Music and Musicians Around the Globe! Hongbo Cai, Piano
Meet the Artists!
Hongbo Cai, piano, China
Critically acclaimed artist HONGBO CAI, is considered a rising star on the international stage as an outstanding pianist, At 21 years old, he made his debut at Carnegie Hall, and at 22 years old, he was appointed adjunct faculty in the piano department of New York University, and at 23, he was invited again to play with Orchestra of St. Luke's in Carnegie Hall. He was hailed as an "accomplished musician ...... with command of style and a refreshingly individual approach" by the American media outlet, The Herald.
In 2021, he completed a China tour of Shanghai, Xiamen, Zhengzhou, Hefei, Fuzhou, and Putian at the invitation of CPAA and Jucheng Theatre chains, and in June 2022, he embarked on a concert tour sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Utah, which included appearances in the music associations of Harvard and Brown Universities and other Ivy League schools. He has performed throughout Europe, Asia, North America, and Latin America. His 2023-24 program includes recitals in Indonesian, Singapore, France, Italy, Spain, Serbia, Portugal, Austria, Morocco and the US, in venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Symphony Hall in Boston, Salle Cortot in Paris, Ehrbal Saal and Musikverein in Vienna.
Learn more:
https://colorchestra.com/hongbo-cai
The ColORCHESTRA Auditions are organized by ArtistVenture, Sound Espressivo, Progressive Musicians, and Virtual Concert Halls, in collaboration with Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic, Cairo Opera Orchestra, Boulder Symphony Orchestra, and with support of many organizations around the world.
Auditionees from many countries are seeking guidance and support from the Judges, through live comments which you will hear after each performance today.
These uniquely designed Auditions are open to musicians of all ages who are available for soloist engagements within the 2023-24 and 2024-25 concert seasons.
Selected artists will be awarded an appearance opportunity to perform solo with esteemed professional orchestras from around the world. 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!
We thank the Judges:
Nader Abbassi, Conductor, Cairo Opera Orchestra
Gevorg Sargsyan, Conductor, Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic
Devin Patrick Hughes, Conductor, Boulder Symphony and Academy
Lisa Layman, Soprano, Executive Director, Western New York Chamber Orchestra
Dikran Atamian, Piano, artist manager, USA
Johanna Moffitt, Soprano, Teacher, and founder of /kor/ Productions
Andrew Krimm, Violin, Boulder Symphony and Academy, Executive Director
Nicole Zenns, Flutist, WNYCO Orchestra
Jamie Francisco, Principle Trumpeter of WNYCO, American
Federation of Musicians
Zorik Bazinyan, Viola, Music Hubs
Raymond Fawzy, Clarinet, Cairo Opera Orchestra
Learn more and apply at
https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com
https://www.progressivemusicians.com/
https://colorchestra.com
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