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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!

Tech Information Apply Tech information Recital Gala Auditions Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall All INSTRUMENTALISTS, VOCALISTS, ENSEMBLES, COMPOSERS Concert Season DATES at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 24, 2025, at 7:00pm November 25, 2025, at 7:00pm February 16, 2026, at 7:00pm February 19, 2026, at 7:00pm April 28, 2026, at 7:00pm June 28, 2026, at 1:00pm June 30, 2026, at 7:00pm Gala concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall are video recorded Apply Performance costs required, Inquire before applying! Send inquiries regarding current season's performance costs to se.support@soundespressivo.com Scroll down for details for SOLOISTS If you wish to perform a Concerto with NYCPO and Orchestra Manhattan Orchestras click here Composers click here For more performance opportunities click here Apply with a video Selected musicians are invited to the LIVE ONLINE AUDITION SOLOISTS, DUOS, TRIOS, & VARIOUS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES MAY AUDITION Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall are video recorded Selected Performers receive: Memorabilia Package (poster, certificate, and more) Full color brochure (digital and printed) Complimentary tickets for family An Interview by Steve Robinson, a world renowned producer of classical music radio shows Photos Letters of recommendation and other support (provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges, other programs and competitions) Professional Portfolio packets available upon request Young performers' teachers will receive recognition in publicity and Memorabilia Package Dates and Deadlines Audition Process Steps Apply with a video Selected musicians are invited to the LIVE ONLINE AUDITION. Live Auditions are held remotely via VCHS Internet TV Broadcast. Login to VCHS remote virtual Studio is required Candidates who advance to LIVE Audition will receive a tech preparation session with VCHS Broadcast A/V Engineers who will help musicians prepare their tech. Live auditions are judged in real time. Judges provide participants with immediate on-air feedback. Repertory - FREE CHOICE. No time limit No age limit. Accompanist is not required but preferred. All auditionees' performances will be heard by the Panel in their entirety. No stopping in the middle. - successful candidates will receive an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall • Judges’ decisions are final and may not be contested. • To participate in the live online auditions, each musician must prepare required technical setup Repertory Standard instrumental and vocal repertoire of all periods, including contemporary, Jazz, Ethnic, Art Songs, Opera/Oratorio, “Crossover”, Golden Age Musical Theatre. Memorization is not required but is strongly encouraged for all soloists. Individual movements taken from larger works are acceptable Simplified arrangements and incomplete movements are not accepted Live Virtual Auditions Selected musicians will be invited to audition live on a public Internet broadcast* and will receive a Tech Preparation Session with VCHS Broadcast Engineers Live auditions are judged in real time. Judges provide participants with immediate on-air feedback. During the live audition participants will be able to speak with Judges. • The judges’ decisions are final and may not be contested. • To participate in the live online auditions, each musician must prepare required technical setup *See FEES section for applicable Audition fees View Consent Form Live Finals Schedule October 18-21, 2024. Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles. January 31, 2025 - February 3, 2025. Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles. March 14-17, 2025. colORCHESTRA for performance and recordings opportunities with orchestras worldwide. Soloists, Composers. May 9-12, 2025. Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles. June 13-16, 2025. colORCHESTRA for performance and recordings opportunities with orchestras worldwide. Soloists, Composers. INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON New York City Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network.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. Interviews 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 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 Netherlands/Italy International Panel of Judges Judges provide immediate on-air feedback to participants during the Live Audition stage. To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here Fees Fees* Application fee $75 per soloist, or per Chamber Ensemble $125 per Large Ensemble (9-18 members) Live Audition fee (if selected based on video submission). Live audition is not required for Large Ensembles. Fee includes a group Technology preparation session Solo - $150 Duo/Trio - $200 Small Ensemble (4-8 members) $40 per member Live Audition requirement is waived for Large Ensembles Performance/production costs (if selected to perform at the Gala) depend on the type of presentation and the length of performance segment. *Inquire before applying! Send inquiries regarding current season's performance costs to se.support@soundespressivo.com

Learn how to apply, what to expect, when are the dealines, who can compete, what to play, how to submit a video, categories, age groups, requirements Bienvenido a Sound Espressivo 2021 ¡Las preliminares están aquí! Elige tu fecha 24-25 de abril 29-30 de mayo 26-27 de junio 24-25 de julio 28-29 de agosto 25-26 de septiembre 23-24 de octubre 27-28 de noviembre (verifique los plazos a continuación) Grupos de edad Menores de 10 11-14 15-18 19-25 Adulto (26+) Límite de tiempo para las preliminares: 10 minutos Repertorio - libre elección Medio Piano S tring Instrumentos Instrumentos de viento Guitarra Arpa Instrumentos de percusión Instrumentos barrocos Conjuntos y grupos de cámara Voz Danza Instrumentos tradicionales Inscribirse Escoger Actuación en vivo o Envío de video pregrabado Competitivo o no competitivo Categoría Artística Estilo / período: Barroco, Clásico, Contemporáneo , Jazz Detalles Sonido expresivo Rondas semifinales y finales: Diciembre de 2021 Repertorio - libre elección Límite de tiempo: 10 minutos Más detalles a continuación FECHAS Y PLAZOS Plazo de solicitud 15 de abril Mayo 1 1 ° de Junio 1 de julio Agosto 1 Septiembre 1 1 de octubre 1 de noviembre Fecha de actuación 24-25 de abril 29-30 de mayo 26-27 de junio 24-25 de julio 28-29 de agosto 25-26 de septiembre 23-24 de octubre 27-28 de noviembre MEDIO Instrumentos Piano Todo S tring Instrumentos Todos los instrumentos de viento Guitarra Arpa Todos los instrumentos de percusión Todos los instrumentos barrocos Otro medio de rendimiento Conjuntos y grupos de cámara Voz Danza Instrumentos tradicionales ESCOGER ACTUACIÓN EN VIVO Tarifa de solicitud: $ 80 ¿Qué es? Actuarás en vivo a través de transmisión pública por Internet-TV. Los productores de VCHS te ayudarán con tu tecnología No es necesario descargar ni aprender ningún software Esto no es Zoom, ¡te verás y sonarás genial! ¿Qué obtengo? Su actuación en directo será grabada profesionalmente por ingenieros de radiodifusión. La grabación de su actuación estará disponible en SEC YouTube y otros canales para repeticiones. Puede solicitar una copia de su video de actuación individual (se aplica una tarifa de $ 75) Instrucción grupal sobre transmisión de presentaciones en vivo Verificación técnica individual ESCOGER ENVÍO DE VIDEO DE SU GRABACIÓN Tarifa de solicitud: $ 55 ¿Cómo presento? Puede cargar un archivo de video MP4 o Puede enviar un enlace de YouTube ¿Qué obtengo? Su video se estrenará en YouTube, sitio web, Facebook y otros canales. Su video aparecerá en una galería de videos en el sitio web de la SEC Su video estará disponible para repeticiones después del estreno. Aún puede elegir "Competitivo" y ser considerado para las Semifinales de Sound Espressivo ESCOGER COMPETITIVO ¿Qué hacer? Solicite recibir comentarios de los jueces (escritos para presentaciones de video, o en vivo si eliges actuar en vivo) Solicite ser considerado para las semifinales de la competencia Sound Espressivo en diciembre de 2021 ¿Qué obtengo? Certificado Comentarios de los jueces (escritos para presentaciones de video; en vivo en pantalla para presentaciones en vivo) Puede ser seleccionado para competir en las Semifinales de Sound Espressivo en diciembre de 2021 Los ganadores de las preliminares reciben becas completas para participar en clases magistrales con jueces. Los ganadores de las preliminares reciben becas completas para el seminario de radiodifusión de VCHS ESCOGER NO COMPETITIVO ¿Qué es? Una oportunidad de baja presión para compartir su arte y talento. No serás juzgado ¿Qué obtengo? Certificado Tu familia y amigos pueden ver tu actuación en vivo y animar en tiempo real. Tu actuación será grabada y tus amigos podrán verla después de la fecha. Recibirás un pase gratuito para observar las clases magistrales con los jueces. Si elige enviar un video, se estrenará en nuestros canales y disponible para repeticiones REPERTORIO Y LÍMITES DE TIEMPO Repertorio Eres libre de elegir cualquier repertorio, ¡elige lo que mejor te represente como músico! Consulte a continuación las categorías artísticas. Si elige uno, elija sus piezas para reflejar esa categoría Límites de tiempo Para todas las preliminares, el tiempo límite es de 10 minutos. Mismo límite para videos y presentaciones en vivo Vas a no ser descalificado por actuaciones más cortas Si eliges una composición que dure más de 10 min., no será descalificado por horas extras Rondas semifinales y finales: sin límite de tiempo GRUPOS DE EDAD Y CATEGORÍAS ARTÍSTICAS Grupos de edad Menores de 10 11-14 15-18 19-25 Adulto (26+) Categorías Artísticas Puede elegir una categoría o ninguna Programa Virtuosidad Miniatura Lírico Profundo Rápido Innovador Académico Embajador Ninguno PERIODOS Y ESTILOS MUSICALES ¡Elija dónde prospera! Clásico hasta mediados del siglo XX Barroco (instrumentos de época) Contemporáneo Jazz Musica de todo el mundo Para cantantes Ópera Broadway Canción

Laureate Gala Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Monday, April 1, 2 024, at 7:00pm EST Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers From Around the World Program Visit Carnegie Hall site for tickets for upcoming Gala concerts SOLO PERFORMANCES: Mike Raposo, Flute Matt Lepek, Oboe John DiSanto, Bassoon Christopher Koelzer, Piano Kate Shin, Piano Grace Cho, Piano Donna Lee, Mezzo-Soprano & Piano Kenneth Zhang, Violin Vintine Anrich, Violin James Greening-Valenzu ela, Piano Marin Vitas, Countertenor Ante Božić-Kudrić, Piano Giampiero Bugliarello, Piano Jacques-Pierre Malan, Cello Daniel Espen, Piano Glen Carter-Varney, Piano Elisabeth Möst, Flute Alisa Sadikova, Harp Patricio Cadena Perez, Guitar Laura McCormick, Piano CHAMBER ENSEMBLES: Boston String Academy The Lehner Quartet Bernard Vallandingham , violin Adina Vallandingham , violin Erika Gray, viola Igor Zubkovsky, cello Dates and Deadlines NEW COMPOSITIONS BY: Bernard Vallandingham, Leopold Brauneiss, Michael Chang, Ante Božić-Kudrić, Daniel Espen, Giampiero Bugliarello, Glen Carter-Varney, Anne de Boysson, Peter Dickson Lopez, Noam Faingold, William Toutant Gala Laureates INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON April 2 in New York City Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network.ork. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016. A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives. In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. Robinson wrote AIR’s first two successful grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. James Adler Audience Favorite AWARD $250 "It is very important to have the audience participate in this competition! It engages the listener and encourages our wonderfully talented contestants. I am delighted to co-found the James Adler Audience Favorite Award for the Sound Espressivo Global Music Competition. Sit back, listen, enjoy -- and please vote!" ~James Adler, Pianist and Composer Photo: Frank Gimpaya Repertoire Artists from Around the World Sample Compositions from All Periods of Classical Music Kaleidoscope of Genres, Instruments, Ensembles Age is Not a Limitation of Artistry! Performers are Aged 7-80 Age Groups snd Categories iClassical Academy AWARDS iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards to Winners and Participants of Carnegie Gala Auditions We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience iClassical Academy is based in Switzerland iClassical Awards International Panel of Judges Judges provide immediate on-air feedback to participants during the Live Audition stage. To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here Laureate Gala! OUR STORY Laureates' Journey to Performance in New York Cit y at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Hosted by STEVE ROBINSON, the world renowned producer of classical music radio programs SEE FULL BROCHURE Carnegie Auditions Reproducir video Reproducir video 35:56 Announcing Winners of Auditions for Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Announcing Winners of Auditions for Gala at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall held live on our previous Broadcasts on April 29 - May 2, 2023 Musicians were auditioning for an opportunity to perform at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, in Gala concerts in New York City. The Gala Auditions are organized by Sound Espressivo, Progressive Musicians, and Virtual Concert Halls. Auditionees from many countries are seeking guidance and support from the Judges, through live comments which you will hear after each performance The Sound Espressivo Global Competition is an online, live-streamed competition. It combines a competition and live performance experience. Progressive Musicians is an organizer of many competitions and concerts at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall. Virtual Concert Halls is an Internet TV broadcaster providing artists with a virtual stage and ability to reach audiences beyond the walls of conventional concert halls. The goal of these Auditions is to encourage, nurture, and reward musicians who are proactive about sharing their art and developing their careers. Sound Espressivo and Progressive Musicians together are providing opportunities for musicians to discover their unique artistic voice, take initiative, present themselves on their own terms, and carve out their own career paths. Thank you Judges! Gr 1 - Avguste Antonov. Masterclasses in Italy. Talent Summer Courses Gr 2 - Emil Chudnovsky Gr 3 - Vera Danchenko Gr 4 - Giacomo Franci Gr 5 - Giacomo Franci Gr 6a - Avguste Antonov Gr 6b - Avguste Antonov Gr 7 - Giacomo Franci Gr 8 - Giacomo Franci Gr 9 - Giacomo Franci Gr 10 - Avguste Antonov and Vera Danchenko Gr 11 - Gevorg Sargsyan and Emil Chudnovsky ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ These public broadcasts are brought to you by Virtual Concert Halls: Anna Ouspenskaya, Igor Zubkovsky, Frane, Rusinovich, James Welch, Fedor Ouspensky, Ante Bozc-Kudric, Chris Au. These programs are offered to public free of charge. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ Reproducir video Reproducir video 02:30:17 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 11 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: Tuesday May 2 GROUP 11 12:00pm-2:00pm Recitalists Yiqun Zhao, Flute, United States 6:36 - Cecile Chaminade - Concertino for flute, Op. 107 Christopher Rocha, Piano, United States 17:54 - Chopin - Waltz in B Minor Op. 69 No. 2 Valerija Iljinaite, Voice (dramatic soprano), United Kingdom 25:20 - Tchaikovsky - Liza’s aria from queen of spades 29:50 - Rosephanye Powell - Dying from ‘Then, Here and Now’ Chinnawat Themkumkwun, Guitar, Austria 38:49 - Olga Amelkina-Vera (b. 1976) - Western Vista Vlad Krik , Composer/Pianist, Germany 1:01:49 - Vlad Krik - NEW AGE 2022 Marcio Candido, Violin, USA 1:14:41 - Paulo Bosisio Aboio - e Dança Negra for solo violin Sophie Lu, Cello, United States 1:33:40 - David Popper - Hungarian Rhapsody op 68 Janelle Bai, Piano, USA 1:47:30 - R. Shchedrin - A la Albeniz Francesca Bartolo, Voice (Mezzo-Soprano), London, United Kingdom 51:44 - G. Rossini - Cruda Sorte!….agio so per pratica Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Reproducir video Reproducir video 02:30:10 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 10 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: Monday May 1 GROUP 10 9:00am-11:00am Recitalist Candidates Courtney Daniels and Narmina Sultanova, Voice, US 14:22 - S. Moniuszko - Halka's Aria Bruce Leto, Jr., Piano, United States 29:30 - Maurice Ravel - Valley of the Bells Anna-Thérèse Mehra, Piano, USA Liszt - Un Sospiro Jelena Stefanic, Voice/Soprano, Croatia 43:37 G. Puccini - La Boheme / Donde lieta, Mimi's aria Neel Perdue, piano, USA 2:05:26 - E. Grieg - Wedding in Troldhaugen 2:11:22 - F. Liszt - Consolations Patricio Cadena Perez, Guitar, France 1:25:37 - Francisco Tárrega - Recuerdos de la Alhambra 1:29:30 - Antonio Lauro - Valse N° 3 Jed Wei, Piano, USA 1:47:33 - Franz Liszt - Liebestraum no. 3 1:42:44 - Frédéric Chopin - Nocturne in C# Minor Venicia Rasmussen, Voice, Germany 56:40 - Mozart - Come scoglio , from 'Cosi fan tutte' 1:03:30 - Puccini - Un bel del vedremo, 'Madama Butterfly' Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Reproducir video Reproducir video 41:47 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 9 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 9 9:00pm-10:00pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Yiqun Zhao, Flute, United States Carl Philipp Stamitz - Flute Concerto in G major, Op.29 George Cheng, piano, U.S. 3:43 - Mozart - Concerto No.27 in B flat Major, K.595, III. Rondo Allegro Andrew Chukwuka Egbuchiem, Voice Countertenor, United States 24:50 - Antonio Vivaldi - Nel profundo cieco mondo 30:30 - George Fredrick Handel - Amor tiranno amor Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:30:54 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 8 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 8 7:00pm-8:30pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Joel Chen, piano, United States 8:03 - Mozart - Piano Concerto No 22, Movement 1 Susan Dantoni and Jan Koler, piano/cello, USA 16:43 - Faure - Elegy Susan - Dantoni and Cecelia Guerra, piano/soprano, USA 27:30 - Samuel Barber - St. Ita’s Vision Julio Reyes, Guitar, United States 34:08 - Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in D Stacey Stofferahn, Voice, United States 47:40 - Lowe Finney - "Longing" Lori Qian, Piano, USA 56:08 - Beethoven - Concerto No. 2 Allegro con brio Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:18:57 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 7 Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 7 5:30pm-7:00pm Concertos and vocal works with ORCHESTRA Elaine Sara Lim, Piano, United States 7:36 - Mozart - Piano Concerto in A Major K488, 3rd Movement Harry Chen, Piano, United States 24:26 - Kabalevsky - Piano Concerto No 3 (Youth Concerto) in D Major, 2nd Movement Louise Ting, Piano, USA 37:33 - J. Haydn - Concerto in C major Tristan Zhu, violin, United States Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin concerto in D Major, Mvt 1 Sofia Baturina, Piano, USA 57:10 - Saint Saëns - Piano Concerto No. 2 Olivia Zhang, Piano, United States 47:48 - Haydn - Concerto in D Major, Mvt III, Rondo all'ongharese-Allegro assai Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:28:58 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 6B Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Program: GROUP 6b 2:30pm-4:30pm Piano Recitalists Ximurong Zhai, Piano, Canada 10:53 - Charles Griffes - Fantasy Pieces - Scherzo Vignesh Rajagopalan, Piano, United States 20:36 - Mozart - Sonata No. 11 in A Minor,, K. 331 Tiger Stepinski, piano, USA 28:47 - Sergei Rachmaninoff - Etude OP 39 NO 6 Andrew Khayms, Piano, USA 36:15 - Chopin - Polonaise in D minor, Op. 71 No. 1 Daniel Lee, Piano/Composition, US 52:40 - Daniel Lee - Rise William Sun, Piano, US 1:01:02 - Fazil - Summer time Variations Bonnie Zhou, Piano, United States 1:11:10 - Michael Glinka - The Nightingale Variation Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:20:19 Laureates Gala Auditions Group 6A Laureate Gala Auditions April 29 - May 2, 2023 Candidates present their chosen programs to International Panel of Judges, for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers. Concertos and Arias to be performed with New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor. Program: GROUP 6a 12:00pm-2:00pm Piano Recitalists Jia Li, Piano, USA 10:48 - Chopin - Nocturne Op. 9. No. 2 in Eb Major 14:59 - Mozart - Rondo Alla Turca Maggie Chen, Piano, United States 21:37 - MacDowell - Witches Dance Kristina Henckel and Amanda Virelle, Piano Duo, United States 29:01 - Sergei Rachmaninoff - Barcarolle from Six Pieces Op. 11 Antian Jiang, Piano, Canada 41:20 - Franz Liszt - La Campanella in G-sharp minor Alexis Dyche, Piano, USA 52:02 - Frederic Chopin - Impromptu, Opus 29 56:03 - Aaron Copland - The Cat and the Mouse Erin Chen, Piano, United States 1:05:52 - Chopin - Fantaisie-Impromptu In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66 Produced and presented by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls Previous Gala videos The New York Chamber Players Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Giacomo Franci is featuring world class soloists from US, Europe, Canada, Asia Premieres of newly composed works; recital soloists, and ensembles. SPECIAL GUESTS Maestro Giacomo Franci Music Director of New York Chamber Players Orchestra Alexander Peskanov Pianist, Composer Steve Robinson Honorary Host James Adler James Adler Audience Favorite Award James Adler Audience Favorite Award Jennifer Wang Gala Staff Collaborative Pianist Jennifer Wang, piano is a pianist, professional accompanist and collaborator based in New York and the DC area as well as Program Coordinator and Administrator Assistant at the Summit Music Festival. She received her Master Manhattan School of Music, New York, Jennifer has won numerous competitions, both in solo and chamber, performing at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Merkin Concert Hall in NY, Palazzo del Priori in Italy, DiCapo Opera Theater in New York, Embassy of Italy, Mexican Cultural Institute, Lyceum in Alexandria, featured on Cable TV: A Holiday Recital, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Netherlands Embassy, Alden Theater Music Friends Concert, and the Kimmel Center in PA as well as giving a lecture-concert in Wuhan, China. Meet the Gala Performers

Prominent Pianists Festival APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 7, 2023 June 4, 2023 - A djudications Live Stream June 25, 2023 - in-Person and Remote Hybrid Live Concer t at Penny Burchfield Art Gallery Auditorium in Buffalo, NY. Reguations Apply Open to Student Pianists of all ages and levels PIANO SOLOISTS, DUOS, & PIANISTS ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR TEACHERS MAY PARTICIPATE All adjudications will take place online Each pianist will receive a performance evaluation from an adjudicator during a live stream broadcast, and will receive a certificate of participation and achievement APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 7, 2023 Apply Reguations Divisions Ages 5-7 Ages 8-10 Ages 11-14 Ages 15-18 Adult Amateur division Collegiate Undergraduate division Collegiate Masters division Collegiate Doctoral division Repertory All pianists may play one or multiple selections within time limit. See Rules and Regulations for details Apply by May 7 The registration fee $35 Apply Reguations Recital In person & by remote simultaneously SELECTED PIANISTS WILL BE INVITED TO PERFORM ON OUR LIVE HYBRID RECITAL A newly innovative opportunity for pianists to perform live in person OR by REMOTE on the exact same program. The in person performances with a live audience will take place in the Penny Burchfield Art Gallery auditorium in Buffalo, NY. See MORE in REGULATIONS Apply Reguations PRIZES All participants will receive a certificate of participation and achievement. Other prize considerations will include… A live online performance opportunity produced by Virtual Concert Halls. This opportunity is a live performance given by remote, which will be live streamed for our audiences around the globe (SEE FULL REGULATIONS FOR DETAILS). A performance opportunity produced by Progressive Musicians and Virtual Concert Halls in the 2023-2024 season on the Laureate Gala at Carnegie Hall See MORE in REGULATIONS Apply Reguations JURY The Jury Panel is sponsored by Progressive Musicians. See website to learn more about Jury members www.progressivemusicians.com/judges Contact Feel free to contact us with any inquiries or questions Email: director@progressivemusicians.com Call/Text: +1-716-800-9819 See MORE in REGULATIONS Apply Reguations

Sound Espressivo 2020 Sound Espressivo 2020 Reproducir video Compartir Canal completo Este video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copiar Enlace Enlace copiado Search videos Buscar video... Ahora en reproducción 27:15 Reproducir video Message to Contestants Ahora en reproducción 51:25 Reproducir video Artist Portrait and Interview with Sound Espressivo Judge Donna Weng Friedman Ahora en reproducción 53:21 Reproducir video Sadie Goodman, flute - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Ahora en reproducción 01:04:17 Reproducir video Mira Kardan, cello - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Ahora en reproducción 48:58 Reproducir video Mio Imai, violin - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Ahora en reproducción 41:55 Reproducir video Ryan Huang, piano - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Ahora en reproducción 43:59 Reproducir video Simon Yao, piano - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Ahora en reproducción 54:41 Reproducir video SEC presents Piano Masterclass with Avguste Antonov on Haydn - Sonata in A-flat Major, Hob XVI 46 Ahora en reproducción 01:16:21 Reproducir video SEC: meet Kara Hanson-Hajjafari, Sarah Robertson, Janette Zahia Corcelius, and Jeffrey Lavner. Ahora en reproducción 01:14:19 Reproducir video Sound Espressivo Competition presents the 1st Prize Winners of 2020 edition Ahora en reproducción 02:29:55 Reproducir video SEC Gala - presenting the Laureates, management companies name the recipients and award 49 Prizes Ahora en reproducción 02:29:56 Reproducir video Sound Espressivo Competition Ahora en reproducción 56:11 Reproducir video Sound Espressivo Competition presents the 1st Prize Winners of 2020 edition Ahora en reproducción 01:14:23 Reproducir video Sound Espressivo Competition presents the 1st Prize Winners of 2020 edition Ahora en reproducción 06:31:19 Reproducir video Sound Espressivo Finals, Day 2 Ahora en reproducción 09:04:52 Reproducir video Sound Espressivo Finals, Day 1

Academia KDF Música en un ambiente seguro y amigable El bienestar de nuestros estudiantes es tan importante para nosotros como la calidad de la música que aprenden. La práctica, la paciencia y el rendimiento son la base de nuestra enseñanza. Nuestros estudiantes de música de la academia KDF aprenderán los métodos modernos para leer y tocar música y serán conscientes de su vasta herencia como músicos africanos, mezclando el pasado y el futuro juntos. Fundación de Desarrollo Kasibo Uganda Aprende más Micro-academias de KDF Uno de los proyectos de KDF más emocionantes planeados para 2022 es la creación de microacademias KDF en Kachomo. Con el permiso de los líderes de la aldea de Kachomo, los estudiantes de nuestra academia crearán academias de micro-agricultura y academias de micro-textiles de KDF para demostrar sus nuevas habilidades y tecnologías. Esto será de gran beneficio para los estudiantes y las comunidades locales. Los desarrollos textiles y agrícolas modernos son esenciales en el mundo actual. Donaremos cada micro-academia a los aldeanos mientras nuestros estudiantes viajan por Kachomo y regresan con nueva información a medida que pasa el tiempo. Planificación para el futuro La implementación de Institutos de Educación Adicional en 'Estudios Vocacionales', que incluyen 'Música', 'Agricultura', 'Textiles' y 'Deporte' que trabajarán junto con otras universidades y colegios nacionales e internacionales, son un objetivo a largo plazo para que KDF lo ayude. convertirse en un faro de éxito para la región.

Welcome to Virtual Concert Halls Live Classical Music Channel Season 2023-24! Our mission is to connect live music and musicians with wide audience and provide engaging, emotionally rich, and informative experience with classical music to people of all backgrounds, free to everyone. If you are new to classical music, or you live too far from a famouse concert venue, or you can't afford a ticket to go see a symphny concert – our daily live show is for you! INTERNET TV DAILY LIVE MUSIC PROGRAMS Virtual Concert Halls Reproducir video Reproducir video 27:15 Magnificent Nine! Best Moments Part 4 Continuing our series dedicated to Beethoven’s Nine Symphonies, this video presents the best moments from the Magnificent Nine. Featuring selected highlights from the documentary series, followed by commentary, Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Ka Long Au reflect on key musical and historical insights. More about Architects of Music: https://www.youtube.com/@thearchitectsofmusic BEETHOVEN’S UNIVERSE In this ongoing series, Lawrence Rapchak examines each movement of Beethoven’s symphonies, revealing their inner structures and illuminating the architecture of each complete work. No other program about Beethoven’s symphonies has been created in this fashion, and it is our hope to present all nine of these masterpieces in the coming months. To accompany the audio in each episode, the Virtual Concert Halls team has created a visually engaging experience. The visuals include composer portraits, full scores and piano reductions with highlighted passages, performance photos, landscapes to support the narrative, and curated images of Beethoven himself. Created by New Media Productions Worldwide and Virtual Concert Halls Written and Narrated by Lawrence Rapchak Audio Producer & Mix Engineer: Steve Robinson Movie Director: Anna Ouspenskaya Assistant Director & Storyboard: Frane Rušinović Animation, Motion Graphic & Design: Miro Dobrović (dPhoto Studio) Audio Engineer: Eric Arunas Video Editing: Frane Rušinović, Miro Dobrović, Igor Zubkovsky Music: Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Bela Drahos, conductor (Naxos Records) Script content copyright © Lawrence Rapchak, 2021 Reproducir video Reproducir video 32:27 Magnificent Nine! Best Moments Part 3 Continuing our series dedicated to Beethoven’s Nine Symphonies, this video presents the best moments from the Magnificent Nine. Featuring selected highlights from the documentary series, followed by commentary, Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Ka Long Au reflect on key musical and historical insights. More about Architects of Music: https://www.youtube.com/@thearchitectsofmusic BEETHOVEN’S UNIVERSE In this ongoing series, Lawrence Rapchak examines each movement of Beethoven’s symphonies, revealing their inner structures and illuminating the architecture of each complete work. No other program about Beethoven’s symphonies has been created in this fashion, and it is our hope to present all nine of these masterpieces in the coming months. To accompany the audio in each episode, the Virtual Concert Halls team has created a visually engaging experience. The visuals include composer portraits, full scores and piano reductions with highlighted passages, performance photos, landscapes to support the narrative, and curated images of Beethoven himself. Created by New Media Productions Worldwide and Virtual Concert Halls Written and Narrated by Lawrence Rapchak Audio Producer & Mix Engineer: Steve Robinson Movie Director: Anna Ouspenskaya Assistant Director & Storyboard: Frane Rušinović Animation, Motion Graphic & Design: Miro Dobrović (dPhoto Studio) Audio Engineer: Eric Arunas Video Editing: Frane Rušinović, Miro Dobrović, Igor Zubkovsky Music: Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Bela Drahos, conductor (Naxos Records) Script content copyright © Lawrence Rapchak, 2021 Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:59 COLORCHESTRA Auditions | Perform with Orchestras Worldwide COLORCHESTRA Auditions are now open. Presented by Sound Espressivo in collaboration with Virtual Concert Halls. Open to all instruments, all ages, soloists and ensembles. Perform as a soloist with orchestras from around the world. Selected artists will have the opportunity to perform internationally and record an album. 🎶 Online auditions with live jury feedback 🌍 Musicians and orchestras worldwide 🎻 Soloists · Ensembles · All instruments welcome 👉 Apply now at www.soundespressivo.com #Colorchestra #OrchestraAudition #MusicAuditions #ClassicalMusic #MusiciansLife #Soloist #Ensemble #AllInstruments #GlobalOrchestra #MusicOpportunities #PerformWorldwide #SoundEspressivo #VirtualConcertHalls #ApplyNow #YouTubeShorts Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:54 Piano Brilliance 🎹 Sanghie Lee – Schumann Concerto in A minor | Sound Espressivo #soundespressivo Pianist Sanghie Lee performs an inspired excerpt from Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor during her Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. Her expressive playing and commanding artistry illuminate the depth and drama of this timeless Romantic masterwork. 🎹 #SanghieLee #Schumann #PianoConcerto #Pianist #Piano #ClassicalMusic #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #Virtuoso #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #RomanticEra #PianoPerformance #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #PianoMagic #SchumannConcerto Reproducir video Reproducir video 30:09 Magnificent Nine! Best Moments Part 2 Continuing our series dedicated to Beethoven’s Nine Symphonies, this video presents the best moments from the Magnificent Nine. Featuring selected highlights from the documentary series, followed by commentary, Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Ka Long Au reflect on key musical and historical insights. More about Architects of Music: https://www.youtube.com/@thearchitectsofmusic BEETHOVEN’S UNIVERSE In this ongoing series, Lawrence Rapchak examines each movement of Beethoven’s symphonies, revealing their inner structures and illuminating the architecture of each complete work. No other program about Beethoven’s symphonies has been created in this fashion, and it is our hope to present all nine of these masterpieces in the coming months. To accompany the audio in each episode, the Virtual Concert Halls team has created a visually engaging experience. The visuals include composer portraits, full scores and piano reductions with highlighted passages, performance photos, landscapes to support the narrative, and curated images of Beethoven himself. Created by New Media Productions Worldwide and Virtual Concert Halls Written and Narrated by Lawrence Rapchak Audio Producer & Mix Engineer: Steve Robinson Movie Director: Anna Ouspenskaya Assistant Director & Storyboard: Frane Rušinović Animation, Motion Graphic & Design: Miro Dobrović (dPhoto Studio) Audio Engineer: Eric Arunas Video Editing: Frane Rušinović, Miro Dobrović, Igor Zubkovsky Music: Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Bela Drahos, conductor (Naxos Records) Script content copyright © Lawrence Rapchak, 2021 Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:00 Piano Intensity Unleashed ✨ Cheng Zejin – Vallée d’Obermann | Audition #soundespressivo #piano Pianist Cheng Zejin delivers a profound and emotionally charged performance of Franz Liszt’s “Vallée d’Obermann” during his Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall.With dramatic intensity, poetic phrasing, and commanding technique, he reveals the philosophical depth and expressive power of this monumental Liszt masterpiece. 🎹✨ #ChengZejin #Liszt #ValleeDObermann #Piano #Pianist #Virtuoso #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #ClassicalMusic #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #PianoPerformance #RomanticEra #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #LisztPiano #PianoMagic Reproducir video Reproducir video 07:20 Rubinstein - Night; Rachmaninoff - Oh, Do Not Grieve | Рубинштейн — Ночь; Рахманинов — О, не грусти 0:00 Anton Rubinstein: Night, Op. 44 №1 (arr. by Hugo Riesenfeld) 3:44 Sergei Rachmaninoff: Oh, Do Not Grieve, Op. 14 № 8 Excerpt from Bel Cantanti Concert "My Genius, My Angel, My Friend" Hannah Wardell, mezzo-soprano Igor Zubkovsky, cello Katerina Souvorova, piano Recorded on January 23, 2025; St. Dunstan Episcopal Church, Bethesda, Maryland www.belcantanti.com 🎵 Отрывок из концерта «Мой гений, мой ангел, мой друг», организованного Bel Cantanti 0:00 Антон Рубинштейн — Ночь, Op. 44 №1 (аранжировка Хуго Ризенфельда) 3:44 Сергей Рахманинов — О, не грусти, Op. 14 № 8 Исполнители: Ханна Уорделл — меццо-сопрано Игорь Зубковский — виолончель Катерина Суворова — фортепиано 📅 Дата записи: 23 января 2025 года Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:49 Vocal Fireworks 🎶 Narimene Bey – Bernstein’s Cunegonde Aria #soundespressivo #singer #narimene Soprano Narimene Bey delivers a dazzling performance of Leonard Bernstein’s “Glitter and Be Gay” from Candide during her Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. With sparkling high notes, breathtaking agility, and theatrical brilliance, she brings Cunegonde’s iconic aria to life with stunning flair. ✨🎤 #NarimeneBey #Bernstein #GlitterAndBeGay #Candide #Opera #Soprano #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #ClassicalMusic #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #VocalPerformance #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #OperaSinger #VocalBrilliance Reproducir video Reproducir video 02:15:26 MMAG - Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus - Go4Brrroque Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus Go4Brrroque — James Rawie, Artistic Director & Conductor Live Baroque favorites by Mouret, Vivaldi & J. S. Bach. Program 8:31 - Mouret — Suite de Sinfonies: Fanfare (1729) 13:28 - Vivaldi — Concerto in C major for 2 Flutes RV 533 — Lisa Norton & Elizabeth Neudeck, flutes 24:12 - Vivaldi — Concerto for Violin, Cello & Strings in B♭ RV 547 — Kevin Matheson, violin • Nick Haines, cello 38:35 - Vivaldi — “Domine Deus” (from Gloria) — Anne Davidson & Debbie Sessions, sopranos • Lisa Norton, flute 46:44 - Bach — Concerto for Two Violins in D minor BWV 1043 — Kevin Matheson & Cliff Richardson, violins Intermission 1:25:38 - Vivaldi — “Winter” (from The Four Seasons) RV 297 — Kevin Matheson, violin 1:38:30 - Bach — “Laudamus Te” (from Mass in B minor) — Anne Davidson, soprano • Kevin Matheson, violin 1:51:14 - Bach — Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 BWV 1049 — Kevin Matheson, violin • Lisa Norton & Elizabeth Neudeck, flutes 2:13:44 - Bach — “Lebens Sonne” (from Cantata 180) — Anne Davidson & Debbie Sessions, sopranos 2026 Performances Sat, Jan 10 (3:00pm) — Truckee Soiree Fundraiser (Hosts Jeff & Ursula Heffernon) Sun, Jan 11 (3:00pm) — South Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church Tue, Jan 13 (6:30pm) — Incline Village: St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church Fri, Jan 16 (6:30pm) — Reno: St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral Sat, Jan 17 (2:00pm) — Truckee: Methodist Church of the Mountains Sun, Jan 18 (3:00pm) — Reno: Shepherd of the Mountain Lutheran Church Maestro Rawie’s 21st Anniversary is supported by donations from: Heidimarie Rochlin • Kevan & Susan Lesch • Lisa Norton/Harvey Motulsky • Dennis & Dianne De Cuir • Jay Newburg • Tax-Wisdom.com Info: www.Tahoe-Philharmonic.com • TahoePhilharmonic@gmail.com • Auditions & TOUR: 775-833-2478 #TahoePhilharmonic #TahoePhilharmonicOrchestraAndChorus #Go4Brrroque #Baroque #Vivaldi #Bach #FourSeasons #BrandenburgConcerto #LiveStream Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:00 Romantic Piano Magic ✨ Halida Dinova – Liszt Concerto No. 2 #soundespressivo #piano #classicalmusic Pianist Halida Dinova delivers a commanding and emotionally powerful performance of Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major during her Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. With virtuosity, passion, and dramatic intensity, she brings Liszt’s breathtaking Romantic vision vividly to life. 🎹✨ #HalidaDinova #Liszt #PianoConcerto #PianoConcertoNo2 #Piano #Pianist #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #ClassicalMusic #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #RomanticEra #PianoPerformance #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #LisztPiano #PianoMagic Reproducir video Reproducir video 30:05 Magnificent Nine! Best Moments Part 1 Continuing our series dedicated to Beethoven’s Nine Symphonies, this video presents the best moments from the Magnificent Nine. Featuring selected highlights from the documentary series, followed by commentary, Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Ka Long Au reflect on key musical and historical insights. More about Architects of Music: https://www.youtube.com/@thearchitectsofmusic BEETHOVEN’S UNIVERSE In this ongoing series, Lawrence Rapchak examines each movement of Beethoven’s symphonies, revealing their inner structures and illuminating the architecture of each complete work. No other program about Beethoven’s symphonies has been created in this fashion, and it is our hope to present all nine of these masterpieces in the coming months. To accompany the audio in each episode, the Virtual Concert Halls team has created a visually engaging experience. The visuals include composer portraits, full scores and piano reductions with highlighted passages, performance photos, landscapes to support the narrative, and curated images of Beethoven himself. Created by New Media Productions Worldwide and Virtual Concert Halls Written and Narrated by Lawrence Rapchak Audio Producer & Mix Engineer: Steve Robinson Movie Director: Anna Ouspenskaya Assistant Director & Storyboard: Frane Rušinović Animation, Motion Graphic & Design: Miro Dobrović (dPhoto Studio) Audio Engineer: Eric Arunas Video Editing: Frane Rušinović, Miro Dobrović, Igor Zubkovsky Music: Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Bela Drahos, conductor (Naxos Records) Script content copyright © Lawrence Rapchak, 2021 Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:55 Epic Violin Moment 🎻 Zeen Zhou – Mendelssohn Concerto | Espressivo #soundespressivo #violin Violinist Zeen Zhou delivers a passionate and lyrical performance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 (1st movement) during the Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. With expressive warmth, technical brilliance, and Romantic elegance, he brings this beloved concerto to life in stunning fashion. 🎻✨ #ZeenZhou #Mendelssohn #ViolinConcerto #Op64 #Violin #Violinist #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #ClassicalMusic #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #ViolinPerformance #RomanticEra #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #ViolinMagic Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:00 Giusy Ines Tuttolomondo ✨ Schumann Piano Concerto Op. 54 | Audition #soundespressivo #piano #vchs Pianist Giusy Ines Tuttolomondo delivers a passionate and expressive performance of Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 — “Allegro affettuoso” during her Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. With warmth, lyrical beauty, and commanding artistry, she brings Schumann’s Romantic spirit vividly to life. 🎹✨ #GiusyInesTuttolomondo #Schumann #PianoConcerto #Op54 #Piano #Pianist #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #ClassicalMusic #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #RomanticEra #PianoPerformance #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #PianoMagic Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:50 Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Sound Espressivo Gala November 24, 2025 #classicalmusic #violin Welcome to the Laureate Gala, marking the start of our 4th season, hosted by Sound Espressivo and Virtual Concert Halls! Today’s program features musicians from around the world: String Quartet No. 1 (IV. Moderato con anima) by Danlei Wang (world premiere). Performed by Lehner Quartet La Danza (Tarantella) by Giacomo Rossini Gianluca Greco, flute Aida Mastrodonato, soprano Giacomo Franci, piano Adiós Nonino by Astor Piazzolla Duo Cintura–Gerolin (Pietro Maria Cintura, Guitar; Marco Gerolin, Accordion) Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:00 Dazzling Flute Performance ✨ Sara Mahn – Carmen Fantaisie #flute #vchs Flutist Sara Mahn delivers a dazzling performance of François Borne’s “Carmen Fantaisie Brillante” during her Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. With sparkling technique, expressive flair, and dramatic color, she brings this thrilling Carmen-inspired fantasy brilliantly to life. 🎶✨ #SaraMahn #Flute #Flutist #CarmenFantaisie #Borne #ClassicalMusic #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #FlutePerformance #Virtuoso #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #CarmenFantasy #FluteMagic Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:59 Unmissable Ravel Moment ✨ Kaiwei Zhi #soundespressivo #piano #ravel #vchs Pianist Kaiwei Zhi delivers a striking and stylish performance of Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto during his Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. With rhythmic energy, shimmering color, and refined artistry, he brings Ravel’s brilliance to life in vivid detail. 🎹✨ #KaiweiZhi #Ravel #PianoConcerto #Piano #Pianist #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #ClassicalMusic #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #PianoPerformance #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #FrenchMusic #PianoMagic Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:35 Elegant Voice & Emotion 🎶 Jacquelyn White – #Mozart #aria #soundespressivo Vocalist Jacquelyn White delivers a graceful and expressive performance of Mozart’s “Vado, ma dove?” during her Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. With elegance, clarity, and beautiful musical sensitivity, she brings Mozart’s emotional delicacy and charm vividly to life. 🎤✨ #JacquelynWhite #Mozart #Opera #VadoMaDove #ClassicalVoice #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #ClassicalMusic #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #VocalPerformance #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #OperaSinger #MozartAria Reproducir video Reproducir video 46:11 François Devienne (1759–1803): Three Bassoon Quartets, Op. 73. François Devienne, often called the “French Mozart,” was a virtuoso bassoonist and prolific composer whose chamber works showcase both elegance and technical brilliance. 0:00 — Quartet No. 1 in C major 14:36— Quartet No. 2 in F major 30:51 — Quartet No. 3 in G minor Performed on January 7, 2026 by members of the Washington National Opera Orchestra: Joey Grimmer — bassoon Michelle Kim — violin Johanna Nowik — viola Igor Zubkovsky — cello Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:00 Joyful Piano Energy 🎶 Kaiden Griggs – Saint-Saëns Concerto | #Audition #soundespressivo #piano Pianist Kaiden Griggs performs the sparkling and witty 2nd movement of Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 during his Sound Espressivo audition, part of the selection process for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. With agility, style, and joyful musical spirit, he captures the brilliance and charm of this beloved concerto movement. 🎹✨ #KaidenGriggs #SaintSaens #PianoConcerto #Piano #Pianist #SoundEspressivo #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #ClassicalMusic #MusicAudition #LivePerformance #SoundEspressivoCompetition #CarnegieHallAudition #PianoPerformance #YouTubeShorts #MusicShorts #StageToScreen #ConcertoNo2 #RomanticEra #PianoMagic Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:51 Perform at Carnegie Hall Applications Open #carnegiehall #audition #applyonline #vchs #instrumental We are now accepting applications from instrumentalists, vocalists, and ensembles to perform on one of the world’s most iconic stages. Selected artists will have the opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, with full professional production and media support. 📅 Performance Dates Available – 2026 • February 16 / 19 • April 28 • June 28 / 30 • November 23 / 24 ⏳ Apply by January 11 - 18 , 2026 🎥 Artists receive: Professional HD concert video, high-quality photos for social media, and artist interviews — designed to support international visibility and career development. 🔗 Apply here: 👉 https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com #CarnegieHall #WeillRecitalHall #ClassicalMusic #PerformInNewYork #MusiciansLife #MusicOpportunities #ClassicalMusicians #ArtistsOpportunity #MusicCareer #LivePerformance Cargar más UPCOMING EVENTS Concertos and Arias with Orchestra Instrumental and Ensemble Judges Composers Call for Scores Awards Carnegie for Composers Albums colORCHESTRA Cairo Opera Orchestra Call for Orchestral Scores Your Quartet at Carnegie and on Album Solo and Ensemble What is Laureate Gala? Rachmaninoff Competition Masters and Masterworks Laureate Ensemble Cello Choir Laureate Ensemble All Strings Virtuosity Competition Laureate Ensemble Guitar Lyrical Competition colORCHESTRA Boulder Symphony Miniature Competition colORCHESTRA Martinu Philharmonic Laureate Ensemble Voice colORCHESTRA WNYCO Orchestra Season 2022-23 VCHS Season Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:18:24 Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital Series. William Yeh, violin 9:53 Sound Espressivo 2021 Laureate William Yeh, violin, is presented in a solo Recital. Accompanied by Akiko Chiba, piano Program: 10:20 Bartók – Romanian Folk Dances 17:36 Mozart – Violin Sonata No.23 in A major K.305 27:44 Kreisler – Syncopation 30:50 Tchaikovsky – Sérénade mélancolique in B-flat minor, Op.26 41:10 Sarasate – Zapateado, Op.23 45:10 Dvořák – Songs My Mother Taught Me, B.104, Op.55 50:00 Paganini (arr. F. Kreisler) – La Campanella, Op.7 1:00:01 Interview with Dr. Anna Ouspenskaya William Yeh (12), born in London, currently studies with Professor Naoko Tanaka at Juilliard Pre-College. William is grateful for having received generous/full scholarship awards from various musical institutes, including 2019 HeifetzPEG (Program for Exceptionally Gifted, USA; as the youngest violinist that year) and 2022 Aspen Music Festival And School. William has performed and won top prizes in various international competitions, including first prizes (Junior Division) at 2020 Philadelphia International Music Festival Concerto Competition (USA), 2021 EUROASIA International Violin Competition (Japan), 2022 NOMEA International Violin Competition (Italy), and most recently, 2022 New York Chamber Players Orchestra Concerto Competition (USA). William was also awarded Young Artist Awards at 2020 Singapore Violin Festival (Singapore) and 2021 Busan Maru International Music Festival Concerto Competition (South Korea); and the 2nd Prize (Age Group of 11-15) at 2022 Hong Kong International Young Musicians Competition (Hong Kong). Additionally, William has performed at venues, such as Carnegie Hall (New York), Harris Concert Hall (Colorado), Mellon Hall (Philadelphia), National Concert and Recital Halls (Taiwan), and San Vito al Tagliamento Auditorium (Italy). Most recently, William performed with internationally renowned pianist Akiko Chiba, Jinhee Park, Jeong-Eun Lee, Grammy Award-nominated pianist Mark Livshits, and internationally renowned violinist Svetlana Makarova and Accademia d’Archi Arrigoni under the baton of Maestro Giancarlo Guarino. William will perform as a violin soloist in New York with the NYCP Orchestra for the season of 2022-23. Prior to Juilliard Pre-College, William studied with Professor Chengtu Su (Taipei National University of the Arts, Taiwan), Professor Qian Zhou (Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Singapore), and violinist Sirena Huang (USA). William performed at the masterclasses with Italian-German-American Grammy-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich (USA), Professor Itzhak Rashkovsky (Ukraine/Israel), Professor Kyung-Sun Lee (South Korea), and the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet (USA). Also, William has been mentored by violinist Pieter Schoeman (Concertmaster of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, UK). Besides playing the violin, William enjoys playing chess, badminton, and ice-skating, as well as singing and dancing in musicals. He played “Rolf” in “The Sound of Music” at the Auditorium of CKS (Chiang Kai-Shek) Memorial Hall and starred as “Peter Pan” in “Peter Pan” at USC (Shih-Chien University) Concert Hall. William has also been awarded the Ouspensky Fund “Conducting” Award and is receiving conducting apprenticeship from Maestro Giacomo Franci, the Artistic Director and the Conductor of The New York Chamber Players Orchestra. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SOUND ESPRESSIVO CREATES BROAD AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES PERFORMERS, TEACHERS, MANAGERS, CONCERT AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. PERFORM FROM ANY LOCATION BROADCAST ON EVERY MAJOR VIDEO PLATFORM EXPAND YOUR SKILLS, REACH YOUR AUDIENCE, BOOST YOUR CAREER Join one-of-a-kind music events that reinvent the concert stage! To learn more about VCHS visit: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ To learn more about Sound Espressivo and the upcoming Competitions, Auditions, and concerts visit: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's LIVE Broadcast is hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya and brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović, Chris Au, and Igor Zubkovsky. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Reproducir video Reproducir video Annabelle Wei Reproducir video Reproducir video 27:15 Message to Contestants Message to Contestants from the Sound Espressivo Competition's Judges and music managers Reproducir video Reproducir video 41:02 colORCHESTRA announcing Winners of the Auditions The colORCHESTRA Open Auditions are presented in Partnership with Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards, Progressive Musicians, Virtual Concert Halls, and /kor/ productions Auditions were held for upcoming Concerto Performance Dates: FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023 Western New York Chamber Orchestra Glen Cortese, Conductor This uniquely-designed audition is open to musicians of all ages who are available for soloist engagements within the 2022-23 and 2023-24 concert seasons. Selected artists will be awarded an appearance opportunity to perform solo with esteemed professional orchestras from around the world. We thank the esteemed International Panel of Judges, for sharing their time and expertise with auditionees, through their constructive supportive comments which they provided live during the Final Round of the Auditions, and through the process of selecting the Winners: Gevorg Sargsyan, conductor, cello Johanna Moffitt, soprano James Welch, piano, conductor Lisa Layman, soprano, Executive Director, WNYCO Orchestra Glen Cortese conductor, Music Director of WNYCO Orchestra Come and join a supportive, inclusive environment that values professionalism, creativity, personal expression, and the joy that comes from making music! This two-tiered audition has no accompanying requirements, is readily accessible by video submissions, and there is no time limit imposed on the selections that competitors choose to present—we want YOU to show us what you feel you do BEST! ~~~~~~~~ Today's LIVE Broadcast is brought to you by hosts Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au, and the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović and Igor Zubkovsky. Learn more by visiting: https://www.btdawards.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/colorchestra-auditions https://www.progressivemusicians.com/ https://www.korproductions.org/ https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ https://www.wnychamberorchestra.com/ Cargar más Competencia Jueces Premios Solicitud 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 Sound Espressivo 2020 Reproducir video Reproducir video 27:15 Message to Contestants Reproducir video Reproducir video 51:25 Artist Portrait and Interview with Sound Espressivo Judge Donna Weng Friedman Pianist Donna Weng Friedman speaks with the program host Anna Ouspenskaya about Donna’s pandemic EP which will be released on May 1, 2021 in support of AAPI community during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Musical selections: 8:19 Chopin - Waltz in C-sharp minor 29:57 Chinary Ung - Space Between the Fish and the Moon Press release. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings, an Album Spotlighting Music by Under- Represented Composers, Will Be Released on May 1st New EP Featuring AAPI/BIPOC Artists Aims to Promote Understanding and Tolerance and Combat Racism New York, NY—April 26, 2021 On May 1st, pianist and music producer Donna Weng Friedman will be releasing the EP album Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings. The album, which will be available on Spotify, Amazon, Tidal and other online outlets, is intended as a response to the wave of violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) individuals, and aims to promote understanding and tolerance among people of all backgrounds. It features Ms. Weng Friedman and soprano Indira Mahajan performing music by composers Margaret Bonds, Beata Moon, Florence B. Price, and Chinary Ung. The performers and composers are all members of the AAPI and/or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) communities. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/donnawengfriedman/heritage-and-harmony-silver-linings The album’s release date is timed to coincide with the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. “I am an Asian American concert pianist, and like so many of us, my heart aches from the ongoing hate crimes against our AAPI community,” says Ms. Weng Friedman. “Each piece on this EP album helped get me through the pandemic year, which started with my being assaulted on the street of New York City for being Asian, and ended with my entire family getting sick with COVID-19.” All proceeds from the album will be donated to the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) an organization that supports the AAPI community through philanthropy and education. “The KAFC is committed to fighting for diversity, equity and inclusion, and will not tolerate racism on any level,” notes Ms. Weng Friedman. “I learned an incredible amount from their virtual information sessions, talks and panels over the last year.” She adds, “My hope is that this album will resonate with people of all ethnicities who are looking for a way to help support our AAPI community. By listening to each track on Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings, they can enjoy the glorious music of incredible but under-represented BIPOC composers and musicians while also making a small but valuable contribution to the AAPI community.” For more information, contact: Donna Weng Friedman donnawengfriedman@gmail.com Reproducir video Reproducir video 53:21 Sadie Goodman, flute - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Program: 2:57 Jules Mouquet - La Flûte de Pan (I. Pan et Les Bergers) 7:33 Katherine Hoover - Winter Spirits 11:59 Mozart - Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K.313 (I. Allegro maestoso) 28:12 Paganini - Caprice No. 24 in A minor “Quasi presto” 34:03 Ibert - Flute Concerto (I. Allegro) 38:55 Georges Hüe (1858 – 1948) - Fantaisie for flute and piano (1913) 46:54 Interview with Sadie Goodman Sadie Goodman, 16, studies with Adrianne Greenbaum. At age 14 she was the 2018 winner of the prestigious Alexander Buono International Flute Competition, debuting at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall.  She has been Principal Flutist with the Norwalk Youth Orchestra, the youngest to hold this position, for three years, and has won numerous competitions and concerto appearances including the NY Flute Club Young Musicians Contest and concertos with the Norwalk Symphony, and the American Chamber Orchestra. Sadie was selected to perform in numerous master classes in NYC and in Juilliard’s Woodwind Virtual Seminar this past summer, and is a graduate of Burkart Academy. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 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 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 41:55 Ryan Huang, piano - Sound Espressivo Laureates' Recital Program: 3:07 Bach - Sinfonia No.15 in B minor, BWV 801 4:48 Mendelssohn - Song without Words in G minor, Op.102 No.4 7:29 Mendelssohn - Song without Words in F sharp minor, Op.67 No.2 10:05 Tchaikovsky - Valse de salon, Op.51 No.1 15:14 Tchaikovsky - Polka peu dansante, Op.51 No.2 19:50 Rachmaninoff - Humoresque, Op. 10 No.5 Ryan Huang, 10 years old, is a student of Dr. Olga Chichova at Canada Academy of Music and Arts. He is a recipient of Canadian Young Artist Standards of Excellence Award. Ryan participated in numerous recitals, competitions, festivals, and master classes worldwide. He is enthusiastic about performing on stage. Ryan has performed in renowned concert halls such as Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall in New York City, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall, and Wuhan Qintai Grand Theater. Please support musicians and this concert series here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vchs20 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 54:41 SEC presents Piano Masterclass with Avguste Antonov on Haydn - Sonata in A-flat Major, Hob XVI 46 In collaboration with Virtual Concert Halls and the Sound Espressivo Competition, concert pianist Avguste Antonov is offering virtual piano masterclasses. Each masterclass will have a theme (for example, a specific composer or a specific style) and participants would also be able to request for their masterclass to focus on a specific topic The first masterclass was held on April 3, 2020. The next one is scheduled for June 5, 2021. Please sign up as a Participant or Observer here: https://avgusteantonov.com/virtual-masterclasses 01:14 Elaine Lim performs Haydn - Sonata in A-flat Major, Hob.XVI:46 7:37 Masterclass About Sound Espressivo Competition = https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ ====== Born in Bulgaria, Avguste Antonov studied piano in Bulgaria (Dobrich), France (Ecole Normale de Paris, Conservatoire de Bordeaux Jacques Thibaud) and the United States (2000: University of Missouri-Kansas City; 2001-2004: University of Kansas; 2006-2008: Texas Christian University). Pianist Avguste Antonov is at home in all repertoire, with a special interest for the 20th and 21st century music. He has performed World and USA premieres at venues across North America and over the years, he has worked with composers Carter Pann, Gregory Hutter, Michael Colgrass, Raina Murnak, Matthew Lewis, Till Meyn, Matthew Saunders, Robert Rollin, William Vollinger and others. Avguste Antonov has performed recitals all over the United States, including in Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee . He has been featured as soloist with many ensembles including the San Jose State University Wind Symphony, the San Jose Wind Symphony, the University City Symphony, the Alton Symphony Orchestra, the Tulsa Camerata, the Lakeland Community Orchestra, the Jewish Community Orchestra-Portland and the South Kansas Symphony. Concertos performed include Schumann Piano Concerto, Rachmaninoff 2nd, McDowell 2nd, Liszt 2nd, Ravel in G, Gershwin in F, Gershwin "Rhapsody in Blue", Carter Pann "Concerto Logic" and Matthew Saunders "Piano Concerto". In addition to performing, Avguste Antonov is active as lecturer and has presented lectures for the Carrollton Music Teachers Association, Frisco Music Teachers Association, Kansas Music Teachers Association, Oklahoma Music Teachers Association and Wisconsin Music Teachers Association. He is an adjudicator for various competitions including the ENKOR Piano Competition, the Sound Espressivo Global Competition and the Music International Grand Prix. Previous seasons highlights include a recital at the Bulgarian Ambassador Residence in Washington, DC, the performance of Carter Pann "Concerto Logic" with the San Jose State University Wind Ensemble, a live performance for the Kansas Public Radio, the World and US Premiere of Matthew Saunders "Piano Concerto" with the University City Symphony (University City, MO) and the Lakeland Community Orchestra (Kirtland, OH). Since April 2019 Avguste Antonov resides in France. During the year 2019-2020, he was piano professor at the school of music "Couleur Musique" and since September 2020, he is professor of piano and accompaniment at the Conservatoire de Châteaubriant. Semifinales y finales TIEMPO REAL ¡Todos actúan en tiempo real EN VIVO frente a un distinguido panel de jueces y una audiencia mundial! TV por Internet Producción proporcionada por Salas de conciertos virtuales Virtual Concert Halls ofrece la experiencia de tecnología de transmisión en vivo más optimizada, sin complicaciones y de vanguardia. Nuestras transmisiones de calidad televisiva son presentadas por Virtual Concert Halls , una empresa pionera fundada por músicos de renombre internacional y expertos en producción y tecnología musical. Virtual Concert Halls garantiza la mejor calidad de audio y visual posible y se compromete a mantenerse a la vanguardia en todo lo relacionado con la transmisión en vivo. 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Are you an academic musician? 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. académico ¡Ofrece la interpretación más genuina que encarnaría al compositor y nos llevaría a su mundo! En profundidad Es notable cómo el tiempo afecta nuestra interpretación, especialmente a medida que las culturas avanzan hacia nuevas formas de vivir e interpretar el mundo que les rodea. La música es atemporal y puede llevarnos a lugares y tiempos lejos del momento presente y al mundo y la mente del compositor. Una actuación académica intenta llevarnos a este lugar y representar con precisión la música lo más cerca posible de la forma en que el compositor la imaginó. Los artistas hacen esto educándose sobre la historia y estudiando a los compositores de la misma época y usándolo para transformar mejor el escenario en un gramófono del pasado para la audiencia a través de ellos mismos. Criterios generales Estilo genuino: la interpretación estilística que coincide con el estilo que se sabía que se tocaba en el momento del compositor es fundamental para ofrecer una interpretación precisa. Interpretación genuina: todas las marcas y versiones de la música deben haber sido entendidas a fondo y expresadas lo más cerca posible de la voluntad y la intención del compositor. Lejos y más allá: se anima y es emocionante ver una representación visual de los tiempos además de la interpretación que refleja la época en la que se escribió la música y respeta la historia de la música.

S ound Espressivo Rules, Regulations, Formats Some competitions may have varied requirements for repertory, age, dates, and other, and may award unique Prizes not available in other Competitions. For additional details please read carefully the webpage for that Competition. For additional details about Masters and Masterworks Competition, please see Section 15 below. Download a PDF of Rules here 1. Eligibility Competition is open to classical and jazz musicians of • all nationalities and all ages • all instruments and voice • ensembles and groups of any size and composition For the Preliminary Round applicants must either submit a recent video of their own performance or choose a date on the Application form to audition LIVE through an Internet Broadcast system. Semi Finalists and Finalists MUST be prepared to compete LIVE through Internet Broadcast TV method. Participants for The Sound Espressivo competition must have access to broadband internet with a computer that contains a microphone and video camera. Technical assistance, necessary preparations, consultations, individual remote tech check sessions with Broadcast Producers and Engineers, production of the Broadcast, and Broadcast management are provided by the Sound Espressivo partner, a Virginia based broadcasting and production company Virtual Concert Hals. 2. Competition Rounds Sound Espressivo is held in two rounds: • Preliminary Round • Finals 3. Dates, Deadlines, Application Process Refer to specific Dates and Deadlines stated on the Competition websites, for each Concert Season Contestants apply online through SEC website Portal by filling out the Application Form and completing the payment through SEC payment system online. Payment methods: major credit cards. Additional payment methods can be requested by an applicant, but not guaranteed. All contestants who advance to Finals Round will have to fill out a Registration Form and pay Live Auditions fee by a deadline stated in the Form, in order to confirm their participation in the Final Round. 4. Financial Aid Full and Partial Scholarships covering Application and/or Registration Fees may be awarded to qualified applicants based on need. Inquiries and requests for Financial Aid are considered based on the Applicant’s unique circumstances and the Competition’s ability to provide funds. Financial Aid may be awarded to qualified applicants towards purchasing and/or renting necessary equipment required for quality broadcasting of the Contestant’s performances in Semi Final and Final Rounds ONLY. No Aid will be awarded towards costs for Preliminary Round video submissions. 5. Age Groups, Categories, Instruments SEC accepts all instruments, ages, styles, and voice. In the Preliminary Round of the Competition contestants compete within their respective age groups. Instruments accepted: • Piano • All String Instruments • All Wind Instruments • Guitar • Harp • All Percussion Instruments • All Baroque Instruments • All Ensembles • Voice Eligible music styles and periods: • Baroque (Period instruments) • Classical • Contemporary including performances of original compositions by contestants and all types of “covers”: transcriptions, paraphrases, cadenzas, and other. • Jazz, including improvisations, jingles, mixes, standards, and other. • Music from around the world • Opera and Lieder • Broadway and Light In the Final Round contestants compete within their respective age groups in the following Categories: • 10 and under • 11-14 • 15-18 • Adult (19 and older) 6. Repertory and Time Limits • Contestants are free to choose any repertory, for ALL Rounds; pick what represents you best as a musician. • If you wish to be considered for special Awards check the descriptions on the website and plan your repertory accordingly. Time limits • For all Preliminary Round Auditions Videos time limit is 10 min. • You will not be disqualified for shorter performances • If you choose one composition which is longer than 10 min., you will not be disqualified for overtime • Final Rounds - time limits and repertory requirements vary, please check specific requirements on website. 7. Competition Procedures and Formats SEC is held globally online. Video submissions are allowed only for the Preliminary Round. Final Round is held in the format of a LIVE Internet TV public Broadcast. Technical assistance, necessary technical preparations, consultations, guidance materials (printed, digital, video); individual remote tech check sessions with Broadcast Producers and Engineers, production of the Broadcast, Broadcast management are provided by the Sound Espressivo business partner, Virtual Concert Halls, a Virginia, USA based broadcasting and production company. Videos and Broadcasts of the Competition Rounds are property of Sound Espressivo and Virtual Concert Halls which retain full control of the copyrights. 8. Adjudication process Each Preliminary Audition video is adjudicated by one member of the SEC Judges’ Panel. SEC Judges may provide written comments for video submissions (available upon request) Final Rounds are adjudicated by the Judges Panel consisting of several members. Judges will provide on-air artistic feedback to each contestant immediately after the performance. All decisions by SEC Judges are final and may not be disputed. All decisions by companies-sponsors of Prizes and Awards are made by the respective companies’ representatives and are final. 9. Prizes and Awards • Each Contestants will receive Judges' comments (written for video submissions, live onscreen for live performances) • Certificate of Participation. Laureates. Up to 6 (Six) Laureates will be chosen by the Judges Panel in consultation with SEC Board. Each Laureate Award Package is valued at total of $8,500. Total Award Pool for Laureate Awards is valued at $51,000. Laureates are eligible to receive the following Awards pending Judges Panel decisions: • Laureate Recital Award. Valued at $5,000 each. Full management service from VCHS necessary to provide the Laureate with an opportunity to present a full solo recital on the VCHS Virtual Stage. Each Laureate Recital will be publicly broadcast on all VCHS platforms. Each Laureate Recital will be promoted through VCHS social networks, mailing lists, media. Each Laureate Recital and its promotion campaigns will be serviced by VCHS producers, graphic designers, copywriters, social media specialists, audio/video streaming engineers. Dates of Laureate Recitals TBD • Laureate Interview Award. Valued at $2,000 each. Interview Award provided by VCHS. The Award is aimed at helping Laureates launch their careers, promote their artistry, jump-start their presence as musicians of statute. Each Interview will be professionally scripted and services by VCHS production teams and conducted by VCHS Host in a format of a live broadcast. Each Interview is up to 60 minutes in length. • Laureate Coaching Award. Valued at $1,000 each. Full course on professional streaming/broadcasting technology and methods provided by VCHS. Valued at $1,000 each. • Laureate Profile Award. Valued at $500 each. Professionally designed Artistic Profile on SEC and VCHS websites Laureates are eligible to receive additional Awards sponsored by Companies (check the Prizes Page on SEC website) Winners. Up to 12 (Twelve) Winners will be selected by the Judges Panels to receive Winners Package Award. Judges Panels have a complete discression when selecting Winners. Each Winner Award Package is valued at $3,800. Total Award Pool for Winners Awards is valued at $45,600. Judges Panels may choose up to: One First Place Winner, One Second Place Winner, One Third Place Winner in each Age Category Multiple Honorable Mentions may be awarded. • Winners Concert Award. Valued at $2,000 each. Up to 12 Winners will be selected by the Judges Panel to receive this award. Each Winner is eligible to receive full management service from VCHS necessary to provide the Winner with an opportunity to perform in a group Winners Concert on the VCHS Virtual Stage. Time limit per performer is 20 minutes. • Winner Group Interview Award. Valued at $1,000 each. Group Interview Award is provided by VCHS. The Award is aimed at helping Winners launch their careers, promote their artistry, jump-start their presence as musicians of statute. Each Interview will be professionally scripted and services by VCHS production teams and conducted by VCHS Host in a format of a live broadcast. Each Interview is up to 60 minutes in length and will present no more than 4 Winners. • Winner Group Coaching Award. Valued at $500. Full course on professional streaming/broadcasting technology and methods provided by VCHS. In groups of no more than 6 Winners. • Winner Profile Award. Valued at $300 each. Professionally designed Artistic Profile in a group space on SEC website. Honorable Mentions. Up to 10 (Ten Awards) Valued at $1,000 each. Total Award Pool for these Honorable Mention Awards is up to 10, or up to $10,000. All Finalists who are awarded an Honorable Mention will receive an Honorable Mention Award Package consisting of: Designer Certificate Profile in an Honorable Mention group page on SEC website An invitation to perform in one multicast group concert on VCHS Virtual Stage (time onstage per performer is limited to 5 minutes) Additional Awards and Prizes All applicants are eligible to be selected to compete in Sound Espressivo Live Finals All Finalists, including Laureates, Winners, and Honorable Mentions are eligible and considered to receive scholarship Prizes to participate in masterclasses with distinguished artists around the world. All Finalists are eligible and considered to receive scholarship Prizes for participation in prestigious summer programs and festivals around the World. All Finalists are eligible and considered to receive scholarship Prizes for VCHS Broadcasting Seminar All Semi Finalists and Finalists receive a Designer Certificate reflecting their respective advancements. All Applicants receive Recognition Award sponsored by the iClassical Academy, regardless of their advancement. All Applicants are eligible to receive free passes to observe masterclasses with distinguished artists around the world. Prizes sponsored by international music companies. All Finalists will be considered by SEC sponsoring companies as candidates for the Prizes (check the list of Prizes on SEC website periodic updates as the Competition regularly accepts more eligible Prizes from companies around the World). Sponsored Prizes are awarded by the companies- sponsors' representatives independently from the Judges Panels. Not all Prizes may be awarded. Companies’ decisions are final. Cash Awards. All Finalists, Winners, and Laureates are eligible and will be considered as candidates to receive cash Awards. Specific amounts of each category of cash Awards will be determined and announced by the SEC Board as soon as practical, for each Season. Your family and friends can watch your live performance and cheer in real time. Your performance will be recorded, and your friends will be able to see it after that date. If you choose to submit a video, it will be premiered on our channels and available for replays. 10. Prizes sponsored by Partner Companies Sponsor Companies’ Awards are posted publicly on the SEC website, for each Season. The list of Partner Companies and the Prizes is updated on a regular basis, please check periodically the Prizes and Awards page on the website for the most up-to-date information. Partner-sponsored Prizes include possibilities to receive: • Performance engagements, Management services, • Scholarships for prestigious music festivals and summer programs Scholarships for masterclasses and courses • Coaching programs for musicians in career planning, social media for musicians, professional topics of musicians’ health and wellbeing • Scholarships for access to professional and educational resources Professional audio and video recording services • Professional web design services specific to musicians and artists Graphic design services for performing artists. • All Finalists will be considered by SEC sponsoring companies as candidates for the Prizes (check the list of Prizes on SEC website periodic updates as the Competition regularly accepts more eligible Prizes from companies around the World). Sponsored Prizes are awarded by the companies-sponsors' representatives independently from the Judges Panels. Not all Prizes may be awarded. Companies’ decisions are final. 11. Teachers’ and Educational Institutions’ recognition Sound Espressivo Competition Board understands the importance of support which students receive from their community, their schools, and especially from their teachers, for them to grow as musicians. As our token of appreciation for the hard and creative work which these people and organizations invest in the students' growth and future, we provide Sound Espressivo Contestants' School and Teacher with a featured space on the Sound Espressivo website. Each Teacher and School will receive a Profile created on the SEC website, including visual branding and individual Teacher’s pictures, we will also provide links for visitors to learn more about these distinguished educators and institutions. 12. Public Broadcasts. Tech requirements and release/consent forms All public broadcasts of the Competition are provided and managed by Virtual Concert Halls, an independent broadcasting and production company registered and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, USA. VCHS will provide each Contestant with who performs on the public broadcasts of SEC events with instructional materials, individual preparation time and tech checks with streaming producers and staff, and all assistance available, to ensure an even field of the quality technical presentation for all SEC Contestants. Please refer to the “Technical Requirements” section on the website for more detailed information All Contestants, Guests, Teachers, Representatives, others who appear on the VCHS Broadcasts of the SEC events must sign release/consent forms, as required by the Virginia local, the US Federal, and the international laws and regulations governing public Internet TV broadcasts. Please note: Each Contestant’s checking of a BOX on the Application Form constitutes their consent and is in place of a separate signature of a separate form. To review the form, click here Virtual Concert Halls enjoys the “Allow Listed Broadcaster status from the Warner Music Group which provides VCHS broadcasts with protection against getting “muted,” taken down, or otherwise disfigured by WMG Copyrights Department through copyrights claims. VCHS earned the status through its strict adherence to copyrights and international regulations. All those who appear on the SEC public broadcasts provided by VCHS will enjoy the privileged status which comes with the responsibilities for Contestants and others to only perform music which they have the right to perform. 13. Privacy Policy and Consent/Release Form By submitting an Application to any competitions posted on Sound Espressivo website you consent to Privacy Policy and copyrights Release for public broadcasts and other forms of presentations associated with participation on SEC events. SEC Privacy Policy can be reviewed here Consent /Release form can be viewed here 14. Competition Board Sound Espressivo Board of Directors and Advisers is the governing body of the Competition. SEC Board Officers and Members: Anna Ouspenskaya, Secretary Antara Hebbar, Member, Youth Advisor Micah Yui, Member, Adviser Avguste Antonov, Member, Adviser Mellasenah Morris-Edwards, Member, Adviser Michal Szostak, Member, Adviser Section 15 Masters and Masterworks Competition 2023-24 Music for Youth! Call for Scores by living Composers. Performers who wish to present new music. Compositions for Piano, Violin, Cello Winners - Scores and Perfomers - will be presented at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Gala Concert on April 1, 2024 Performance at the Carnegie Hall is a Fully Sponsored opportunity, no performance fee required Application Deadline - October 15, 2023 Masters and Masterworks mission is to connect young musicians and living composers on a journey of discovery of Music for Youth! Music for Piano, Violin, or Cello, written for Young Performers. Violin and Cello pieces can be with or without accompaniment. No compositions for chamber ensembles. Compositions for Piano 4Hands are accepted. Awards Up to Three Scores will be selected for a performance at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on April 1, 2024, at the Laureates Gala (one composition for Piano, plus one for Violin, plus one for Cello). Up to Three Performers will be selected to perform these compositions at Carnegie Hall. All performances are fully sponsored by Sound Espressivo, Progressive Musicians, and Virtual Concert Halls. There is NO PERFORMANCE FEE required for Winners to perform at the Gala concert at Carnegie Hall (travel and accommodations in NY City are the responsibility of the Winner). In addition to the performance, all Winners (Composers and Performers) will receive: A Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of their performance (see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules) Medal Certificate Full color brochure (digital and printed) Complimentary ticket An Interview by Steve Robinson, a world-renowned producer of Photos Letters of recommendation and other support Professional Portfolio packets available upon request Judges’ decisions are final and cannot be disputed. Not all Prizes may be awarded. Application and Audition Process Preliminary Round Composers sumbit scores. One score per Application. Duration limit - 5 min Performers submit a video of any composition of their choice. Time limit - 10 min Results Composers: Up to 6 scores will be selected for the Final Round (two scores per each instrument) Scores will be published on the websites and made downloadable for Performers. Composers whose pieces were selected will join the Judges Panel as Artistic Advisors (non-voting members). Performers: Up to 12 Finalists will be selected for the Live Round (4 musicians per each instrument). The jury may select Alternates. Finalists will choose a piece which they wish to prepare for the Final Round, from the Finalist scores. Final Round Live performance by 12 Finalists in front of the Judges Panel, on a world-wide Internet TV Broadcast. The Judges Panel includes Composers of the pieces which were selected for the Final Round. Composers and Performers will have an opportunity to meet and get to know each other. Judges from aroud the world provide on-air commentary immediately after each performance. Finalists meet the Judges and can ask questions. Musicians' supporters can write comments which will be shown onscreen. Family and friends can watch and be part of your LIVE performance from anywhere in the world. Performer Finalists will receive Technical Preparation session with VCHS Broadcast Directors and Engineers, in preparation for the broadcast, at no additional cost. More about Broadcast technology for musicians here Age Limits Composers: no age limit Performers: 18 and under Application Fee Composers: $75 Performers: $100 Finals Live fee: $0 Winners Performance at Carnegie Hall fee: $0 Important DATES October 15, 2023 - Composers submit scores and Application Deadline November 05, 2023 - Scores selected for Finals are announced. November 15, 2023 - Performer Application Deadline (submit a video of any composition) December 5, 2023 - 12 Finalists are announced. February 1, 2024 - Registration deadline for the Performers Tech Preparation sessions for Performers February 19-23, 2024 - Tech Preparation sessions for Finalists (no additional fee required) February 24-26, 2024 - Final Round of the Competition APRIL 1, 2024 - Laureates Gala Concert at Weill recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

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. PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS Upcoming Live Broadcast Categorías Reproducir video Reproducir video 43:02 Virtual Concert Halls Interview with creators of "Hansel and Gretel", movie-opera by Bel Cantanti Opera, Guests: 4:44 Katerina Souvorova (Music Producer, Director) 12:27 Catrin Davies (Stage Director) 20:15 Ksenya Litvak (Costume Design, Puppets) 23:07 Genevieve Wall (Narrative Segment Writer) 32:13 Brydon Geisler (Video Director/Photography/Editor) 35:31 Eric Gramatges (Camera Operator) Filmed in October 2020 live the movie, Hansel and Gretel is a rare performance created in time of quarantine. Opera in costumes, staged. Sung in English with English narrations. With singers, puppets and a lot of magic. Interview with cast members watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZXtUefe3GM https://www.belcantanti.com/ Botón Con los ganadores del Concurso Sound Espressivo 2020. Domingo 28 de marzo a las 2:00 pm EST Concurso Sound Espressivo presenta Recital de los ganadores Dona aqui Mira aqui Con los ganadores del Concurso Sound Espressivo 2020. Sábado 27 de marzo a las 2:00 p.m. EST Concurso Sound Espressivo presenta Sadie Goodman, flauta Dona aqui Mira aqui Con los ganadores del Concurso Sound Espressivo 2020. Sábado, 10 de abril a las 2:00 pm EST Concurso Sound Espressivo presenta Mio Imai, violín Dona aqui Mira aqui Con los galardonados de la competencia Sound Espressivo 2020 Sábados 3 de abril 1 de mayo , 5 de junio a las 10: 00 am EST Masterclass de piano con Avguste Antonov Para boletos y más información, haga clic en cada fecha arriba. Mira aqui Con los galardonados de la competencia Sound Espressivo 2020 Sábado 17 de abril a las 2:00 p.m. EST Concurso Sound Espressivo presenta Ryan Huang, piano Dona aqui Mira aqui Con los galardonados de la competencia Sound Espressivo 2020 Domingo 11 de abril a las 2:00 pm EST Concurso Sound Espressivo presenta Simon Yao, piano Dona aqui Mira aqui Con los galardonados de la competencia Sound Espressivo 2020 Domingo 18 de abril a las 2:00 pm EST Concurso Sound Espressivo presenta Mira Kardan, violonchelo Dona aqui Mira aqui Con los galardonados de la competencia Sound Espressivo 2020 Sábado 8 de mayo a las 12:00 p.m. EST Progressive Musicians Festival presenta a los ganadores en un recital de música en vivo Vea una entrevista con el El director artístico James Welch a continuación: ¡La música funciona! Pódcast Ver la temporada 1 NUESTRAS DIFUSIONES DE ARCHIVO Sábado 13 de febrero a las 2:00 p.m. EST Circuit Bridges presenta al saxofonista Drew Whiting Míralo a continuación: Drew Whiting presenta las obras de compositores: Christopher Chandler, Alexis Bacon, Spencer Arias y Monte Taylor Jueves 28 de enero a las 2:00 pm EST Entrevista a los creadores de la película-ópera "Hansel y Gretel" Míralo a continuación: Invitados: Katerina Souvorova (directora musical, productora); Catrin Davies (directora de escena); Ksenya Litvak (disfraces, marionetas) Brydon Geisler, Genevieve Wall y Eric Gramatges Domingo 7 de febrero a las 2:00 pm EST Obras injustamente desatendidas Para violonchelo y piano Haga clic aqui para ver el concierto Igor Zubkovsky (violonchelo) y Susanna Kolker (piano) interpretar obras raramente escuchadas de Haydn, Franck, Davydov, Kahn, Tariverdiev y Kapustin. Jueves 4 de febrero a las 2:00 pm EST Entrevista al elenco de la película-ópera "Hansel y Gretel" Míralo a continuación: Invitados: Katerina Souvorova (directora musical, productora); Kelly Curtin (Gretel), Ashley Kay Armstrong (Hansel), Max Zander (Bruja), Daniel Neer (Padre), James Brown (Sandman y Narrador) Jueves 18 de febrero a las 2:30 pm EST Mini concierto y recepción Míralo a continuación: Igor Zubkovsky (violonchelo) y Sousanna Kolker (piano) realizar dos obras maestras breves para violonchelo y piano por Mikael Tariverdiev y Nikolai Kapustin Sábado 27 de febrero a las 6:00 pm EST Jugadores de cámara de Nueva York Por favor visite el página de recaudación de fondos aquí Con los ganadores del décimo concurso anual de conciertos. Tienen entre 13 y 16 años y son del más alto nivel. PRIMERA COMPETICIÓN EN ACTUACIONES DE LOS CONCURSANTES DE LIVESTREAM EN TIEMPO REAL Concurso Global Sound Espressivo Únase a la competencia de música clásica única del año que reinventa la competencia en estos tiempos difíciles. Descubrir Competencia Encontrarse Jueces Primer Concurso Global de Música Clásica en Línea Ganar Premios Reserve su lugar ahora para otoño / invierno 2020 Entrar Inscribirse Anuncio de los ganadores a las 12:00 pm EST el 13 de diciembre ganadores del primer lugar Jade Chan, piano 10 y menores, Lírica Hong Kong / RAE Joseph Yoon, piano 10 y menores, Lyrical USA, VA Mio Imai, violín 10 y menores, Virtuosity USA, PA Ryan Huang, piano 10 y menores, Virtuosity Canada Simon Yao, piano 10 y menos, Miniatura EE. UU., CA Matthew Brand, piano 11-14 Innovative EE. UU., NY Mira Kardan, violonchelo 11-14 Virtuosity USA, CA Avagail Hulbert, violín 15-18 Ambassador Recognition AwardUSA, MD Sameer Agrawal, violín 15-18 Lyrical USA, IL Ukki Sachedina, piano 15-18 Profound USA, CA Daniel Hughes, piano 19-25 Embajador EE. UU., UT Lourdes de la Pena, violonchelo 19-25 Lyrical USA, VA Ka Long (Chris) Au, piano 26+ Embajador de Australia Maria Narodytska, piano 26+ Profound Ucrania / Alemania todas las rondas son TIEMPO REAL Sin rondas pregrabadas. Todos actúan en tiempo real EN VIVO frente a un distinguido panel de jueces y una audiencia mundial. Salas de conciertos virtuales Virtual Concert Halls ofrece la experiencia de tecnología de transmisión en vivo más optimizada, sin complicaciones y de vanguardia. Nuestras transmisiones de calidad televisiva son presentadas por Virtual Concert Halls , una empresa pionera fundada por músicos de renombre internacional y expertos en producción y tecnología musical. Salas de conciertos visuales asegura la mejor calidad de audio y visual posible y estamos comprometidos a mantenerse a la vanguardia en todo lo relacionado con la transmisión en vivo. Emisiones en vivo de salas de conciertos virtuales ¿Tiene dificultades para contratar un estudio de grabación? ¡no hay necesidad! La primera ronda de entrada no es la típica "mejor batalla de grabación", sino que se lleva a cabo en línea, donde obtienes ayuda técnica personalizada antes de tocar en vivo. Luego, conoce a nuestros jueces y escucha sus comentarios de inmediato. ¿Le preocupa que la discrepancia del equipo haga un campo de juego desigual? Lo estamos nivelando Todos los concursantes deben seguir nuestros parámetros de equipamiento. Para el audio, solo permitimos el micrófono USB y requerimos que los concursantes proporcionen la marca y el modelo exactos que están usando para que los jueces puedan tener en cuenta la variación en el equipo al comparar a los concursantes. ¿Las tarifas de entrada elevadas son un factor decisivo para usted? Pague solo una fracción de la tarifa de entrada por adelantado. No pague todas las rondas antes de llegar a ellas. Nuestra tarifa de entrada a la Ronda Preliminar es de solo $ 75. ¡Solo paga el resto de la tarifa ($ 100) si te aceptan en las rondas de espectáculos en vivo! Preguntas más frecuentes ¿Cuáles son los requisitos del repertorio? ¡No hay ningún requisito específico! Somos un concurso de música clásica, así que elija el repertorio en consecuencia, pero no solicitamos piezas o períodos de tiempo específicos. Elija lo que represente mejor su mérito artístico ¿Tengo que jugar las mismas piezas en todas las rondas? Existen no hay requisitos específicos para eso. Puedes tocar las mismas piezas; o puedes jugar completamente diferente programa; o puedes jugar una combinación de ambos. Tú mismo decides todo sobre tu repertorio. ¿Qué hace que esta competencia sea diferente a cualquier otra? Es completamente virtual con muchos elementos innovadores que puede ver arriba en las diapositivas y cuadros. Nuestras transmisiones se realizan utilizando tecnología de televisión (¡NO Zoom!) ¿Cómo sé que soy lo suficientemente bueno para competir? ¡Todos los niveles son bienvenidos para competir! Con muchas categorías en las que sobresalir y múltiples grupos de edad en los que ganar, esta competencia ofrece una de las mayores alineaciones de ganadores y premios que existen. ¿Necesito una grabación para ingresar? No, todas las rondas son en tiempo real y se realizan en línea. ¿Cómo actúo con un acompañante? Si desea tocar con acompañamiento, le recomendamos pedirles que graben el menos uno (solo la parte de acompañamiento) en el tempo con el que se sienta cómodo. Tenga listo un .mp4 / .mp3 antes de venir a la Ronda Preliminar. Recomendamos el uso de auriculares inalámbricos para tocar y escuchar el menos uno mientras toca. Eso sí, si los requisitos de distanciamiento social en tu país te permiten actuar en el mismo espacio con tu acompañante, hazlo. ¿Cómo sé que mi equipo es lo suficientemente bueno para competir? Visite la página de registro y desplácese hacia abajo hasta Requisitos técnicos para obtener una lista de las cosas que necesitará para tener un tiempo libre de estrés en la verificación técnica. Si ya cumples con el mínimo, postula con confianza. Si no es así, recomendamos buscar el equipo en línea o pedir prestado de amigos. Todos estos están ampliamente disponibles Mi profesor es uno de los jueces, ¿todavía puedo postularme para competir? ¡Absolutamente! Su desempeño será adjudicado por el panel que EXCLUIRá a sus maestros actuales y anteriores. ¿Tengo que ganar el primer lugar para recibir algún premio? ¡Para nada! Los premios son ofrecidos por distinguidas empresas con amplia experiencia en la promoción de las artes escénicas y expertas en la música clásica. Cada empresa otorgará su (s) premio (s) a los concursantes de su elección. Sus decisiones pueden coincidir o no con las de los jueces. Algunas empresas pueden optar por no otorgar sus premios. ¿Puedo ganar dinero? ¡Sí! La competencia estableció una bolsa de premios. Estaremos entregando todo el dinero recibido a través de contribuciones al pozo de premios, a los ganadores del concurso. Los montos de cada premio dependerán de las decisiones de los jueces y de la cantidad de dinero en el pozo de premios. ¿Mi maestro obtendrá reconocimiento? ¡Por supuesto! ¡Tus profesores compartieron sus conocimientos e inspiración contigo! el Concurso reconocerá a los maestros y escuelas de todos los concursantes en la página de Maestros. Si gana, su maestro será invitado a unirse a la transmisión en vivo y recibirá un reconocimiento especial durante la Ceremonia de Premiación virtual. Todavía tengo más preguntas. ¿Qué tengo que hacer? Desplácese hacia abajo hasta la sección Póngase en contacto y envíenos su pregunta por correo electrónico directamente. ¡Haremos todo lo posible para responder a sus preguntas allí! Conocer al equipo Anna Ouspenskaya Pianista, director artístico, coordinador de producción Fedor Ouspensky Producción de violinista Frane Rusinovic Pianista y productor supervisor Igor Zubkovsky Violonchelista, coproductor y gerente de redes sociales PONERSE EN CONTACTO Nos encantaría saber de ti envíenos un correo electrónico aquí virtualconcerthalls.com

How good is your program? Find out! 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. embajador Conquista la atención de tu audiencia personificando el papel de un defensor de la música compartiendo tu pasión de manera creativa. A FONDO Es esencial para las artes contar con personas que puedan sacar a relucir la magia de la música a través de su interpretación y atraer la atención de los oyentes y el público. La manera de los artistas en el escenario y la forma de presentarse a sí mismos y su actuación, sus métodos para atraer el interés y la atención del público son herramientas poderosas. Los presentadores que deseen sobresalir en esta categoría pueden aprovechar el prefacio de su actuación con charlas, humor e interacciones y cualquier otro medio creativo de expresión y conexión para potenciar su actuación. Criterios generales Presentación : qué tan bien se presenta y se sostiene. Además, ¿cómo aborda su expresión en el escenario y cómo entrega su interpretación? Compromiso : ¿qué tan efectivo es para captar la atención de su audiencia y aferrarse a ella? Convicción : ¿qué tan convincente eres de lo que estás haciendo? Innovación : qué tan fresca y nueva es su presentación o qué tan fresca se ve.