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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
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MESSAGE TO CONTESTANTS

Message to Contestants from the Sound Espressivo Competition's Judges and music
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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/
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Vivaldi - Julio Reyes, USA, guitar
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Chopin - Ben Batalla, USA, piano
Mendelssohn - Timothy Shi, USA, violin
Mozart - Ke Tang, China, piano



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JUNE 20 @ 8PM IN NEW YORK CITY  CARNEGIE WEILL HALL LAUREATE GALA!

HOSTED BY STEVE ROBINSON,

THE WORLD RENOWNED PRODUCER OF CLASSICAL MUSIC RADIO PROGRAMS

WEILL RECITAL HALL  CARNEGIE HALL

Open Auditions

Open to musicians, composers, and ensembles of all ages 



Selected artists will be invited to



Perform at the Weil Recital Hall

 Carnegie Hall on JUNE 20, 2023

 

Receive professionally produced

video recording of their performance

Certificates, Medals, Teachers' Recognition, Pictures



Apply by March 19, 2023

Presented in partnership with Progressive Musicians

Dates 

• MARCH 19 @ 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time - completed Application, preliminary
video, and fee are DUE*



• APRIL 29, 30 & May 1 - Live online Auditions



• MAY 2 - Audition Results Announced



• JUNE 18 & 19 - Rehearsals with New York Chamber Players Orchestra in New York
City



• JUNE 19 - Performers' Interviews in New York City



• JUNE 20 @ 7:00pm EST - Laureate Gala at Carnegie Hall, LIVE and in person





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"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.
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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
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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.
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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)
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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:
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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






































Sound Espressivo 2020

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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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:
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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.


























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