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2022-03-22 20:30:22
Five outstanding musicians have been named as the recipients of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grants, which have been providing generous support to artists of exceptional potential since 1976. This year's grant recipients are violinist Randall Goosby, cellist VC Young Artist Jonathan Swensen, saxophonist Steven Banks, percussionist Ji Su Jung, and pianist Mackenzie Melemed. […] The post appeared first on The World's Leading Classical Music News Source. Est 2009..
2021-07-03 05:28:00
Classical Music News of the Week, July 3, 2021
[…] given every four years to a deftly talented pianist identified as a vital young voice in classical music. The prestigious Christel DeHaan Classical Fellowship supports Kenny Broberg as he shapes his career with a prize valued at more than $200,000, which includes $50,000 in cash, a recording contract with Steinway & Sons, two years of professional development and assistance, and performance opportunities worldwide.All five finalists—Kenny Broberg, Dominic Cheli, Michael Davidman, Sahun Sam Hong and Mackenzie Melemed—were selected via blind audition from more than 40 nominations during the preliminary round in March 2020.As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, the competition took a different approach: all five finalists gave non-public performances which were judged via a private streaming link and later streamed to tens of thousands of viewers worldwide. On June 25, 2021 each finalist performed chamber music with the Dover Quartet; on June 26, 2021 they performed concerti with the Indianapolis […]
2021-05-22 04:56:00
Classical Music News of the Week, May 22, 2021
[…] https://thewashingtonchorus.secure.force.com/ticket/ - /instances/a0F0y00001C9RpcEAFThe Washington Chorus: “Cause for Song,” personalized music video messages that can be delivered throughout the year, including Summer. With a rich repertoire of songs performed in a range of styles, this is a unique gift for birthdays, graduation, anniversaries, holidays, Father’s Day, or just because you care. Videos are priced $24–$249. More information: https://thewashingtonchorus.org/cause-for-songAmerican Pianists Association Classical Awards Finals: Friday, June 25–Sunday, June 27. The five 2021 finalists—Dominic Cheli, Kenny Broberg, Mackenzie Melemed, Michael Davidman, and Sahun Sam Hong—will return to Indianapolis for the finals in front of a limited live audience. More information: https://www.americanpianists.org/about--Amy Killion, Camille Cintrón Devlin, and Amanda Sweet, BucklesweetSchedule Announced for Afro-Diasporic Opera ForumThe International Contemporary Ensemble, in partnership with Opera Omaha and FringeArts, presents the Afro-Diasporic Opera Forum online from May 26-28, 2021 with an opening session on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 7pm ET. The Forum is a free, three-day series […]
2021-05-01 04:58:00
Classical Music News of the Week, May 1, 2021
[…] a collective work. The children are invited to learn pieces of their choice from the four canons of l'Écureuil roux, Le Lynx, Le Hibou, and l'Ours blanc and to film themselves. Their contributions will then be professionally edited into a large virtual choir and broadcast on the web.More information available here: http://www.smcq.qc.ca/balado/fr/balado/smcq55/SMCQ_L_histoire--France GaignardAmerican Pianists Association Awards 2021The American Pianists Association has updated its 2021 classical award plans. The five finalists, Dominic Cheli, Kenny Broberg, Mackenzie Melemed, Michael Davidman and Sahun Sam Hong, have each recorded a private adjudicated recital with WFYI TV in Indianapolis. The recitals begin broadcasting May 23rd for five consecutive Sunday afternoons via multiple platforms including radio, Facebook and YouTube (full schedule below). The five pianists will return to Indianapolis for the finals in front of live audiences June 25–27.Concerts throughout the weekend include chamber performances with the Dover Quartet and concerto performances with the Indianapolis Symphony […]
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