Sound Espressivo is the first online LIVE streaming Competition for musicians of all ages. Contestants and judges focus on unique artistry of every performer, awarding prizes offered by music management companies. Apply for Carnegie Apply for Moravian Phil SOUND ESPRESSIVO CREATES BROAD AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES for PERFORMERS, COMPOSERS, TEACHERS, MANAGERS, CONCERT AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Programs for Students, Rising Artists, and Professionals Entrar Concurso de música clásica único en su tipo del año que reinventa el escenario de conciertos. LLEVAR A CABO DESDE CUALQUIER LUGAR TRANSMISIÓN EN CADA CANAL DE VIDEO PRINCIPAL 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 EXPAND YOUR SKILLS, REACH YOUR AUDIENCE, BOOST YOUR CAREER PERFORM FROM ANY LOCATION BROADCAST ON EVERY MAJOR VIDEO PLATFORM Jo in one-of-a-kind music events that reinvent the concert stage! Concertos and Arias with Orchestra Instrumental and Ensemble Orchestra Manhattan at Carnegie Hall Jury Panel colORCHESTRA Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Carnegie for Composers Your Quartet at Carnegie and on Album Albums Solo and Ensemble What is Laureate Gala? PREVIOUS SEASONS CLICK ON DATE LINKS to see concert pages on CARNEGIE HALL website April 28, 2026, at 7:00pm June 28, 2025, at 1:00pm February 16, 2026, at 7:00pm June 30, 2025, at 7:00pm February 19, 2026, at 7:00pm November 24, 2024, at 1:00pm November 24, 2025, at 7:00pm November 26, 2024, at 7:00pm November 25, 2025, at 7:00pm June 30, 2025, at 7:00pm April 1, 2024, at 7:00pm April 4, 2024, at 7:00pm July 1, 2024, at 7:00pm November 21, 2023, at 7:00pm June 20, 2023, at 7:00pm INTERNET TV LIVE MUSIC DAILY PROGRAMS Virtual Concert Halls Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:21 When the Piano Becomes a Story 🎹 Saeed Diab #soundespressivo #piano #vchs #gala Pianist Saeed Diab shares a captivating musical moment, combining expressive interpretation, refined technique, and a distinctive artistic voice. This video is an excerpt from our Sound Espressivo Gala Concert, where outstanding musicians from around the world came together to celebrate the power of live performance. #SaeedDiab #Piano #Pianist #ClassicalMusic #PianoPerformance #YoungArtist #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Reproducir video Reproducir video 27:04 Magnificent Nine! Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor | Part 4 We begin unfolding the story of the 2nd Movement, by pointing out the harmonic relationship between this movement and the one that just concluded and explain that this movement -with its theme and variation structure- serves almost like an intermezzo between movements. The movement is dominated by a “dotted rhythm” theme throughout. And the first theme comes to a gentle conclusion. BEETHOVEN’S UNIVERSE The Beethoven 5th movie is the first in a series of programs that will explore all nine of Beethoven’s great symphonies. In each program, Mr. Rapchak will examine each movement from each symphony and reveal the overall structure of each movement and the structure of the entire symphony. He does this through a combination of talk interspersed with excerpts he performs at the piano and music excerpts taken from a Naxos Records recording of the nine symphonies. In some cases, he talks over the music in what we call “play-by-play” sections. To accompany the audio in each program, the Virtual Concert Halls team has created a series of stunning visuals that follow the story as it unfolds. The visuals include pictures of composers Mr. Rapchak mentions in each program, the full score or piano reduction of passages he is discussing that are highlighted so listeners can follow along, images of musicians performing, wonderful landscapes to move the narrative along and, of course, images of Beethoven that are used judiciously throughout. For the Beethoven 5th movie, Lawrence begins right away with his passionate and entertaining narration. “It is terse, it is compact. Its dynamic energy is concentrated into a mere nine and a half minutes of music, the shortest opening movement of Beethoven’s nine symphonies. And it’s all the more stunning because of the bold unprecedented way in which it begins.” And from here he takes us on a journey throughout all four movements showing how they are intertwined and how Beethoven used a variety of harmonic and melodic techniques to power his visionary thinking. We also learn that Beethoven used a four- note theme in a few of his other compositions and that a piece by Cherubini that Beethoven almost certainly knew, has a passage in it that is startling similar to Beethoven’s famous opening theme in the 5th Symphony. We learn that the transition passage from the third to fourth movement had a profound influence on music and art and inspired Berlioz to write an evocative description of it. And, as noted, the entire program is accompanied by a beautiful and rich series of images that accompany the film and that enhance it in a uniquely beautiful way. Created by New Media Productions Worldwide and Virtual Concert Halls Written and Narrated by Lawrence Rapchak Steve Robinson - Audio Producer, Audio Mix Engineer Anna Ouspenskaya - Movie Director Frane Rušinović - Assistant Director Igor Zubkovsky, Frane Rušinović – Storyboard Frane Miro Dobrović (dPhoto Studio) – Animation, Motion Graphic & Design Eric Arunas – Audio Engineer Video editing- Frane Rušinović, Frane Miro Dobrović, Igor Zubkovsky Music – Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Bela Drahos, conductor, Naxos Records Script Content copyright © Lawrence Rapchak, 2021 The producers wish to thank Richard Colburn and the Negaunee Foundation for their generous support of this project. See more of The Architects of Music productions at: https://www.youtube.com/@thearchitectsofmusic Soundtrack Credits: Alla Lowery (Composer-In-Residence), Igor Zubkovsky, Anna Ouspenskaya, Ante Božić-Kudrić (Young Composer-in-Residence), Sergey Zubkovsky 🌍 Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits This video was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:17 A Voice Full of Emotion 🎤 Laura Ansaldi #soundespressivo #soprano #gala Soprano Laura Ansaldi delivers a captivating vocal performance, combining expressive depth, musical sensitivity, and a powerful stage presence. This video is an excerpt from our Sound Espressivo Gala Concert, celebrating exceptional vocal artists and musicians from around the world. #LauraAnsaldi #Soprano #Opera #ClassicalVoice #VocalPerformance #ClassicalMusic #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Reproducir video Reproducir video Editing vs Mastering: Schumann Piano Concerto - Beyond Recording Ep. 8 What really happens to a classical performance after it has been recorded? In Episode 8 of Beyond Recording, we go behind the scenes of a recording of Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 — 1st Movement, exploring the often misunderstood difference between editing and mastering. Together with Gianriccardo Pera of CiMA Streams, we examine how production decisions can preserve the musical character of a performance — and how the relationship between soloist and orchestra influences every stage of the process. 🎼 Featured Recording Schumann Piano Concerto, Op. 54 — 1st Movement Butler Philharmonic Orchestra Kate Lee — Piano Scott Woodard — Conductor 🎧 What we'll explore • The characteristics of the piano — How register, dynamics, resonance and articulation affect the editing process. • Editing vs. Mastering — What is the difference, and why does it matter? We look at how editing constructs the final performance while mastering shapes the finished recording. • The art of the edit — How individual tracks are carefully aligned and edited so that transitions remain natural and virtually inaudible. • Mastering a piano concerto — How tonal balance, dynamics, depth and perspective are handled when a piano must coexist with a full orchestra. • Piano & Orchestra — Why the goal is not simply to make the piano louder or more prominent, but to preserve the musical dialogue between the soloist and orchestra. • Compression & natural dynamics — Why, in this production approach, compression is generally avoided on the piano and frequency-spectrum work is used to achieve a more refined balance. • Schumann's musical dialogue — How the first movement's constant exchange of ideas between piano, winds and orchestra influences production decisions. 🎹 Three musical excerpts from the recording will illustrate the discussion, allowing us to hear the production choices in context. 👥 Guest Gianriccardo Pera — CiMA Streams Hosted by Anna on the Virtual Concert Halls Live Music Channel. 🌍 We bring classical music news and events from international stages to audiences around the globe. 🎥 ABOUT BEYOND RECORDING In every episode of Beyond Recording, we go beyond the final recording to explore the technical, creative and practical sides of classical music production — from recording and editing to mastering, marketing, publishing and distribution. This is where we look at the nuts and bolts behind the music. Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams 🌍 Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #ClassicalMusicProduction #Schumann #SchumannPianoConcerto #PianoConcerto #MusicProduction #AudioEngineering #Mastering #AudioEditing #ClassicalRecording #RecordingEngineer #Orchestra #Piano #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #VirtualConcertHalls Reproducir video Reproducir video 31:38 Spotify and Online Visibility Live with Our Guests | Beyond Recording Ep. 7 What happens when an artist wants to build a stronger presence online? In this special live episode of Beyond Recording, we take a closer look at Spotify, artist profiles, and online visibility — together with our guests, live. We explore how artists can establish and manage their presence on Spotify, what it means to be a Registered Artist, and how Spotify fits into the wider picture of an artist’s online identity. From artist profiles and registration to discoverability, presentation, and the information audiences encounter online, we discuss the practical challenges artists face when building their digital presence. With real artists and real Spotify profiles, this hands-on episode offers an inside look at the realities of being visible online as a musician in 2026. We talk about what artists should pay attention to, how their profiles represent them, and why online visibility has become an increasingly important part of an artist’s career. Whether you are an independent musician, a classical artist, a label, a manager, or simply interested in how artists present themselves in today’s digital music landscape, this episode provides practical insights into Spotify and the broader world of online visibility. Welcome to Beyond Recording — exploring the art of classical music production. 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today’s broadcast was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #MusicProduction #ClassicalRecording #SoundEngineering #RecordingEngineering #StringQuartet #LehnerQuartet #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #ClassicalMusicRecording #MusicMastering #AudioEngineering #MusicEditing #SpotifyForArtists #SpotifyArtists #OnlineVisibility #ArtistProfile #DigitalPresence #MusicPromotion Reproducir video Reproducir video Magnificent Nine! Best Moments Part 29 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 🌍 Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky Reproducir video Reproducir video WIPAC 2026 | Semifinals Highlights – Cheuk Hin Ivan Wong Experience the brilliant semifinal highlights of Cheuk Hin Ivan Wong at the 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition, presented by the Washington International Piano Arts Council (WIPAC) as part of The Festival of Music 2026. In this performance, pianist Cheuk Hin Ivan Wong takes the stage for the semifinal round of this prestigious international competition, showcasing his artistry, musicality, and passion for the piano. 🎼 Cheuk Hin Ivan Wong - Semifinals Program: 0:00 Intro 1:36 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Fantasie in C minor, K. 475 21:27 Franz Liszt - Paraphrase on a Waltz from Gounod's 'Faust', S.407 Cheuk Hin Ivan Wong is an engineering manager from Richmond, BC, Canada. Ivan began learning the piano at the age of 3. Though he did not follow a formal conservatory path, he is deeply grateful to all his teachers for cultivating his musicianship. For him, music has always been a lifelong companion and a sanctuary for reflection. He continues to share his journey as a dedicated amateur performer alongside his professional career in financial technology. He is currently based in Vancouver, Canada. 🏆 Competition: 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition 🎶 Event: The Festival of Music 2026 🎥 Presented through: Virtual Concert Halls 📍 Washington, D.C. The Washington International Piano Artists Competition celebrates exceptional pianists aged 31 and older who are not professional pianists, highlighting the remarkable level of artistry that can be achieved by musicians whose primary careers may lie outside of music. The Washington International Piano Arts Council was founded in 2001 by John Gardecki and his wife, Chateau. The idea for the organization grew from John’s own experiences participating in international piano competitions for amateur pianists, including the Concours International des Grands Amateurs de Piano in Paris and the Van Cliburn International Piano Amateur Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by these experiences, John and Chateau envisioned bringing a similar opportunity to Washington, D.C.—a place where talented pianists could perform, compete, and share their love of music regardless of whether piano was their full-time profession. Their vision led to the creation of the Washington International Piano Arts Council. A central part of WIPAC’s mission is the belief that great musical artistry is not limited to full-time professional musicians. Many of the pianists who participate in WIPAC competitions and concerts pursue careers in entirely different fields while continuing to perform at an exceptionally high level through their dedication, discipline, and love of music. Among WIPAC’s major annual events are the Winners Grand Prix Concert, featuring winners of international piano competitions for non-professional adult pianists, as well as the annual Festival of Music and the Washington International Piano Artists Competition. We invite you to enjoy these semifinal highlights and celebrate Cheuk Hin Ivan Wong's musical artistry alongside the outstanding pianists participating in the 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition. 🎶 Thank you for joining us for The Festival of Music 2026! #FestivalOfMusic2026 #PianoCompetition #Piano #ClassicalMusic #PianoRecital #WashingtonInternationalPianoArtists #WIPAC #PianoArtists #PianoSemifinals #ClassicalPiano #LiveMusic #VirtualConcert #MusicCompetition #CheukHin #IvanWong Reproducir video Reproducir video 33:17 How to Become a Registered Artist on Spotify | Beyond Recording Ep. 4 How do you claim your own Artist Profile on Spotify? And what does it mean to become a Registered Artist? In this episode of Beyond Recording, we take you through the complete process, step by step, starting from the moment an artist already has a release available on Spotify. 0:00 Intro 3:04 Introducing Jennifer Savage 4:13 What is Spotify for Artists? 7:14 What is the new Spotify "Registered Artist" system? 10:04 Spotify AI listening to the music and detecting genres 11:35 Exact steps to become a Registered Artist on Spotify 19:47 What to do after the confirmation email from Spotify 21:33 Importance of pitching your upcoming music to a Spotify playlist 22:21 Your Spotify profile management 26:18 Join us live! 28:43 Outro Featuring Jennifer Savage, a pianist, professional accompanist and collaborator based in New York and the DC area, regularly performing at Carnegie Weill recital hall, collaborating with the New York Chamber Players orchestra conducted by Giacomo Franci, Orchestra Manhattan conducted by David Wroe, and was previously Program Coordinator and Administrator Assistant at the Summit Music Festival. As a Spotify verified recording artist, she has recorded many digital albums available on Youtube, Spotify, and major platforms including concert season opener with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, KY conducted by Raffaele Ponti released 2026 performing live Rachmaninov No. 2. She has also recorded on digital album "The Road to Zlin" with publisher label Cicerone Music & Art released November 2024, performing the Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Czech Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic orchestra conducted by Gevorg Sargsyan, in Zlin Czech Republic as well as the Gershwin Piano Concerto in F with the Lviv National Philharmonic in Ukraine, conducted by Theodore Kuchar, in Lviv, Ukraine. We guide the artist through Spotify for Artists, showing how to find and claim the correct Artist Profile, verify their identity, provide the necessary social or website information, submit the request, and understand what happens once Spotify approves it. We also look at the recent transition from the traditional Verified Artist status to Spotify's new Registered Artist designation, introduced in 2026. Whether you are an independent musician, a classical artist, a producer, or simply starting to build your presence on streaming platforms, this episode shows you exactly what to do — and what to expect along the way. Welcome to Beyond Recording — exploring the art of classical music production. Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams https://ciceronema.com/ 🌍 Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits This video was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #MusicProduction #ClassicalRecording #SoundEngineering #RecordingEngineering #StringQuartet #LehnerQuartet #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #ClassicalMusicRecording #MusicMastering #AudioEngineering #MusicEditing #ClassicalAudio 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 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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Who are the judges for Sound Espressivo? Learn more here about the first online LIVE streaming Competition for classical musicians of all ages. Contestants and judges focus on unique artistry of every performer, awarding prizes offered by music management companies. Jueces Conozca los paneles de músicos de clase mundial James Adler piano James Adler James Adler is a pianist who “can create whatever type of music he wants at the keyboard” (Chicago Sun-Times) and a composer who writes “with uncommon imagination” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Visita la página web Mark Berman piano / Jazz Mark Berman An internationally renowned pianist, composer and arranger, Mark Berman has written music for, and played and recorded with Aretha Franklin, Phoebe Snow, Gladys Knight, Carole King, and others. He is on-camera bandleader and conductor for season 3 of the Emmy Award-winning “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”. Berman writes and produces music for television and film, and is a powerful presence on Broadway, conducting orchestras and playing lead piano and keyboards. His first violin concerto will premiere in 2022. Visita la página web Pierre Beaudry guitarra / barroco Pierre Beaudry Guitarist Pierre Beaudry performs through the world. His extensive concert career takes him to Europe, North America, China and South East Asia, where his solo performances are acclaimed both by the public and the press. He has been on the music faculties of three universities in Quebec, Canada (Concordia, Bishop’s and Sherbrooke) He was recently appointed as professor of guitar at the Tiziano Rossetti International Music Academy in Lugano, Switzerland. Visita la página web David Coleman trompeta David Coleman Coleman has taught and performed nationally and internationally for nearly 4 decades as a solo, chamber, commercial and orchestral musician. His career has taken him from Los Angeles to Carnegie Hall, from Seattle to Sarajevo, and from the mountains of West Virginia to the glaciers of Iceland, premiering new works by major composers and garnering numerous accolades. Visita la página web Soo Bae violonchelo Soo Bae A recording artist, cellist Soo Bae is an international soloist and chamber musician. She has performed in major venues around the world and has served as a judge for the Juilliard & Mannes school's concerto competition among others. Currently serves as a faculty to the Curtis Summerfest in Philadelphia. Visita la página web Francis Wyatt percusión Francis Wyatt Francis had the pleasure of performing and touring with Joe Henderson, Conrad Herwig, Tony Dumas, Rex Richardson, Stefon Harris & George Mraz. He has also shared the stage with likes of Michael Brecker, Carl Fontana, Bobby Watson, & Arturo Sandoval . Visita la página web Ka Long (Chris) Au piano Kelly Hall-Tompkins violín Michał Szostak Organo From International to Virtual Concert Halls, Award-winning Australian pianist Ka Long (Chris) Au is always passionate and dedicated to bringing the gift of music to your ears through refinement and sincere communication Whilst studying at the Colburn School and the Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music, he was privileged to work with artists such as John Perry, David Louie, Ory Shihor, Leon Fleisher, Menahem Pressler, and Robert McDonald Ka Long (Chris) Au Winner of a Naumburg International Violin Competition Honorarium Prize and featured in the Smithsonian Museum for African-American History, Ms. Hall-Tompkins is a violin soloist entrepreneur who has been acclaimed by the New York Times as “New Yorker of the Year.”She was “Fiddler”/Violin Soloist of the Grammy/Tony-nominated Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof Kelly Hall-Tompkins Doctor of Musical Arts in organ performance, acclaimed international concert organist, organologist and author of research books and articles, an Adjunct Professor of the Warsaw University of Social Sciences, a well-known lecturer and member of Royal College of Organists in United Kingdom. Michal Szostak Visita la página web Visita la página web Visita la página web František Brikcius violonchelo Afrodita Mitsopoulou piano Giacomo Franci conductor Czech cellist František Brikcius is the top-prize winner of the Anglo-Czech Competition (London), International String Competition (London), and the International String Competition (Jihlava). He is an artistic director of the "Festival Brikcius" - Chamber Music Concert Series in Prague. František Brikcius Mrs. Botnari-Kulik holds 2 Master Degrees: First one in violin performance from the Moscow State Conservatory (Moscow, Russia) and second one in Arts Management from American University (Washington,DC), has an extensive experience in all aspects of classical music such as performance, project creation and management, governance, operations, production, marketing, fundraising Cristina Botnari Giacomo Franci Giacomo Franci is a Master Pianist and the Artistic Director of the New York Chamber Players Orchestra. He is a guest conductor of great orchestras such as The Beijing Symphony and Symphony Orchestra of Grosseto. Maestro Franci is world renowned as the leading interpreter of the music of Aaron Copland and Igor Stravinsky: " He has a vast knowledge of music. His high level of piano skill is incomparable" - Silk Road (China) Recently he signed a contract for Sheva Collection Record Company Visita la página web Visita la página web Visita la página web Natalia Preziosi compositor Jong-hun Bae conductor Donna Weng Friedman piano Natalia Preziozi "Innovative", "Authentic", "The Only" - Maestro Preziosi is hailed by major magazines, TV and Radio Talk Shows in Italy, Vatican, USA, Germany, for her ballets, symphonic, and orchestral compositions. Her concertos and chamber music are performed and published around the world. Natalia Preziosi Visita la página web Conducted throughout Asia, Europe, and North America, Jong-hun Bae is renowned for his excellence in breathing new life into the traditional repertoire, presenting new works by living composers, and charismatic state presence. To see full bio open here Jong-hun Bae Visita la página web Donna Weng Friedman Award winning pianist Donna Weng Friedman enjoys a varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, teacher, producer, curator and app developer. Her new EP Heritage and Harmony: Silver Linings, featuring exclusively AAPI/BIPOC artists, aims to promote understanding and tolerance and combat racism, with all proceeds donated to supporting the AAPI community. In collaboration with WQXR, Ms. Weng Friedman created and produced Heritage and Harmony, a virtual concert video series in celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month. She is the co-creator and co-host of HER/MUSIC;HER/STORY, a mini-series on WQXR as well as a concert series that shines a light on women composers, past and present Visita la página web Elizabeth Mann flauta Elizabeth Mann Solo, Chamber, and Orchestra musician, Principal Flute with Grammy Award winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, member of Pulitzer Award winning ensembles, adjudicator, guest Principal flutist with NY Phil, Boston Symphony. Visita la página web Avguste Antonov piano Bulgarian-born, trained in France and the United States, Avgust Antonov is concert pianist, pedagogue and juror for various competitions. He is faculty at the Conservatoire de Chateaubriant (France). Avguste Antonov Visita la página web Samuel Magill violonchelo Cellist Samuel Magill has had a rich and varied career as soloist and chamber musician. His first Naxos CD of the Cello Concerto by Vernon Duke was hailed as "flat-out magnificent" by the American Record Guide Samuel Magill Visita la página web Peter Askim conductor Active as a composer, conductor and educator, Peter Askim is the Founder and Artistic Director of The Next Festival of Emerging Artists and conductor of the NC State and Raleigh Civic Orchestras. Called a “Modern Master” by the Strad, he is known for his music and his advocacy of composers and the artists of tomorrow. Peter Askim Visita la página web Jonathan Lane contrabajo Jonathan Lane Jonathan Lane Jon Lane is active as a professional double bass player and teacher. Lane is presently Artists Director of the Westwood Ensemble and orchestra clinician for KC Strings. His former students have gone on the top music schools like Indiana University and Julliard, some have gone on to play in the Hong Kong and the Wichita Symphonies Visita la página web Robert Voisey compositor Robert Voisey New York Times acclaimed composer and producer. He is the founder of Vox Novus, 60x60 Dance, Composer’s Voice concerts, and Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame are just a few examples which have presented thousands of composers with more than 500 performances in over 30 countries. Visita la página web Micah Yui piano A recipient of Canada Council grants, the Alberta Achievement Award and the Edmonton Civic Award, Ms Yui performed with Syracuse, Edmonton, Victoria, Montreal Metropolitan, and Baltimore Chamber orchestras. Her recording with the London Symphony won “Record of the Year” from Stereophile Magazine. Ms Yui on the piano faculty at the Colburn School Micah Yui Visita la página web Olivier Chassain guitarra Olivier Chassain French guitarist Olivier Chassain was born in Paris in 1957. Today, his triple professional activity makes him simultaneously lead a career as an active international concert performer, a career as composer who enjoys seeing his works performed and published, and a career as guitar teacher at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris ( Cnsmdp) Visita la página web Yael Weiss piano Israeli-American pianist Yael Weiss has appeared internationally in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, and the Bolshoi Hall. Her discography includes works by over a dozen composers. She has been awarded prizes from the Naumburg International Piano Competition and the Kosciusko Foundation Chopin Piano Competition, and served on the faculties of Indiana University and UCSB. Yael Weiss curates the “ 32 Bright Clouds” project, commissioning and performing Beethoven-related works in countries of conflict around the world, all unified through a message of peace. Yael Weiss Visita la página web Cuarteto de cuerdas Lehner Natasha Bogachek violín Zino Bogachek violín Philippe Chao viola Igor Zubkovsky violonchelo Claire Eichhorn clarinete Michelle Kim violín Massimiliano Donninelli conductor Clarinetist Claire Eichhorn, Artistic Director of the Ensemble da Camera of Washington, was born in Stuttgart. She has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center Orchestra, Baltimore Opera, Virginia Chamber Orchestra, Washington Concert Opera, National Gallery Orchestra and for ten years was a member of the Washington Chamber Symphony. Claire Eichhorn Michelle Kim As a violin soloist and member of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, Ms. Kim has received acclaim as a performer on both acoustic and electric violin, a chamber musician and as a cultural activist. Massimiliano Donninelli One of the best international conductors of his generation, M. Donninelli collaborated with orchestras, artists as Luciano Berio and many composers and soloists worldwide. He recorded for RssSky, Rete A, Telequattro, RadioVaticana, RAI, UN Radio, Discovery Channel, RadioShalom, RTV-Slovenija, CBC, Rai, Rai-Slo, RNE, Rusty Records, Palomar Records, Radio-Moldova, RadioFrance. Visita la página web Visita la página web Visita la página web Michelle Lynne piano Anzel Gerber violonchelo Emil Chudnovsky violín Michelle Lynne Canadian pianist Michelle Lynne enjoys an active career of performing, teaching, adjudicating and speaking. Having performed widely across Europe, she is the Artistic Director of Opus 16 Concerten in the Netherlands. She has facilitated workshops and coached musicians since 2016 and lectured at the college level on topics such as stage fright, creating a community online and preparing for performances. She is the co-founder of The Fearless Artist Mastermind, a coaching program that helps musicians create their own careers in the classical industry Anzel Gerber Cellist, Anzél Gerber, is performing on internationally renowned stages as soloist and chamber musician. Her passion for teaching served as inspiration to obtain her PhD and to conduct post-doctoral research in the field of cello training for gifted young cellists in Asia, USA and Europe. She regularly presents master classes at universities and festivals Emil Chudnovsky Emil is an expert violin teacher, faculty of the Catholic University, and a juror for local, regional, and international competitions. Chudnovsky conducts master-classes in the United States, Mexico, South America, New Zealand, China and Japan. His students often perform with renowned orchestras. Visita la página web Visita la página web Visita la página web Fred Karpoff piano Galina Ivannikova mezzosoprano Evangeline Benedetti violonchelo Fred Karpoff received the MTNA Frances Clark Keyboard Pedagogy Award and is Professor of Piano at Syracuse University. A Steinway Artist and former USIA Artistic Ambassador, he is the artistic producer and founder of Entradapiano.com Fred Karpoff Visita la página web Ukrainian born American operatic dramatic mezzo-soprano, voice teacher and diction coach is hailed by critics alike her rich, lustrous voice as much as her passionate dramatic portrayals. For the last few seasons, she sang the leading roles of Verdi and Wagner repertoire in many opera theaters in the USA. She gained her DMA (ABD) in the music performance at the UofM, TN and her students are successfully singing at the opera theaters all over the world Galina Ivannikova Visita la página web A member of the New York Philharmonic for more than 40 years, Evangeline is widely recognized as a performer, educator, clinician and teacher of the cello and the Alexander Technique. Her innovative methods focus on achieving efficient movement for musical results. She is the author of Cello, Bow and You: Putting It All Together, published by Oxford University Press. Evangeline Benedetti Visita la página web Mike Vaccaro clarinete / saxofón Mike Vaccaro is a freelance musician in greater Los Angeles, California. He is active in the fields of motion pictures, television, jingles, live theater, and classical, jazz, and pop concerts. Performing on a multitude of woodwind instruments including the clarinet, flute, saxophone, and oboe families his background and current performance activities are varied. Mike Vaccaro Visita la página web Annie Chang-Center viola Violist, pianist, educator and visual artist, Annie Chang-Center has performed in Europe, Asia and the U.S. as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. Annie has performed as a piano soloist with major symphony orchestras, including the San Francisco Symphony, the Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. As a violist, she was a prize winner of the Irving Klein International String Competition, and has performed at the Marlboro, Ravinia, Olympic, Utah, Prague, Red Rocks, and Music In The Mountains Festivals where she has collaborated with members of the Juilliard, Guarneri, Emerson, Cleveland and Philadelphia string quartets. She has created multimedia presentations for live concerts and promotional videos for numerous orchestras and performing arts organizations. Annie Chang-Center Visita la página web Stanislav Pronin violín Stanislav Pronin Violinist and composer Stanislav Pronin has performed in major venues across Europe, North and South America, China and Scandinavia. Appearances in festivals included Verbier, Kronberg, Banff, Parnu/Jaarvi Festival and Interlaken Classics. He recorded for WDR Radio Cologne, CBC Canada, Naxos/Sono Luminus, DaCapo and Decca Visita la página web Angela Chan piano Angela Chan Recognized as the great-grand student of Alfred Cortot (from the lineage of Frederyck Chopin), Dr. Angela Chan is an accomplished concert pianist who has performed extensively worldwide and has been featured on the Discovery Channel (Canada), Global TV, CBC, the Australian Television Network, CJAD, CJOH, RTHK (Radio Television Hong Kong) and other media networks Visita la página web John Paul Johnson conductor A conductor, singer, and teacher, John Paul Johnson has performed throughout the United States and Europe, on national television and public radio, and at national music conferences. He has been conductor-in-residence at the Chopin Academy of Music, Warsaw, and Trinity College of Music in London, and as a guest conductor/clinician/adjudicator of more than 700 festivals and workshops worldwide John Paul Johnson Visita la página web Alla Lowery compositor A diverse composer Alla Lowery works in acoustic as well as midi and electronic composition styles With more than 30 years of successful career of a classical pianist in Russia, Lithuania, and the US, Alla Lowery started working extensively with MIDI and samples, and it eventually became her next specialty. Visita la página web Melanie ragge oboe Stephen Stirling bocina Catherine Julia Barrow violín Oboist Melanie Ragge is a Founder member of the New London Chamber Ensemble Dedicated teacher, recitalist, musicologist and chamber musician Research interest in use of Electromyography to reduce strain injuries in performance Devin Patrick Hughes is an American orchestral and operatic conductor of Irish and Guatemalan descent. He is concurrently serving as Music Director and Conductor of the Boulder Symphony and Arapahoe Philhar- monic. Previously he has held artistic leadership positions with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association, Denver Young Artists Orchestra, and Denver Philharmonic Orchestra Catherine Barrow fell in love with classical music at the age of 6 and from that point on there was no turning back. At the age of 15 she performed with a youth orchestra in Carnegie Hall while she was still studying with the principal second violin of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and from there moved to NYC to study with the world-famous Dorothy Delay. She moved to Mexico after college and fell in love with the people as well as the country Visita la página web Visita la página web Visita la página web Zheyang "Jerry" Xiong violín Zheyang "Jerry" Xiong joined the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in September of 2020. Recent performances include the Schubert C major Fantasy with pianist Alessandro Deljavana as well as being a featured soloist with Oberlin Orchestra in Bartok Violin Concerto No. 2 Visita la página web Stephen Stirling bocina Stephen Stirling is a renowned horn soloist. Since studying at the Royal Northern College of Music with Ifor James and later with Julian Baker, he has worked mostly in the rather rarefied world of chamber music. He enjoys an enormously varied career travelling all over the world, particularly relishing playing in unusual and far-flung places Visita la página web Agnes Tse violín A native of Hong Kong, violinist Agnes Tse joined the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in 2019, following her graduation at the Juilliard School. She recently made her BSO solo debut in an episode of BSO Sessions during the pandemic in 2021, and has also appeared as a soloist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Pan Asia Symphony orchestras. Ms. Tse has been heard at the New York String Orchestra Seminar at Carnegie Hall, the Verbier Festival, Tanglewood Music Center, Music Academy of the West, and Bach Virtuosi Festival Visita la página web Zheyang "Jerry" Xiong violín James Welch, faculty for the State University of New York His opera directing credits include a full season of online operas for /kor/ productions. His conducting debut with Buffalo Opera Unlimited for PBS production of Susannah. His musical theatre directing credits include Sweet Charity, Songs for a New World, Once Upon a Mattress, Cruel Intentions, and The Wild Party (Lippa). Visita la página web Afrodita Mitsopoulou piano Prominent performer, educator, interpreter of classical and modern piano and ensemble literature. President of Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association, a regional chapter of US National MTA. Aphrodite Mitsopoulou Visita la página web

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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.

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 00:21 When the Piano Becomes a Story 🎹 Saeed Diab #soundespressivo #piano #vchs #gala Pianist Saeed Diab shares a captivating musical moment, combining expressive interpretation, refined technique, and a distinctive artistic voice. This video is an excerpt from our Sound Espressivo Gala Concert, where outstanding musicians from around the world came together to celebrate the power of live performance. #SaeedDiab #Piano #Pianist #ClassicalMusic #PianoPerformance #YoungArtist #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Reproducir video Reproducir video 27:04 Magnificent Nine! Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor | Part 4 We begin unfolding the story of the 2nd Movement, by pointing out the harmonic relationship between this movement and the one that just concluded and explain that this movement -with its theme and variation structure- serves almost like an intermezzo between movements. The movement is dominated by a “dotted rhythm” theme throughout. And the first theme comes to a gentle conclusion. BEETHOVEN’S UNIVERSE The Beethoven 5th movie is the first in a series of programs that will explore all nine of Beethoven’s great symphonies. In each program, Mr. Rapchak will examine each movement from each symphony and reveal the overall structure of each movement and the structure of the entire symphony. He does this through a combination of talk interspersed with excerpts he performs at the piano and music excerpts taken from a Naxos Records recording of the nine symphonies. In some cases, he talks over the music in what we call “play-by-play” sections. To accompany the audio in each program, the Virtual Concert Halls team has created a series of stunning visuals that follow the story as it unfolds. The visuals include pictures of composers Mr. Rapchak mentions in each program, the full score or piano reduction of passages he is discussing that are highlighted so listeners can follow along, images of musicians performing, wonderful landscapes to move the narrative along and, of course, images of Beethoven that are used judiciously throughout. For the Beethoven 5th movie, Lawrence begins right away with his passionate and entertaining narration. “It is terse, it is compact. Its dynamic energy is concentrated into a mere nine and a half minutes of music, the shortest opening movement of Beethoven’s nine symphonies. And it’s all the more stunning because of the bold unprecedented way in which it begins.” And from here he takes us on a journey throughout all four movements showing how they are intertwined and how Beethoven used a variety of harmonic and melodic techniques to power his visionary thinking. We also learn that Beethoven used a four- note theme in a few of his other compositions and that a piece by Cherubini that Beethoven almost certainly knew, has a passage in it that is startling similar to Beethoven’s famous opening theme in the 5th Symphony. We learn that the transition passage from the third to fourth movement had a profound influence on music and art and inspired Berlioz to write an evocative description of it. And, as noted, the entire program is accompanied by a beautiful and rich series of images that accompany the film and that enhance it in a uniquely beautiful way. Created by New Media Productions Worldwide and Virtual Concert Halls Written and Narrated by Lawrence Rapchak Steve Robinson - Audio Producer, Audio Mix Engineer Anna Ouspenskaya - Movie Director Frane Rušinović - Assistant Director Igor Zubkovsky, Frane Rušinović – Storyboard Frane Miro Dobrović (dPhoto Studio) – Animation, Motion Graphic & Design Eric Arunas – Audio Engineer Video editing- Frane Rušinović, Frane Miro Dobrović, Igor Zubkovsky Music – Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Bela Drahos, conductor, Naxos Records Script Content copyright © Lawrence Rapchak, 2021 The producers wish to thank Richard Colburn and the Negaunee Foundation for their generous support of this project. See more of The Architects of Music productions at: https://www.youtube.com/@thearchitectsofmusic Soundtrack Credits: Alla Lowery (Composer-In-Residence), Igor Zubkovsky, Anna Ouspenskaya, Ante Božić-Kudrić (Young Composer-in-Residence), Sergey Zubkovsky 🌍 Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits This video was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:17 A Voice Full of Emotion 🎤 Laura Ansaldi #soundespressivo #soprano #gala Soprano Laura Ansaldi delivers a captivating vocal performance, combining expressive depth, musical sensitivity, and a powerful stage presence. This video is an excerpt from our Sound Espressivo Gala Concert, celebrating exceptional vocal artists and musicians from around the world. #LauraAnsaldi #Soprano #Opera #ClassicalVoice #VocalPerformance #ClassicalMusic #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Reproducir video Reproducir video Editing vs Mastering: Schumann Piano Concerto - Beyond Recording Ep. 8 What really happens to a classical performance after it has been recorded? In Episode 8 of Beyond Recording, we go behind the scenes of a recording of Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 — 1st Movement, exploring the often misunderstood difference between editing and mastering. Together with Gianriccardo Pera of CiMA Streams, we examine how production decisions can preserve the musical character of a performance — and how the relationship between soloist and orchestra influences every stage of the process. 🎼 Featured Recording Schumann Piano Concerto, Op. 54 — 1st Movement Butler Philharmonic Orchestra Kate Lee — Piano Scott Woodard — Conductor 🎧 What we'll explore • The characteristics of the piano — How register, dynamics, resonance and articulation affect the editing process. • Editing vs. Mastering — What is the difference, and why does it matter? We look at how editing constructs the final performance while mastering shapes the finished recording. • The art of the edit — How individual tracks are carefully aligned and edited so that transitions remain natural and virtually inaudible. • Mastering a piano concerto — How tonal balance, dynamics, depth and perspective are handled when a piano must coexist with a full orchestra. • Piano & Orchestra — Why the goal is not simply to make the piano louder or more prominent, but to preserve the musical dialogue between the soloist and orchestra. • Compression & natural dynamics — Why, in this production approach, compression is generally avoided on the piano and frequency-spectrum work is used to achieve a more refined balance. • Schumann's musical dialogue — How the first movement's constant exchange of ideas between piano, winds and orchestra influences production decisions. 🎹 Three musical excerpts from the recording will illustrate the discussion, allowing us to hear the production choices in context. 👥 Guest Gianriccardo Pera — CiMA Streams Hosted by Anna on the Virtual Concert Halls Live Music Channel. 🌍 We bring classical music news and events from international stages to audiences around the globe. 🎥 ABOUT BEYOND RECORDING In every episode of Beyond Recording, we go beyond the final recording to explore the technical, creative and practical sides of classical music production — from recording and editing to mastering, marketing, publishing and distribution. This is where we look at the nuts and bolts behind the music. Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams 🌍 Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #ClassicalMusicProduction #Schumann #SchumannPianoConcerto #PianoConcerto #MusicProduction #AudioEngineering #Mastering #AudioEditing #ClassicalRecording #RecordingEngineer #Orchestra #Piano #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #VirtualConcertHalls Reproducir video Reproducir video 31:38 Spotify and Online Visibility Live with Our Guests | Beyond Recording Ep. 7 What happens when an artist wants to build a stronger presence online? In this special live episode of Beyond Recording, we take a closer look at Spotify, artist profiles, and online visibility — together with our guests, live. We explore how artists can establish and manage their presence on Spotify, what it means to be a Registered Artist, and how Spotify fits into the wider picture of an artist’s online identity. From artist profiles and registration to discoverability, presentation, and the information audiences encounter online, we discuss the practical challenges artists face when building their digital presence. With real artists and real Spotify profiles, this hands-on episode offers an inside look at the realities of being visible online as a musician in 2026. We talk about what artists should pay attention to, how their profiles represent them, and why online visibility has become an increasingly important part of an artist’s career. Whether you are an independent musician, a classical artist, a label, a manager, or simply interested in how artists present themselves in today’s digital music landscape, this episode provides practical insights into Spotify and the broader world of online visibility. Welcome to Beyond Recording — exploring the art of classical music production. 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today’s broadcast was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #MusicProduction #ClassicalRecording #SoundEngineering #RecordingEngineering #StringQuartet #LehnerQuartet #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #ClassicalMusicRecording #MusicMastering #AudioEngineering #MusicEditing #SpotifyForArtists #SpotifyArtists #OnlineVisibility #ArtistProfile #DigitalPresence #MusicPromotion Reproducir video Reproducir video Magnificent Nine! Best Moments Part 29 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 🌍 Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky Reproducir video Reproducir video WIPAC 2026 | Semifinals Highlights – Cheuk Hin Ivan Wong Experience the brilliant semifinal highlights of Cheuk Hin Ivan Wong at the 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition, presented by the Washington International Piano Arts Council (WIPAC) as part of The Festival of Music 2026. In this performance, pianist Cheuk Hin Ivan Wong takes the stage for the semifinal round of this prestigious international competition, showcasing his artistry, musicality, and passion for the piano. 🎼 Cheuk Hin Ivan Wong - Semifinals Program: 0:00 Intro 1:36 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Fantasie in C minor, K. 475 21:27 Franz Liszt - Paraphrase on a Waltz from Gounod's 'Faust', S.407 Cheuk Hin Ivan Wong is an engineering manager from Richmond, BC, Canada. Ivan began learning the piano at the age of 3. Though he did not follow a formal conservatory path, he is deeply grateful to all his teachers for cultivating his musicianship. For him, music has always been a lifelong companion and a sanctuary for reflection. He continues to share his journey as a dedicated amateur performer alongside his professional career in financial technology. He is currently based in Vancouver, Canada. 🏆 Competition: 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition 🎶 Event: The Festival of Music 2026 🎥 Presented through: Virtual Concert Halls 📍 Washington, D.C. The Washington International Piano Artists Competition celebrates exceptional pianists aged 31 and older who are not professional pianists, highlighting the remarkable level of artistry that can be achieved by musicians whose primary careers may lie outside of music. The Washington International Piano Arts Council was founded in 2001 by John Gardecki and his wife, Chateau. The idea for the organization grew from John’s own experiences participating in international piano competitions for amateur pianists, including the Concours International des Grands Amateurs de Piano in Paris and the Van Cliburn International Piano Amateur Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by these experiences, John and Chateau envisioned bringing a similar opportunity to Washington, D.C.—a place where talented pianists could perform, compete, and share their love of music regardless of whether piano was their full-time profession. Their vision led to the creation of the Washington International Piano Arts Council. A central part of WIPAC’s mission is the belief that great musical artistry is not limited to full-time professional musicians. Many of the pianists who participate in WIPAC competitions and concerts pursue careers in entirely different fields while continuing to perform at an exceptionally high level through their dedication, discipline, and love of music. Among WIPAC’s major annual events are the Winners Grand Prix Concert, featuring winners of international piano competitions for non-professional adult pianists, as well as the annual Festival of Music and the Washington International Piano Artists Competition. We invite you to enjoy these semifinal highlights and celebrate Cheuk Hin Ivan Wong's musical artistry alongside the outstanding pianists participating in the 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition. 🎶 Thank you for joining us for The Festival of Music 2026! #FestivalOfMusic2026 #PianoCompetition #Piano #ClassicalMusic #PianoRecital #WashingtonInternationalPianoArtists #WIPAC #PianoArtists #PianoSemifinals #ClassicalPiano #LiveMusic #VirtualConcert #MusicCompetition #CheukHin #IvanWong Reproducir video Reproducir video 33:17 How to Become a Registered Artist on Spotify | Beyond Recording Ep. 4 How do you claim your own Artist Profile on Spotify? And what does it mean to become a Registered Artist? In this episode of Beyond Recording, we take you through the complete process, step by step, starting from the moment an artist already has a release available on Spotify. 0:00 Intro 3:04 Introducing Jennifer Savage 4:13 What is Spotify for Artists? 7:14 What is the new Spotify "Registered Artist" system? 10:04 Spotify AI listening to the music and detecting genres 11:35 Exact steps to become a Registered Artist on Spotify 19:47 What to do after the confirmation email from Spotify 21:33 Importance of pitching your upcoming music to a Spotify playlist 22:21 Your Spotify profile management 26:18 Join us live! 28:43 Outro Featuring Jennifer Savage, a pianist, professional accompanist and collaborator based in New York and the DC area, regularly performing at Carnegie Weill recital hall, collaborating with the New York Chamber Players orchestra conducted by Giacomo Franci, Orchestra Manhattan conducted by David Wroe, and was previously Program Coordinator and Administrator Assistant at the Summit Music Festival. As a Spotify verified recording artist, she has recorded many digital albums available on Youtube, Spotify, and major platforms including concert season opener with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, KY conducted by Raffaele Ponti released 2026 performing live Rachmaninov No. 2. She has also recorded on digital album "The Road to Zlin" with publisher label Cicerone Music & Art released November 2024, performing the Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Czech Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic orchestra conducted by Gevorg Sargsyan, in Zlin Czech Republic as well as the Gershwin Piano Concerto in F with the Lviv National Philharmonic in Ukraine, conducted by Theodore Kuchar, in Lviv, Ukraine. We guide the artist through Spotify for Artists, showing how to find and claim the correct Artist Profile, verify their identity, provide the necessary social or website information, submit the request, and understand what happens once Spotify approves it. We also look at the recent transition from the traditional Verified Artist status to Spotify's new Registered Artist designation, introduced in 2026. Whether you are an independent musician, a classical artist, a producer, or simply starting to build your presence on streaming platforms, this episode shows you exactly what to do — and what to expect along the way. Welcome to Beyond Recording — exploring the art of classical music production. Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams https://ciceronema.com/ 🌍 Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits This video was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #MusicProduction #ClassicalRecording #SoundEngineering #RecordingEngineering #StringQuartet #LehnerQuartet #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #ClassicalMusicRecording #MusicMastering #AudioEngineering #MusicEditing #ClassicalAudio Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:20 A Powerful Voice, A Memorable Moment 🎭 Hally Graves #soundespressivo #vchs #soprano #gala Soprano Hally Graves brings intensity, emotion, and a compelling stage presence to this remarkable performance. This video is an excerpt from our Sound Espressivo Gala Concert, celebrating extraordinary vocal artists and the timeless beauty of classical music. #HallyGraves #Soprano #Opera #ClassicalVoice #Vocalist #ClassicalMusic #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Reproducir video Reproducir video 38:32 Washington International Piano Artists Competition 2026 | Semifinals Highlights – Illya Bunyakin Experience the brilliant semifinal highlights of Illya Bunyakin at the 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition, presented by the Washington International Piano Arts Council (WIPAC) as part of The Festival of Music 2026. In this performance, pianist Illya Bunyakin takes the stage for the semifinal round of this prestigious international competition, showcasing his artistry, musicality, and passion for the piano. 🎼 Illya Bunyakin - Semifinals Program: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Beethoven - Sonata No. 27 in E Minor Op. 90, 1st movement 15:58 Beethoven - Sonata No. 27 in E Minor Op. 90, 2nd movement 33:02 Rachmaninoff - Etude-Tableaux Op.33 No.4 in D Minor 🏆 Competition: 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition 🎶 Event: The Festival of Music 2026 🎥 Presented through: Virtual Concert Halls 📍 Washington, D.C. The Washington International Piano Artists Competition celebrates exceptional pianists aged 31 and older who are not professional pianists, highlighting the remarkable level of artistry that can be achieved by musicians whose primary careers may lie outside of music. The Washington International Piano Arts Council was founded in 2001 by John Gardecki and his wife, Chateau. The idea for the organization grew from John’s own experiences participating in international piano competitions for amateur pianists, including the Concours International des Grands Amateurs de Piano in Paris and the Van Cliburn International Piano Amateur Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by these experiences, John and Chateau envisioned bringing a similar opportunity to Washington, D.C.—a place where talented pianists could perform, compete, and share their love of music regardless of whether piano was their full-time profession. Their vision led to the creation of the Washington International Piano Arts Council. A central part of WIPAC’s mission is the belief that great musical artistry is not limited to full-time professional musicians. Many of the pianists who participate in WIPAC competitions and concerts pursue careers in entirely different fields while continuing to perform at an exceptionally high level through their dedication, discipline, and love of music. Among WIPAC’s major annual events are the Winners Grand Prix Concert, featuring winners of international piano competitions for non-professional adult pianists, as well as the annual Festival of Music and the Washington International Piano Artists Competition. We invite you to enjoy these semifinal highlights and celebrate Illya Bunyakin’s musical artistry alongside the outstanding pianists participating in the 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition. 🎶 Thank you for joining us for The Festival of Music 2026! 🌍 Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ https://colorchestra.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today’s broadcast was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #FestivalOfMusic2026 #PianoCompetition #Piano #ClassicalMusic #PianoRecital #WashingtonInternationalPianoArtists #WIPAC #PianoArtists #PianoSemifinals #ClassicalPiano #LiveMusic #VirtualConcert #MusicCompetition #IllyaBunyakin Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:42 Beethoven’s Dedication to Napoleon — The Story Behind Eroica 🎵 #beethoven #musicanalysis Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, the Eroica, was originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte. But after Napoleon declared himself Emperor, Beethoven famously changed his mind. What happened—and why did this dedication become one of the most fascinating stories in classical music? 🎼 Watch the full performance: Magnificent Nine! Beethoven Symphony No. 3 Part 5 🎻 On the Virtual Concert Halls YouTube channel. Beethoven’s Third Symphony, Eroica, marks a decisive break from Classical convention. Monumental in scale and ambition, it expands sonata form, intensifies harmonic tension, and treats thematic material with unprecedented developmental weight. The symphony is driven by bold rhythmic motives, abrupt contrasts, and a pervasive sense of struggle and transformation. Originally conceived in a heroic vein, Eroica presents not triumph alone but conflict, loss, and hard-won resolution, establishing a new model for the symphony as a dramatic and philosophical statement. Continuing our series dedicated to Beethoven’s Nine Symphonies, this video presents selected highlights from the documentary series, followed by commentary from Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Ka Long Au, reflecting on key musical and historical insights. BEETHOVEN’S UNIVERSE In the ongoing Beethoven’s Universe series, Lawrence Rapchak examines each movement of Beethoven’s symphonies, revealing their inner structures and illuminating the architecture of each complete work. The series combines musical analysis with a visually engaging experience created by the Virtual Concert Halls team, featuring full scores and piano reductions with highlighted passages, composer portraits, performance photographs, landscapes, and curated images of Beethoven. Created by New Media Productions Worldwide and Virtual Concert Halls Written and Narrated by Lawrence Rapchak Audio Producer & Mix Engineer: Steve Robinson Movie Director: Anna Ouspenskaya Assistant Director & Storyboard: Frane Rušinović Animation, Motion Graphic & Design: Miro Dobrović (dPhoto Studio) Audio Engineer: Eric Arunas Video Editing: Frane Rušinović, Miro Dobrović, Igor Zubkovsky Music: Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Bela Drahos, conductor (Naxos Records) Script content copyright © Lawrence Rapchak, 2021 More about Architects of Music: https://www.youtube.com/@thearchitectsofmusic #Beethoven #Eroica #Napoleon #ClassicalMusic #Symphony #BeethovenSymphony3 #MusicHistory #YouTubeShorts Reproducir video Reproducir video 23:42 Magnificent Nine! Best Moments Part 28 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 🌍 Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky Reproducir video Reproducir video 02:15:29 MMAG - colORCHESTRA International Artists, WNYCO, LIVE from King Concert Hall This concert is a culminating event in a months-long colORCHESTRA project designed to discover and present Concertos for wide variety of instruments from various periods, performed by international artists of highest caliber. Soloists for this Concert were selected by International Panel of Judges through rigorous live auditioning, out of a pool of applicants from all over the world. This project invites musicians and audience to bridge geographic and other barriers and come together for a truly remarkable musical journey. International Artist Concerto Concert Sunday February 19, 4:00pm Harry A. King Concert Hall The State University of New York at Fredonia Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Glen Cortese, conductor. Live commentary by Steve Robinson, a world renowned radio producer and host of classical music programs https://virtualconcerthalls.com/steve-robinson/ Hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au, and brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović, Chris Au, Igor Zubkovsky, and Ante Božić-Kudrić. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 00:00 - Intro Program: Concerto in D Major, RV 93 Antonio Vivaldi 40:41 - I. Allegro giusto (1678-1741) 45:45 - II. Largo 51:49 - III. Allegro Julio Reyes, guitar Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Felix Mendelssohn 56:00 - I. Allegro molto appassionato (1809-1847) Timothy Shi, violin Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1:11:39 - I. Allegro (1756-1791) Ke Tang, piano INTERMISSION. Stay tuned for commentary by Steve Robinson and more! Concerto in E minor, Op. 11 Frédéric Chopin 1:45:45 - II. Romanze – Larghetto (1810-1849) Ben Batalla, piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 33 Camille Saint-Saëns 2:00:40 - I. Allegro non troppo (1835-1921) 2:06:50 - II. Allegretto con moto 2:12:30 - III. Tempo primo Nahar Eliaz, cello Stay tuned for closing remarks! We thank everyone who helped make this project possible! colORCHESTRA Staff: James Welch, Progressive Musicians Anna Ouspenskaya, Virtual Concert Halls Johanna Moffitt, /kor/ Productions Gevorg Sargsyan, Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards WNYCO Administrative Staff: Glen Cortese, Artistic Director/Conductor Lisa Layman, Executive Director Julie Newell, Development Director Brent Weber, Operations Manager Bryan Eckenrode, Personnel Manager Brian Walnicki, Librarian Jessica Staiano & Dylan Murphy, Student Interns Julia Williamson, Graphic Design On Site Streaming Engineers: Matt Marco, Garrett Martin Graphic Designers: James Welch, Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rusinovic, Chris Au Special Thanks: Daniel Waldorf Brend Gottinger Jefferson Westwood Emily Cox Tom Loughlin To learn more about organizers and supporters of colORCHESTRA Project, visit our website, like and subscribe to our channels! events: www.progressivemusicians.com www.soundespressivocompetition.com www.virtualconcerthalls.com www.korproductions.org www.btdawards.com www.wnychamberorchestra.com www.wpcbuffalo.org www.iclassical-academy.com www.historyofmusic.eu www.wpta.info https://events.fredonia.edu/event/western_new_york_chamber_orchestra_230219 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today’s broadcast was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:18 Behind the Baton 🎼 Bruce Ru Leads from the Podium #soundespressivo #vchs #bruceru Conductor Bruce Ru takes the podium, shaping the musical performance through precision, energy, communication, and artistic vision. This video is an excerpt from our Sound Espressivo Gala Concert, where musicians from around the world came together for an extraordinary celebration of live classical music. #BruceRu #Conductor #Orchestra #ClassicalMusic #MusicDirector #OrchestralMusic #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Reproducir video Reproducir video 02:41:37 Recording with Orchestra Manhattan A live recording session of the Orchestra Manhattan at Siminski Theater in New Jersey for upcoming album release on CiMA record label (Netherlands) Conductor - David Wroe Soloists - Kate Lee (piano) and Kaiden Griggs (piano) Mozart Concerto for Two Pianos in E Flat Major. Broadcast presented by the Virtual Concert Halls team. Special thanks to Stephan Fuelling for video and audio. 🌍 Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com https://colorchestra.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today’s broadcast was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:20 Music Beyond the Notes 🎹 Jessica Lyn #soundespressivo #piano #vchs #gala Pianist Jessica Lyn shares an expressive performance that highlights the individuality, emotion, and artistry behind every musical interpretation. This video is an excerpt from our Sound Espressivo Gala Concert, celebrating exceptional performers and the universal language of music. #JessicaLyn #Piano #Pianist #ClassicalMusic #PianoPerformance #YoungArtist #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Reproducir video Reproducir video 26:49 Magnificent Nine! Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor | Part 3 The Central Development Section begins! It has a “ghostly, gray, misty, slightly creepy feeling.” The music is “raging!” But the creepy feeling is swept away and we return to the main motive and the recapitulation. But, what’s this? A slow oboe cadenza appears out of nowhere! And, finally, with a “fateful summons” the coda brings us to the end of this stunning opening movement. BEETHOVEN’S UNIVERSE The Beethoven 5th movie is the first in a series of programs that will explore all nine of Beethoven’s great symphonies. In each program, Mr. Rapchak will examine each movement from each symphony and reveal the overall structure of each movement and the structure of the entire symphony. He does this through a combination of talk interspersed with excerpts he performs at the piano and music excerpts taken from a Naxos Records recording of the nine symphonies. In some cases, he talks over the music in what we call “play-by-play” sections. To accompany the audio in each program, the Virtual Concert Halls team has created a series of stunning visuals that follow the story as it unfolds. The visuals include pictures of composers Mr. Rapchak mentions in each program, the full score or piano reduction of passages he is discussing that are highlighted so listeners can follow along, images of musicians performing, wonderful landscapes to move the narrative along and, of course, images of Beethoven that are used judiciously throughout. For the Beethoven 5th movie, Lawrence begins right away with his passionate and entertaining narration. “It is terse, it is compact. Its dynamic energy is concentrated into a mere nine and a half minutes of music, the shortest opening movement of Beethoven’s nine symphonies. And it’s all the more stunning because of the bold unprecedented way in which it begins.” And from here he takes us on a journey throughout all four movements showing how they are intertwined and how Beethoven used a variety of harmonic and melodic techniques to power his visionary thinking. We also learn that Beethoven used a four- note theme in a few of his other compositions and that a piece by Cherubini that Beethoven almost certainly knew, has a passage in it that is startling similar to Beethoven’s famous opening theme in the 5th Symphony. We learn that the transition passage from the third to fourth movement had a profound influence on music and art and inspired Berlioz to write an evocative description of it. And, as noted, the entire program is accompanied by a beautiful and rich series of images that accompany the film and that enhance it in a uniquely beautiful way. Created by New Media Productions Worldwide and Virtual Concert Halls Written and Narrated by Lawrence Rapchak Steve Robinson - Audio Producer, Audio Mix Engineer Anna Ouspenskaya - Movie Director Frane Rušinović - Assistant Director Igor Zubkovsky, Frane Rušinović – Storyboard Frane Miro Dobrović (dPhoto Studio) – Animation, Motion Graphic & Design Eric Arunas – Audio Engineer Video editing- Frane Rušinović, Frane Miro Dobrović, Igor Zubkovsky Music – Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Bela Drahos, conductor, Naxos Records Script Content copyright © Lawrence Rapchak, 2021 The producers wish to thank Richard Colburn and the Negaunee Foundation for their generous support of this project. See more of The Architects of Music productions at: https://www.youtube.com/@thearchitectsofmusic Presenting Music and Musicians Daily Live Show! Learn more at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ https://www.progressivemusicians.com/ https://colorchestra.com Soundtrack Credits: Alla Lowery (Composer-In-Residence), Igor Zubkovsky, Anna Ouspenskaya, Ante Božić-Kudrić (Young Composer-in-Residence), Sergey Zubkovsky Today's Broadcast is brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović, Ante Božić-Kudrić, Chris Au, Jennifer Wang, Elöd Ambrusz, James Welch, Anna Ouspenskaya, Anastasia Sydorenko, Fedor Ouspensky, and Igor Zubkovsky. Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:17 A Moment of Musical Brilliance 🎹 Eymen Geylan #soundespressivo #gala #piano #vchs Pianist Eymen Geylan takes the audience on a memorable musical journey with a performance full of energy, sensitivity, and expressive character. This video is an excerpt from our Sound Espressivo Gala Concert, celebrating emerging musicians and exceptional artistic talent from around the world. #EymenGeylan #Piano #Pianist #ClassicalMusic #PianoPerformance #YoungArtist #MusicShorts #YouTubeShorts Reproducir video Reproducir video 33:41 How the Pros Produce Classical Music | Best of Beyond Recording Welcome to this special compilation edition of Beyond Recording, presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams! In this episode, we are combining the first three episodes of the series into one ultimate masterclass. Join Gianriccardo Pera of CiMA Streams as we go entirely behind the scenes of the Lehner Quartet albums to explore the deep artistic and technical decisions that shape a modern string quartet production. From initial microphone setup to the final master, discover how recording technology can support—rather than overshadow—profound musical expression. 0:00 Intro 1:30 What makes Lehner Quartet unique? 2:58 Importance of clarity of the "musical conversation" 4:10 Be a part of our show live! Post your questions to Gianriccardo 6:17 Teamwork 8:09 Microphone placement 10:37 Contemporary composers and counterpoint 13:46 Skarecky: I. Kata Tutja excerpt played by Lehner Quartet 16:32 Stereo field rendering 17:52 Mixing vs. Mastering 20:23 Before and after mastering 21:55 Representing album tracks graphically 23:02 Waveform comparison 24:44 Spectral balance 26:29 Color as a metaphor for music 27:33 How does the title of the piece shape the recording? 29:09 Jana Skarecky - Karrimurra Waterfall (excerpt) 31:35 More about Virtual Concert Halls Part 1: The Setup & Acoustic Perspective The Unique Quartet: What makes the Lehner Quartet unique and the challenges of recording contemporary repertoire. Capturing the Space: The philosophy behind unusual microphone placement and recreating the exact perspective of a listener in the room. The Stereo Field: How to build a natural stereo image between four distinct instruments. The Core Philosophy: Why a recording should be a living piece of art, not just a document of a performance. Part 2: The Art of Transparent Editing Invisible Edits: How to edit a string quartet performance while strictly preserving the performers' interpretation, phrasing, and timing. Ensemble Interaction: Maintaining a natural acoustic perspective so that the technical editing disappears entirely into the music. The Hand-Off: Navigating the critical transition from editing and mixing into the mastering phase. Part 3: Mastering & Album Coherence Beyond Volume: How mastering subtly guides the listener's attention toward the most important musical voice at any given moment. The Delicate Boundary: Making micro-adjustments that influence an instrument's perception without changing its fundamental character. Album Coherence: Creating a consistent acoustic experience across an entire album while preserving the individual character of every composition. Case Study: Featuring musical examples from Lehner Quartet – Volume 2, including Jana Skarecky's Karrimurra Waterfall. Beyond Recording is a series dedicated to exploring the hidden art and craft of classical music production. 🌍 Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits This video was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #MusicProduction #ClassicalRecording #SoundEngineering #RecordingEngineering #StringQuartet #LehnerQuartet #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #ClassicalMusicRecording #MusicMastering #AudioEngineering #MusicEditing #ClassicalAudio Reproducir video Reproducir video 37:16 Mastering a String Quartet: Shaping the Final Sound | Beyond Recording Ep. 3 In this episode of Beyond Recording, we enter the final stage of the production process: mastering. Working with the Lehner Quartet, we explore how mastering can do much more than simply adjust levels and prepare a recording for release. The goal is to preserve the natural balance of a string quartet while subtly guiding the listener's attention towards the musical voice that matters most at any given moment. We discuss the delicate boundary between mixing and mastering, and how very small, carefully controlled adjustments can influence the perception of an instrument without changing the fundamental character of the mix. We also look at the challenge of creating coherence across an entire album: maintaining a consistent acoustic and sonic experience from one piece to another while preserving the individual character of every composition. 0:00 Intro 3:23 Process of mastering the Lehner Quartet 4:25 Stereo field rendering 7:15 Challenges of mastering polyphonic music 9:12 Difference between mixing and mastering phase 10:30 Visual examples of mixing and mastering differences 13:16 Before and after mastering 15:11 Difference between a studio recording and a live performance 17:03 Creating a coherent album 19:15 Sequence of album tracks 21:40 Waveform comparison between pieces 23:42 Dynamics and balance 27:36 Presenting the music example from Lehner Quartet Volume 2 29:15 Jana Skarecky - Karrimurra Waterfall (excerpt) 30:55 Reaction 32:10 Outro Featuring musical examples from Lehner Quartet – Volume 2, including Jana Skarecky's Karrimurra Waterfall. Welcome to Beyond Recording — exploring the art of classical music production. Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams 🌍 Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ 🌐 Learn more about Virtual Concert Halls: https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ 🎬 Production Credits Today's broadcast was brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Chris Au • Jennifer Wang • Marko Borna Torre • Krisztian Palagyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky #BeyondRecording #ClassicalMusic #MusicProduction #ClassicalRecording #SoundEngineering #RecordingEngineering #StringQuartet #LehnerQuartet #CiMAStreams #SoundEspressivo #ClassicalMusicRecording #MusicMastering #AudioEngineering #MusicEditing #ClassicalAudio Cargar más UPCOMING EVENTS Concertos and Arias with Orchestra Instrumental and Ensemble Orchestra Manhattan at Carnegie Hall Jury Panel colORCHESTRA Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Carnegie for Composers Your Quartet at Carnegie and on Album Albums Solo and Ensemble What is Laureate Gala? 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 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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Fecha límite de solicitud: 25 de noviembre ¡FECHA LÍMITE! Debes completar la audición preliminar en vivo. antes del 30 de noviembre . Se le sirve en orden de llegada. ¡Reserve su cita con anticipación! Regístrese y reserve su fecha de audición 1. Confirmaremos su fecha / hora por correo electrónico que proporcione en su formulario de solicitud 2. Le enviaremos un enlace para iniciar sesión en nuestro estudio para su audición. 3. Verifique su computadora y su conexión a Internet 4. ¡Prepárate para la audición! Prepare su computadora portátil e inicie sesión en Broadcast Studio para su audición PRIVADA con el juez 1. Nuestro ingeniero de sonido se reunirá con usted y lo ayudará con la configuración de su tecnología. Te haremos sonar tu ¡mejor! 2. El juez de competencia escuchará su presentación en la audición. 3. El juez le dirá de inmediato si avanzó a la Ronda de Nominaciones. Si lo hace, el juez escribirá un mensaje de felicitaciones que luego copiará / pegará en su formulario de registro para la ronda de nominaciones. La ronda semifinal de nominaciones comienza en diciembre 1 Ronda de nominaciones es una transmisión pública en vivo!

Fondo de la familia Ouspensky Beca de experiencia en conducción Este premio es una beca completa para experimentar una introducción inmersiva a la dirección, desde el primer toque de batuta, hasta un lugar en un podio dirigiendo una orquesta. Un Finalista de Sound Espressivo que sea elegido para recibir este Premio tendrá la oportunidad de trabajar con un director destacado durante un período de varios meses, después de lo cual tendrá la oportunidad de dirigir una orquesta sinfónica profesional. Este premio fue establecido por Ouspensky Family Fund con el propósito de ayudar a los jóvenes músicos a iniciarse en la dirección y descubrir nuevos talentos a través de la experiencia, la forma en que el director ruso Michail Ouspensky fue descubierto por Yuri Ahronovitch , uno de los grandes directores ruso-israelíes de el siglo XX ¿Qué es la Beca de Experiencia de Conducta? 5 realización de lecciones durante un período de 5 meses. Tareas para completar Un tiempo de ensayo en el podio dirigiendo una orquesta profesional. La beca SEC2021 se ofrece en colaboración con la New York Chamber Players Orchestra y su director musical Giacomo Franci Potencialmente una oportunidad para realizar una pieza corta públicamente en un concierto durante octubre-noviembre de la próxima temporada 2022-2023 en el centro diMenna de la ciudad de Nueva York . En 2021, la experiencia de dirección se ofrece en colaboración con la New York Chamber Players Orchestra y su director musical. Giacomo Franci

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

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