Conozca a los creadores, jueces y creadores de Sound Espressivo Laureados, sus maestros y padres, Patrocinadores de premios Conozca las oportunidades de las PERSONAS que las crean Haga preguntas: obtenga respuestas durante esta transmisión pública Para comunicados de prensa, horarios y oradores invitados, haga clic aquí. Virtual Concert Halls Reproducir video Reproducir video Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Part10 Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Join us for another inspiring episode of Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026, celebrating an extraordinary year of music, artistry, and international collaboration. Throughout this remarkable season, we had the privilege of presenting exceptional musicians from across the globe. Many of these outstanding artists went on to perform in our Sound Espressivo Gala Concerts at Weill Recital Hall in New York, collaborated with renowned orchestras, and continued building impressive international careers. We are proud to have been part of their artistic journey and to share their performances with audiences worldwide. In this episode, enjoy the outstanding performance of: Harry Chen, piano. Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor Thank you for supporting Virtual Concert Halls and for celebrating these remarkable musicians with us. We look forward to bringing you many more unforgettable performances in the seasons ahead. 🌍 Learn more about Sound Espressivo & Apply:https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls:https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the Virtual Concert Halls Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #VirtualConcertHalls #SoundEspressivo #BestMoments #ClassicalMusic #ChamberMusic #YoungArtists #InternationalArtists #MusicPerformance #ConcertSeries #ClassicalConcert #MusicLovers #LiveMusic #vchs Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5795539540770816 Reproducir video Reproducir video 37:14 Beyond Recording Ep. 3 - Mastering a String Quartet: Shaping the Final Sound In this episode of Beyond Recording, we enter the final stage of the production process: mastering. Working with the Lehner Quartet, we explore how mastering can do much more than simply adjust levels and prepare a recording for release. The goal is to preserve the natural balance of a string quartet while subtly guiding the listener's attention towards the musical voice that matters most at any given moment. We discuss the delicate boundary between mixing and mastering, and how very small, carefully controlled adjustments can influence the perception of an instrument without changing the fundamental character of the mix. We also look at the challenge of creating coherence across an entire album: maintaining a consistent acoustic and sonic experience from one piece to another while preserving the individual character of every composition. Featuring musical examples from Lehner Quartet – Volume 2, including Jana Skarecky's Karrimurra Waterfall. Welcome to Beyond Recording — exploring the art of classical music production. Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #MusicProduction #ClassicalRecording #SoundEngineering #RecordingEngineering #StringQuartet #LehnerQuartet #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #ClassicalMusicRecording #MusicMastering #AudioEngineering #MusicEditing #ClassicalAudio Reproducir video Reproducir video 20:09 Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Part9 Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Join us for another inspiring episode of Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026, celebrating an extraordinary year of music, artistry, and international collaboration. Throughout this remarkable season, we had the privilege of presenting exceptional musicians from across the globe. Many of these outstanding artists went on to perform in our Sound Espressivo Gala Concerts at Weill Recital Hall in New York, collaborated with renowned orchestras, and continued building impressive international careers. We are proud to have been part of their artistic journey and to share their performances with audiences worldwide. In this episode, enjoy two outstanding performances: Jack Nossaman, piano. Mendelssohn, Piano Concerto No. 2 op. 40 in D Minor m.1 Anirudh Baiju, piano. The Lark by Glinka Balakirev. Thank you for supporting Virtual Concert Halls and for celebrating these remarkable musicians with us. We look forward to bringing you many more unforgettable performances in the seasons ahead. 🌍 Learn more about Sound Espressivo & Apply:https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls:https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the Virtual Concert Halls Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #VirtualConcertHalls #SoundEspressivo #BestMoments #ClassicalMusic #ChamberMusic #YoungArtists #InternationalArtists #MusicPerformance #ConcertSeries #ClassicalConcert #MusicLovers #LiveMusic #vchs Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5795539540770816 Reproducir video Reproducir video 02:53 How Do You Build Relationship With Your Audience as a Composer? How does a composer build a relationship with the audience? In this excerpt from the Magnificent Nine documentary series, Anna Ouspenskaya explores the powerful connection between a composer and the listener — and how Beethoven mastered the art of creating that relationship through music. From the very first notes, Beethoven draws the audience into a musical conversation, creating expectation, tension, surprise, and emotional connection. His symphonies don't simply present ideas to us — they invite us to listen, anticipate, and become part of the experience. A fascinating insight into Beethoven’s unique approach to communicating with an audience through music. Beethoven’s Third Symphony, Eroica, marks a decisive break from Classical convention. Monumental in scale and ambition, it expands sonata form, intensifies harmonic tension, and treats thematic material with unprecedented developmental weight. The symphony is driven by bold rhythmic motives, abrupt contrasts, and a pervasive sense of struggle and transformation. Originally conceived in a heroic vein, Eroica presents not triumph alone but conflict, loss, and hard-won resolution, establishing a new model for the symphony as a dramatic and philosophical statement. Continuing our series dedicated to Beethoven’s Nine Symphonies, this video presents selected highlights from the documentary series, followed by commentary from Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Ka Long Au, reflecting on key musical and historical insights. BEETHOVEN’S UNIVERSE In the ongoing Beethoven’s Universe series, Lawrence Rapchak examines each movement of Beethoven’s symphonies, revealing their inner structures and illuminating the architecture of each complete work. The series combines musical analysis with a visually engaging experience created by the Virtual Concert Halls team, featuring full scores and piano reductions with highlighted passages, composer portraits, performance photographs, landscapes, and curated images of Beethoven. Created by New Media Productions Worldwide and Virtual Concert Halls Written and Narrated by Lawrence Rapchak Audio Producer & Mix Engineer: Steve Robinson Movie Director: Anna Ouspenskaya Assistant Director & Storyboard: Frane Rušinović Animation, Motion Graphic & Design: Miro Dobrović (dPhoto Studio) Audio Engineer: Eric Arunas Video Editing: Frane Rušinović, Miro Dobrović, Igor Zubkovsky Music: Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Bela Drahos, conductor (Naxos Records) Script content copyright © Lawrence Rapchak, 2021 More about Architects of Music: https://www.youtube.com/@thearchitectsofmusic #Beethoven #Eroica #Beethoven3 #BeethovenSymphony3 #ClassicalMusic #Symphony #MusicHistory #MusicAnalysis #BeethovenUniverse #MagnificentNine #ClassicalMusicHistory #LudwigVanBeethoven #OrchestralMusic #MusicDocumentary Reproducir video Reproducir video 20:35 Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Part8 Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026 Join us for another inspiring episode of Virtual Concert Halls – Best Moments of the Season 2025–2026, celebrating an extraordinary year of music, artistry, and international collaboration. Throughout this remarkable season, we had the privilege of presenting exceptional musicians from across the globe. Many of these outstanding artists went on to perform in our Sound Espressivo Gala Concerts at Weill Recital Hall in New York, collaborated with renowned orchestras, and continued building impressive international careers. We are proud to have been part of their artistic journey and to share their performances with audiences worldwide. In this episode, enjoy two outstanding performances: Ingrid Cusido Muntada, Manuel de Falla’s "Fantasía Bética" Juliann Kuchocki, two original compositions, soulful blues tunes titled "15 Minutes" Thank you for supporting Virtual Concert Halls and for celebrating these remarkable musicians with us. We look forward to bringing you many more unforgettable performances in the seasons ahead. 🌍 Learn more about Sound Espressivo & Apply:https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls:https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the Virtual Concert Halls Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #VirtualConcertHalls #SoundEspressivo #BestMoments #ClassicalMusic #ChamberMusic #YoungArtists #InternationalArtists #MusicPerformance #ConcertSeries #ClassicalConcert #MusicLovers #LiveMusic #vchs Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5795539540770816 Reproducir video Reproducir video Beyond Recording Ep. 6 - Becoming a Registered Artist on Spotify - Live with Our Guests What happens when an artist claims their Spotify Artist Profile for the very first time? In this special episode of Beyond Recording, we take the process one step further. Instead of simply explaining how to become a Registered Artist on Spotify, we invite musicians to join us and go through the procedure live. Starting with a browser and an existing Spotify release, we guide our guests step by step through Spotify for Artists — from finding the correct Artist Profile and verifying their identity to submitting their request for access. Along the way, we discover what happens when you actually go through the process, what questions Spotify asks, and what an artist needs to have ready before starting. We also look at Spotify's transition from the traditional Verified Artist status to the new Registered Artist designation introduced in 2026. A practical, hands-on episode of Beyond Recording, with real artists, real profiles, and the real Spotify registration process. Welcome to Beyond Recording — exploring the art of classical music production. Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #MusicProduction #ClassicalRecording #SoundEngineering #RecordingEngineering #StringQuartet #LehnerQuartet #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #ClassicalMusicRecording #MusicMastering #AudioEngineering #MusicEditing #ClassicalAudio Reproducir video Reproducir video Beyond Recording Ep. 5 - Editing a Live Symphony: Building the Final Performance Editing a live orchestral recording is not simply about correcting mistakes. It is about bringing together the strongest musical moments while preserving the continuity, character and emotional direction of the performance. In this episode of Beyond Recording, we take a closer look at the editing of César Franck’s Symphony in D minor, recorded live with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Raffaele Livio Ponti. How do you choose between different takes? How can edits be made across a large-scale symphonic structure without disturbing the listener? And how do you preserve the relationship between the different sections of a large orchestra? We also explore one of the most important questions in the editing process: when is it time to stop? Because an orchestral recording can always be made technically “better” — but too much editing can ultimately take away the natural character of a live performance. From the first selection of takes to the final decision to leave an imperfection untouched, this episode explores editing as a musical discipline rather than a purely technical one. César Franck — Symphony in D minor Live recorded with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Raffaele Livio Ponti From meditative darkness to quiet devotion and final illumination, Franck’s Symphony in D minor reveals a deeply spiritual arc shaped with architectural clarity by the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Raffaele Livio Ponti. Welcome to Beyond Recording — exploring the art of classical music production. Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #MusicProduction #ClassicalRecording #SoundEngineering #RecordingEngineering #StringQuartet #LehnerQuartet #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #ClassicalMusicRecording #MusicMastering #AudioEngineering #MusicEditing #ClassicalAudio Reproducir video Reproducir video Beyond Recording Ep. 4 - How to Become a Registered Artist on Spotify How do you claim your own Artist Profile on Spotify? And what does it mean to become a Registered Artist? In this episode of Beyond Recording, we take you through the complete process, step by step, starting from the moment an artist already has a release available on Spotify. Featuring Jennifer Savage, a pianist, professional accompanist and collaborator based in New York and the DC area, regularly performing at Carnegie Weill recital hall, collaborating with the New York Chamber Players orchestra conducted by Giacomo Franci, Orchestra Manhattan conducted by David Wroe, and was previously Program Coordinator and Administrator Assistant at the Summit Music Festival. As a Spotify verified recording artist, she has recorded many digital albums available on Youtube, Spotify, and major platforms including concert season opener with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, KY conducted by Raffaele Ponti released 2026 performing live Rachmaninov No. 2. She has also recorded on digital album "The Road to Zlin" with publisher label Cicerone Music & Art released November 2024, performing the Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Czech Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic orchestra conducted by Gevorg Sargsyan, in Zlin Czech Republic as well as the Gershwin Piano Concerto in F with the Lviv National Philharmonic in Ukraine, conducted by Theodore Kuchar, in Lviv, Ukraine. We guide the artist through Spotify for Artists, showing how to find and claim the correct Artist Profile, verify their identity, provide the necessary social or website information, submit the request, and understand what happens once Spotify approves it. We also look at the recent transition from the traditional Verified Artist status to Spotify's new Registered Artist designation, introduced in 2026. Whether you are an independent musician, a classical artist, a producer, or simply starting to build your presence on streaming platforms, this episode shows you exactly what to do — and what to expect along the way. Welcome to Beyond Recording — exploring the art of classical music production. Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #MusicProduction #ClassicalRecording #SoundEngineering #RecordingEngineering #StringQuartet #LehnerQuartet #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #ClassicalMusicRecording #MusicMastering #AudioEngineering #MusicEditing #ClassicalAudio Sound Espressivo 2021 Reproducir video Reproducir video 57:31 "How to be a courageous musician" | Avguste Antonov Hosted by Sound Espressivo Competition Judge and co-host: Chris Au In this broadcast, we explore how to be courageous as a musician not only in your artistry but in the business side of being a professional. This is something that's very admirable and respectable about Avguste Antonov - his tenacity, perseverance, sincerity, and dedication to making sure his career is forged by him. Check out his website at www.avgusteantonov.com This is a series curated by Virtual Concert Halls for the 2021 Sound Espressivo Global Competition. For more information on application, visit our website at www.soundespressivocompetition.com ______________________________ Born in Bulgaria, Avguste Antonov studied piano in Bulgaria (Dobrich), France (Ecole Normale de Paris, Conservatoire de Bordeaux Jacques Thibaud) and the United States (2000: University of Missouri-Kansas City; 2001-2004: University of Kansas; 2006-2008: Texas Christian University). He studied under the guidance of Alain Motard, Herve N'Kaoua, Robert Weirich, Stanislav Ioudenitch, Jack Winerock and Tamas Ungar. Avguste Antonov also had the privilege of taking masterclasses with Gerhard Oppitz, Jean-Claude Pennetier, Olivier Gardon, Grigory Sokolov, Olga Kern, Laure Favre Kahn, Anton Nel, Roman Rudnytsky and Yoheved Kaplinsky. In addition to performing, Avguste Antonov is active as lecturer and has presented lectures for the Carrollton Music Teachers Association, Frisco Music Teachers Association, Kansas Music Teachers Association, Oklahoma Music Teachers Association, Wisconsin Music Teachers Association and the Colburn Piano Summer Festival. He is an adjudicator for various international competitions including the ENKOR Piano Competition, the Sound Espressivo Global Competition , the Music International Grand Prix, North American Virtuoso International Music Competition, Royal Music Indonesia 2021, Grand Maestro International Music Competition and World Classical Music Awards In 2021, Avguste Antonov was named on the advisory board of the Sound Espressivo Global Competition. Reproducir video Reproducir video 33:31 Sound Espressivo Experience Sound Espressivo is a competition EXPERIENCE created by a community of musicians, music educators, music managers. Our purpose is to make a difference for young musicians, for teachers, parents of music students. We are here to EMPOWER with new tools, ENRICH with new mindset, EXPAND horizons of what's possible, what it takes for a modern artist to create joy and success. Many aspects of the Competition are very new, learn what they are and i may fit your vision. Immediate feedback from Judges Internet TV live performance on a virtual stage Live interactions Prizes designed to keep giving more experience and opportunities for performance and study Opportunity to connect with likeminded people and form long lasting collaborations Apply by November 30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Reproducir video Reproducir video 32:38 A Conductor's Perspective | Massimiliano Donninelli "What's the relationship between Traditional and New Repertoire?" Maestro Massimiliano Donninelli is an esteemed member of the 2021 Sound Espressivo Global Competition. He will be speaking with us about his perspective as a conductor on traditional and new music. This promises to be a fascinating discussion! Apply now for the 2021 Sound Espressivo Global Competition at www.soundespressivocompetition.com ___________________________________________________ Massimiliano Donninelli represents one of the best performers of his generation. Since the beginning of his career he has dedicated himself to contemporary music, considered as privileged to live in his time and to immerse himself in the repertoire of Tradition. As a conductor of a classical and modern repertoire he has collaborated with prestigious festivals in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia, Portugal, United Kingdom, United States, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Holland, Canada, Serbia, Moldova, Greece . He has collaborated with prestigious artists such as Luciano Berio, Valeria Moriconi, Brett Deubner and many others, conducting the orchestra as the Bel'Arte Orchestra (Paris), Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra, National Philharmonic Orchestra "Serghei Lunchevici", National TeleRadio Orchestra - Moldova, National Choir "Moldova". At the same time, he dedicates himself to the composition and his works are performed in Italy, Germany, Slovenia, France, Croatia, Brazil, Spain, United States, broadcast by RssSky, Rete A, Telequattro, RadioVaticana, RAI, United Nations Radio (Colombia), Discovery Channel, RadioShalom, RTVSlovenija (Koper). He has recorded for CBC, Rai, Rai-Slo, RNE, Rusty Records, Palomar Records, Radio-Moldova, RadioFrance. Massimiliano Donninelli is distinguished by a special interpretative sensitivity and dedication to the composer's idea through a deep and particularly respectful knowledge of the score. Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:44:12 Sound Espressivo presents "Judging Modern Competitions" Panel Discussion Music competitions often are a target of a lot of criticism. What is wrong with modern music competitions? How did the changes in music competitions scene over past 20-30 years affect the judging? What are the most common challenges for Judges? What are possible improvements and solutions? How does Sound Espressivo address the known issues? Apply by November 30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ Judging modern music competitions certainly is a different task from what it meant for artists and music educators 20, 30, or 50 years ago. Things changed, and the changes are dramatic. There are many more competitions nowadays than a handful of major ones which dominated the field back a couple of decade ago. There are many different formats, a huge variety of different sets of requirements, and an even larger variety of awards and other benefits which today's competitions offer. And surely there are many issues and challenges which all people involve must face and resolve when participating in a competition. That includes not only contestants but also the Judges and organizers. Today's Panel topics are centered around the challenges particular to judging modern music competitions. Moderated by Avguste Antonov, piano, France, Sound Espressivo Board member Panelists: Anzel Gerber, cello, Austria Pierre Beaudry, guitar, Canada Olivier Chassain, guitar, France Who are the panelists: Pianist Avguste Antonov is an adjudicator for various international competitions including the ENKOR Piano Competition , the Sound Espressivo Global Competition, the Music International Grand Prix , North American Virtuoso International Music Competition , Royal Music Indonesia 2021 , Grand Maestro International Music Competition and World Classical Music Awards In 2021, Avguste Antonov was named on the advisory board of the Sound Espressivo Global Competition He has performed all over the World. He premieres at venues across North America and over the years he has worked with composers Carter Pann, Gregory Hutter, Michael Colgrass, Raina Murnak, Matthew Lewis, Till Meyn, Matthew Saunders, Robert Rollin, William Vollinger and others. Cellist Anzél Gerber, is performing on internationally renowned stages as soloist and chamber musician. Her passion for teaching served as inspiration to obtain her PhD and to conduct post-doctoral research in the field of cello training for gifted young cellists in Asia, USA and Europe. She regularly presents master classes at universities and festivals Canadian guitarist Pierre Beaudry performs through the world. His extensive concert career takes him to Europe, North America, China and South East Asia, where his solo performances are acclaimed both by the public and the press. He has been on the music faculties of three universities in Quebec, Canada (Concordia, Bishop’s and Sherbrooke) He was recently appointed as professor of guitar at the Tiziano Rossetti International Music Academy in Lugano, Switzerland. French guitarist Olivier Chassain was born in Paris in 1957. Today, his triple professional activity makes him simultaneously lead a career as an active international concert performer, a career as composer who enjoys seeing his works performed and published, and a career as guitar teacher at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (Cnsmdp) Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:04:17 Mira Kardan, cello - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Program: Bach - Cello Suite No.4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010 4:11 Allemande 7:06 Courante 9:31 Sarabande 12:15 Gigue 18:17 Beethoven - Sonata in A Major, Op. 69 (I. Allegro ma non tanto) 33:53 Tchaikovsky - Pezzo Capriccioso, Op. 62 41:29 Pablo Casals - Song of the Birds 44:19 Sulkhan Tsintsadze - Chonguri (from Five Pieces on Folk Themes) Accompanied by Micah Yui, piano Fourteen-year Mira Kardan attends the Colburn School where she studies with acclaimed cellist Clive Greensmith. She began her cello studies in the Colburn Community School with Nancy Yamagata at age five. Mira has attended summer programs including the Heifetz Institute and Indiana University’s Summer String Academy. At the Colburn School, Mira has served as principal cello of the Community School’s String Orchestra and has been selected to play on the bi-annual Honors Recital. Additionally, her piano trio was chosen as for the School’s Honors Chamber Ensemble program. Her trio has won first place on two occasions in the regional division of MTAC’s VOCE competition. Now a member of Colburn’s prestigious Music Academy for gifted young artists, Mira participates in a comprehensive program of musical studies that include music theory, history, lessons and ensembles. Additionally, Mira has had the opportunity to study cello and chamber music with Hans Jensen, Amir Eldan, Peter Stumpf, Fabio Bidini, Susan Moses, and the Calidore Quartet. Mira is currently in the ninth grade at the Geffen Academy at UCLA. Her interests include reading, writing, and listening to music of all genres. She also enjoys travelling and experiencing new international cuisines. Mira lives in Los Angeles with her parents and beloved rescue dog, Daisy. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Reproducir video Reproducir video 50:37 News from Sound Espressivo past Winners Join us for Interviews with exciting news from Sound Espressivo past Winners! Learn what happened is their music journey and life since 2020 when they impressed the International Panel of SEC Judges and received highest honors at the First Sound Espressivo Competition. Please post your comments and questions! We will bring them on screen for our guests to respond Apply by November 30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/application Learn more about past Winners https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/2020-laureates-and-winners Reproducir video Reproducir video 30:22 Prizewinners: One Year Later | Yerko Difonis & Artem Kopylov | Hosted by Chris Au What have our fantastic prizewinners been up to this year? What kind of projects have they started to work on? Find out what has been inspiring them since their success at the 2020 Sound Espressivo Global Competition! Apply by November 30 at www.soundespressivocompetition.com for our 2021 edition of the Sound Espressivo Global Competition! ______________________________________________ Yerko Difonis is the first student born blind and partially deaf to pursue a master of music degree in piano performance at Mason Gross School of the Arts (MGSA). He has primarily used braille to learn music and it is an incredible pleasure to hear him play. Difonis’s family emigrated to the United States in 2000 on a temporary visa in search of educational resources for their son. They lived in New Jersey, then Brooklyn, N.Y., and finally Staten Island, N.Y. While in Brooklyn, they were connected with Lighthouse International, now Lighthouse Guild, where he was a member of the children’s program. Difonis learned Braille and enrolled in the Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School for those with vision loss. ___ Young Steinway Artist Artem Kopylov is an avid music ambassador, and is currently studying with Prof. Olga Chichova, one of the most celebrated and sought-after teachers in Toronto. A recipient of the Canadian Young Artist Standards of Excellence Awards Winner Notice, Artem is a winner of numerous national and international competitions for young pianists, performing with symphony orchestras in Toronto, Burlington, Moscow, and others. He is a first prize winner and laureate of the Steinway and Sons (New York City), GOCAA (Boston), 18th Nutcracker (Moscow) piano competitions, and others. Artem’s performances have been broadcast on Canadian national television by CBC and Radio-Canada. He has participated at festivals in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, U.S.A., Russia, and has taken master classes with prestigious pianists, including Dmitri Bashkirov, Marina Mdivani, Akiko Ebi, André Laplante, Bernd Goetzke, Bernd Glemser, Boris Petrushansky, Grigory Gruzman, Pavel Nersessian, Valeri Piasetski, and Stanislav Igolinsky. He has given recitals in halls such as Carnegie, Boston Conservatory, Tchaikovsky, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and others. Reproducir video Reproducir 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 Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:46 Sound Espressivo Global Competition Sound Espressivo 2nd Online Global Music Competition Apply by 11/30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Empowering Tomorrow's Musician Deadline: November 30, 2021 Inviting individual musicians and groups Submit video or schedule live audition Video submissions accepted for Preliminary Round only Check dates for Preliminaries Three Rounds Semifinals and Finals - LIVE Internet TV broadcast. Perform from your own location Semifinals - December 16-19, 2021 Finals - January 29-30, 2022 Win performance opportunities from concert organizers. Scholarships, career training, web design, video trailers, casting, photo studies; participation in festivals, masterclasses, interviews, and much more. 40-Judges panel, internationally acclaimed artists from major conservatories, orchestras. Immediate live feedback from 6-judges panels, get comments from conductors, instrumentalists, composers Be heard, be visible! SEC Internet TV reached over million people around the globe in 2020 Sound Espressivo-2020 contestants represented over 70 schools and teachers from every continent Would you like your student to be featured in a solo recital like this provided as one of Prizes for SEC Laureates? https://youtu.be/YzS0gKlPTRA Wonder how the "immediate feedback" looks and feels? Here is a short clip from last year's Sound Espressivo Finals https://youtu.be/_Cz1n8-4-Kk What people say… https://fb.watch/8cRp0o4WUn/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Reproducir video Reproducir video 33:22 Sound Espressivo Judges | Emil Chudnovsky: "Back to Beethoven" "Back to Beethoven" | Emil Chudnovsky | Co-Host: Chris Au We are delighted to have Emil Chudnovsky on our show who is one of the 2021 Sound Espressivo Competition Judges. We will have a lovely conversation about concertising, competitions, and his upcoming concert of the Beethoven Violin Concerto with the Manassas Symphony Orchestra at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Apply by November 30 for your opportunity to win from prizes worth $100,000. No time limits, no repertoire requirements, immediate feedback from Jury - head to www.soundespressivocompetition.com _____________________________________ Emil Israel Chudnovsky hearkens back to the grand romantic tradition of the golden age of violinists. His lush sound and inimitable ability to connect with audiences have garnered him accolades from listeners, presenters and critics alike. Recent seasons have been full of firsts, including his debut this season at the Seoul Arts Center in South Korea with the KammerSymphonie Berlin, and his recent inaugural recording with the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra. Equally notable benchmarks include Chudnovsky’s debut with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Jalisco in Mexico, when he replaced an indisposed soloist for a previously unknown concerto on ten days’ notice. A veteran of the competition circuit, Chudnovsky is the winner of top prizes from nine international competitions. He holds 1st Prize from the XI International Curci Violin Competition (Naples), 1st Prize from the Young Artists Competition of the National Federation of Music Clubs and, most recently, 1st prize from the Valsesia-Musica International Violin Competition (Milan). Twice a laureate of the “Premio Paganini” International Competition, he also holds 2nd Prize from the D’Angelo International Competition, as well as awards from the Rodolfo Lipizer, Szeryng and Enescu international competitions. Chudnovsky began concertizing at the age of eleven with a solo performance on Uruguayan television and in concert with the Montevideo Chamber Orchestra. The same year, he was featured in a series of live radio broadcasts from the Mostly Mozart Festival in Grahamstown, South Africa. Since then, Chudnovsky has performed to great critical acclaim all over the world, having toured extensively in Europe, Asia, North and South America. Emil Chudnovsky was born in Moscow, Russia to renowned violinist Nina Beilina and the late eminent opera conductor, Maestro Israel Chudnovsky. Chudnovsky plays on a copy of the ex-Joachim del Gesu made for him in July 2010 by Howard Needham. Reproducir video Reproducir video 45:23 Sound Espressivo Judges series, Olivier Chassain, guitar, France What is the MOTIVATION of both competitors and Judges in taking part and advantage of Sound Espressivo's concept and originality? Building relationship between musicians from all other the world: a great new way of sharing between all of us! Apply by November 30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Olivier Chassain was born in Paris in 1957. He began studying the guitar in Limousin with Roger Généraux and completed his training with Carel Harms. In 1977, he entered the Conservatory of Paris (the current Cnsmdp) where he obtained in 1982 a first prize for guitar in the class of Alexandre Lagoya; he was also awarded a prize for counterpoint (class of Bernard de Crépy) and a prize for harmony (class of Roger Boutry). Today, his triple professional activity makes him lead simultaneously: a career as a concert performer, which took on an international dimension when he won the first prize in the "Guitar Foundation of America international competition" in 1988, thus becoming the first non-American guitarist to receive the highest distinction of this competition worldwide renamed. The following year (in 1989) he made a major tour organized by the GFA, across the entire North American continent: he was invited there regularly for concerts and master-classes, as well as on other continents. a career as a composer: he is the author of numerous works, in particular for guitar, such as: “ Fantastic echoes ” i n memoriam I. Presti and A.Lagoya , “ Etoiles ”, “ Arion ”, “ De loin en loin ”, sonata for two guitars (1995), “ Doigts de fées ” (2010) for flute and guitar, sonata for solo guitar (2011)…, and educational collections such as “ Patchwork ”, “ Ad hoc ”, “ Brèves de lectern ”(2012)… a teaching career which took off in Orléans in 1978, following his first teacher, Roger Généraux (he was established after obtaining his CA at the age of 21), and which saw its accomplishment when he was appointed in 1992 at the Jacques Thibaud Conservatory in Bordeaux, then in 1994 to succeed his master Alexandre Lagoya, as guitar teacher at the Paris National Conservatory of Music and Dance (Cnsmdp), where he still teaches today. Olivier Chassain regularly leads, in addition to his conservatory lessons, instrumental improvement sessions within the framework of festivals, summer academies, as was notably the case in Dordogne from 1995 to 2010, at the Britten school in Périgueux directed by Jean-Jacques Rouveroux: this institute organized ad hoc courses throughout the year in all musical disciplines, and called on internationally renowned artists. Olivier Chassain thus had, for his summer internship, the opportunity to invite many friends, renowned guitarists, such as J. Cogan, N. Koshkin, SI. Fukuda, B. Kanengiser, D. Bogdanovic, SE Olsen, F. Zigante, L. Blanquart, H. Navez, Jim Smith. Since 2010, it has been organizing new sessions in Limousin, throughout the year. Olivier Chassain's repertoire displays a great eclecticism, from the Renaissance to the music of today. Passionate about early music, he has also devoted himself to the lute and the vihuela for many years, in order to transmit through this privileged approach the sound and the spirit of this music. He is also fond of French music from the Grand Siècle and romantic music, which he plays alone or in the company of eminent artists such as P. Gallois, Ph. Muller, P.-H. Xuereb, R. Pidoux, E. Aubier, F. Pierre, G. Millière ... Ardent defender of contemporary creation, Olivier Chassain is the dedicatee of numerous works for guitar (Stephen Dodgson, Antonio Ruiz-Pipo, Thierry Pécou, Sean Heim) and of concertos: "Escales" by Roland Creuze: created in Bordeaux with the ensemble Musique Nouvelle and Michel Fusté-Lambezat, as well as that of Edith Lejet, "Flowers in the shape of diamonds", from the concerto by Alain-Michel Riou, and more recently by Alain Margoni. Olivier Chassain has made several records, under different labels, including "Almost a song" (Metronome recordings) which was crowned with the "Choc" of the World of Music, and "Eventail" by the review Classica. An album devoted to the complete compositions of Ida Presti - the world's first recording -, in duet with the Norwegian guitarist Stein-Erik Olsen, received a rave reception from music critics (ranked in the 'top 5' of the 10 best albums classics of 2009 in Scandinavia), under the Simax label. Several other recordings are in the pipeline, including a second album with his friend SE Olsen, for the Simax label, in a repertoire of original works dedicated to the Duo Presti-Lagoya. Reproducir video Reproducir video 43:59 Simon Yao, piano - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Program: Bach - French Suite No.6 in E major, BWV 817 3:37 Allemande, 5:06 Courante 6:02 Gigue 7:51 Schubert - Impromptu in E-flat Major, Op. 90 No. 2 13:17 Chopin - Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. 66 19:11 Alyabyev/Liszt - Nightingale 24:19 Prokofiev - Prelude in C Major, Op. 12 No. 7 "The Harp" 27:05 Debussy - Jardins Sous La Pluie (Gardens in the Rain), from Estampes Simon Yao, 9 years old, is a fourth-grade student from Southern California. He began playing piano at the age of 6. Simon attends the Colburn School where he studies with Jeffery Lavner. Simon has won MTAC’s Contemporary Festival Competition for two consecutive years since participating in 2019. He was the laureate and first place winner in the 2020 Sound Espressivo Global Competition. In January 2021, he won the 1st prize in Russian Souvenir International Youth Piano Competition. At the Colburn School, Simon has made frequent appearances at the Friday Night Recitals as one of the youngest performers. As a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, he also enjoys being engaged in bringing the gift of music to the community. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Reproducir video Reproducir video 32:37 A Conductor's Perspective | Massimiliano Donninelli "What's the relationship between Traditional and New Repertoire?" Maestro Massimiliano Donninelli is an esteemed member of the 2021 Sound Espressivo Global Competition. He will be speaking with us about his perspective as a conductor on traditional and new music. This promises to be a fascinating discussion! Apply now for the 2021 Sound Espressivo Global Competition at www.soundespressivocompetition.com ___________________________________________________ Massimiliano Donninelli represents one of the best performers of his generation. Since the beginning of his career he has dedicated himself to contemporary music, considered as privileged to live in his time and to immerse himself in the repertoire of Tradition. As a conductor of a classical and modern repertoire he has collaborated with prestigious festivals in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia, Portugal, United Kingdom, United States, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Holland, Canada, Serbia, Moldova, Greece . He has collaborated with prestigious artists such as Luciano Berio, Valeria Moriconi, Brett Deubner and many others, conducting the orchestra as the Bel'Arte Orchestra (Paris), Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra, National Philharmonic Orchestra "Serghei Lunchevici", National TeleRadio Orchestra - Moldova, National Choir "Moldova". At the same time, he dedicates himself to the composition and his works are performed in Italy, Germany, Slovenia, France, Croatia, Brazil, Spain, United States, broadcast by RssSky, Rete A, Telequattro, RadioVaticana, RAI, United Nations Radio (Colombia), Discovery Channel, RadioShalom, RTVSlovenija (Koper). He has recorded for CBC, Rai, Rai-Slo, RNE, Rusty Records, Palomar Records, Radio-Moldova, RadioFrance. Massimiliano Donninelli is distinguished by a special interpretative sensitivity and dedication to the composer's idea through a deep and particularly respectful knowledge of the score. Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:14:23 Sound Espressivo Competition presents the 1st Prize Winners of 2020 edition Avagail Hulbert, violin 3:55 Vieuxtemps - Violin Concerto No. 5 in A minor, Op. 37 (I. Allegro non troppo) 14:39 Mozart - Adagio in E Мajor, Оp. 125 No. 2 Accompanied by Wan-Chi Su Ka Long Chris Au, piano 32:45 Schubert - Impromptu No. 1 in F minor, Op. posth. 142, D.935 46:38 Rachmaninoff - Etude-Tableaux in F-sharp minor, Op. 39 No. 3 52:10 Rachmaninoff - Prelude in E-flat Major, Op. 23 No. 6 Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 Reproducir video Reproducir 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 Reproducir video Reproducir video 30:52 "Things You Need to Know Before Performing on Livestream" | Fedor Ouspensky 2021 Sound Espressivo Competition Directors and Producers present: How to best prepare for livestreaming your performances online! Fedor Ouspensky | Co-Host: Chris Au We present a competition that is on the Virtual Stage - all live and broadcasted on the major streaming platforms. We provide a Tech Check, comprehensive guides to share the best sound over the online platform, and all the necessary support you need so you can feel comfortable performing. Apply by November 30 at www.soundespressivocompetition.com ___________________________________ Fedor Ouspensky was born in 1996 to a family of professional musicians. He started taking violin lessons at the age of 5 and a half with Olga Khroulevitch at the Levine School of Music in Washington, DC, moving later to Peter Sirotin and then to Rafail Sobolevsky and Oleg Rylatko, concertmaster of the Washington National Opera House Orchestra in Washington D.C. He studied with Naoko Tanaka at the Juilliard School, Oleg Rylatko at National Symphony Orchestra Fellowship program, and with Aaron Rosand privately. He also studied conducting with Maestro Mark McCoy and Maestro Glaser. Fedor is a devout promoter of classical music: in 2009 he became one of the founding performer-members of Arts Are For All Ages, a non-profit organization in Washington DC area, which provides classical music concerts to retirement communities. The organization’s membership consists mainly of high school young musicians, who volunteer their performances, and has grown to over 50 active performer-members and is providing about 70 concerts per year. Teaching young musicians is another of Fedor’s passions: he has taught students of different ages and levels, he also coached young violinists in preparation for youth and school orchestra auditions. Fedor loves methodical approach to teaching, and he has built a system of individual plans and written follow-up assignments which he gives to his students to help them make better use of their practicing time. At the age of 8, Fedor was invited to perform an Accolay concerto with McLean Youth Symphony Orchestra, since then he appeared as a soloist performing concertos with Loudoun Symphony Orchestra in Virginia, Bachanalia Chamber Orchestra in New York City and Capitol City Symphony in Washington DC. Fedor had attended Russian Embassy School, Cooper Middle School and South Lakes HS. He finished 3 years at the Juilliard School in New York City, NY. Fedor Ouspensky is the Creative Producer at Virtual Concert Halls and has been a Producer and Director of Sound Espressivo Competition Broadcasts and Live Rounds since 2020. Reproducir video Reproducir video 53:41 "There is nothing healthy or positive about competitions" Is this true? We started our 8am Broadcasts with the question of “How to choose competitions?” and we end our series of 8am Broadcasts by debating the validity, utility, and necessity of competitions. Are there too many? Is it just a money-making machine? Are we making sport out of music? Is Chopin rolling in his grave realizing his music is being used for competitions? www.soundespressivocompetition.com “There is nothing healthy or positive about competitions” “Beethoven would be rolling in his grave if he knew his music was being used in contests” “Music should not be used as pit musicians against one another” Do you agree with these statements? These are some of the things we’ll be discussing today at the Virtual Concert Halls Live Show Reproducir video Reproducir video 13:39 Sound Espressivo announcing a new Scholarship Prize This Prize is a full scholarship to experience an immersive introduction to conducting, from first taste of a baton, to a spot on a podium conducting an orchestra. A Sound Espressivo Finalist who will be chosen to receive this Prize will have an opportunity to work with a prominent conductor over a period of several months, after which s/he will have an opportunity to conduct a professional symphony orchestra. This Prize is established by Ouspensky Family Fund with a purpose to help young musicians be introduced to conducting, and to discover new talents through the experience, the way Russian conductor Michail Ouspensky was discovered by Yuri Ahronovitch, a great Russian-Israeli conductor of the XX century https://yuriahronovitch.com/ Tune in to learn more about Michail Ouspensky and his story. To be considered for this and many other Prizes apply to Sound Espressivo Competition by November 30, 2021: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Reproducir video Reproducir video 27:30 Sound Espressivo - Who are the People? Introducing Dr. Angela Chan, Sound Espressivo Judge, piano, Canada. Sound Espressivo Competition created by a community of musicians, music educators, music managers, with a purpose to make a difference for young musicians, for teachers, for parents of music students. We want to EMPOWER musicians with new tools, ENRICH with new experiences and openminded thinking, EXPAND horizons of what's possible, what can work, what can be a source of joy and success for a performing artist of all ages in modern time. Apply by November 30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Reproducir video Reproducir video 30:58 Sound Espressivo Judge | Michal Szostak, organ (Poland) In today's program we talk with organist Dr. Michal Szostak joining us from Warsaw, Poland, about his newly published book "The Organ as a source of Inspiration", and many other topics central to musicians and performing arts: Creativity and artistry Management of own artistic career Complex identities Creative personality, its features, its types Join us, post your comments and questions! Apply to Sound Espressivo by November 30 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/home Michał Szostak, organist, improvisator, researcher, born 1980 in Poland. Doctor of Musical Arts in Organ Performance (Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, Warsaw), studied in Poland, Italy (Pontificio Istituto Ambrosiano di Musica Sacra), and the UK (The Royal College of Organists). An international concert organist performing dozens of recitals annually in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. His organological publications are issued regularly by prestigious organ magazines: British The Organ, Canadian Organ Canada, as well as American The Diapason and The Vox Humana. Member of The Royal College of Organists, London, The American Guild of Organists, and The Organ Historical Society, USA. The former Music Director and the Principal Organist at the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary in Licheń Stary (the largest organ in Poland 157/6M+P). He recorded on CDs. Besides, he has completed Master’s and Ph.D. studies in the area of management (Leon Koźmiński University, Warsaw) and, as Associate Professor, works at Warsaw universities – University of Social Sciences and Collegium Civitas – where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the interface between art and management, as well as didactic activities. Website: www.michalszostak.org Cargar más

Composers Apply here Laureate Gala Auditions Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Accepting SCORES by living Composers Apply via GetAcceptd THIS IS A PRODUCTION PROJECT, performance fees apply Seven Laureate Gala Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Composers submit scores for consideration to be included in the program 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 The Gala concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall are video recorded View Consent Form Composers whose pieces are selected will receive: Memorabilia, including posters, certificates, and digital promotional materials A full-color concert brochure (digital and printed) Complimentary tickets to the event An invitation for an interview with Steve Robinson, world-renowned producer of classical music radio shows Professional photos from the concert Archival video of the concert (with usage restrictions) Letters of recommendation and other support (available upon request for grant applications, college admissions, and other programs/competitions) THIS IS A PRODUCTION PROJECT, performance fees apply Composers are invited to submit scores for consideration to be included in the program. Accepted works*: CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (18 PLAYERS) STRING QUARTET (to be performed by the Lehner Quartet of Bayberry String Quartet) SOLO INSTRUMENTS (with or without accompaniment) VOICE (with or without accompaniment) DUOS/TRIOS VARIOUS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES * Note: No prepared piano, percussion, or electronics Composers may only submit scores for which they own copyrights. It is the composer’s responsibility to ensure complete compliance with all relevant copyrights rules and regulations. By submitting the score, the composer acknowledges that the piece can be performed and broadcast publicly without any copyright-related charge or claim. THIS IS A PRODUCTION PROJECT, performance fees apply INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON 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.org. 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 Piano and Composition "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 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 Netherland/Italy International Panel of Judges Judges provide feedback to all Composers who submit a score, either as written comments, or during a virtual session by arrangement. To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here Fees* Application fee $75 per score submission. Composers may submit multiple compositions for consideration Live Audition requirement is waived for Composers Performance/production costs (if selected to perform at the Gala) depend on the type of presentation and the length of performance segment. Orchestral composition fee includes two rehearsals (recorded & broadcast) and performance, in addition to services listed above. This is a production project, performance fees apply. Inquire before applying! Send inquiries regarding current season's performance costs to se.support@soundespressivo.com

Sound Espressivo helps UNICEF provide help to children in Ukraine. SEC is the first online LIVE streaming Competition for musicians of all ages. Contestants and judges focus on unique artistry of every performer, awarding prizes offered by music management companies. Donate to UNICEF Follow us on socials! Big thank you to all supporters! We are extremely grateful everyone who donated funds, produced the event, helped get the public aware and informed. The Fundraiser was a great tribute to human empathy and collaboration. This campaign is now closed CHICAGO’S UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE FOR MODERN ART PARTNERS WITH VIRTUAL CONCERT HALLS TO HOST A LIVE GLOBAL INTERNET BROADCAST TO BENEFIT UNICEF USA All Funds Raised will Support Emergency and Humanitarian Aid for Ukrainian Families and Children Suffering from the Devastation of War Wednesday, April 13, 2022 6:00am-11:59pm EST/EDT Chicago -- On April 13, 2022, the Ukrainian Institute for Modern Art (UIMA) is partnering with Virtual Concert Halls (VCHS) , a Virginia-based ITV producer, to host a global online fundraising effort to benefit UNICEF USA, who are committed to providing emergency aid to families and children in Ukraine. The event will stream to multiple social media platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and LinkedIn. Virtual Concert Halls will take the 18-hour live Internet Web stream from 5:00 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT from the Institute’s gallery and distribute it live to major social media platforms. Virtual Concert Halls streams live events from all over the world and are experts at streaming simultaneously on multiple social media platforms. Throughout the broadcast, news anchors will interview a wide variety of people who are close to the situation in Ukraine including historians, scholars, lawmakers, young Ukrainian refugees who recently arrived in Chicago, among others. UNICEF has been in Ukraine for 25 years—and it is on the ground now, delivering safe water, health and hygiene supplies, blankets, warm clothes and psycho-social care to children and their families. Security is especially crucial during this time when many children and youth are separated from their families which leaves them in indescribably vulnerable. Donations are accepted any time before, during, and after the live stream. According to a recent statement by UNICEF USA, two million children have now been forced to flee Ukraine, as the war rages on. “The situation inside Ukraine is spiraling,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. “As the number of children fleeing their homes continues to climb, we must remember that every single one of them needs protection, education, safety and support.” In a joint statement, Motria Melnyk, President of the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art and Marta Farion, Vice President said, "The war in Ukraine is breaking all of our hearts and so the opportunity to make our facility the staging area for this amazing fundraising effort was enthusiastically welcomed by our board and staff." In addition to her work at the Ukrainian Institute, Farion is also the president of the Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation of America. Virtual Concert Halls co-founder, Anna Ouspenskaya, said, “We are deeply touched and honored to be included in this project. People on our team come from different continents and backgrounds, but many of us share one thing in common: we carry scars and pains of being raised in the countries of the former Soviet bloc, or have relatives who endured the horrors of that terrible regime. Working on this project is the least we can do for Ukrainians who are enduring unimaginable pain. My colleagues at VCHS and I myself are putting our whole hearts into this effort.” HELPING UNICEF IN UKRAINE Internet Broadcast is spearheaded by veteran public radio broadcaster, Steve Robinson, President of New Media Productions. In 2003 for the victims of the tsunami and again in 2010 for victims of the earthquake in Haiti, Steve organized all-day fundraisers in involving virtually all Chicago television and radio stations that each raised $3 million in humanitarian assistance. “I hope this 18-hour continuous stream raises millions of dollars for UNICEF in this emergency,” Robinson said. ABOUT UNICEF: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to pursue a more equitable world for every child. UNICEF has helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization, by providing health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children. Together, we are working toward a world that upholds the rights of all children and helps every child thrive. For more information, visit www.unicefusa.org. VIRTUAL CONCERT HALLS Virtual Concert Halls (VCH) is Virginia-based independent live Internet TV broadcaster and Production Company which focuses its programming on education and music.  Founded in 2020, VCHS quickly gained international recognition as a leading expert in live ITV and hybrid live streaming of complex broadcasts with global reach.  Since launching 18 months ago VCHS earned its extensive experience in live ITV through production of over 600 live broadcasts with leading music, arts, educational organizations, and world class performers from every continent. VCH are experts in reaching out with the message of beauty, collaboration, love, and peace, to international communities through social networks and global video platforms. THE UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF MODERN ART: The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA) preserves and promotes contemporary art as a shared expression of the Ukrainian and American experience. UIMA develops, utilizes and encourages artistic talent through exhibitions, concerts, readings, lectures and films to serve the cultural needs of our community and city, and thereby strengthen cultural understanding and diversity. For more information contact: Steve Robinson at 312-545-3535 steve@newmediaproduct.com or Joanie Bayhack jebayhack@gmail.com

Is your art and music swift enough? 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. rápido Muestra velocidades increíbles y sorpréndete con tu juego nítido! En profundidad Tocar música es tan atlético como cualquier deporte, y requiere una gran cantidad de precisión y entrenamiento para perfeccionar el arte. Algunos músicos encuentran emoción en llevar los límites de la ejecución rápida a niveles más allá nuestra imaginación y comprensión, mostrando al mundo de lo que somos capaces los humanos. Los intérpretes rápidos trabajan para llevar el metrónomo a su punto de ruptura e impresionar de una manera clara. Criterios generales Tempo extremo: la velocidad de cambio entre notas y la coordinación más rápida es uno de los dos componentes clave para impresionar al club de los intérpretes veloces. Precisión extrema: la precisión de cada nota y cambio es el otro componente clave para una interpretación llamativa. Presentación maravillosa: tocar rápido es una cosa, pero ver como si no hubieras sudado al hacerlo y tal vez tuvieras tiempo para guiñar un ojo a la multitud puede realmente llevar el calor a la audiencia. Consistencia: mantenerse llamativo es genial, pero hacerlo durante toda la duración de una pieza y probar trabajos más grandes y más duros sin vacilar es mostrar un verdadero dominio.

Learn about the competition categories of Awards for Sound Espressivo, the 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. SEC-2021 no ofrece premios en efectivo ¿Dónde brillarás? 9 Especial Premios Artísticos Programa ¡Prepara una colección de música con un mensaje y exprésate dedicándote a un tema! Aprende más Miniatura ¡Presenta una pieza musical pequeña pero muy impresionante de la manera más mágica! Aprende más Innovador ¡Encuentra formas de expresar música que nunca antes se haya escuchado y encanta a todos! Aprende más Rápido ¡Demuestra las increíbles velocidades y sorpréndenos con tu juego nítido! Aprende más Virtuosidad ¡Impresiona con tu técnica y asombra con tu chispa emocionante! Aprende más Lírico ¡Seduzca con su expresión y entrega emocional de la música! Aprende más Embajador Conquista la atención de tu audiencia personificando el papel de un defensor de la música compartiendo tu pasión de manera creativa. Aprende más Profundo ¡Revela la profundidad y los significados ocultos con tu expresión bien pensada! Aprende más Académico ¡Ofrece la interpretación más genuina que encarnaría al compositor y nos llevaría a su mundo! Aprende más Inscribirse

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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!

Virtual Live performing - what can go wrong? What are the ways to prepare the troubleshooting so even the most complex live multicast will go smooth and stress-free? Transmisión en vivo por Internet Preguntas más frecuentes ¿Puede salir mal algo durante mi actuación? Si. Algo puede salir mal. Live Virtual Stage y Live Virtual Concert Hall son inventos relativamente nuevos de la humanidad, y la televisión por Internet no había existido por mucho más de una década. Las conexiones / integraciones tecnológicas son complejas, constan de muchos elementos que deben hacerse para trabajar juntos en sincronía en tiempo real. Los equipos de producción de VCHS están formados por personas muy experimentadas que dirigieron más de 600 transmisiones en vivo con miles de participantes. Se les ha llamado "Harry Potter de música en vivo en un escenario virtual". Serás atendido por algunos de los mejores profesionales de la industria. Pero aún así, ¡las cosas PUEDEN salir mal durante tu actuación! ¿Qué puede ir mal? ¿Qué esperar si algo sale mal? ¿Qué? Durante su verificación técnica, nuestros productores pueden encontrar que su tecnología no puede funcionar de manera adecuada o confiable. Soluciones Le ofreceremos reprogramar para la próxima fecha / sesión disponible. Le daremos instrucciones sobre lo que debe hacer para estar preparado. ¿Qué? La tecnología puede fallar mientras espera su turno en la Sala Verde, o mientras está en la Competencia entre bastidores, o incluso justo antes de su turno. Soluciones Lo guiaremos a través de los pasos que necesita. Vigile de cerca el chat interno en Broadcast Studio y siga las instrucciones de los productores. ¡No dejarás de actuar en tu sesión! Cambiaremos el orden de las actuaciones y actuarás más tarde en la misma sesión. ¿Qué? Después de que nuestros productores afinen la configuración de su tecnología y completen sus verificaciones de tecnología de audio / video, pasará a la competencia entre bastidores. Su tecnología puede volver automáticamente a la configuración predeterminada durante la transición Soluciones Tome notas cuidadosas durante su verificación técnica, verifique dos veces para asegurarse de que su configuración sea la misma, antes de ingresar a la competencia Backstage. “Hice todo bien y de acuerdo con las recomendaciones de su productor. ¿Todavía puede salir mal algo durante mi actuación? " Es poco probable, pero algo aún puede salir mal. Como se mencionó anteriormente: la actuación virtual en vivo se basa en tecnología joven y de vanguardia, y requiere que muchas piezas complejas de un rompecabezas funcionen en sincronía Y en tiempo real. Es un viaje que puede no ser el más adecuado para usted si es propenso al pánico escénico, o espera sentirse traumatizado si necesita lidiar con un cambio repentino de cómo se desarrollan las cosas. Tenga en cuenta sus propios sentimientos y no corra riesgos innecesarios. El escenario virtual seguirá desarrollándose y eventualmente será tan confiable como la electricidad en una sala de conciertos física. ¡Siempre se puede esperar un poco más para que la tecnología alcance esa etapa de perfección! Ahora damos por sentado nuestras salas de conciertos bellamente iluminadas, ¿no es así? Pero 10-20 años después de la invención de Edison, no se veían tan gloriosos como hoy. Sus conciertos nocturnos estaban iluminados por un revoltijo de cables de los que colgaban unas gafas de aspecto extraño que emitían una luz amarillenta parpadeante y, a veces, se apagaban por completo. "¿Qué hará su equipo técnico si algo sucede mientras yo actúo?" No dejaremos que su interpretación se vea o suene con una calidad insatisfactoria, se "congele", se "silencia", etc. En su lugar, haremos lo siguiente: Interrumpe tu actuación Sacarte del escenario Darle acceso al enlace a nuestra Sala técnica de resolución de problemas Nuestros productores trabajarán con usted para resolver los problemas. Si podemos resolver los problemas en un tiempo razonable, lo llevaremos de regreso al escenario y tendrá otra oportunidad de realizar su programa en la misma sesión. Si los problemas persisten y no podemos resolverlos allí mismo, reprogramaremos su presentación para la próxima fecha / sesión disponible. "Tengo una conexión WiFi excelente y rápida, un iPad de nueva generación y he estudiado / enseñado en línea durante 2 años. No se preocupe, estoy bien preparado para su transmisión, no hay nada que pueda salir mal por mi parte". Desafortunadamente, las cosas aún pueden salir mal: Los iPad no son adecuados para la transmisión de televisión por Internet, la tecnología de un iPad no admite la conexión a un estudio de transmisión y la transmisión de música en vivo. Esté preparado para usar una computadora portátil o de escritorio. La conexión WiFi, aunque a menudo funciona, puede volverse poco confiable y no mantener la transmisión durante la duración de su rendimiento, sin importar qué tan rápido. Se recomienda encarecidamente la conexión por cable Ethernet, ya que proporciona estabilidad a su señal. Tanto la velocidad como la estabilidad son esenciales para la transmisión de calidad de una interpretación musical en vivo. Sin embargo, la conexión WiFi puede funcionar bien. Solo esté preparado para que la transmisión realizada a través de una conexión WiFi pueda carecer de consistencia en comparación con la transmisión de personas que pueden conectarse a un enrutador con conexión a tierra mediante un cable Ethernet. Ok, tengo el cable Ethernet, ahora estamos listos, ¿verdad? Casi. Asegúrese de que su cable esté conectado al enrutador con conexión a tierra. Consulte nuestra plataforma de recomendaciones sobre cómo identificar que realmente se está conectando al tipo correcto de enrutador. Si se está conectando a un enrutador basado en Wi-Fi, a un amplificador basado en Wi-Fi u otro dispositivo de Internet que no está conectado a su proveedor mediante un cable con conexión a tierra, no está mejorando la conexión mediante el uso de un cable Ethernet. La lógica es simple: el cable Ethernet se usa con el propósito de eliminar la conexión inalámbrica a Internet en cualquier punto de la cadena.

Plazo de solicitud 30 de noviembre de 2021 Preliminares EN VIVO: 30-31 de octubre de 2021 20-21 de noviembre de 2021 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12 de diciembre de 2021 Tarifa de solicitud: $ 100 Semifinales - 16-19 de diciembre de 2021 Finales - 29-30 de enero de 2022 Gala de galardonados y ceremonia de entrega de premios - Domingo 6 de febrero de 2022 Grupos de edad 10 y menos 11-14 15-18 19-25 Adulto (26 años o más) Todos los instrumentos Danza Voz Todas las épocas y Jazz Repertorio - libre elección Límite de tiempo de la ronda preliminar: 10 minutos Actuar en vivo en una transmisión pública o Enviar V ideo Mirando hacia el futuro: Diciembre de 2021-enero de 2022 Sonido expresivo Las rondas semifinal y final son transmisiones EN VIVO Más detalles a continuación Elige tu fecha 30-31 de octubre de 2021 20-21 de noviembre de 2021 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12 de diciembre de 2021 Grupos de edad Medio Piano S tring Instrumentos Instrumentos de viento Guitarra Arpa Instrumentos de percusión Instrumentos barrocos Grupos de cámara, conjuntos, conjuntos grandes Voz Instrumentos tradicionales Solicitud Escoger Actuación en vivo o Envío de video pregrabado Competitivo o no competitivo Categoría Artística ¡Todos los estilos! Período Barroco Clásico Contemporáneo Jazz Detalles Semifinales - 16-19 de diciembre de 2021 Finales - 29-30 de enero de 2022 10 y menos 11-14 15-18 19-15 26 años o más

Watch LIVE Semifinals of Sound Espressivo 2021 Sound Espressivo Competition LIVE Semifinals are here! Nearly 100 musicians from around the entire globe were selected by the International Judges Panel. They are taking virtual stage performing LIVE! Judges commenting live on-air. Please support live music perfuming and courageous musicians by sharing, reposting, and inviting people to watch and to comment! If you join us LIVE – we will show your comments onscreen during the applause Sound Espressivo 2021 LIVE! Reproducir video Search videos Buscar video... Sound Espressivo Gala and Announcement of Winners Reproducir video SEC Finals. Session 1, Age group 26+. January 29 at 10:00 am EST Reproducir video SEC Finals. Session 2, Age groups 15-18 & 19-25. January 29 at 3:00pm EST Reproducir video SEC Finals. Session 3, Age group 10 and under & 11-14. January 29 at 8:00pm EST Reproducir video SEC Finals. Session 4. Age groups 10 and under & 11-14. LIVE, January 30 at 10:00 am. Reproducir video SEC Finals. Session 5, Age group 26+. January 30 at 3:00pm EST Reproducir video SEC Finals. Session 6, Age groups 15-18 & 19-25. January 30 at 8:00pm Reproducir video SEC Semifinals LIVE, Session 5. Saturday, December 18, 2021 Reproducir video

Congratulations Finalists! Sound Espressivo 2021 LIVE! Categorías Reproducir video Reproducir video 02:18:17 Virtual Concert Halls Sound Espressivo Gala and Announcement of Winners 0:16 Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au 13:19 Igor Zubkovsky, cello and Susanna Kolker, piano Rachmaninoff - In the Silence of the Night 17:33 SEC 10 & under Age group Honors: Ria Kang, Kate Lee, Colette Wiering 3rd Place: Hiroshi Corro 2nd Place: Jeffrey Zhang 1st Place: Ayla Takeda Moreno 18:45 Laureate: Ayla Takeda Moreno (10), piano (USA, AZ). Accompanied by Shiho Takeda Prokofiev - Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26 (excerpt) 22:38 Message from CEO of iClassical Academy Irma de Jong 25:42 iClassical Academy Awards 28:10 Performing Artist: Ben Batalla Improvisation on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “My Favorite Things” 31:23 Ouspensky Family and Friends Fund - Conducting Award: William Yeh 33:00 Laureate: William Yeh (accompanied by Akiko Chiba) Kreisler - Caprice Viennois, Op.2 38:07 Message from Gevorg Sargsyan, Director of the Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards 41:35 Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards Excellence in Piano Performance Scholarship: Antian Jiang, Colin Chang, Gabriel Wu Runner-ups: Oliver Corro, Tsz Ching (Charriess) Pun, Sathvik Subramanian, Leyna Ishikawa Excellence in Violin Performance Scholarship: William Yeh Runner-up: Neal Eisfeldt 42:48 Performing Artist: Neal Eisfeldt (accompanied by Sung Hoon Mo) Lalo - Symphonie Espagnole in D minor, Op 21 (V. Rondo: Allegro, excerpt) 46:27 SEC 11-14 Age Group Honors: Matthew Brand; Jaden Li 3rd: Neal Eisfeldt 2nd: William Yeh 1st: Antian Jiang 47:58 Laureate: Antian Jiang Liszt - Transcendental Étude No. 10 in F minor ("Appassionata") 54:06 Message from Clive Moore, Creative Director and CEO of FAN4ME FAN4ME- THE BIGGEST STAGE ON EARTH, PERFORMERS EXCELLENCE AWARD 6 Winners: Maria Narodytska, Alexei Rozov, John Lettieri, Ben Batalla, Esteban Alvarez, Vineel Mahal 3 Runner-ups: Asmik Arutunyants, Junwen Liang, Mary Beth Orr 59:47 Performing Artist: John Lettieri Improvisation, followed by The Can Can, William Tell Overture, and Hallelujah Chorus (fragment) 1:02:32 Performing Artist: Maria Narodytska Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition (excerpt) 1:05:11 Performing Artist: Aleksei Rozov Der terk in America (Naftule Brandwein) / Honga (traditional) 1:08:28 Message from Anzel Gerber, Wiener Musikseminar “Rising Star” in Cello Scholarship Award: Yiqi Chen, cello (China), member of Curious Duo 1:10:45 Laureate: Colin Chang Chopin – Étude in E minor, Op. 25 No. 5 1:15:18 American Fine Arts Festival Rising Performer Awards Carnegie Hall performance Awards: Kento Ishikawa, Haily Hui Ning Leung, Konomi Nakadai, Ruoyi Qiao, Jeffrey Zhang Lincoln Center Performance Awards: Sora Corro, Dean Griffin, Tsz Ching (Charriess) Pun, Sathvik Subramanian $500 scholarship for European Festival: Leyna Ishikawa, Viktoria Lypa, Konomi Nakadai, Lilla Nóra Szabó “Best Voice” performance at Golden Voice Festival in NY: Asmik Arutyunyants 1:18:13 Performing Artist: Konomi Nakadai (accompanied by Madoka Nakadai) Pasculli - Fantasia sull' opera "Poliuto" di Donizetti (excerpt) 1:21:09 Performing Artist: Asmik Arutyunyants (accompanied by Natalia Gavrilova) Dvorak - “Song to the Moon”, from Rusalka (excerpt) 1:23:27 Message from Fred Karpoff, Founder and Artistic Producer of Entrada Piano Entrada Piano Discretionary Award: Hiroshi Corro, Tsz Ching (Charriess) Pun, Ruoyi Qiao, Sathvik Subramanian, Dean Griffin Entrada Piano Emerging Artist Award: Jaden Li 1:25:47 Performing Artist: Hiroshi Corro Chopin - Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1 Monsalvatge - Sonatina for Yvette (III. Allegretto) 1:29:54 Alla Lowery and Cultus Musicus Innovative Composition Award: Matthew Brand 1:32:03 Performing Artist: Matthew Brand 1:33:10 SEC 26+ Age Group Honors: Mary Beth Orr, Junwen Liang, John Lettieri, Asmik Arutuniants, Ben Batalla, Esteban Alvarez 3rd Place: Vineel Mahal 2nd: not awarded 1st Place: Maria Narodytska, Aleksei Rozov 1:35:19 Performing Artist: Junwen Liang 1:38:24 Vox Novus Fifteen Minutes of Fame Award: Mary Beth Orr, ZhaoJun Ma 1:40:30 SEC 15-18 Age Group Honors: Lilla Nóra Szabó, Viktoria Lypa 3rd: Grey Small 2nd: Dora Meiwes 1st: Colin Chang, Yihui (Gabriel) Wu 1:42:28 Laureate: Yihui (Gabriel) Wu 1:47:06 Message from Micah Yui, the co-Director of the Colburn Summer Piano Seminar. Young Artist Scholarship Award: Dora Meiwes 1:49:23 Performing Artist: Dora Meiwes Liszt - Transcendental Etude No. 5 "Feux follets" (Wills o' the Wisp) 1:52:45 The Fearless Artist Mastermind Prize: Mary Beth Orr 1:54:11 Message from Michelle Lynne, co-founder of The Fearless Artist Mastermind 1:56:16 Performing Artist: Mary Beth Orr Espana by Vitaly Buyanovsky / Spanish Mary by Bob Dylan 1:59:38 SEC 19-25 Age Group Honors: ZhaoJun Ma 1st: Terri Ji 2:01:12 Laureate: Terri Ji Schumann - Symphonic Etudes, Op.13 (excerpt) 2:06:42 Message from James Adler, sponsor of Audience Favorite Award 2:07:59 Performing Artist: Vineel Mahal, the Winner of the James Adler Audience Favorite Award Bizet - Je Crois Entendre Encore, from Les Pêcheurs de Perles Reproducir video Reproducir video 03:28:03 Virtual Concert Halls SEC Finals. Session 1, Age group 26+. January 29 at 10:00 am EST 3:45 - Introducing Judges: Pierre Beaudry, Massimiliano Donninelli, Anzel Gerber, Adrianne Greenbaum, Kelly Hall-Tompkins, Stephen Stirling Maria Narodytska, piano (Ukraine/Germany). Music Ambassador 12:46 - Schubert - 12 Valses Nobles, D. 969 Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition 23:59 Promenade 25:18 The Gnome 28:45 The Old Castle 33:13 Tuileries (Children's Quarrel after Games) 34:19 Cattle 38:12 Ballet of Unhatched Chicks 39:24 "Samuel" Goldenberg and "Schmuÿle" 42:59 Limoges. The Market (The Great News) 44:19 Catacombs (Roman Tomb) 46:16 Con Mortuis In Lingua Mortua (With the Dead in a Dead Language) 48:23 The Hut on Fowl's Legs (Baba Yaga) 51:23 The Bogatyr Gates (In the Capital in Kiev) 1:13:12 - Roza Yacova Duo / Moskver Klezmer Kapelye (Russia), represented by Aleksei Rozov. 1:37:25 - Moskver Klezmer Kapelye (Russia), recording of the Preliminary round submission 2:13:00 - John Lettieri, accordion (Canada, Ontario) Innovative Oblivion, Saint Louis Blues, Arkansas Traveler, Espana Cani, Habanera, Czardas, Hungarian Dance No. 5, The Galloping Comedians, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Five Foot Two, Liebesfreud, O mio Babbino Caro, Can-Can, & additional theme-quotes from a variety of selections, to creatively bridge together the entire program Asmik Arutiuniants, voice (Russia) Academic (accompanied by Natalia Gavrilova) 3:11:20 - Dvorak - “Song to the moon” from Rusalka Groundbreaking classical music competition of the year reinvents concert stage. Arriving at the Third and Final Round of Sound Espressivo. 41 fabulous musicians from around the world take LIVE Virtual Stage in front of International Panel of Judges. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE FINALIST BELOW: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/sound-espressivo-finals-2021 ------------------ Sound Espressivo Virtual Music Competition - A Sorcerer's Apprentice’s Guide To Mastery In the world of virtual music competitions, Sound Espressivo aims to ensure that as many "apprentices" are heard and appreciated by its growing virtual audiences. Platforms were built and technology put in place, that allows for all nuanced musical expressions to be conveyed with the highest sound bite quality, minus its - much feared in musical productions - time delayed projection. Sound Espressivo’s Second Edition 2021 has developed its innovative concepts from first installment that attracted a million viewers. Sound Espressivo offers musicians an opportunity to perform on a LIVE and professionally produced virtual stage via an Internet TV Broadcast Reproducir video Reproducir video 02:15:20 Virtual Concert Halls SEC Finals. Session 2, Age groups 15-18 & 19-25. January 29 at 3:00pm EST 3:26 - Introducing Judges: Frantisek Brikcius, Angela Chan, Philippe Chao, Annie Chang-Center, Agnes Tse Viktoria Lypa (15), guitar (Ukraine) Profound 8:15 - Bach - Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1, BWV 1007 11:08 - Fernando Sor - Sonata in C Major, Op. 15b (ed. Meissonnier) 17:00 - Francisco Tárrega - Arabian Capriccio Dora Meiwes (16), piano (USA, UT) Lyrical 28:37 - Beethoven - Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 (I. Maestoso – Allegro con brio ed appassionato) 37:25 - Liszt - Transcendental Etude No.5 "Feux follets" (Wills o' the Wisp) Colin Chang (17), piano (Canada, Ontario) Lyrical Scriabin - Piano Sonata No. 2 in G-sharp minor, Op. 19 49:55 I. Andante 57:34 II. Presto Prokofiev - Sonata No. 4 in C minor, Op. 29 1:01:54 I. Allegro molto sostenuto 1:08:04 II. Andante assai 1:14:47 III. Allegro con brio, ma non leggiere Lilla Nóra Szabó (18), cello (Hungary) Virtuosity 1:26:40 - Saint-Saëns - Cello Concerto No.1, Op.33 (III. Molto allegro) Terri Ji (19), piano (USA, WA) Profound (-3 hours) 1:44:17 - Bach - Prelude and Fugue in C Major from WTCII BWV 870 1:48:39 - Beethoven - Sonata in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3 (I. Presto) 1:54:25 - Liszt - Tarantella from Venezia e Napoli Groundbreaking classical music competition of the year reinvents concert stage. Arriving at the Third and Final Round of Sound Espressivo. 41 fabulous musicians from around the world take LIVE Virtual Stage in front of International Panel of Judges. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE FINALIST BELOW: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/sound-espressivo-finals-2021 ------------------ Sound Espressivo Virtual Music Competition - A Sorcerer's Apprentice’s Guide To Mastery In the world of virtual music competitions, Sound Espressivo aims to ensure that as many "apprentices" are heard and appreciated by its growing virtual audiences. Platforms were built and technology put in place, that allows for all nuanced musical expressions to be conveyed with the highest sound bite quality, minus its - much feared in musical productions - time delayed projection. Sound Espressivo’s Second Edition 2021 has developed its innovative concepts from first installment that attracted a million viewers. Sound Espressivo offers musicians an opportunity to perform on a LIVE and professionally produced virtual stage via an Internet TV Broadcast Reproducir video Reproducir video 04:20:33 Virtual Concert Halls SEC Finals. Session 3, Age group 10 and under & 11-14. January 29 at 8:00pm EST 6:55 - Introducing Judges: Giacomo Franci, Devin Hughes, Galina Ivannikova, Fred Karpoff, James Welch Kento Ishikawa (7), piano (USA, CA) Academic (-3 hours) 12:22 - Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15 (I. Allegro con brio) Ruoyi Qiao (10), piano (Canada, Ontario) Lyrical 34:02 - Haydn - Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob.XVI:49 (I. Allegro) Colette Wiering (9), violin (USA, WI) Virtuosity (accompanied by Stella O'Neill) Bach - Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor 52:22 I. Allegro moderato 56:19 II. Andante 1:02:19 III. Allegro assai Tsz Ching (Charriess) Pun (10), piano (USA, OR) Miniature 1:18:31 - Chopin - Fantaisie - Impromptu, Op. 66 1:24:41 - Prokofiev - Mercutio, from "Romeo and Juliet", Op. 75 Hiroshi Corro (9), piano (USA, CA) Virtuosity 1:41:33 - Chopin - Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1 1:43:18 - Monsalvatge - Sonatina for Yvette (III. Allegretto) 1:45:33 - Haydn - Concerto in D Major (I. Vivace) (accompanied by Yuko Yoshida) Leyna Ishikawa (10), piano (USA, CA) Virtuosity 2:04:16 - Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major K. 488 (III. Allegro assai) Matthew Brand (13), piano (USA, NY). Innovative 2:24:13 - Matthew Brand - Wrong Way Home 2:25:19 - Haydn - Piano Concerto No. 11 in D major, Hob. XVIII/11 (movements?) Sora Corro (11), piano (USA, CA) Virtuosity 2:41:40 - Mozart - Piano Sonata No. 18, K.576 (I. Allegro) 2:45:05 - Chopin - Étude in G-flat Major, Op. 10 No. 5 2:46:59 - Kabalevsky - Youth Concerto No. 3 in D Major, Op. 50 (III. Presto) (accompanied by Yuko Yoshida) Konomi Nakadai (13), oboe (Japan) Lyrical (accompanied by Madoka Nakadai) 3:04:21 - Pasculli - Fantasia sull'opera Poliuto di Donizetti 3:13:33 - Silvestrini - Etude No.5 «Scène de plage – Ciel d'orage» Oliver Corro (14), piano (USA, CA) Virtuosity 3:26:12 - Chopin - Étude in C Major, Op. 10 No. 1 ("Waterfall") 3:28:07 - Kapustin - Concert Étude, Op. 40 No. 1 "Prelude" 3:30:14 - Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 (III. Rondo, Allegro assai) (accompanied by Yuko Yoshida) Haily Hui Ning Leung (14), voice (Hong Kong) Music Ambassador (accompanied by Shirley Whing Chow) 3:54:33 - Wallpaper (Cantonese pop song) 3:57:26 - A Million Dreams (The Greatest Showman) Groundbreaking classical music competition of the year reinvents concert stage. Arriving at the Third and Final Round of Sound Espressivo. 41 fabulous musicians from around the world take LIVE Virtual Stage in front of International Panel of Judges. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE FINALIST BELOW: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/sound-espressivo-finals-2021 ------------------ Sound Espressivo Virtual Music Competition - A Sorcerer's Apprentice’s Guide To Mastery In the world of virtual music competitions, Sound Espressivo aims to ensure that as many "apprentices" are heard and appreciated by its growing virtual audiences. Platforms were built and technology put in place, that allows for all nuanced musical expressions to be conveyed with the highest sound bite quality, minus its - much feared in musical productions - time delayed projection. Sound Espressivo’s Second Edition 2021 has developed its innovative concepts from first installment that attracted a million viewers. Sound Espressivo offers musicians an opportunity to perform on a LIVE and professionally produced virtual stage via an Internet TV Broadcast Reproducir video Reproducir video 03:48:11 Virtual Concert Halls SEC Finals. Session 4. Age groups 10 and under & 11-14. LIVE, January 30 at 10:00 am. 4:31 - Introducing Judges: Cristina Botnari, Giacomo Franci, Devin Hughes, Galina Ivannikova, James Welch 9:18 - Ella Levy (7), piano (USA, VA) Lyrical (accompanied by Diana Levy) Berkovich - Concerto Op.44 (Mov.II) Jeffrey Zhang (9), piano (Ontario, Canada) Academic 16:26 - Tchaikovsky - December: Christmas, from The Seasons, Op.37a 21:46 - Dvarionas - Down The Hill In a Sledge Ria Kang (6), violin (USA, PA) Lyrical 29:25 - Haydn - Concerto No. 2 in G Major, 1st Mvt Kate Lee (9), piano (USA, VA) Lyrical 41:14 - Schubert - Impromptu in E-flat Major, Op.90 No.2 46:33 - Mendelssohn - Venetian Gondola Song in G minor, Op.19. No 6 48:45 - Burgmüller - L' Arabesque, Op.100 No.2 Ayla Takeda Moreno (10), piano (USA, AZ) Virtuosity 58:25 - Chopin - Waltz in A-flat Major, Op.42 1:02:15 - Prokofiev- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26 (I. Andante - Allegro) William Yeh (12), violin (USA, NY) Lyrical (accompanied by Akiko Chiba) 1:18:20 - Waxman - Carmen Fantasy 1:30:35 - Wieniawski - Violin Concerto No.2, Op.22 (II. Romance) 1:36:07 - Kreisler - Caprice Viennois, Op.2 Neal Eisfeldt (12), violin (USA, IL) Swift (accompanied by Sung Hoon Mo) 1:51:23 - Paganini - Caprice No. 16 1:53:27 - Lalo - Symphonie Espagnole in D minor, Op. 21 (V. Rondo: Allegro) Dean Griffin (12), piano (USA, NY) Lyrical 2:10:40 - Bach - Invention No. 12 in A Major, BWV 783 2:12:21 - Schubert - Impromptu in A-flat Major, Op. 90 No. 4 Sathvik Subramanian (12), piano (USA, NJ) Lyrical 2:30:32 - Liszt - Un Sospiro Jaden Li (14), piano (USA, MD) Profound 2:47:13 - Chopin - Polonaise in F-sharp minor Op. 44 Antian Jiang (14), piano (Canada, Ontario) Virtuosity 3:08:32 - Ravel - Ondine, from Gaspard de la Nuit 3:15:38 - Liszt - Transcendental Étude No. 10 in F minor ("Appassionata") 3:20:54 - Chopin - Ballade #4 in F minor, Op.52 Groundbreaking classical music competition of the year reinvents concert stage. Arriving at the Third and Final Round of Sound Espressivo. 41 fabulous musicians from around the world take LIVE Virtual Stage in front of International Panel of Judges. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE FINALIST BELOW: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/sound-espressivo-finals-2021 ------------------ Sound Espressivo Virtual Music Competition - A Sorcerer's Apprentice’s Guide To Mastery Platforms were built and technology put in place, that allows for all nuanced musical expressions to be conveyed with the highest sound bite quality, minus its - much feared in musical productions - time delayed projection. Sound Espressivo’s Second Edition 2021 has developed its innovative concepts from first installment that attracted a million viewers. Sound Espressivo offers musicians an opportunity to perform on a LIVE and professionally produced virtual stage via an Internet TV Broadcast Reproducir video Reproducir video 03:00:24 Virtual Concert Halls SEC Finals. Session 5, Age group 26+. January 30 at 3:00pm EST 5:37 - Introducing Judges: Pierre Beaudry, Massimiliano Donninelli, Kelly Hall-Tompkins, Anzel Gerber, Adrianne Greenbaum, Stephen Stirling Ben Batalla, piano (USA, TX) Program. Recital Theme: Children’s Playground 13:40 - Rodgers & Hammerstein - My Favorite Things, from “The Sounds of Music” 19:10 - Debussy - L’isle Joyeuse Ravel - Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother Goose Suite) 26:15 II. Petit Poucet (Tom Thumb) 29:46 III. Laideronnette, Impératrice des Pagodes (Little Miss Ugly Face, Empress of the Pagodas) Chick Corea - 2 Children’s Songs 33:08 - No.17 34:25 - No.20 35:55 - Free Improvisation Junwen Liang, piano (USA, PA) 57:06 - Chopin - Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17 No. 4 1:01:53 - Earl Wild - "Embraceable You" from 7 virtuoso etudes on Gershwin's songs Prokofiev - Piano Sonata No. 8 in B-flat major, Op. 84 1:05:15 II. Andante sognando 1:09:27 III. Vivace Mary Beth Orr, vocal/french horn (USA, MI) Lyrical 1:39:36 - Spanish Mary (Song by The New Basement Tapes) There were three sailors bold and true With cargo they did carry They sailed away on the ocean blue For the love of Spanish Mary. So deeply now were they disturbed No longer could they tarry They swooned and swerved for the love of Spanish Mary. I remember well they came one day The buffoon, the fool, the fairy Oh paid the dues and inquired to me For the love of Spanish Mary ‘Tis not of me to talk absurd No rumor do I carry No, I'll not tell you one word For the love of Spanish Mary. Beggar man, beggar man Tell me no lie Is it a mystery to live Or is it a mystery to die? 1:41:22 - Vitaly Buyanovsky - Espana Esteban Alvarez, piano (USA, TX) Virtuoso 2:01:23 - El Cóndor Pasa 2:07:36 - Tico-Tico 2:22:20 - Vineel Mahal, voice (Hong Kong) Lyrical 2:23:13 - Bizet - "Je Crois Entendre Encore", from Les Pêcheurs de Perles 2:28:43 - Choodandi (Original Song) 2:46:17 - Closing remarks Groundbreaking classical music competition of the year reinvents concert stage. Arriving at the Third and Final Round of Sound Espressivo. 41 fabulous musicians from around the world take LIVE Virtual Stage in front of International Panel of Judges. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE FINALISTS BELOW: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/sound-espressivo-finals-2021 ------------------ Sound Espressivo Virtual Music Competition - A Sorcerer's Apprentice’s Guide To Mastery In the world of virtual music competitions, Sound Espressivo aims to ensure that as many "apprentices" are heard and appreciated by its growing virtual audiences. Platforms were built and technology put in place, that allows for all nuanced musical expressions to be conveyed with the highest sound bite quality, minus its - much feared in musical productions - time delayed projection. Sound Espressivo’s Second Edition 2021 has developed its innovative concepts from first installment that attracted a million viewers. Sound Espressivo offers musicians an opportunity to perform on a LIVE and professionally produced virtual stage via an Internet TV Broadcast Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:34:11 Virtual Concert Halls SEC Finals. Session 6, Age groups 15-18 & 19-25. January 30 at 8:00pm 5:10 - Introducing Judges: Frantisek Brikcius, Annie Center, Angela Chan, Philippe Chao, Agnes Tse, Mike Vaccaro Grey Small (16), guitar (USA, VA) Virtuosity 11:31 - Francisco Tárrega - Arabian Capriccio 16:19 - Leo Brouwer - Preludio from Suite No. 2 18:55 - Alonso Mudarra - Fantasia Yihui (Gabriel) Wu (17), piano (Canada, Ontario) Profound 31:47 - Liszt - Waldesrauschen (Forest Murmurs), S.145/1 36:05 - Liszt - Ballade No.2 in B minor, S.171 ZhaoJun Ma (20), double bass (China) Innovative Bach - Cello Suite No. 1, BWV 1007 1:01:15 II. Allemande 1:03:54 III. Courante 1:15:12 - Closing remarks Groundbreaking classical music competition of the year reinvents concert stage. Arriving at the Third and Final Round of Sound Espressivo. 41 fabulous musicians from around the world take LIVE Virtual Stage in front of International Panel of Judges. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE FINALIST BELOW: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/sound-espressivo-finals-2021 ------------------ Sound Espressivo Virtual Music Competition - A Sorcerer's Apprentice’s Guide To Mastery In the world of virtual music competitions, Sound Espressivo aims to ensure that as many "apprentices" are heard and appreciated by its growing virtual audiences. Platforms were built and technology put in place, that allows for all nuanced musical expressions to be conveyed with the highest sound bite quality, minus its - much feared in musical productions - time delayed projection. Sound Espressivo’s Second Edition 2021 has developed its innovative concepts from first installment that attracted a million viewers. Sound Espressivo offers musicians an opportunity to perform on a LIVE and professionally produced virtual stage via an Internet TV Broadcast Reproducir video Reproducir video 03:07:08 Virtual Concert Halls SEC Semifinals LIVE, Session 5. Saturday, December 18, 2021 3:20 - Introducing the Judges: Angela Chan, Giacomo Franci, Adrianne Greenbaum, Mike Vaccaro, James Welch. Cady Wing Tung Koo (11), oboe (Hong Kong) (accompanied by Shirley Whing Chow) 6:36 - Carl Nielsen - Romance, Op. 2 Curious Duo (13). Haonan (Daniel) Yang, oboe; Yiqi Chen, cello (China) Joseph Fiala - Duo concertante in F major 18:53 I. Allegro assai 23:17 II. Adagio 28:28 III. Allegro Weng Cheng Tiffany Chum (13), voice (Hong Kong) (accompanied by Shirley Whing Chow) 43:24 - Reflection, from Disney's “Mulan” 45:23 - Christmas Isn't Christmas Cady Wing Tung Koo (11), voice (Hong Kong) (accompanied by Shirley Whing Chow) 58:47 - Franck - Panis Angelicus Pui Ki Christina Au Yeung (13), voice (Hong Kong) (accompanied by Shirley Whing Chow) 1:12:53 - Grieg - The Princesse 1:16:00 - Bernstein - I Feel Pretty Hannah Kwok (11), voice & violin (Hong Kong) (accompanied by Shirley Whing Chow) 1:29:16 - Stephen Flaherty - Once Upon A December, from "Anastasia" 2:15:57 - Elgar - Salut d'Amour Haily Hui Ning Leung (14), voice (Hong Kong) (accompanied by Shirley Whing Chow) 1:46:35 - Wedding Invitation Street (Cantonese Pop Song) Rachel Si Yin Wong (17), cello (Singapore) (accompanied by Pauline Lee) 2:03:00 - Bach/Gounod - Ave Maria Yoshimi Matsuda, piano (Japan); Age group: 26+ 2:20:44 - Faure - Impromptu No. 3 in A flat Major, Op.34 2:26:09 - Debussy - Poissons d'or (Goldfish), from “Images” Book 2 2:30:17 - Sibelius - Granen (The Spruce), from “The Trees”, Op.75 No. 5 2:49:23 Robert Voisey, the President of the Advisory Board of Sound Espressivo 2:52:21 - Interview with the Judges What is Sound Espressivo? Our mission is to EMPOWER musicians with new tools, ENRICH with new thinking, EXPAND horizons of what's possible, what can work, what can be a source of joy and success for a modern performing artist Sound Espressivo Competition brings together artists of different generations from around the world. https://www.soundespressivocompetitio... Sound Espressivo online competition is where musicians present their talent, practice, and individuality. It is an opportunity to engage with audiences and the world in a present day technical environment, to be reviewed and guided by respected judges from around the world. Sound Espressivo is bringing the future of the music industry to the artists, educators, and audiences of today. Founded and managed by professional musicians, SEC aims to empower artists of every instrument and all walks of life. Sound Espressivo gives an opportunity for the contestants to present themselves to a supportive panel of established veterans in the field. Reproducir video Reproducir video 04:28:12 Virtual Concert Halls SEC Semifinals LIVE, Session 2. Friday, December 17, 2021 6:23 - Introducing the Judges: Avguste Antonov (USA/France), Frantisek Brikcius (Czech/UK), Annie Chang-Center (USA), Galina Ivannikova (Ukraine/USA), James Welch (USA) Viktoria Lypa (15), guitar (Ukraine) 9:11 - Heitor Villa-Lobos — Mazurka-Choro №1 11:47 - Jorge Morel — Danza in E minor Shuheyu Feng (25), flute (Germany) 19:25 - Kuhlau - Fantasie No. 2 for flute solo Maria Narodytska, piano (Ukraine/Germany). Age group: 26+ 37:23 - Scarlatti - Sonata in D minor, K.9 41:09 - Maria Narodytska - Moment Musical 43:37 - Schubert - Moment Musical No. 2 in A-flat Major, Op. 94 D. 780 50:30 - Schubert/Liszt - Erl King Teresa Laiz, percussion (Spain). Age group: 26+ 1:04:32 - Albéniz - Asturias (Leyenda), from Suite española, Op. 47. Partitura de Castañuelas Silvia Tessari, piano (Italy). Age group: 26+ 1:19:49 - Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 23, Op. 57 "Appassionata" (I. Allegro assai) 1:30:49 - Schubert/Liszt - Gretchen am Spinnrade 1:36:30 - Schubert/Liszt - Erlkoenig 1:42:50 - Liszt - St. Francis of Assisi's sermon to the birds 1:53:31 - Liszt - St. Francis of Paola walking on the waves 2:02:38 - Stravinsky - Danse Russe John Lettieri, jazz accordion (Canada, Ontario). Age group: 26+ 2:17:47 - Paul Desmond - Take Five 2:21:52 - Astor Piazzolla - Libertango 2:25:11 - Agustín Lara - Granada Dmitry Styrkas, piano (USA, NJ). Age group: 26+ 2:38:05 - Rachmaninoff - Elegie Junwen Liang, piano (USA, PA). Age group: 26+ 2:51:44 - Chopin - Mazurka in c-sharp minor, Op. 30 No. 4 2:55:48 - Chopin - Etude in G-sharp minor, Op. 25 No. 6 2:58:04 - Chopin - Rondo a la mazur, Op. 5 Vineel Mahal, voice. Age group: 26+ 3:18:22 - I Have a Picture of You (Original Song) Jeffrey Zhang (9), piano (Ontario, Canada) 3:34:32 - Mozart - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (12 Variations on "Ah vous dirai-je, Maman") Harry Chen (9), piano (USA, VA) 3:47:32 - Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 5 in D Major, K. 175 (II. Andante ma un poco adagio) (accompanied by Frane Rušinović) Konomi Nakadai (13), oboe (Japan) Marcello - Concerto in D minor 4:02:40 I. Andante e spiccato 4:06:08 III. Presto It is an opportunity to engage with audiences and the world in a present day technical environment, to be reviewed and guided by respected judges from around the world. Sound Espressivo is bringing the future of the music industry to the artists, educators, and audiences of today. Founded and managed by professional musicians, SEC aims to empower artists of every instrument and all walks of life. Sound Espressivo gives an opportunity for the contestants to present themselves to a supportive panel of established veterans in the field. Reproducir video Reproducir video 05:26:12 Virtual Concert Halls SEC Semifinals LIVE, Session 7. Sunday, December 19, 2021 8:43 - Introducing the Judges: James Adler, Avguste Antonov, Devin Patrick Hughes, Agnes Tse, Mike Vaccaro, James Welch. Leyna Ishikawa (10), piano. 10 and under (USA, CA) 14:00 - Mozart - Sonata No.10 in C Major, K.330/300h (I. Allegro moderato) 19:07 - Grieg - Butterfly, Op. 43 No. 1 Sora Corro (11), piano (USA, CA); Age group: 11-14 Dyes 33:00 - Chopin - Étude in F minor, Op. 25 No. 2 34:57 - Liszt - Gnomenreigen (Dance of the gnomes) William Yeh (12), violin (USA, NY?). Age group: 11-14 Dyes 47:30 - Saint-Saëns - Havanaise, Op. 83. Pre-recorded video due to the arm injury Dean Griffin (12), piano (USA, NY). Age group: 11-14 1:09:36 - Bach - Invention No. 4 in D minor, BWV 775 1:10:53 - Sergei Bortkiewicz - The Butterfly, Op. 30, No. 9 1:13:22 - Debussy - Arabesque No 1 Brandon Zhou (12), piano (USA, MD) Age Group: 11-14 Kuhlau - Sonatina Op.55 No.3 1:23:52 I. Allegro con spirito 1:25:37 II. Allegretto grazioso 1:27:25 - Bach - Invention No. 10 in G Major, BWV 781 Derek Lee (14), piano (USA, CT) Age Group: 11-14 1:42:57 - Schubert - Impromptu in G-flat Major, Op. 90 No. 3 Dylan Schenker (14), piano (USA, MD). Age group: 11-14 1:57:53 - Chopin - Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 2:08:12 - Kabalevsky - Prelude in E-flat minor, Op. 38 No. 14 Nickita Zinkovsky (13), voice (USA, NY) Age Group: 11-14. 2:22:52 - Bart Howard - Fly Me to the Moon Oliver Corro (14), piano (USA, CA); Age group: 11-14 Dyes 2:34:43 - Mozart - Sonata No.14 in C minor, K.457 2:38:48 - Chopin - Étude in C-sharp minor, Op. 10 No. 4 Colin Chang (17), piano (Canada, Ontario). Age Group: 15-18 2:53:03 - Bach - Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903 Siddharth Pant (17), piano (USA, CA). Age Group: 15-18 3:16:29 - Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 (I. Maestoso – Allegro con brio ed appassionato) Ashrey Shah (21), clarinet (USA, MN). Age Group: 19-25 3:33:28 - Bach - Adagio from Violin Sonata in G minor 3:37:28 - Béla Kovács - Hommage à Manuel de Falla for solo clarinet Reuven Ben-Zeev (19), piano (USA, MD). Age group: 19-25 3:49:15 - Rachmaninoff - Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36 (I. Allegro Agitato) (1913 version) Nevaeh Marelich (8), violin (USA, NV). Age Group: 10 and under 4:13:28 - Rieding - Concerto in B minor, Op. 35 (I. Allegro moderato) Piervito Cardone (10), voice (USA, NY) Age Group: 10 and under? 4:24:20 - Schubert - Ave Maria Ella Levy (7), piano (USA, VA). 10 and under. 4:37:52 - Berkovich - Concerto, Op.44 (III. Allegro assai) 4:45:33 Ben Batalla, piano (USA, TX) Age group 26+ 4:46:24 - Chopin - Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47 4:54:23 - Improvisation on Chopin Prelude No. 4 5:01:36 - Erroll Garner - Misty 5:06:25 - Original improvisation - free form What is Sound Espressivo? Our mission is to EMPOWER musicians with new tools, ENRICH with new thinking, EXPAND horizons of what's possible, what can work, what can be a source of joy and success for a modern performing artist Sound Espressivo Competition brings together artists of different generations from around the world. https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com Sound Espressivo online competition is where musicians present their talent, practice, and individuality. It is an opportunity to engage with audiences and the world in a present day technical environment, to be reviewed and guided by respected judges from around the world. Sound Espressivo is bringing the future of the music industry to the artists, educators, and audiences of today. Founded and managed by professional musicians, SEC aims to empower artists of every instrument and all walks of life. Sound Espressivo gives an opportunity for the contestants to present themselves to a supportive panel of established veterans in the field. Reproducir video Reproducir video 03:50:51 Virtual Concert Halls SEC Semifinals LIVE, Session 1. Thursday, December 16, 2021 2:55 - Introducing Robert Voisey, the President of Sound Espressivo Board 4:24 - Introducing the Judges: Angela Chan, Giacomo Franci, Mike Vaccaro, Robert Voisey, James Welch. Justin Kijun Lee (10), cello (USA, VA); Age group: 10 and under 7:08 - Popper - Gavotte, Op. 23 No. 2 (accompanied by GaYoung Lee) Ruoyi Qiao (10), piano (Canada, Ontario). 10 and under 18:10 - Glinka/Balakirev - The Lark 23:33 - Moszkowski - Étude de virtuosité in A-flat Major, Op. 72 No.11 (“Per aspera”) Virginia Bent (10), Voice: Broadway and Light (Hong Kong); Age group: 10 and under. 32:46 - Reflection, from Disney's “Mulan” (accompanied by Shirley Whing Chow) Kaiden Griggs (10), piano (USA, VA); 10 and under 41:59 - Mendelssohn - Concerto in G minor, Op. 25 (I. Molto allegro con fuoco) (accompanied by Frane Rušinović) Brandon Kim (13), cello (USA, VA); Age group: 11-14 59:23 - Squire - Tarantella (accompanied by Susanna Kolker) Matthew Brand (13), piano (USA, NY). Age Group: 11-14 1:11:11 - Matthew Brand - Under the Willow Tree 1:13:07 - Matthew Brand - Fire Dance Rachael Lippe (11), violin (USA, NY). Age group: 11-14 1:24:34 - Rieding - Concerto in B minor, Op. 35 (II. Andante) (accompanied by Cynthia Lippe) Jaden Li (14), piano (USA, MD). Age Group: 11-14 1:35:05 - Chopin - Ballade No. 1 in G minor Jaime Moon, Madison Bae, Brandon Kim (12), piano trio (USA, VA) Age Group: 11-14 1:54:19 - Frank Bridge - Valse Russe Grey Small (16), guitar (USA, VA). Age Group: 15-18 2:04:52 - Albéniz - Asturias (Leyenda), from Suite Española, Op. 47 2:11:40 - Roland Dyens - Fuoco from Libra Sonatine Mary Beth Orr, french horn (USA, MI). Age group: 26+ 2:26:31 - Lydia Busler - Appalachia (Wayfaring Stranger) Lydia Chinchilla (19), flute (USA, IL). Age Group: 19-25 (accompanied by Joel Jamison) 2:41:30 - Reinecke - Ballade, Op. 288 2:51:18 - Bach - Flute Sonata in E-flat Major, BWV 1031 (I. Allegro moderato) ZhaoJun Ma (20), double bass (China). Age Group: 19-25 (accompanied by Tatiana Holub) Hindemith - Sonata for Double Bass and Piano (mvts. 1-2) 3:08:02 I. Allegretto 3:10:40 II. Scherzo. Allegro assai Esteban Alvarez (40), piano (USA, TX, Costa Rica). Age group: 26+ 3:23:03 - La Bikina 3:28:31 - El Manisero (The Peanut Vendor) 3:42:35 - Ballad What is Sound Espressivo? Our mission is to EMPOWER musicians with new tools, ENRICH with new thinking, EXPAND horizons of what's possible, what can work, what can be a source of joy and success for a modern performing artist Sound Espressivo Competition brings together artists of different generations from around the world. https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com Sound Espressivo online competition is where musicians present their talent, practice, and individuality. It is an opportunity to engage with audiences and the world in a present day technical environment, to be reviewed and guided by respected judges from around the world. Sound Espressivo is bringing the future of the music industry to the artists, educators, and audiences of today. Founded and managed by professional musicians, SEC aims to empower artists of every instrument and all walks of life. Sound Espressivo gives an opportunity for the contestants to present themselves to a supportive panel of established veterans in the field Reproducir video Reproducir video 02:59:49 Virtual Concert Halls SEC Semifinals LIVE, Session 3. Thursday, December 18, 2021 3:07 - Introducing the Judges: Avguste Antonov, Frantisek Brikcius, Robert Voisey. Katrina Cheng (8), violin (USA, MD) 4:40 - Vivaldi - Concerto in G minor, Op. 12 No.1, RV 317 (I. Allegro) (accompanied by Mark Pfannschmidt) Tsz Ching (Charriess) Pun (10), piano (USA, OR) 16:28 - Liszt - "Liebestraum" S.541, No. 3 in A-flat Major 21:20 - Beethoven - Rondo a capriccio (Rage Over a Lost Penny) in G Major, Op. 129 Colette Wiering (9), violin (USA, WI) 33:01 - Accolay - Concerto No. 1 in A minor Patrick Qiu (9), piano (USA, MD) Mozart - Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K.545 43:02 I. Allegro 45:20 Andante 51:05 Rondo: Allegretto Sathvik Subramanian (12), piano (USA, NJ) 57:53 - Liszt - Étude No. 3 in D-flat Major "Un sospiro" Antian Jiang (14), piano (Canada, Ontario) 1:08:43 - Liszt - Étude No. 3 in D-flat Major "Un sospiro" 1:14:59 - Liszt - Tarantella from Venezia e napoli from the 2nd year Lilla Nóra Szabó (18), cello (Hungary) 1:29:33 - Haydn - Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Hob.VIIb:1 (I. Moderato) (accompanied by Ágota Lénárt) Asmik Arutiuniants, voice (Russia); Age group: 26+ 1:41:04 - Mozart - "Padre, germani, addio!" from Idomeneo ROZA YACOVA DUO Maria Yacubovich, vocals, Alexey Rozov, piano (Russia); Age group: 26+ Songs of the 1930 and 1940s 1:51:01 - Jerzy Petersburski - The Last Sunday 1:56:01 - Alexander Olshanetsky - Glik (Happiness), from operetta "The Last Dance" 2:01:24 - Oskars Stroks - Foxtrot "Tancz Maszka, Tancz" / Танцуй, Машка, танцуй Moskver Klezmer Kapelye (Russia); Age group: 26+ 2:18:12 - Klezmer tunes Aleksei Rozov, violin (Russia); Age group: 26+ 2:41:58 - Improvisations on Klezmer tunes by Gennady Fomin, for violin solo What is Sound Espressivo? Our mission is to EMPOWER musicians with new tools, ENRICH with new thinking, EXPAND horizons of what's possible, what can work, what can be a source of joy and success for a modern performing artist. Sound Espressivo Competition brings together artists of different generations from around the world. https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com Sound Espressivo online competition is where musicians present their talent, practice, and individuality. It is an opportunity to engage with audiences and the world in a present day technical environment, to be reviewed and guided by respected judges from around the world. Sound Espressivo is bringing the future of the music industry to the artists, educators, and audiences of today. Founded and managed by professional musicians, SEC aims to empower artists of every instrument and all walks of life. Sound Espressivo gives an opportunity for the contestants to present themselves to a supportive panel of established veterans in the field. Reproducir video Reproducir video 03:01:49 Virtual Concert Halls SEC Semifinals LIVE, Session 4. Saturday, December 18, 2021 2:50 - Introducing the Judges: Avguste Antonov, Galina Ivannikova, Michelle Lynne, Elizabeth Mann, Zheyang "Jerry" Xiong. Kevin Lee (14), cello (USA, MA) 5:27 - Haydn - Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major (I. Allegro Moderato) Joel Kee Chen (13), piano (USA, VA) Non-Competitive category (accompanied by Frane Rušinović) 24:10 - Mendelssohn - Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 40 (I. Allegro appassionato) Natalie Hahn (17), piano (USA, NY) 40:57 - Bach - Prelude in B-flat Major 42:48 - Kim Sherman - Reflections Gavin Rualo (16), piano (USA, NY) 53:09 - Joplin - Maple Leaf Rag Yihui (Gabriel) Wu (17), piano (Canada, Ontario) Bach - Partita No. 2 in C minor 1:00:49 II. Allemande 1:03:05 VI. Capriccio 1:04:54 Dohnanyi - Rhapsody No. 3 in C Major, Op. 11 Dora Meiwes (16), piano (USA, UT) 1:18:54 - Rachmaninoff - Sonata No. 2, Op 36 (I. Allegro agitato) 1913 Original Version 1:29:43 - Bach - Prelude and Fugue No. 11 in F Major (from WTC book 2) Terri Ji (19), piano (USA, WA) 1:44:01 - Schumann - Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13 Sheri Heeb, piano (USA, OH); Age group: 26+ 2:19:47 - Schumann - Soaring, Op. 12 No. 2 Christian Lampkin, flute (USA, SC); Age group 26+ 2:30:44 - Telemann - Fantasia № 7 for transverse flute without bass in D Major, TWV 40:8 2:36:07 - Adolphus Hailstork - Yuhwa for Solo Flute 2:49:56 - Co-host Anna Ouspenskaya and all the judges' discussion What is Sound Espressivo? Our mission is to EMPOWER musicians with new tools, ENRICH with new thinking, EXPAND horizons of what's possible, what can work, what can be a source of joy and success for a modern performing artist Sound Espressivo Competition brings together artists of different generations from around the world. https://www.soundespressivocompetitio... Sound Espressivo online competition is where musicians present their talent, practice, and individuality. It is an opportunity to engage with audiences and the world in a present day technical environment, to be reviewed and guided by respected judges from around the world. Sound Espressivo is bringing the future of the music industry to the artists, educators, and audiences of today. Founded and managed by professional musicians, SEC aims to empower artists of every instrument and all walks of life. Sound Espressivo gives an opportunity for the contestants to present themselves to a supportive panel of established veterans in the field Reproducir video Reproducir video 03:57:58 Virtual Concert Halls SEC Semifinals LIVE, Session 6. Sunday, December 19, 2021 4:12 - Introducing the Judges: Avguste Antonov, Pierre Beaudry, Devin Patrick Hughes, Michał Szostak, Donna Weng Friedman. Sophie Gao (13), piano (USA. AZ). Age Group: 11-14 7:37 - Albeniz - Chants d'Espagne, Op. 232 No.1 (Prelude) Neal Eisfeldt (12), violin (USA, IL). Age Group: 11-14 (accompanied by Sung Hoon Mo) 26:46 - Lalo - Symphonie Espagnole in D minor, Op. 21 (I. Allegro non troppo) Iliana Rong (16), piano (USA, VA). Age group 15-18 (accompanied by Frane Rušinović) 46:41 - Mozart - Concerto No. 19 in F Major, K. 459 (I. Allegro) Emanuele Nasuto (13), voice Opera and Lieder (Italy). Age Grp: 11-14 1:09:53 - Cesti - Intorno all’idol mio (Around my idol) 1:13:31 - Handel - Ombra mai fu, from “Xerxes” Shivalik Paul (15), violin (USA, NJ). Age Group: 15-18 1:24:12 - Elgar - Salut d'Amour Kristian Cvetkovic, piano (Switzerland). 26+ 1:37:23 - Schubert - Impromptu in A-Flat Major, Op. 90 No. 4 Maria Simona Fruscella, organ/harpsichord (Italy). 26+ 1:55:21 - Scarlatti (1685 - 1757) - Sonata in A Major, K 208 Tong Mu, piano (USA, TX), piano. 26+ Bach - French Suite No.5 in G Major 2:07:57 Allemande 2:09:44 Courante 2:10:39 Sarabande 2:13:08 Gavotte 2:13:58 Bourrée 2:14:43 Loure 2:16:06 Gigue Lisa Ruth Niemeier, piano (USA, VA). 26+ 2:27:04 - Haydn - Andante and Variations in F minor 2:38:41 - Granados - The Maiden and the Nightingale, from “Goyescas” 2:45:21 - Chopin - Etude in C minor, Op. 25 No. 12 Ria Kang (6), violin (USA, PA). Age group: 10 and under 2:59:12 - Kreisler - Tempo di Minuetto (in the Style of Pugnani) Kento Ishikawa (7), piano (USA, CA). 10 and under 3:05:36 - Beethoven - 6 Variations on 'Nel cor piu non mi sento', WoO 70 3:11:22 - Friedrich Franz Burgmüller, Song of the Gondolier Op. 109 No. 14 in A Major Claude 3:13:20 Debussy, Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum Hiroshi Corro (9), piano (USA, CA); 10 and under 3:20:18 - Copland - The Cat and the Mouse Kate Lee (9), piano (USA, VA); 10 and under (accompanied by Frane Rušinović) 3:27:45 - Polunin - Piano Concertino in A minor Ayla Takeda Moreno (10), piano (USA, AZ); 10 and under 3:37:20 - Chopin - Étude Op. 10, No. 5 3:39:01 - Rachmaninoff - Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.3 No.2 3:42:36 - Copland - The Cat and the Mouse What is Sound Espressivo? Our mission is to EMPOWER musicians with new tools, ENRICH with new thinking, EXPAND horizons of what's possible, what can work, what can be a source of joy and success for a modern performing artist Sound Espressivo Competition brings together artists of different generations from around the world. https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com Sound Espressivo online competition is where musicians present their talent, practice, and individuality. It is an opportunity to engage with audiences and the world in a present day technical environment, to be reviewed and guided by respected judges from around the world. Sound Espressivo is bringing the future of the music industry to the artists, educators, and audiences of today. Founded and managed by professional musicians, SEC aims to empower artists of every instrument and all walks of life. Sound Espressivo gives an opportunity for the contestants to present themselves to a supportive panel of established veterans in the field. Session1 Age group: 10 and under Ruoyi Qiao, piano . Lyrical Age group: 11-14 Matthew Brand, piano . Innovative Jaden Li, piano . Profound Age group: 15-18 Grey Small, guitar . Virtuosity Age group: 19-25 ZhaoJun Ma, double bass . Innovative Age group: 26+ Mary Beth Orr, french horn . Lyrical Esteban Alvarez, piano . Virtuosity Session 2 Age group: 10 and under Jeffrey Zhang, piano. Academic Age group: 11-14 Konomi Nakadai, oboe . Lyrical Age group: 15-18 Viktoria Lypa, guitar. Profound Age group: 26+ Maria Narodytska, piano. Music Ambassador John Lettieri , accordion. Innovative Junwen Liang, piano. Profound Vineel Mahal, voice. Lyrical Session 3 Age group: 10 and under Tsz Ching Pun, piano. Miniature Colette Wiering, violin . Virtuosity Age group: 11-14 Sathvik Subramanian, piano . Lyrical Antian Jiang, piano . Virtuosity Age group: 15-18 Lilla Nóra Szabó, cello . Virtuosity Age group: 26+ Asmik Arutiuniants, voice . Academic Roza Yacova Duo . Miniature Moskver Klezmer Kapelye . Lyrical Session 4 Age group: 15-18 Yihui (Gabriel) Wu, piano, Profound Dora Meiwes, piano, Lyrical Age group: 19-25 Terri Ji, piano, Profound Session 5 Age group: 11-14 Curious Duo. Haonan (Daniel) Yang; Yiqi Chen, cello, Virtuosity Haily Hui Ning Leung, voice, Music Ambassador Session 6 Age group: 10 and under Ria Kang, violin, Lyrical Kento Ishikawa, piano, Virtuosity Hiroshi Corro, piano, Virtuosity Kate Lee, piano, Lyrical Ayla Takeda Moreno, piano, Lyrical Age group: 11-14 Neal Eisfeldt, violin, Swift Session 7 Age group: 10 and under Leyna Ishikawa, piano, Academic Ella Levy, piano, Lyrical Age group: 11-14 Sora Corro, piano, Virtuosity William Yeh, violin, Lyrical Dean Griffin, piano, Lyrical Oliver Corro, piano, Virtuosity Age group: 15-18 Colin Chang, piano, Lyrical Age group: 26+ Ben Batalla, piano, Program Finals Registration deadline January 10, 2022 First Name Last Name Email Time Zone Instrument Repertory for Final Round Name of your accompanist Length of your program Short paragraph about yourself Upload your picture Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Choose a session, according to your age group Choose an option Artistic Nomination Submit Thanks for submitting!