Apply Laureate Gala Auditions for an opportunity to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Apply Regulations Open to All! Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles, Conductors, Composers NO Age restrictions ONE Audition, no multiple steps Audition LIVE Remotely OR by video Meet and interact with Jury members Book your own Audition date/time (see season schedule) AUDITIONS SCHEDULE Live. Remote. Interact with Jury Members ONE Audition, no multiple steps Performances at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Recordings with Orchestras Soloists, Composers, Ensembles colORCHESTRA for performances and recordings with orchestras worldwide October 16-18, 2026. January 16-18, 2027. March 12-14, 2027 Concert Season at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall 2026-27 November 23, 2026, at 7:00pm November 24, 2026, at 7:00pm February 19, 2027, at 7:00pm April 19, 2027, at 7:00pm April 21, 2027, at 7:00pm June 28, 2027, at 7:00pm June 30, 2027, at 7:00pm Recording Sessions Performances with Orchestras: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Orchestra Manhattan Moravian Philharmonic Butler Philharmonic Orquesta Filarmónica Municipal de Guayaquil Camerata de Coahuila September 28, 2026, NY, USA November 22, 2026, NY, USA November 25, 2026, Ecuador December 5, 2026, Mexico January 2027, Czech Republic April 22, 2027, NY, USA April 30, 2027 Ohio, USA June 1-2, 2027, London, UK Audition to perform Solo or Ensemble Concertos and Arias, new music by living composers with Orchestra Manhattan, David Wroe, conductor New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Giacomo Franci, conductor Download Consent Download Regulations Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn More Five Seasons of Galas O UR STORY Laureates' Journey to Performance in New York Cit y at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Hosted by STEVE ROBINSON, the world renowned producer of classical music radio programs James Adler Audience Favorite Award Maestro Giacomo Franci Music Director of New York Chamber Players Orchestra New York Chamber Players Orchestra Steve Robinson Honorary Host Susanna Kolker Guest Artist James Adler James Adler Audience Favorite Award Meet the Artists

Apply Tech information Sample Concertos Gala Auditions with Orchestras Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Open to All Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles, Conductors, Composers Apply Regulations Consent Form *Inquire before applying! Performance costs required Send inquiries regarding current season's performance costs to se.support@soundespressivo.com Concert Season at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall November 23, 2026, at 7:00pm November 24, 2026, at 7:00pm February 19, 2027, at 7:00pm April 19, 2027, at 7:00pm April 21, 2027, at 7:00pm June 28, 2027, at 7:00pm June 30, 2027, at 7:00pm Gala concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall are video recorded One-step Audition Process LIVE ONLINE or by Pre-Recorded Video Selected Performers receive: Video of the concert from Carnegie* 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 Professional Photos onstage at Carnegie Hall Letters of recommendation and other support (provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges, other programs and competitions) Professional Portfolio packets available upon request Artist Profile with 1-year complimentary SM management Young performers' teachers and schools receive recognition in publicity and Memorabilia Package *use of the video is subject to Carnegie Hall licensing regulations Auditions Schedule Live. Remote. Interact with Jury Members ONE Audition, no multiple steps October 16-18, 2026 January 16-18, 2027 March 12-14, 2027 Auditions Formats Live Auditions are held remotely via VCHS Internet TV Broadcast. Choose one of TWO formats: Live Performance Pre-recorded Video Candidates who audition by performing live receive a tech preparation session with VCHS Broadcast A/V Engineers at no additional charge. Live auditions are judged in real time. Videos are reviewed in real time Judges provide participants with immediate on-air feedback. Repertory - FREE CHOICE No time limit for live performance auditions 15 minutes time limit for pre-recorded video auditions 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 performance online auditions, each musician must prepare required technical setup Repertory Standard instrumental and vocal repertoire of all periods , including contemporary. Refer to the Sample List of Concertos and Arias . If your Concerto/Aria is not listed, please write to us to get it approved by New York Chamber Players Orchestra Memorization is not required but is strongly encouraged for all soloists. One movement of a Concerto, a complete Concerto, a complete Aria, a one-movement composition, an instrumental showpiece are accepted Contemporary compositions in non-traditional forms are accepted* Reduced-score versions of orchestration accepted* See the list of Opera Scenes *For works not readily available in public domain candidates must provide full score and orchestral parts Discover Your Own Voice James Adler Audience Favorite AWARD $500 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 INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network.org. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016. A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives. In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. JAAF Award 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 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* SINGLE Application and Audition Fee: $150 per entry Performance/production cost (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

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

Laureate Gala Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall June 20, 2023, at 7:00pm EST Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles & Composers From Around the World Program Concertos and Arias with New York Chamber Players Orchestra Giacomo Franci , conductor Visit Carnegie Hall site for tickets for upcoming Gala concerts CONCERTOS BY Bach, Vogler, Haydn, Peskanov, W.A. Mozart, Chopin, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Glazunov Lutao Guo, piano Nahvy Baek, violin Amelia Xu, piano Julio Reyes, guitar Doron Hazan, saxophone Aria Zhao, piano Andrew Chukwuka Egbuchiem, voice Uno Yanagi, piano Anastasiya Squires, flute Louise Ting, piano Wenzheng Mu & Guangzhao Huang, clarinet duo Ben Batalla, piano SOLO PERFORMANCES: Vincent Yang Michael Kim Catalina Wert Sophia Zhang Yung-Hsuan LEE Sonya Wert Adriana Zarzu Ting-Yu Liu Elinor Dixon Samuel Rhoades Chinnawat Themkumkwun Venicia Rasmussen Francesca Bartolo Alexis Dyche Valerija Iljinaite Courtney Daniels Narmina Sultanova Dates and Deadlines CHAMBER ENSEMBLES: Aria Cheregosha &Lauren Spaulding, Viola Duo Teresa Laiz Monsalve & Marta Casas Vázquez, Soprano and Castanets Duo Nayoung Kim & Nayoung Lee, Violine & Cello Duo NEW COMPOSITION BY: Peter Dickson Lopez Gala Laureates INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON JUNE 19 in New York City Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network.ork. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016. A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives. In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. Robinson wrote AIR’s first two successful grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. 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

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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.

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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

¿Cuáles son los requisitos del repertorio? ¡No hay ningún requisito específico! Somos un concurso de música clásica y jazz, 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? Puedes incluir las piezas de tu Ronda Preliminar. El repertorio para todas las rondas es de libre elección. Debes jugar DIFERENTES piezas en las rondas semifinal y final. ¿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! Puede elegir competitivo o no competitivo. 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? Aceptamos envíos de videos solo para la ronda preliminar Puedes optar por realizar todas las rondas EN VIVO ¿Cómo actúo con un acompañante? Si desea actuar con un acompañante, le recomendamos pedirle que grabe 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. Por supuesto, si los requisitos de distanciamiento social en tu país te permiten actuar en el mismo espacio con tu acompañante, ¡adelante! ¿Cómo sé que mi equipo es lo suficientemente bueno para funcionar en una transmisión en vivo? Visite la página de 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 a amigos. 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! Numerosos premios son ofrecidos por distinguidas empresas con amplia experiencia en la promoción de las artes escénicas y expertas en música clásica. Cada empresa otorgará su (s) premio (s) a los finalistas 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? Este año nos enfocamos en brindar a los ganadores premios destinados a promover sus oportunidades de interpretación y educación musical. La 2da edición de Sound Espressivo NO ofrece premios en efectivo ¿Mi maestro obtendrá reconocimiento? ¡Por supuesto! ¡Tus profesores comparten sus conocimientos e inspiración contigo! El Concurso reconocerá a los maestros y escuelas de cada participante 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? Envíenos su pregunta por correo electrónico o chat directamente! Haremos todo lo posible para responder a sus preguntas allí.

APRENDE MÁS Equipment Prep Space Requisitos tecnológicos Requisito mínimo para actuar en vivo en una transmisión sin sacrificar la calidad de la transmisión: Hardware: Computadora (computadora portátil o PC, sin teléfonos) Cámara web (incorporada o externa) Micrófono (integrado o USB) Auriculares Cable Ethernet (deseado, pero opcional)

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.