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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. INTERNET TV DAILY LIVE MUSIC PROGRAMS Virtual Concert Halls Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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/ Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Показать еще 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Смотреть Смотреть Annabelle Wei Смотреть Смотреть 27:15 Message to Contestants Message to Contestants from the Sound Espressivo Competition's Judges and music managers Смотреть Смотреть 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/ Показать еще Конкурс Жюри Призы Заявка Sound Espressivo 2021 Смотреть Смотреть 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. Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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. Смотреть Смотреть 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) Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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. Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть Message to Contestants Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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. Полуфиналы и финалы В РЕАЛЬНОМ ВРЕМЕНИ Все выступают в реальном времени в прямом эфире перед авторитетным жюри и мировой аудиторией! Виртуальные концертные залы Виртуальные Концертные Залы обеспечивают наиболее удобную и передовую технологию стриминговой передачи в реальном времени. Наши телевизионные трансляции предоставляются через Virtual Concert Halls , новаторский стартап, основанный музыкантами и экспертами в области музыкальных технологий и производства. Virtual Concert Halls обеспечивает наилучшее качество звука и изображения и стремится быть впереди всех в области прямых трансляций. 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Sound Espressivo and Virtual Concert Halls are presenting Laureates and Winners of SEC 2021-2022 in Concerts and Solo Recitals. Here you will also find information about upcoming Auditions, Competitions, Festivals, Orchestra and Ensemble Concerts, Seminars, Courses, and many more exciting musical events. Learn about our new collaborations with music organizations and artists! Keep checking back for more Dates, Opportunities, and Events! Welcome to Sound Espressivo Concert Season 2022-2023 We are presenting Laureates and Winners of SEC 2021-2022 in Concerts and Solo Recitals Here you will also find information about upcoming Auditions, Competitions, Festivals, Orchestra and Ensemble Concerts, Seminars, Courses, and many more exciting musical events. Keep checking back for more Dates, Opportunities, and Events! Несколько дат Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital вс, 30 апр. VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Подробности Несколько дат Sound Espressivo Winners Concert вс, 02 апр. SEC and VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Winners of Sound Espressivo Competition Подробности Несколько дат Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital вс, 12 мар. VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Подробности Несколько дат Sound Espressivo Winners Concert вс, 26 февр. SEC and VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Winners of Sound Espressivo Competition Подробности Несколько дат Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital вс, 29 янв. VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Подробности Несколько дат Sound Espressivo Winners Concert вс, 15 янв. SEC and VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Winners of Sound Espressivo Competition Подробности Несколько дат Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital вс, 18 дек. VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Подробности Несколько дат colORCHESTRA Auditions Finals пн, 05 дек. Auditions 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. Подробности Несколько дат colORCHESTRA Auditions Finals вс, 04 дек. Auditions 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. Подробности Несколько дат Sound Espressivo Winners Concert вс, 27 нояб. SEC and VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Winners of Sound Espressivo Competition Подробности Несколько дат Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital вс, 13 нояб. VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Подробности Несколько дат Sound Espressivo Winners Concert вс, 16 окт. SEC and VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Winners of Sound Espressivo Competition Подробности Несколько дат Sound Espressivo Laureate Recital Colin Chang, piano вс, 18 сент. VCHS video and social channels Performance Series of virtual LIVE Concerts and Interviews with Laureates of Sound Espressivo Competition. Подробности Мастер-класс по фортепиано с Августе Антоновым (1) сб, 01 мая Онлайн-мероприятие Каждый месяц мастер-класс будет иметь тему (например, конкретный композитор или определенный стиль), и участники также смогут запросить мастер-класс, чтобы сосредоточиться на конкретной теме. Подробности Lehner Quartet представляет недавно написанные произведения ныне живущих композиторов вс, 25 апр. Онлайн-мероприятие Специальный концерт с участием новых струнных квартетов, написанных живыми композиторами, выбранными для этой программы в 2021 году. 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Winners Concerts February 17 and 19 Upcoming Concerts International Artists Concerto Performance Date FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023 Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics #3 Glen Cortese, Conductor col ORCHESTRA Auditions Winners - soloists, bios and program here Friday, February 17, 2023 7:30 p.m Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, NY Sunday, February 19, 2023 4:00 p.m King Concert Hall, Fredonia, NY Full Concert Program colORCHESTRA Auditions 2022-23 Смотреть Все видео colORCHESTRA Auditions 2022-23 Все категории Смотреть Смотреть 06:58 Col Orchestra Preview of Winners Concerts Feb 17 and 19 with Western New York Chamber Orchestra International Artist Concerto Concerts Nahar Eliaz, cello, Israel Concerto in A minor, Op. 33 Camille Saint-Saëns 00:13 - III. Tempo primo Timothy Shi, violin, USA Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Felix Mendelssohn 1:19 - I. Allegro molto appassionato (1809-1847) Julio Reyes, guitar, USA Concerto in D Major, RV 93 Antonio Vivaldi 2:34 - III. Allegro Ke Tang, piano, China Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 3:38 - I. Allegro (1756-1791) Ben Batalla, piano, USA Concerto in E minor, Op. 11 Frédéric Chopin 4:49 - II. Romanze – Larghetto (1810-1849) Itay Hazan, clarinet, Israel, France Concerto in F minor, Op. 73 Carl Maria von Weber 6:05 - I. Allegro Moderato (1786-1826) --- Friday, February 17 at 7:30pm Westminster Presbyterian Church Buffalo, NY Concerto in D Major, RV 93 Antonio Vivaldi I. Allegro giusto (1678-1741) II. Largo III. Allegro Julio Reyes, guitar, USA Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Felix Mendelssohn I. Allegro molto appassionato (1809-1847) Timothy Shi, violin, USA INTERMISSION Concerto in F minor, Op. 73 Carl Maria von Weber I. Allegro Moderato (1786-1826) Itay Hazan, clarinet, Israel, France Concerto in A minor, Op. 33 Camille Saint-Saëns I. Allegro non troppo (1835-1921) II. Allegretto con moto III. Tempo primo Nahar Eliaz, cello, Israel International Artist Concerto Concert Sunday, February 19 at 4:00pm Harry A. King Concert Hall The State University of New York at Fredonia Concerto in D Major, RV 93 Antonio Vivaldi I. Allegro giusto (1678-1741) II. Largo III. Allegro Julio Reyes, guitar, USA Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Felix Mendelssohn I. Allegro molto appassionato (1809-1847) Timothy Shi, violin, USA Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart I. Allegro (1756-1791) Ke Tang, piano, China INTERMISSION Concerto in E minor, Op. 11 Frédéric Chopin II. Romanze – Larghetto (1810-1849) Ben Batalla, piano, USA Concerto in A minor, Op. 33 Camille Saint-Saëns I. Allegro non troppo (1835-1921) II. Allegretto con moto III. Tempo primo Nahar Eliaz, cello, Israel These concerts and LIVE Broadcasts are produced by Virtual Concert Halls (VCHS), in collaboration with BTDA, kor/Productions, Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Western New York Chamber Orchestra. Special thanks to VCHS Production Team: Fedor Ouspensky, Frane Rusinovic, Christ Au Смотреть Смотреть 02:12:30 colORCHESTRA International Artists, WNYCO, LIVE Westminster Presbyterian Church 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. Friday, February 17, 2023 7:30 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, NY Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Glen Cortese, conductor. Live commentary by Steve Robinson, a world renown radio producer and host of classical music programs https://virtualconcerthalls.com/steve... 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/ Program 19:30 - Concerto in D Major, RV 93 Antonio Vivaldi I. Allegro giusto (1678-1741) 23:33 - II. Largo 29:05 - III. Allegro Julio Reyes, guitar 33:33 - Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Felix Mendelssohn I. Allegro molto appassionato (1809-1847) Timothy Shi, violin INTERMISSION. 1:10:00 - Concerto in F minor, Op. 73 Carl Maria von Weber I. Allegro Moderato (1786-1826) Itay Hazan, clarinet 1:20:19 - Concerto in A minor, Op. 33 Camille Saint-Saëns I. Allegro non troppo (1835-1921) 1:26:22 - II. Allegretto con moto 1:32:00 - III. Tempo primo Nahar Eliaz, cello 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 Matt Marco To learn more about organizers and supporters of colORCHESTRA Project, visit our website, like and subscribe to our channels! events: https://www.progressivemusicians.com https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com https://www.virtualconcerthalls.com https://www.korproductions.org https://www.btdawards.com https://www.wnychamberorchestra.com https://www.wpcbuffalo.org https://www.iclassical-academy.com https://www.historyofmusic.eu https://www.wpta.info https://events.fredonia.edu Смотреть Смотреть 02:29:46 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/ 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 See less Смотреть Смотреть 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/ Смотреть Смотреть 02:08:29 colORCHESTRA FINALS, Session 1 Welcome to the colORCHESTRA Open Auditions 2022-23 concert season! Presented in Partnership with Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards, Progressive Musicians, Virtual Concert Halls, and /kor/ productions. Today musicians from around the world take central stage for the Final Round of LIVE competing for an opportunity to perform in the upcoming Concerto performances with Western New York Chamber Orchestra on FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023, Glen Cortese, Conductor and Music Director Today's Judges will be providing on-air live comments to each auditionee right after they perform: Lisa Layman, soprano, Executive Director, WNYCO Orchestra James Welch, piano Johanna Moffitt, soprano ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's performers and program: 12:30 - Katie Shih Koh & Eric Shih Koh (USA) Mozart - Concerto No. 10 in E-flat Major, K. 365 for 2 Pianos (III. Rondo: Allegro) 25:02 - Tiffany Tsui (USA), accompanied by Yvonne Lau Joseph Bologne de Saint-George - Violin Concerto in G Major, Op.2 No.1 (I. Allegro) 36:19 - Timothy Shi (USA) Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 (I. Allegro molto appassionato) 54:42 - Lifan Deng (China), accompanied by Teressa Kang Ravel - Don Quichotte à Dulcinée I. Chanson Romanesque II. Chanson épique 59:22 - III. Chanson à boire 1:27:48 - Julio Reyes (USA) Vivaldi - Guitar Concerto in D Major I. Allegro 1:30:56 - II. Largo 1:36:12 - III. Allegro 1:45:26 - Sarah Lowenstein (USA) Henri Casadesus - Concerto in C minor for Viola in the style of J.C. Bach I. Allegro molto ma maestoso 1:48:59 - II. Adagio molto espressivo 1:55:36 - III. Allegro molto energico 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. 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 invite audience members to comment and support today's artists and producers of the program! Please sign up to our channel and share the link with your community, let's together give more people an opportunity to be enriched by classical music! Learn more by visiting https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/colorchestra-auditions https://www.korproductions.org/ https://www.progressivemusicians.com/2nd-tier-auditions https://www.btdawards.com/ Смотреть Смотреть 05:04:52 colORCHESTRA FINALS, Session 2 Welcome to the colORCHESTRA Open Auditions 2022-23 concert season! Presented in Partnership with Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards, Progressive Musicians, Virtual Concert Halls, and /kor/ productions. Today musicians from around the world take central stage for the Final Round of LIVE competing for an opportunity to perform in the upcoming Concerto performances with Western New York Chamber Orchestra on FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023, Glen Cortese, Conductor and Music Director. Today's Judges will be providing on-air live comments to each auditionee right after they perform: Gevorg Sargsyan, conductor, cello Johanna Moffitt, soprano James Welch, piano Lisa Layman, soprano, Executive Director, WNYCO Orchestra ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's performers and program: 22:00 - Pablo Menéndez (Spain) (accompanied by Soledad Ramirez) Joaquín Rodrigo - Concierto de Aranjuez I. Allegro con spirito 29:00 - II. Adagio 41:10 - III. Allegro gentile 54:38 - Ke Tang (China) (accompanied by Peizhang Wu) Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 I. Allegro II. Romanze III. Rondo, Allegro assai 1:39:27 - Kyle Cho (USA) Handel - Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G minor, HWV 287 I. Grave II. Allegro 1:44:12 - III. Sarabande 1:46:17 - IV. Allegro 1:59:35 - Louisa Marie Cordes (Germany) (accompanied by Anette Kröger) Bach - Violin Concerto No.1 in A minor, BWV 1041 I. Allegro moderato 2:03:40 - II. Andante 2:11:10 - III. Allegro assai 2:24:00 - Nahar Eliaz (Israel) Saint-Saëns - Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 33 (accompanied by Tal Haim Samnon) 2:55:24 - Kailey Suh (USA) Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 (I. Allegro molto appassionato) 3:19:23 - Itay Hazan (Israel) Weber - Clarinet Concerto No.1 in F minor, Op. 73 (I. Allegro) (accompanied by Anat Paul Hazan) 3:40:50 - Elizabeth Cohen (USA) (accompanied by Dan Foster) Puccini - “Un bel di vedremo”, from Madama Butterfly 3:45:50 - Verdi - “Tacea la notte placida”, from Il Trovatore 4:07:50 - Calliope Smith (USA) Vivaldi - Winter, from The Four Seasons I. Allegro non molto II. Largo III. Allegro 4:22:04 - Lemuel D'Anzi (Italy) Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 58 I. Allegro moderato II. Andante con moto III. Rondo (Vivace) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. 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 invite audience members to comment and support today's artists and producers of the program! Please sign up to our channel and share the link with your community, let's together give more people an opportunity to be enriched by classical music! Learn more by visiting https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/colorchestra-auditions https://www.korproductions.org/ https://www.progressivemusicians.com/2nd-tier-auditions https://www.btdawards.com/ Смотреть Смотреть 03:22:31 colORCHESTRA FINALS, Session 3 Welcome to the colORCHESTRA Open Auditions 2022-23 concert season! Presented in Partnership with Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards, Progressive Musicians, Virtual Concert Halls, and /kor/ productions. Today musicians from around the world take central stage for the Final Round of LIVE competing for an opportunity to perform in the upcoming Concerto performances with Western New York Chamber Orchestra on FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023, Glen Cortese, Conductor and Music Director. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's Judges will be providing on-air live comments to each auditiounee right after they perform: Gevorg Sargsyan, conductor, cello Johanna Moffitt, soprano James Welch, piano Lisa Layman, soprano, Executive Director, WNYCO Orchestra ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's performers and program: 11:20 - Ria Kang (USA) Mozart - Violin Concerto No.3 in G Major, K.216 (I. Allegro) (accompanied by Minyoung Kang) 24:55 - Mark Richman (USA) Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467 I. Allegro maestoso 38:22 - II. Andante 45:30 - III. Allegro vivace assai (accompanied by Dmitry Rachmanov) 1:05:30 - Sandra Godwin (India) Bizet - “Comme autre fois dans la nuit sombre”, from Les Pêcheurs de perles (accompanied by Susan Dantoni) 1:24:13 - Susan Dantoni (USA) Bach - Keyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052 (I. Allegro) 1:41:31 - Xavier Flory (USA) Verdi - “Ah, la paterna mano”, from Macbeth 1:45:03 - Wagner - “Wintersturme”, from Die Walküre 2:13:31 - Rae Pung (Australia) Chopin - Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (I. Allegro maestoso) 2:23:15 - Johnston Lai (USA) Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 (I. Allegro molto appassionato) 2:56:20 - Ben Batalla (USA) Chopin - Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (II. Romanze – Larghetto) Accompanied by Ray Garcia (violin), Brett Osburn (viola), Jen Hwo (cello) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. 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 invite audience members to comment and support today's artists and producers of the program! Please sign up to our channel and share the link with your community, let's together give more people an opportunity to be enriched by classical music! Learn more by visiting https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/colorchestra-auditions https://www.korproductions.org/ https://www.progressivemusicians.com/2nd-tier-auditions https://www.btdawards.com/ Смотреть Смотреть 01:16:15 colORCHESTRA Auditions FINALS live! Session 4 Welcome to the colORCHESTRA Open Auditions 2022-23 concert season! Presented in Partnership with Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards, Progressive Musicians, Virtual Concert Halls, and /kor/ productions. Today musicians from around the world take central stage for the Final Round of LIVE competing for an opportunity to perform in the upcoming Concerto performances with Western New York Chamber Orchestra on FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023, Glen Cortese, Conductor and Music Director. Today's Judges will be providing on-air live comments to each auditionee right after they perform: Gevorg Sargsyan, conductor, cello Johanna Moffitt, soprano James Welch, piano Lisa Layman, soprano, Executive Director, WNYCO Orchestra ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today's performers and program: 14:44 - Christina Ebersohl (USA) Haydn - Concerto No.1 in C Major I. Moderato 23:15 - II. Adagio 31:45 - III. Allegro molto 50:23 - Doron Hazan (Israel/France) Glazunov - Saxophone Concerto, Op. 109 I. Allegro moderato II. Andante sostenuto III. Allegro ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. 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 invite audience members to comment and support today's artists and producers of the program! Please sign up to our channel and share the link with your community, let's together give more people an opportunity to be enriched by classical music! Learn more by visiting https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com/colorchestra-auditions https://www.korproductions.org/ https://www.progressivemusicians.com/2nd-tier-auditions https://www.btdawards.com/ col ORCHESTRA Auditions Meet the Finalists To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Sound Espressivo is thrilled to announce a new undertaking for the 2022-23 season: the col ORCHESTRA Open Auditions Presented in Partnership with Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards , Progressive Musicians , Virtual Concert Halls , and /kor/ productions 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. 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! Audition for Upcoming Concerto Performance Dates: FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023 Western New York Chamber Orchestra Glen Cortese, Conductor Come and join a supportive, inclusive environment that values professionalism, creativity, personal expression, and the joy that comes from making music! Regulations Repertory List Register Upcoming dates Audition for Upcoming Concerto Performance Dates: FEBRUARY 17th & 19th, 2023 Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics #3 Glen Cortese, Conductor BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture col ORCHESTRA Auditions Winners - soloists and repertory TBA Friday, February 17, 2023 7:30 p.m Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, NY Saturday, February 18, 2023 7:30 p.m King Concert Hall, Fredonia, NY Register to audition NOW ColORCHESTRA Finalsts

Learn how to apply, what to expect, when are the dealines, who can compete, what to play, how to submit a video, categories, age groups, requirements Добро пожаловать на Sound Espressivo 2021! Отборочные уже здесь! Выберите дату 24-25 апреля 29-30 мая 26-27 июня 24-25 июля 28-29 августа 25-26 сентября 23-24 октября 27-28 ноября (проверьте сроки ниже) Возрастные группы До 10 лет 11–14 15–18 19-25 Взрослый (26+) Взаимодействие с другими людьми Взаимодействие с другими людьми Лимит времени на отборочные турниры - 10 мин. 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Взаимодействие с другими людьми Репертуар - свободный выбор Взаимодействие с другими людьми Лимит времени - 10 минут Подробности ниже ДАТЫ И СРОКИ Срок подачи заявок 15 апреля 1 мая 1 июня 1 июля 1 августа 1 сентября 1 октября 1 ноября Дата выступления 24-25 апреля 29-30 мая 26-27 июня 24-25 июля 28-29 августа 25-26 сентября 23-24 октября 27-28 ноября СРЕДНЯЯ Инструменты Пианино Все струнные инструменты Все духовые инструменты Гитара Арфа Все ударные инструменты Все инструменты барокко Другая рабочая среда Камерные группы и ансамбли Голос Танец Традиционные инструменты ВЫБЕРИТЕ ЖИВОЕ ВЫСТУПЛЕНИЕ Взаимодействие с другими людьми Взаимодействие с другими людьми Взаимодействие с другими людьми Взаимодействие с другими людьми Регистрационный взнос: 80 долларов США. Что это? Вы будете выступать в прямом эфире публичной трансляции Интернет-ТВ. VCHS Producers помогут вам с технологией Вам не нужно скачивать или изучать какое-либо программное обеспечение Это не Zoom, вы будете отлично смотреться и звучать! Что я получу? Ваше живое выступление будет профессионально записано инженерами вещания. Запись вашего выступления будет доступна на ТРЦ YouTube и других каналах для повторов. Вы можете запросить копию своего индивидуального видео с выступлением (взимается плата в размере 75 долларов США). Групповая инструкция по трансляции живого выступления Индивидуальная техническая проверка ВЫБЕРИТЕ ВИДЕО ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЕ ВАШЕЙ ЗАПИСИ Взаимодействие с другими людьми Взаимодействие с другими людьми Взаимодействие с другими людьми Регистрационный взнос: 55 долларов США. Как мне отправить? Вы можете загрузить видеофайл MP4 или же Вы можете отправить ссылку на YouTube Что я получу? Премьера вашего видео будет показана на YouTube, веб-сайте, Facebook и других каналах. Ваше видео будет размещено в видеогалерее на сайте ТРЦ. Ваше видео будет доступно для повторов после премьеры. Вы по-прежнему можете выбрать «Соревновательный» и попасть в полуфинал Sound Espressivo. ВЫБЕРИТЕ КОНКУРЕНТОСПОСОБНЫЙ Взаимодействие с другими людьми Взаимодействие с другими людьми Взаимодействие с другими людьми Взаимодействие с другими людьми Взаимодействие с другими людьми Что делать? Подайте заявку на получение комментариев судей (написанных для подачи видео или в прямом эфире, если вы решите выступать вживую) Подайте заявку на участие в полуфинале конкурса Sound Espressivo в декабре 2021 года. Что я получу? сертификат Комментарии судей (написаны для подачи видео; в прямом эфире на экране для живых выступлений) Может быть выбран для участия в полуфинале Sound Espressivo в декабре 2021 г. Победители отборочных соревнований получают полные стипендии для участия в мастер-классах с судьями. Победители отборочных турниров получают полные стипендии для участия в семинаре VCHS Broadcasting ВЫБЕРИТЕ Неконкурентоспособный Что это? 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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 Смотреть Смотреть 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/ Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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 Смотреть Смотреть 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

Какие требования к репертуару? Особых требований нет! Мы проводим конкурс классической и джазовой музыки, поэтому, пожалуйста, выбирайте репертуар соответственно, но мы не требуем исполнения конкретных произведений, эпох или стилей. Выбирайе то, что лучше всего отражает ваши художественные достоинства. Обязательно ли исполнять одни и те же произведения во всех турах? Для этого нет специальных требований. Вы можете играть одни и те же пьесы; или совсем другую программу; или их комбинация. Вы сами решаете свой репертуар. Что отличает этот конкурс от других? Он полностью виртуальный, с множеством инновационных элементов, которые вы можете просмотреть на слайдах и в рамках выше. Наши трансляции ведутся с использованием телевизионных технологий (НЕ Zoom!) Д остаточен ли мой уровень, чтобы участвовать в конкурсе? Приветствуются все уровни! Вы можете выбрать внеконкурсный или конкурсный вариант. В этом конкурсе, где можно преуспеть во многих категориях и в нескольких возрастных группах, можно выиграть, и это один из самых больших составов победителей и призов. Нужна ли мне запись для участия? Вы можете исполнять все туры в прямом эфире. Мы принимаем записи только на отборочный тур. Как мне выступать с сопровождением? Если вы хотите выступить с аккомпаниатором, мы рекомендуем попросить его записать минусовку в удобном для вас темпе. Пожалуйста, приготовьте .mp4 / .mp3 перед тем, как появиться в предварительном раунде. Рекомендуем использовать беспроводные наушники для игры и слушать минусовку во время выступления. Подходит ли моя аппаратура для прямой трансляции? Посетите страницу технических требований, чтобы ознакомиться со списком того, что вам понадобится, чтобы без стресса пройти техническую проверку. Если ваша аппаратура не соответствует минимальным требованиям, рекомендуем найти оборудование в Интернете или позаимствовать у друзей. Могу ли я подать заявку на участие, если мой педагог - член жюри конкурса? Абсолютно! Ваше выступление будет оцениваться теми членами жюри, которые НЕ ЯВЛЯЮТСЯ вашими нынешними и предыдущими педагогами. Обязательно ли мне завоевать первое место, чтобы получить приз? Нисколько! Многие призы присуждаются известными компаниями с большим опытом в продвижении исполнительского искусства, которые являются экспертами в области классической музыки. Каждая компания вручит свои призы финалистам по своему выбору. Их решения могут совпадать или не совпадать с решениями судей. Некоторые компании могут решить не присуждать свои призы. Могу ли я выиграть денежный приз? В этом году мы сосредоточены на предоставлении победителям наград, направленных на расширение их возможностей для выступлений и музыкального образования. Конкурс Sound Espressivo 2021 не предоставляет денежных призов. Получит ли мой педагог признание? Конечно! Ваши педагоги делятся с вами своими знаниями и вдохновением! В конкурсе будут отмечены педагоги и школы каждого участника на странице "Педагоги". Если вы станете призёром, ваш педагог будет приглашён присоединиться к прямой трансляции и получит особое признание во время виртуальной церемонии награждения. У меня остались еще вопросы. Что мне делать? Отправьте нам свой вопрос по электронной почте или в чате напрямую! Мы постараемся ответить на все ваши вопросы.

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