Laureate Gala Auditions
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

All INSTRUMENTALISTS, VOCALISTS, & ENSEMBLES

In collaboration with

Gala Concert Dates in 2024-25 Season

Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Visit Carnegie Hall website for Concert Dates:

November 24, 2024, at 1:00pm

November 26, 2024, at 7:00pm

February 17, 2025, at 7:00pm

February 20, 2025, at 7:00pm

April 30, 2025, at 7:00pm

June 28, 2025, at 1:00pm

June 30, 2025, at 7:00pm

Scroll down for details for SOLOISTS

To perform a Concerto with NYCPO and Orchestra Manhattan Orchestras click here

Composers click here

For more performance opportunities click here

Apply with a video

Selected musicians are invited to the

LIVE ONLINE AUDITION

SOLOISTS, DUOS, TRIOS, & VARIOUS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES MAY AUDITION

Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall are video recorded

Selected Laureates receive:

Medals; Certificates
Full color brochure (digital and printed)
Complimentary tickets
An Interview by Steve Robinson, a world renowned producer of classical music radio shows
Photos
Letters of recommendation and other support

(provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges,

other programs and competitions)

Professional Portfolio packets available upon request

All performers and their teachers will receive a Certificate of merit.

Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall are video recorded

General Infrmtion

Dates and Deadlines

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DATES & DEADLINES

Application deadline - October 1, 2024

Gala Concert Dates in 2024-25 Season

Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

November 24, 2024, at 1:00pm
November 26, 2024, at 7:00pm
February 17, 2025, at 7:00pm
February 20, 2025, at 7:00pm
April 30, 2025, at 7:00pm
June 28, 2025, at 1:00pm
June 30, 2025, at 7:00pm

Live Virtual Auditions

Selected musicians will be invited to audition live on a public Internet broadcast* and will receive a Tech Preparation Session with VCHS Broadcast Engineers

Live auditions are judged in real time.

Judges provide participants with immediate on-air feedback.

During the live audition participants will be able to speak with Judges.

• The judges’ decisions are final and may not be contested.

• To participate in the live online auditions, each musician must prepare required technical setup

*See FEES section for applicable Audition fees

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October 18-21, 2024. Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles.
December 13-16, 2024. colORCHESTRA for performance and recordings opportunities with orchestras worldwide. Soloists, Composers.
January 31, 2024. February 3, 2025. Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles.
March 14-17, 2025. colORCHESTRA for performance and recordings opportunities with orchestras worldwide. Soloists, Composers.
May 9-12, 2025. Concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Recordings with Orchestra Manhattan, Lehner Quartet. Soloists, Composers, Ensembles.
June 13-16, 2025. colORCHESTRA for performance and recordings opportunities with orchestras worldwide. Soloists, Composers.

Live Auditions

Gala Laureates

INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON

New York City

Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network.org. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016.

A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives.

In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States.

Interviews

James Adler Audience Favorite AWARD $250

Piano and Composition

"It is very important to have the audience participate in this competition! It engages the listener and encourages our wonderfully talented contestants.

I am delighted to co-found the James Adler Audience Favorite Award for the Sound Espressivo Global Music Competition. Sit back, listen, enjoy -- and please vote!"

~James Adler, Pianist and Composer

Photo: Frank Gimpaya

JAAF Award

Repertory

Standard instrumental and vocal repertoire of all periods, including contemporary, Jazz, Ethnic, Art Songs, Opera/Oratorio, “Crossover”, Golden Age Musical Theatre.

Memorization is not required but is strongly encouraged for all soloists.
Individual movements taken from larger works are acceptable
Simplified arrangements and incomplete movements are not accepted

Sample Concertos

Repertoire

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Age Groups and Categories

SOLOIST (Instrumental and Vocal)

DUO/TRIO

CHAMBER ENSEMBLE

AGE DIVISIONS:

10 and under

11-14 years old

15-18 years old

19 and older

Age Groups snd Categories

iClassical Academy

AWARDS

iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards

to Winners and Participants of Gala Auditions

We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music

Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience

iClassical Academy is based in 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

Judges

Fees

Fees*

Application fee

$75 per soloist, or per Chamber Ensemble
$400 per Large Ensemble (9-18 members)

Live Audition fee (if selected based on video submission).

Live audition is not required for Large Ensembles.

Fee includes a group Technology preparation session

Solo - $150
Duo/Trio - $200
Small Ensemble (4-8 members) $40 per member

Live Audition requirement is waived for Large Ensembles

Performance/production costs (if selected to perform at the Gala) depend on the type of presentation and the length of performance segment.

Inquire before applying!

Send inquiries regarding current season's performance costs to

director@progressivemusicians.com

Previous Gala videos

Carnegie Auditions

Channel info

Live broadcasts of auditions for an opportunity to perform in the Gala at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

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Carnegie Auditions

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/

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Laureates Gala Auditions Group 11

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Laureates Gala Auditions Group 7

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Laureates Gala Auditions Group 6A

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Steve Robinson interviews Gala Laureates, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Gala Laureates

Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall - performers from many countries sit down in New York for interviews with Steve Robinson, a world renown radio producer and host. Learn their stories, what brought them to music, what was their own journey to Carnegie Hall. Was it "practice-practice-practice"? Or, is there more to it? Steve's engaging conversations with Laureates open a whole world about them, their personalities, their stories, their aspirations. Steve Robinson Radio producer, Host, Scriptwriter 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. Throughout his career, Robinson has produced dozens of radio programs that have been heard throughout the world, including live broadcasts from Salzburg, Austria (on the occasion of Mozart’s 250th birthday); Durbin, South Africa (for the world premiere for the opera, “Princess Magogo); Quebec City, Canada (for a live broadcast of Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand with 1000 performers); Jerusalem, Israel (for a broadcast from the Jerusalem International Chamber Music Festival); and has produced numerous live broadcasts from Chicago and throughout the U.S. He has worked with William Schuman, Elliott Carter,[14] Charles Dodge,[15] Roger Reynolds, Alan Hovhaness and other composers on programs about their music. In 2003, he created the daily classical music appreciation radio program, Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin. The series is carried by state networks throughout the world including Australia and China. At the WFMT Radio Network he created the first classical music radio exchange between the United States and China. In 2000, Robinson became the general manager of WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network. One of his most important initiatives at the WFMT Radio Network was the creation of Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin, in 2003. This daily, one-hour music appreciation program is heard on over 60 U.S. stations and has a weekly audience of over 400,000 unique listeners. The program is also heard in Australia, Guam, the Philippines and in Beijing. The Chicago Tribune named him “Chicagoan of the Year” in the arts. In 2015, he executed a cross-cultural broadcast relationship between America and China by exporting to China for the first time broadcasting concerts by the NY Philharmonic, LA Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. He also arranged for concerts from the Shanghai Spring International Music Festival and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra to be exported to the West with broadcasts in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Robinson received two Wesbury Award from the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago for the fundraising campaigns. In 2008, Robinson and Bill McGlaughlin received the Dushkin Award for Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin from the Music Institute of Chicago. He has received local and national awards for his work in Chicago, including the Champion Award from the Merit School of Music, the ASCAP/Deems Taylor Award for creative programming and others. When you apply for Carnegie Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions https://www.progressivemusicians.com/carnegieauditions Today's Broadcast is brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović, Chris Au, James Welch, Anna Ouspenskaya, and Igor Zubkovsky. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/

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Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Spotlight - Meet Young American Violinist Ronald Deng! When you apply for Carnegie Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions https://www.progressivemusicians.com/carnegieauditions Here is a spotlight program about one of Carnegie Gala Laureates, Violinist Ronald Deng. Today's LIVE Broadcast is hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya and brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović, Chris Au, James Welch, and Igor Zubkovsky. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ Ronald Deng USA VIOLINIST My name is Ronald Deng. I am currently a junior at Hunter College High School in New York City. I have been playing violin for about thirteen years. I've played violin in multiple ensembles throughout the years, including multiple school orchestras and chambers, the Manhattan School of Music Performance Orchestra, and currently, the New York Youth Symphony Orchestra. In my spare time, I enjoy fiddling around with other musical instruments, mainly the electric guitar and the electric bass.

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Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Spotlight - Meet Young American violinist Luke Eggert! When you apply for Carnegie Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Here is a spotlight program about one of Carnegie Gala Laureates, Today's LIVE Broadcast is hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya and brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović, Chris Au, James Welch, and Igor Zubkovsky. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ Luke Eggert USA VIOLINIST Luke Aden Eggert’s passion for music began at the age of four. Luke loves to express his feelings with his music while playing both classical and fiddle music. Luke received the Gold Prize in the Global Genius Music Competition 2022 Spring Season. Luke also won 1st place during the OPUS Music Competition 2021 at the State level. Luke placed 1st in his division at the Progressive Musicians Online Classics Competition 2020, and currently performs with the Waco Symphony Youth Orchestra. Luke was chosen three years running to perform the National Anthem for Round Rock Express Baseball at Dell Diamond stadium.

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Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Laureate Gala Spotlight - Meet Rising Star Anthea Dias, India

When you apply for Carnegie Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Here is a spotlight program about one of Carnegie Gala Laureates, Anthea Dias, a Violinist from India! Today's LIVE Broadcast is hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya and brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović, Chris Au, James Welch, and Igor Zubkovsky. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ Anthea Dias India VIOLINIST Anthea Dias , age 16 , from Goa, India, had set her eyes on the violin ever since she was a little girl of two yrs . She is the student of Winston Collaço since she was 6 yrs old . Among her many performances all over India, she has played along with the India National Youth orchestra, and the Bangalore City Chamber Orchestra. Her recitals include one in Delhi accompanied on the piano by World renowned Pianist and conductor Mattheus Fletzberger. and also at the NCPA Mumbai. An inspirational TED speaker at TEDxICTMUMBAI , she has made her debut as a soloist for the Bach A minor concerto back home in Goa.

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When you apply for Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions https://www.progressivemusicians.com/ Here is a spotlight program about one of the Laureates, American Pianist Daniel Kuzuhara! Daniel Kuzuhara USA PIANIST Daniel Kuzuhara is a pianist born in Madison, Wisconsin who graduated with a master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, studying under Dr. Karen Shaw. Prior to his studies in Indiana, he studied under Professor Anthony Padilla at Lawrence University, Julie Chang, and Karen Hill. He currently studies under Maestro Sebastiaan Bijlsma of Tiziano Rosetti’s International Music Academy. Today's LIVE Broadcast is hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya and brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović, Chris Au, James Welch, and Igor Zubkovsky. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/

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Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Spotlight - Conductor Giacomo Franci, NYCPO!

Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Spotlight - Meet Conductor Giacomo Franci, the Music Director of New York Chamber Players Orchestra! The NYCPO is a Guest Orchestra of Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall season 2022-2023. Maestro Franci not only conducts the Orchestra, but is also a featured Guest Artist, performing Piano Concerto while conducting from the keyboard. Also in this program is the interview Giacomo Franci gave to Steve Robinson, together with a Member of NYCPO Board, about the origins of the orchestra, it's mission and achievements. When you apply for Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions About Maestro Giacomo Franci: Maestro Pianist Giacomo Franci is the Artistic Director and the Conductor of The New York Chamber Players, an organization he founded in 2004. For the 2010-11 season Maestro Franci was elected Guest Maestro of Escuela de Direccion de Orquesta in Cordoba, Spain. Giacomo Franci is world renowned as the leading interpreter of the music of Aaron Copland. He earned this highly coveted position based on the merits of his acclaimed world premiere recording “The Complete Edited Piano Works by A. Copland”, a triple CD released by Fone’ Classics.Maestro Franci performed at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, for the centennial of Copland’s birthday in February 2000, receiving rave reviews for his performance. In December 2010 his World Premiere Recording “Igor Stravinsky: The Complete Published Piano Works” was released by Fone’ Classics. The double CD recording was praised by Audio Review Magazine as “…the Great Igor Stravinsky in the outstanding performance by Giacomo Franci” In the year 2016 he started the Recordings of The Complete Piano Sonatas by Beethoven on Sheva Collection Record Company, this year(2020) he has in program the 3rd CD Recording In 1998 Franci debuted at the Carnegie Hall and the Italian Music Magazine “Musica” compared him to Glenn Gould and Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli. Mr. Franci hails from Tuscany and now resides in New York City. When not performing he works at The Tribeca Music Studio, a teaching studio for aspiring pianists and singers. Franci who is constantly looking to interpret new works, studied with Gaetano Gaeta and Giampiero Semeraro while earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Piano from the Boccherini Music Institute in Lucca. He was awarded his Master’s Scholarship from the Scuola di Alto Perfezionamento Musicale in Saluzzo, studying with Jean Fassinat and the famed Aldo Ciccolini. He also studied conducting with Piero Bellugi and Gustav Kuhn at Teatro Comunale di Pisa. Over the last few seasons Franci has been a featured soloist for engagements throughout the USA, Italy, England, Finland, France,Bulgaria,Chile,Turkey, China, Hungary. He is a returning soloist with : Philharmonic Orchestra of Veneto, Orchestra Sinfonica di Grosseto(where he has been featured as Soloist/Conductor), La Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra, ISO Symphony, Turkey State Symphony in Istanbul, Richmond County Orchestra, New York Chamber Players, Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina, Bacau Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble Orchestral de Bordeaux and The Beijing Symphony Orchestra( where he has been featured as Soloist/Conductor). Since the year 2004 when he founded his Orchestra in New York, he has conducted many great Orchestras such as :The Shanghai Baroque Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra Sinfonica di Grosseto, Beijing Symphony Orchestra, New York Chamber Players , Concepcion Symphony Orchestra,Orchestra dei Pomeriggi Musicali di Milano,Orchestra Modigliani,Boston Chamber Orchestra in Tanglewood and Richmond County Orchestra . Very recently he has been featured in 2 Radio Programs by David Dubal : “Piano Matters” on WWFM Radio and “Reflections from the Keyboard” on WQXR . For some of you that might not know , these radio programs feature the most legendary pianists of today and of all times . He has also appeared on radio and television shows carried by New York One, ABC, WPIX, Manhattan Cable, Hofstra University Radio, Blusat Radio 2000 (an hour long interview broadcast to an audience of over 2 million people) and Antenna 3. In 2008 Maestro Franci was selected to the Cambridge Who’s Who Registry list of the most accomplished professionals in the U.S.

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Laureates Gala Spotlight - Bow Lightlys and Alex Kirby, of The Kaboff Cello School!

Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Spotlight - Meet Bow Lightlys Cello Choir and Alex Kirby, of The Kaboff Cello School! When you apply for Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Here is a spotlight program about Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Gala Laureates, Bow Lightlys Cello Choir and Alex Kirby, of The Kaboff Cello School. The Kaboff Cello School, Bow Lightlys �� USA STRING ENSEMBLE John Kaboff, B.M., M.M., studied with Janos Starker at Indiana University as well as Jacqueline DuPre’s teacher, William Pleeth, at the Holland Music Sessions in the Netherlands and at the Britten-Pears Summer School in England. In addition to serving as Mr. Pleeth’s teaching assistant, he studied at the International Academy of Chamber Music in Kronberg, Germany, with Arto Noras. A resident of the Washington since 1995, D.C., Mr. Kaboff has performed as recital and concerto soloist locally at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The United States Department of State, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, The Embassies of Germany, France and New Zealand, The Church of the Epiphany, Dumbarton House and has been a repeat concerto soloist with the JCC Symphony Orchestra and the Landon Symphonette. He has performed with the Manhattan Symphonie in Carnegie Hall and his concert appearance at Strathmore Hall, in North Bethesda, MD, was acclaimed by The Montgomery County Sentinel as, ”beguilingly lyrical” and in “top form”. Internationally, he has performed as recital soloist in the Kleinezaal of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, The Cologne Museum of Modern Art, Frankfurt Museum of Contemporary Art, The Adelaide Towne Hall and various venues throughout Italy. Mr. Kaboff is a highly successful private teacher of pre-college age students who frequently garner prizes in local and regional cello competitions. Most recently, his students took top prizes in all levels of the 2016 Washington Performing Arts Society competition. In 2015 two students were prizewinners at the American Protégé Competition, resulting in Carnegie Hall, Weil Recital Hall debut recitals. In 2015 and 2016, his students have been featured in the Classical Spotlight Showcase for Maryland Public Television. Alexander Kirby �� USA CELLIST Alex Kirby is a high school junior enrolled in a STEM curriculum. His ongoing passion with cello began with lessons at age 3 ½. He has performed with The Capital Symphonic Youth Orchestra, McLean Youth Orchestra, class recitals, charity events, cello choirs, and church functions. He has been invited to return to the U. of Tennessee, to perform in a master class and perform at the 2023 cello competition. Alex enjoys playing the Euphonium with his school band and was selected for the Fairfax County 12th All District Band. Alex also plays on the varsity lacrosse team.

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Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Spotlight - Teresa Laiz, Spanish Castanets

Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Spotlight - Meet Spanish Star Soloist Teresa Laiz, a Castanets Virtuoso When you apply for Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Here is a spotlight program about one of Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Gala Laureates, Spanish Star Soloist Teresa Laiz, a Castanets Virtuoso Teresa Laiz, Spain CASTANETIST Teresa Laiz (Madrid, 1966) Dancer, Teacher, Composer and Castanets Soloist. Director/Founder of the International Castanets Festival. Member of the International Dance Council CID - UNESCO. Orchestra and Band Conducting Studies. Degree in English Philology. Doctoral Courses in Linguistics. Master in Personnel Management. After teaching and performing as a Flamenco dancer, she began her career as a castanets soloist in 2006 composing her own Castanets scores, offering concerts, teaching and writing her own Castanets Method. Discography “Repicando el Alma” (2007). Participation in the Soundtrack of the film The Man Who Killed Don Quixote by Roque Baños, directed by Terry Gilliam 2018.

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Laureates Gala Auditions. Why talk with Judges right after performing?

Sound Espressivo co-hosts Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au, talk about the benefits of this new format for auditions and competitions which we advocate: inviting Judges to be part of the public live broadcast of the Auditions. Why talk to Judges? Why right after performing? Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Auditions are organized by Progressive Musicians and Sound Espressivo. This broadcast is brought to you by Virtual Concerts Halls, fan Internet TV broadcaster located in Washington DC area.

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Music Competitions are a Necessary Evil - True or False?

Sound Espressivo co-hosts Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au unpack the tangle of Hard Questions about music competitions and competing in arts. What are the biases which make competing into a "necessary evil" and a source of many disappointments for many people? How one can approach competing in music so that it becomes a beneficial and enriching experience? Can that really be done? And why even bother? Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions https://www.progressivemusicians.com/ Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Auditions are organized by Progressive Musicians and Sound Espressivo. This broadcast is brought to you by Virtual Concerts Halls, fan Internet TV broadcaster located in Washington DC area.

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What are the Prizes?

Sound Espressivo co-hosts Anna Ouspenskaya and Chris Au talk about the benefits of this new format for auditions and competitions which we advocate: what kind of Prizes are really beneficial to musicians today? Learn more and apply: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions https://www.progressivemusicians.com/ Carnegie Weill Gala Auditions are organized by Progressive Musicians and Sound Espressivo. This broadcast is brought to you by Virtual Concerts Halls, fan Internet TV broadcaster located in Washington DC area.

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Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall - Composers and New Music Invited!

There is an AUDIENCE for new music, we seek out your audience for you! When you apply for Carnegie Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like "Carnegie Weill Gala Spotlight" seasons. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Check out our Spotlight programs about one of Carnegie Gala Laureates! Today's LIVE Broadcast is hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya and brought to you by the VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rušinović, Chris Au, James Welch, and Igor Zubkovsky. https://virtualconcerthalls.com/ Today's guest is composer and producer Rob Voisey. Composers know Robert for presenting their music in places around the world. Voisey has been described as "mad" or "crazy" by the New York Times, Time Out London, Music and Vision, and White Fungus Magazine. "The first thing to be said about "60x60 Dance" is that it is a masterpiece of organization. The idea ... is quite mad. But it's this kind of madness that makes the cultural world go round, and so our thanks are due to the composer Robert Voisey" - An Express Without Any Delays, New York Times Robert Voisey composes chamber music and electronic music. His chamber music feels neo-romantic and frequently utilizes extended instrumental techniques and graphic notation. The electronic music he creates tends to be either ambient in nature utilizing throat-singing techniques he records of himself or he flips over into a mashup territory comprising of a collage of micro-samples. Robert's piano work, "Persistence of Melancholy" received its Carnegie Hall debut in 2019 and featured on the album ENDURANCE with pianist Matthew McCright. The Mid America Freedom Band premiered Robert Voisey's work at Electronic Music Midwest festival and was described by as, "... combined Mid America Freedom Band's concert band instrumentation with electronics in compelling ways, allowing these often separated musical ventures to work together. Voisey's work ... used mass textures and a graphic score that played with, and against, concert band tropes, with the electronics supporting and enhancing the dense sound masses." - Computer Music Journal 2019 Voisey's work has enjoyed the privilege of being selected and performed on many festivals including: ADevantgarde festival, American Art Experience, Bellingham Electronic Arts Festival, Brookes Oxford's Sonic Art Festival, Create Festival, Dance Parade, Digital Art Weeks, EARFEST, Electronic Music Midwest Festival, EuCuE xxvii festival, Fresno New Music Festival, International Electroacoustic Festival at Brooklyn College, International Sound Art Festival Berlin, Annual Kentucky New Music Festival, Annual North Carolina Computer Music Festival, Spark Festival, STUDIO 300 Digital Art and Music Festival, 12 Nights The Street: Festival of Electronic Music, Art and Performance, and the 3rd All Ears Contemporary Music Festival. Robert Voisey is most known for his production work with the company he started Vox Novus and its concert series: 60x60, Composer's Voice Concert series, Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame, Circuit Bridges, and XMV. 60x60 has presented and promoted the works of more than 2500 composers with over 350 performances in close to 50 countries across the globe. 60x60 collaborations have presented the work of thousands of choreographers, dancers, performance artists, video artists, fine-artists, and more. The Composer's Voice concert series has presented over 1000 composers and musicians in 150 concert primarily produced in New York City but also in more than 10 countries around the world. Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame has featured more than 80 musicians and ensembles which have through Vox Novus inspired thousands of one-minute works to be written for them. Robert Voisey intrinsically believes in championing a community which collaborates and joins together to celebrate new music.

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Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Meet Young Star American Pianist Lucia Tang!

Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Spotlight - Meet Rising Star American Pianist Lucia Tang! When you apply for Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Here is a spotlight program about one of Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Young American Pianist Lucia Tang! Lucia Tang USA PIANIST Lucia Tang is 10 years old. She has been playing piano under the guidance of Dr. Anna Ouspenskaya since 2020. Her favorite way of enjoying music is to let her pieces guide her to peacefulness. Lucia also likes to compose the music for the songs she enjoys singing and sing along while she plays her composed music. She incorporates her rhythm and artistry into her other favorite activities, ballet and rhythmic gymnastics. Recently, she made it to rhythmic gymnastics Nationals, winning 3rd place all around at Level 6. Lucia also loves creative writing. She was the 1st place winner of Kay Snow Awards 2021 with her story “The Coins’ Escape”. Lucia is passionate in all her activities, and piano is becoming one of her top three activities.

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Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Meet American Pianist Marcela Gonyea!

Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Spotlight - Meet Rising Start American Pianist Marcela Gonyea! When you apply for Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Here is a spotlight program about one of Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Gala Laureates, American Pianist Marcela Gonyea! Marcela Gonyea USA PIANIST Marcela has played classical piano since the age of 5. Her 10-year piano experience has given her a strong foundation in music and knowledge of musical performance. Over the years Marcela has placed and qualified for several piano competitions receiving 1st, 2nd place and honorable mentions in Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association (NVMTA) piano competitions. More recently she joined her high-school orchestra and was placed in the Chamber Orchestra, the most advanced of her high-school's ensembles, as a piano soloist. In addition to piano, Marcela loves playing soccer and plays for the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), a top, league-based platform embedded with grit, collaboration and tenacity, things that both playing an instrument and a sport share.

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Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Meet Young Canadian Pianist Zikai Andy Wang!

When you apply for Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Here is a spotlight program about one of Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Gala Laureates, Zikai Andy Wang from Canada PIANIST Zikai Andy Wang, 9-year-old, started learning piano at the age of 6 with Dr. Olga Chichova. He is self-disciplined, dedicated, and hardworking on practicing piano and won numerous awards in international competitions and local music festivals, Including the OMFA Ontario Provincial, Little Mozarts International Music Competition, Rocky Mountain Piano Competition, Peel Music Festival, etc. Andy is also an award winner of Steinway’s Canadian Young Artist Standards of Excellence Awards in 2021. In addition to music, Andy is also passionate for painting, language math and swimming.

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Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Meet Pianist and Composer Matthew Brand!

Meet one of Laureates, Young American Pianist and Composer Matthew Brand! When you apply for Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Here is a spotlight program about one of Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Gala Laureates, Young American Pianist and Composer Matthew Brand. Matthew Brand was born in New York City in 2008. He is a student of Donna Weng Friedman at the Mannes School Of Music Prep Division, and is part of the Clara Mannes Scholars Program. He is in the 9th grade at Horace Mann School in the Bronx, and has been working on composition, jazz, and songwriting projects in the past few years. He studies composition with Dr. Steven Sacco at Mannes Prep, and is part of his school's Jazz Combo. More about Matthew: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions?pgid=lab7p2ii-matthew-brand_13

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Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Meet Young American Violinist Annabelle Wei

Meet Young American Violinist Annabelle Wei! When you apply for Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Here is a spotlight program about one of Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Gala Laureates, Young American Violinist Annabelle Wei. Annabelle Wei is a rising seventh-grader from Hockessin, Delaware. Studying with Laura Bossert and J Freivogel, she is an extraordinarily talented young violinist who made her solo recital debut at age 9 and won top prizes at the Oscar Rieding (Slovenia), Vivace International, ODIN International, the Golden Classical Music Awards, and Constantine the Great International Competitions. Her precocious composing skills were also recognized for her performance and original composition, “Midnight Storm” by the Rieding International Competition. Most recently, she performed as the associate concertmaster of the Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra in the 2021-2022 season, and the co-concertmaster of the Delaware Orchestral & Chamber Music Institute on a leadership scholarship. When she’s not composing and performing, she enjoys running, writing, baking and gardening.

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Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Spotlight. Young American Pianist Kate Lee

Meet Young American Pianist Kate Lee! When you apply for Gala Auditions, you are treated as a complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Here is a spotlight program about one of Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Gala Laureates, Young American Pianist Kate Lee Kate Lee, 9 years old, has been studying piano at the age of 4 under the direction of Dr. Anna Ouspenskaya & Frane Rusinovic and music theory under Fedor Ouspensky. Recently, Kate got Honorable mention & iClassical Academy Excellence Award from Global Sound Espressivo Competition & won the first place from American Fine Arts Festival Concerto Competition in 2022. She also got Honorable Mention from 2022 William Knabe International Piano Competition. She won the first place from 2020 Forte Int. Music Competition & Festivals. She had the honor of performing at Weill Recital Hall & Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall as an American Protégé Judges’ Distinction Award (Plaque Trophies) winner of the American Protégé Int. Concerto Competition 2019 & as a First-place winner in American Protégé Int. Competition of Romantic Music 2019. Kate has been awarded prizes from piano competitions such as Glory Int. Modern & Contemporary / Romantic Music Competition, YMIC Metropolitan Music Festival, and Great Composers Competition series. She recently performed piano at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall as the first-place winner of American Protégé Int. Piano & String Competition in June 2022. Kate has positive, passionate & exertive life attitude from piano & music theory studies. She has learned musical expression & sense of accomplishment through steady practice and has learned logical & critical music analysis.

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Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Spotlight. Cuban Guitarist Rachel Ginebra

Meet Cuban Guitarist Rachel Ginebra! When you apply for Gala Auditions, you are treated as complete artist. We showcase your own choice of repertory. We interview you to help the audience connect with you as both an artist and a person, and to give you an opportunity to present yourself as a complete human. Judges share their insights and recommendations live on-air immediately after your audition, similar to a mini-masterclass. We encourage and help you to network with our community of established artists-members of Judges Panel as well as with managers and organizers of our events, to support developing your career further. We present you in programs like this one. Learn more and apply at https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Here is a spotlight program about one of Laureates Gala, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall Gala Laureates, guitarist Rachel Ginebra from Cuba. Rachel Ginebra is an active classical guitarist currently based in Rochester, NY. She is originally from Pinar del Río, Cuba where she began her musical studies. Rachel continued her career at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, obtaining her Bachelor, Master and Artist Diploma under Rafael Padron studio. There she got the second place at the Miami Youth Guitar Competition in 2011 and participated in various master classes with world-renown guitarists such as: Alvaro Pierri, Aniello Desiderio, Berta Rojas, Ana Vidović, Miloš Karadaglić, Jason Vieux, Denis Azabagić, among others. Following her passion for guitar, she decided to pursue her Doctoral degree under Dr. Nicholas Goluses studio at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, serving also as his Teacher Assistant at both institutions. She also received a Performer Certificate from the ESM in 2021 PC. Rachel is also teaching at the Penfield Guitar School. Aside from teaching, one of her goals as an artist is to be able to perform and share the beauty of the classical guitar with a wide range of audiences. Rachel’s most important mission is to be able to spread the Gospel of God through music. At the end of each concert, she performs a Hymn and gives the Glory to the only one who is worthy of honor, Jesus Christ. Besides her professional career, she also enjoys playing at Church and cooking. See more about Rachel https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions?pgid=lab7p2ii-rachel-ginebra_14

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Carnegie Weill Laureate Gala Dress Rehearsals with NYCPO Orchestra

NYCPO Orchestra's Dress rehearsals in preparation for the upcoming Gala on November 21. Maestro Giacomo Franci - conductor and Music Director of NYCPO. Find out more: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ Full program on this link: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/_files/ugd/dfba69_1d2050d0024b4b70af3ba3a5fe1ce820.pdf Today you will be able to enjoy 12 concertos being rehearsed by soloists from US, Canada, Spain, Germany, Cuba, and many other parts of the world. Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056; Moderato, Largo, Presto J.S. Bach - Giacomo Franci, piano Concerto in A major; Siciliana Giuliani - Rachel Ginebra, guitar Concerto in D major, Hob. XVIII:11; Allegro assai Haydn - Lucia Tang, piano Concerto No. 7 in G Major, G. 480; Allegro Boccherini -Alexander Kirby, cello Piano Concertino in A minor Yuri Polunin -Kate Lee, piano Concerto No.12 K. 414; Allegro W. A. Mozart - Zikai Andy Wang, piano Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4 (Winter); Allegro non molto; Largo Vivaldi - Annabelle Wei, violin Concerto E Major, BWV 1053; Allegro J.S. Bach - Soussanna Kolker, piano Concertstuck Pierne - Subin Lee, harp Concerto in D major, Hob. XVIII:11; Vivace Haydn - Matthew Brand, piano Piano Concerto; Allegro vivo Zubkovsky - Marcela Gonyea, piano Hungarian Dances, No. 4 & 5 Brahms -Teresa Laiz, castanets The New York Chamber Players Violin 1 Violin 2 Garry Lanco (Concert Master) Brunilda Myftara (Principal) Yuning Lai, Sooyeon Jun Alexander Calabro, Pearl Fuentes Viola Cello Jin Park (Principal) Katsura Mori (Principal) Devon Faith English Susan Mandel Bass Flute Pedro Giraudo Philippe Delage, Leanne Friedman Clarinet French Horns Fred Rosenberg Allie Harnold, Daniel Zumbrunnen ~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to the very first Laureate Gala hosted by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, Virtual Concert Halls, & The New York Chamber Players Orchestra. Today’s program will feature musicians from numerous countries who have won our 2022 Laureate's Auditions. Progressive Musicians and Sound Espressivo mission is to help musicians of all ages achieve their goals and advance artistically through innovative formats of online competitions that include highly educational and interactive aspects. Since 2020, we have been hosting online and Internet TV live events that provide musicians with a virtual platform to reach out to world-wide audiences, to receive expert feedback from professional musicians, to share their artistic views, their new albums, and to compete for prizes ranging from our Internet TV showcases, performance opportunities in the most prestigious performance venues around the world. We believe that it is important to recognize all the instruction and support that goes into the development of a musician. We also recognize the value of experience and progress. Progress does not always happen at a consistent rate, it may be quicker at one stage, and slower at another. Aspirations also vary at different stages of life, and from person to person. As one is stepping out of his or her comfort zone, takes courage to share one’s art for humanity, there are milestones to celebrate. Music is an artistic cornerstone that brings together storytelling, math, history, art, and imagery. Most significantly, it provides an environment and a language for deeply emotional connections. Music is appreciated by many, yet the art can never be fully perfected, providing an opportunity for eternal upward movement and enjoyment. Music highlights many cultures, our world’s biggest historical events, and continues to inspire stories, movies, dance, and social gatherings. Some key ingredients to strong musical training include engaging and highly qualified instructors, supportive family and community of friends and fans, a disciplined practice routine, collaborations with other artists, and many many opportunities to perform on various stage and venues. There are endless musical possibilities and unique artistic voices being discovered. We are thrilled to be working with an amazing team of professionals that continue educating, encouraging, and rewarding musicians of all ages and stages of their career. Today we are honored to have James Adler from the Curtis School of Music with us to offer the James Adler Audience Favorite Award, as well as to present additional Awards from iClassical Academy. It would be impossible for us to continue these types of events without the dedication and support of all our families and everyone who contributed! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! Enjoy the Gala! This Broadcast is brought to you by Virtual Concert Halls: Chris Au - Host, scriptwriter Frane Rusinovic - Technical Director Fedor - Creative Director Igor Zubkovsky - General Producer Anna Ouspenskaya - Producer

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Laureate GALA at Weill Carnegie Hall

Welcome to the Laureate Gala hosted by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, Virtual Concert Halls, & The New York Chamber Players Orchestra. Today’s program will feature performances and interviews with musicians from numerous countries who have won our 2022 Laureate's Auditions. Interviews by Steve Robinson live from Manhattan Club in NY City Hosted live by Chris Au from Virtual Concert Halls Broadcasting Studio Progressive Musicians and Sound Espressivo mission is to help musicians of all ages achieve their goals and advance artistically through innovative formats of online competitions that include highly educational and interactive aspects. Since 2020, we have been hosting online and Internet TV live events that provide musicians with a virtual platform to reach out to world-wide audiences, to receive expert feedback from professional musicians, to share their artistic views, their new albums, and to compete for prizes ranging from our Internet TV showcases, performance opportunities in the most prestigious performance venues around the world. We believe that it is important to recognize all the instruction and support that goes into the development of a musician. We also recognize the value of experience and progress. Progress does not always happen at a consistent rate, it may be quicker at one stage, and slower at another. Aspirations also vary at different stages of life, and from person to person. As one is stepping out of his or her comfort zone, takes courage to share one’s art for humanity, there are milestones to celebrate. Music is an artistic cornerstone that brings together storytelling, math, history, art, imagery. Most significantly, it provides an environment and a language for deeply emotional connections. Music is appreciated by many, yet the art can never fully perfected, providing an opportunity for eternal upward movement and enjoyment. Music highlights many cultures, our world’s biggest historical events, and continues to inspire stories, movies, dance, and social gatherings. Some key ingredients to strong musical training include engaging and highly qualified instructors, supportive family and community of friends and fans, a disciplined practice routine, collaborations with other artists, and many many opportunities to perform on various stage and venues. There are endless musical possibilities and unique artistic voices being discovered. We are thrilled to be working with an amazing team of professionals that continue educating, encouraging, and rewarding musicians of all ages and stages of career. Today we are honored to have James Adler from the Curtis School of Music with us to offer the James Adler Audience Favorite Award, as well as to present additional Awards from iClassical Academy. It would be impossible for us to continue these types of events without the dedication and support of all our families and everyone who contributed! The New York Chamber Players Maestro Giacomo Franci, conductor Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056; Moderato, Largo, Presto - J.S. Bach Giacomo Franci, piano Concerto in A major; Siciliana - Giuliani Rachel Ginebra, guitar Concerto in D major, Hob. XVIII:11; Allegro assai - Haydn Lucia Tang, piano Concerto No. 7 in G Major, G. 480; Allegro- Boccherini Alexander Kirby, cello Piano Concerto in A minor - Polunin Kate Lee, piano Concerto No.12 K. 414; Allegro - W. A. Mozart Zikai Andy Wang, piano Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4 (Winter); Allegro non molto; Largo - Vivaldi Annabelle Wei, violin Concerto E Major, BWV 1053; Allegro - J.S. Bach Soussanna Kolker, piano Concertstuck - Pierne Subin Lee, harp Concerto in D major, Hob. XVIII:11; Vivace - Haydn Matthew Brand, piano Piano Concerto; Allegro vivo - Zubkovsky Marcela Gonyea, piano Hungarian Dances, No. 4 & 5 - Brahms Teresa Laiz, castanets Luke Eggert, Violin Jeffrey Zhang, piano Louisa Valentina Schewe, violin Richard Long, piano Ronald Deng, violin James Welch, piano Jean-Baptiste Gleize & Ève-Marie Boileau, piano Duo Evelyn Stroobach, composer Ralitsa Tcholakova, viola Daniel Kuzuhara, piano Anthea Dias, violin James Welch, piano The Bow Lightlys Cello Ensemble of The Kaboff Cello School John Kaboff, Director. Bow Lightlys musicians: Lourdes de la Peña, Michael Klucker, Joseph Gallacher, Alex Kirby, Shinjini Ray, Jonathan Lee, Alette McNeill, Susannah DeMarco, Evangeline Gallacher, Pavine McNeill, Jorge Laboy-Bulancea, Mary Gallacher, & Joseph Xu Remarks Steve Robinson, radio producer and host James Adler, Yamaha Artist, AdlerOaks Library, The James Adler Audience Favorite Award Anna Ouspenskaya, Virtual Concert Halls James Welch, Progressive Musicians Chris Au Ka Long, VCHS host VCHS Production Team: Frane Rusinovic, Fedor Ouspensky, Igor Zubkovsky, Chris Au, Ante Bozic-Kudric

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Annabelle Wei

Welcome to the Laureate Gala - OUR STORY, part 2, hosted by Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, Virtual Concert Halls, & The New York Chamber Players Orchestra. Today’s program will feature performances and interviews with musicians from numerous countries who have won our 2022 Laureate's Auditions. You will learn each of the musicians' journey which they took to ascend to the famous stage of Carnegie Hall. Through two tiers of auditioning, Judges comments, preparation sessions with NYCPO Music Director Giacomo Franci, then rehearsals with the Orchestra - you will get an insider's peek at that path to the glory of performing at Carnegie Hall. Today we will also announce the Winner of James Adler Audience Favorite Award, generously sponsored by pianist James Adler and the AdlerOaks Library Foundation. Nearly 2,000 votes were received and counted, and the Winner will be awarded $250. In the program today musicians share their experience in exclusive Interviews conducted by Steve Robinson, a world renowned radio program producer and host, and recorded live from Manhattan Club in NY City. You will also learn about organizers, supporters, and many others who worked tirelessly on creating this opportunity for musicians to bring their art to Carnegie Hall, and for the audience around the world to enjoy the music created today, by the stars of tomorrow. Hosted live by Chris Au from Virtual Concert Halls Broadcasting Studio. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Progressive Musicians and Sound Espressivo mission is to help musicians of all ages achieve their goals and advance artistically through innovative formats of online competitions that include highly educational and interactive aspects. Since 2020, we have been hosting online and Internet TV live events that provide musicians with a virtual platform to reach out to world-wide audiences, to receive expert feedback from professional musicians, to share their artistic views, their new albums, and to compete for prizes ranging from our Internet TV showcases, performance opportunities in the most prestigious performance venues around the world. We believe that it is important to recognize all the instruction and support that goes into the development of a musician. We also recognize the value of experience and progress. Progress does not always happen at a consistent rate, it may be quicker at one stage, and slower at another. Aspirations also vary at different stages of life, and from person to person. As one is stepping out of his or her comfort zone, takes courage to share one’s art for humanity, there are milestones to celebrate. Music is an artistic cornerstone that brings together storytelling, math, history, art, imagery. Most significantly, it provides an environment and a language for deeply emotional connections. Music is appreciated by many, yet the art can never fully perfected, providing an opportunity for eternal upward movement and enjoyment. Music highlights many cultures, our world’s biggest historical events, and continues to inspire stories, movies, dance, and social gatherings. Some key ingredients to strong musical training include engaging and highly qualified instructors, supportive family and community of friends and fans, a disciplined practice routine, collaborations with other artists, and many many opportunities to perform on various stage and venues. There are endless musical possibilities and unique artistic voices being discovered. We are thrilled to be working with an amazing team of professionals that continue educating, encouraging, and rewarding musicians of all ages and stages of career. Today we are honored to have James Adler from the Curtis School of Music with us to offer the James Adler Audience Favorite Award, as well as to present additional Awards from iClassical Academy. It would be impossible for us to continue these types of events without the dedication and support of all our families and everyone who contributed! To learn more visit https://www.progressivemusicians.com/ https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/ https://virtualconcerthalls.com/

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Alexander Kirby

Join Virtual Concert Halls, Progressive Musicians, and Sound Espressivo for the rehearsals of NYCPO Orchestra in preparation for upcoming the Gala on November 21!

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Announcing Winners of Carnegie Auditions!

Stay tuned to learn who are selected to perform on November 21 at 8:00pm at Carnegie Weill Recital Hall in New York City. In-person tickets can be purchased at Carnegie Hall box office or online: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2022/11/21/Progressive-Musicians-0800PM Hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya, James Welch, Chris Au VCHS Production Team: Frane Rusinovic, Fedor Ouspensky, Igor Zubkovsky, Chris Au, Ante Bozic-Kudric Judges throughout the Auditions Rounds: Daniel Ihasz, Voice Elizabeth Mann, Flute Pierre Beaudry, Guitar Maestro Giacomo Franci, Symphony Orchestra James Welch, Piano Emil Chudnovsky, Violin Maestro Benjamin Hansen, Choir Learn about Judges and see their profiles: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/services Learn about performers and see their profiles: https://www.progressivemusicians.com/participants Produced by: Progressive Musicians https://www.progressivemusicians.com/ Sound Espressivo https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Virtual Concert Halls https://virtualconcerthalls.com/

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Carnegie Weill Gala Auditions Finals

Auditions Finals for an opportunity to perform in the Laureates Gala at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hal, presented by Sound Espressivo (SEC), Progressive Musicians (PM), and Virtual Concert Halls (VCHS). Winners will perform on November 21 at 8:00pm at Carnegie Weill Recital Hall in New York City. In-person tickets can be purchased at Carnegie Hall box office or online: www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2022/11/21/Progressive-Musicians-0800PM Hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya, James Welch, Chris Au VCHS Production Team: Frane Rusinovic, Fedor Ouspensky, Igor Zubkovsky, Chris Au, Ante Bozic-Kudric Judges throughout the Auditions Rounds: Daniel Ihasz, Voice Elizabeth Mann, Flute Pierre Beaudry, Guitar Maestro Giacomo Franci, Symphony Orchestra James Welch, Piano Emil Chudnovsky, Violin Maestro Benjamin Hansen, Choir Watch performances by the incredible Auditionees from around the world on this program: Piano Ages 5-7 CONCERTO/SOLO. Lutao Guo. Violin Ages 5-7 SOLO Michael Kim Piano Ages 5-7 SOLO Vincent Yang Piano Ages 8-10 CONCERTO Amelia Xu Violin Ages 8-10 SOLO Amber Nayeon Kim piano Ages 8-10 CONCERTO/SOLO Aria Zhao Guitar Ages 8-10 SOLO Catalina Wert piano Ages 8-10 CONCERTO/SOLO Kate Lee Piano Ages 8-10 CONCERTO/SOLO Lucia Tang Vocal Ages 8-10 SOLO PIN-JEN CHEN violin Ages 8-10 SOLO Ryan Zheng Piano Ages 8-10 SOLO Sophia Zhang Vocal Ages 8-10 SOLO YUNG-HSUAN LEE piano Ages 8-10 CONCERTO Zikai Andy Wang Violin Ages 11-14 CONCERTO/SOLO Annabelle Wei Violin Ages 11-14 CONCERTO/SOLO Louisa Marie Cordes Violin Ages 11-14 CONCERTO Louisa Valentina Schewe Violin Ages 11-14 SOLO Luke Eggert Piano Ages 11-14 CONCERTO/SOLO Matthew Brand PIANO Ages 11-14 SOLO RICHARD LONG Guitar Ages 11-14 SOLO Sonya Wert

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Carnegie Weill Gala Auditions Finals

Auditions Finals for an opportunity to perform in the Laureates Gala at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hal, presented by Sound Espressivo (SEC), Progressive Musicians (PM), and Virtual Concert Halls (VCHS). Winners will perform on November 21 at 8:00pm at Carnegie Weill Recital Hall in New York City. In-person tickets can be purchased at Carnegie Hall box office or online: www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2022/11/21/Progressive-Musicians-0800PM Hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya, James Welch, Chris Au VCHS Production Team: Frane Rusinovic, Fedor Ouspensky, Igor Zubkovsky, Chris Au, Ante Bozic-Kudric Judges throughout the Auditions Rounds: Daniel Ihasz, Voice Elizabeth Mann, Flute Pierre Beaudry, Guitar Maestro Giacomo Franci, Symphony Orchestra James Welch, Piano Emil Chudnovsky, Violin Maestro Benjamin Hansen, Choir Learn about Judges and see their profiles: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/services Watch performances by the incredible Auditionees from around the world on this program: Large Ensemble Bows Lightly Cellos Ensemble of Kaboff School Violin Collegiate CONCERTO/SOLO Angelica Salazar saxophone Collegiate CONCERTO/SOLO Doron Hazan classical guitar Collegiate CONCERTO/SOLO Rachel Ginebra Harp Collegiate CONCERTO/SOLO Subin Lee Guitars Professional SMALL ENSEMBLE Anton Machleder Viola Professional SMALL ENSEMBLE Aria Cheregosha Piano Professional CONCERTO/SOLO Ben Batalla Alto Saxophone Professional CONCERTO/SOLO Benita Slater Piano Professional SOLO Daniel Kuzuhara Flute Professional SOLO Elinor Dixon flute Professional SOLO Elisabeth Moest Voice/Soprano Professional SOLO Marie-Claire Giraud Violin/Piano Professional ENSEMBLE Miriam Davis Violin Professional SOLO Miriam Davis violin Professional SMALL ENSEMBLE Nayoung Kim Guitar Professional SOLO Patricio Cadena Pérez Violin Professional SOLO Pin-Hsuan Chen PIANO Professional CONCERTO/SOLO Rubén Ángel Russo Guitiérrez Castanets Professional SMALL ENSEMBLE Teresa Laiz Monsalve Castanets Professional CONCERTO/SOLO Teresa Laiz Piano Professional SOLO Ting-Yu Liu Large Ensemble Musica Vitale Choir a capella Learn more about performers and see their profiles: https://www.progressivemusicians.com/participants Produced by: Progressive Musicians https://www.progressivemusicians.com/ Sound Espressivo https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions.com/ Virtual Concert Halls https://virtualconcerthalls.com/

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Carnegie Weill Gala Auditions Finals

Auditions Finals for an opportunity to perform in the Laureates Gala at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hal, presented by Sound Espressivo (SEC), Progressive Musicians (PM), and Virtual Concert Halls (VCHS). Winners will perform on November 21 at 8:00pm at Carnegie Weill Recital Hall in New York City. In-person tickets can be purchased at Carnegie Hall box office or online: www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2022/11/21/Progressive-Musicians-0800PM Hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya, James Welch, Chris Au VCHS Production Team: Frane Rusinovic, Fedor Ouspensky, Igor Zubkovsky, Chris Au, Ante Bozic-Kudric Judges throughout the Auditions Rounds: Daniel Ihasz, Voice Elizabeth Mann, Flute Pierre Beaudry, Guitar Maestro Giacomo Franci, Symphony Orchestra James Welch, Piano Emil Chudnovsky, Violin Maestro Benjamin Hansen, Choir Learn about Judges and see their profiles: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/services Watch performances by the incredible Auditionees from around the world on this program: cello Ages 15-18 CONCERTO Alexander Kirby Piano Ages 15-18 SOLO DJ Shin Voice (Soprano) Ages 15-18 SOLO Calista Case Voice Ages 15-18 SOLO Elisa Rossetti Violin Ages 15-18 SOLO Faith Chis Violin Ages 15-18 SOLO Holly Lacey cello Ages 15-18 CONCERTO/SOLO Joseph Gallacher Piano Ages 15-18 CONCERTO/SOLO Marcela Gonyea Piano Ages 15-18 SOLO Michelle Qiu Piano Ages 15-18 SOLO Qi Yang Heng Piano Ages 15-18 SOLO Ralph Joshua Mendoza Violin Ages 15-18 SOLO Ronald Deng Piano Ages 15-18 SOLO Samuel Rhoades Piano Ages 15-18 CONCERTO/SOLO Uno Yanagi violin Ages 15-18 CONCERTO/SOLO Victoria Tan Voice Adult Amateur (19 and older) SOLO Adriana Zarzu Piano 4-hands Adult Amateur (19 and older) SMALL ENSEMBLE Jean-Baptiste Gleize Learn more about performers and see their profiles: https://www.progressivemusicians.com/participants Produced by: Progressive Musicians www.progressivemusicians.com/ Sound Espressivo www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions Virtual Concert Halls https://virtualconcerthalls.com/

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Auditions for Gala at Weill Carnegie Hall

Auditions for an opportunity to perform in the Laureates Gala at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hal, presented by Sound Espressivo (SEC), Progressive Musicians (PM), and Virtual Concert Halls (VCHS). Live comments by distinguished international artists on this broadcast are provided after each auditionee's presentation. Our Judges today are: Elizabeth Mann, Flute Maestro Giacomo Franci, Concerti James Welch, Piano Hosted by Dr. Anna Ouspenskaya VCHS Production Team: Frane Rusinovic, Fedor Ouspensky, Igor Zubkovsky, Chris Au, Ante Bozic-Kudric Program: Elinor Dixon Taffanel: Grande Fantaisie sur Mignon Elisabeth Moest Peteris Vasks: Landscape with Bi Doron Hazan Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in d minor, Op.9 (1st movement); & Pecou: Perroquets d'Azur Rachel Ginebra Tárrega: Vals En Re Mayor Subin Lee Felix Godefroid: Carnaval de Venise Ben Batalla Scarlatti: Sonata in E minor K. 98 Benita Slater Glazunov: Concerto for Saxophone Miriam Davis Ysaÿe: Sonata No. 3 "Ballade" Pin-Hsuan Chen J.S. Bach: Violin Sonata no. 2 in A minor BWV 1003, Grave RUBÉN ÁNGEL RUSSO GUTIÉRREZ Ravel: REQUIEBROS (GOYESCAS) E. GRANADOS Teresa Laiz Johannes Brahms: HUNGARIAN DANCES Nº 4 & Nº 5 Vincent Yang Debussy: Page d'album; Heller: Etude Op. 46 No. 1; Grieg: Lyric Piece Op.12 No.7; & Bach: Little Preludes BWV 935 in D Minor Sophia Zhang Mozart: Sonata K545, 3rd Mvt. RICHARD LONG Gershwin: Rialto Ripples Rag DJ Shin Debussy: Pour Le Piano, Prelude Michelle Qiu Scriabin: Sonata, Op. 30, No. 4 Qi Yang Heng 张朝 (Zhang Zhao): 在那遥远的地方 (In That Place Wholly Faraway) Ralph Joshua Mendoza Chopin: Grande Valse Brillante Samuel Rhoades Prokofiev: Suggestion Diabolique Uno Yanagi Alberto Ginastera: Danza de la moza donosa Daniel Kuzuhara Beethoven: Sonata Op. 31, No 2 (The Tempest), 3rd Movement For more information please visit: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions https://www.progressivemusicians.com/carnegieauditions

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Auditions for Gala at Weill Carnegie Hall

Auditions for an opportunity to perform in the Laureates Gala at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hal, presented by Sound Espressivo (SEC), Progressive Musicians (PM), and Virtual Concert Halls (VCHS). Live comments by distinguished international artists on this broadcast are provided after each auditionee's presentation. Our Judges today are: Maestro Giacomo Franci, Concerti James Welch, Piano Hosted by Dr. Anna Ouspenskaya VCHS Production Team: Frane Rusinovic, Fedor Ouspensky, Igor Zubkovsky, Chris Au, Ante Bozic-Kudric Program: Lutao Guo J.S. Bach: French Suite No.5, BWV 816-4, Gavotte; Burgmuller: Tender Flower, Op100, No.10; & J.S.Bach: Polonaise in G Minor, BWV 125 Amelia Xu Telemann: Fantasia in G minor; & Chopin Nocturne Op. 20 Aria Zhao Copland: Cat and The Mouse Lucia Tang Haydn: Concerto No.11 in D Major Zikai Andy Wang Mozart: Concerto No.12 K. 414, 1st mvt Kate Lee Polunin: Concerto in A Minor Annabelle Wei Vivaldi: Winter, Mvts 1 and 2 Louisa Marie Cordes Wieniawski: Scherzo-Tarentelle Op. 16 Louisa Valentina Schewe Mendelssohn: Concerto E-minor, Op. 64, 1st mvt Matthew Brand Brand: "Reaching" & Octávio Pinto - "Run, Run!" Alexander Kirby Boccherini: Concerto in G Major, 3rd Mvt Audrey Li Mozart: Concerto No.3 In G Joseph Gallacher Boccherini: G Major Concerto, 1st Mvt Marcela Gonyea Zubkovsky: Concerto, 3rd Mvt Victoria Tan Mendelssohn: E Minor Concerto, Op. 64, Mvt. 1 Angelica Salazar He Zhan hao and Chen Gang: "The Butterfly Lovers" Violin Concerto, mov. 1 (Adagio Cantabile) For more information please visit: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions https://www.progressivemusicians.com/carnegieauditions

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Auditions for Gala at Weill Carnegie Hall

Auditions for an opportunity to perform in the Laureates Gala at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hal, presented by Sound Espressivo (SEC), Progressive Musicians (PM), and Virtual Concert Halls (VCHS). Live comments by distinguished international artists on this broadcast are provided after each auditionee's presentation. Our Judges: Maestro Benjamin Hansen, Choir Daniel Ihasz, Voice Emil Chudnovsky, Violin Elizabeth Mann, Flute Pierre Beaudry, Guitar Maestro Giacomo Franci, Symphony James Welch, Piano Hosted by Anna Ouspenskaya VCHS Production Team: Frane Rusinovic, Fedor Ouspensky, Igor Zubkovsky, Chris Au, Ante Bozic-Kudric Program: PIN-JEN CHEN Giordani: Caro Mio Ben YUNG-HSUAN LEE Verdi: Saper Vorreste ( Verdi-Un ballo in maschera) Calista Case Weill: It Never Was You & Richard Strauss: Schlagende Herzen Elisa Rossetti Mozart: Progi Amor Adriana Zarzu Catalani: Eben Ne andro Lontana Marie-Claire Giraud Offenbach: Elle a fui, la tourterelle Catalina Wert Barrios: Julia Florida Sonya Wert Scarlatti: K380; & Villa-Lobos: Etude 12 Anton Machleder Brouwer: Etudes 1-6 Patricio Cadena Pérez Tárrega: Recuerdos de la Alhambra en la iglesia de La Compañía de Quito Michael Kim J.S. Bach-Suzuki: Bourrèe Amber Nayeon Kim Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor, 1st Mvt Ryan Zheng Haydn: Concerto in G major Luke Eggert J.S. Bach: Violin Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006, Preludio Faith Chis J. S. Bach: G-minor no. 1, Adagio Holly Lacey Saint-Saens: Violin Concerto No. 3, Mvt. 1 Ronald Deng Barber: Concerto, 1st. Mvt Small Ensembles: Jean-Baptiste Gleize and Ève-Marie Boileau Fauré: Dolly Suite. Mvts.1 & 2 Nayoung Kim and Nayoung Lee Kodaly: Violin & Cello duo, Op. 7 Aria Cheregosha and Lauren Spaulding Mansurian: Lachrymae Teresa Laiz Monsalve and Marta Casas Vázquez Granada: Compañía Española de Canto y Palillos Anton Machleder and Shiuen-Huang Tzeng Johnson: Flat Pavan Large Ensembles: The Kaboff Cello School, Bow Lightlys. John Kaboff, Music Director. A. Vivaldi: Concerto in G Minor, 1st Mvt Musica Vitale. Elena Vizuet, Artistic Director. J.K. Alwood; arr. Shawn Kirchner: Unclouded Day For more information please visit: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions https://www.progressivemusicians.com/carnegieauditions

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Auditions for Gala at Weill Carnegie Hall

Auditions for an opportunity to perform in the Laureates Gala at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hal, presented by Sound Espressivo (SEC), Progressive Musicians (PM), and Virtual Concert Halls (VCHS). Live comments by distinguished international artists on this broadcast are provided after each auditionee's presentation. Our Judges today are: Elizabeth Mann, Flute Maestro Giacomo Franci, Concerti James Welch, Piano Hosted by Dr. Anna Ouspenskaya VCHS Production Team: Frane Rusinovic, Fedor Ouspensky, Igor Zubkovsky, Chris Au, Ante Bozic-Kudric Program: Elinor Dixon, flute. Taffanel: Grande Fantaisie sur Mignon Elisabeth Moest, flute. Peteris Vasks: Landscape with Birds Doron Hazan, oboe. Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in d minor, Op.9 (1st movement); & Pecou: Perroquets d'Azur Rachel Ginebra, guitar. Tárrega: Vals En Re Mayor Subin Lee, harp. Felix Godefroid: Carnaval de Venise Ben Batalla, piano. Scarlatti: Sonata in E minor K. 98 Benita Slater, saxophone. Glazunov: Concerto for Saxophone Miriam Davis, violin. Ysaÿe: Sonata No. 3 "Ballade" Pin-Hsuan Chen, violin. J.S. Bach: Violin Sonata no. 2 in A minor BWV 1003, Grave RUBÉN ÁNGEL RUSSO GUTIÉRREZ Ravel: REQUIEBROS (GOYESCAS) E. GRANADOS Teresa Laiz, percussion. Johannes Brahms: HUNGARIAN DANCES Nº 4 & Nº 5 Vincent Yang, piano. Debussy: Page d'album; Heller: Etude Op. 46 No. 1; Grieg: Lyric Piece Op.12 No.7; & Bach: Little Preludes BWV 935 in D Minor Sophia Zhang, piano. Mozart: Sonata K.545 (III. Rondo) Richard Long, piano. Gershwin: Rialto Ripples Rag DJ Shin, piano. Debussy: Prelude Michelle Qiu, piano. Scriabin: Sonata, Op. 30, No. 4 Qi Yang Heng 张朝 (Zhang Zhao): 在那遥远的地方 (In That Place Wholly Faraway) Ralph Joshua Mendoza, piano. Chopin: Grande Valse Brillante Samuel Rhoades, piano. Prokofiev: Suggestion Diabolique Uno Yanagi, piano. Alberto Ginastera: Danza de la moza donosa Daniel Kuzuhara, piano. Beethoven: Sonata Op. 31, No 2 (The Tempest), 3rd Movement For more information please visit: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/carnegie-hall-auditions https://www.progressivemusicians.com/carnegieauditions

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