaming technology experience. Our TV quality broadcasts are brought to you by Virtual Concert Halls , a pioneering start-up founded by internationally-acclaimed musicians and music technology and production experts. Visual Concert Halls ensures the best possible audio and visual quality and are committed to staying ahead of the game in all things live- streaming. Virtual Concert Halls Live Broadcasts hard-pressed to hire a recording studio? no need! First entry round is not your typical "best recording battle," but instead takes place online where you get one on one technical help before playing live. You then meet our judges and hear their feedback right away worried about equipment discrepancy making uneven playing field? We're leveling it All contestants must follow our parameters on equipment. For audio we only allow USB microphone and we require contestants to provide the exact brand and model that they are using so that judges can take variation in equipment into consideration when comparing contestants. Are steep entry fees a deal breaker for you? Pay only a fraction of the entry fee upfront. Don't pay for all the rounds before getting to them. Our Preliminary Round entry fee is only $75. Only pay the rest of the fee ($100) if you're accepted to the live show rounds! F.A.Q. What are the repertoire requirements? There's no specific requirement! We are a classical music competition so please choose repertoire accordingly, but we do not request specific pieces or time periods. Choose whatever represents your artistic merit best Do I have to play the same pieces in all rounds? There are no specific requirements for that. You can play the same pieces; or you can play completely different program; or you can play a combination of both. You decide everything about your repertory yourself. What makes this competition unlike any other? It's fully virtual with many innovative elements you can view above in the slides and boxes. Our Broadcasts are made using TV technology (NOT Zoom!) How do I know I'm good enough to compete? All levels are welcome to compete! With many categories to excel in and multiple age groups to win in, this competition provides one of the biggest lineups of winners and prizes out there. Do I need a recording to enter? No, all rounds are real-time and done online How do I perform with an accompanist? If you would like to perform with accompaniment, we recommend asking them to record the minus one (accompaniment part only) in the tempo that you're comfortable with. Please have a ready .mp4/.mp3 before coming for the Preliminary Round. We recommend using wireless headphones for playing and listening to the minus one as you perform. Of course, if the social distancing requirements in your country allow you to perform in the same space with your accompanist, go for it How do I know my equipment is good enough to compete? Visit the Sign Up page and scroll down to Technical Requirements for a list of things you will need to have a stress-free time in the tech check. If you already meet the minimum, apply with confidence. If not, we recommend finding the equipment online or borrowing from friends. All of these are widely available My teacher is one of the judges, can I still apply to compete? Absolutely! Your performance will be adjudicated by the panel which will EXCLUDE your current and previous teachers Do I have to win first place, to receive any prizes? Not at all! Prizes are offered by distinguished companies with vast experience in promoting performing arts which are experts in classical music. Each company will award their prize(s) to contestant(s) of their own choice. Their decisions may or may not match those of the judges'. Some companies may choose to not award their prizes Can I win money? Yes! Competition established a Prize Pool. We will be awarding all money received through contributions to the Prize Pool, to the winners of the competition. The amounts of each Award will depend on the judges' decisions, and on the amount of money in the Prize Pool Will my teacher get recognition? Of course! Your teachers shared their knowledge and inspiration with you! the Competition will recognize teachers and schools of every contestant on the Teachers page. If you win, your teacher will be invited to join the live broadcast and receive special recognition during virtual Awards Ceremony I still have more questions. What should I do? Scroll down to the Get In Touch section and send us your question by email directly. We will do our best to answer your questions there! Meet The Team Anna Ouspenskaya Pianist, Artistic Director, production coordinator Fedor Ouspensky Violinist Production Frane Rusinovic Pianist and supervising producer Igor Zubkovsky Cellist, co-producer, and social media manager GET IN TOUCH We'd love to hear from you email us here virtualconcerthalls.com