Ray Chen - Bach - Sarabande, Double, Bourree, Double, Partita No. 1 BWV 1002 - Menuhin Competition 2024-10-12 | Ray Chen - Bach - Sarabande, Double, Bourree, Double, Partita No. 1 BWV 1002 -
Menuhin Competition Cardiff 2008 - Ray Chen performing Mendelssohns Violin Concerto - Senior Finals Menuhin Competition 2023-02-03 | Felix Mendelssohn was born on 3rd February 1809 in Hamburg. His compositions include compositions include symphonies, piano music, organ music and chamber music, and, of course, his beloved Violin Concerto. Fifteen years ago, at the Menuhin Competition Cardiff 2008 Senior Finals, Ray Chen - then only 19 years old - was awarded Senior 1st Prize after his performance of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto with Sinfonia Cymru, conducted by Garreth Jones. When we originally released this video, our master tape had been cut short but we have recently been able to retrieve the missing footage and are delighted to release for the first time the full recording in celebration of Mendelssohn's birthday. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Jinan Laurentia Woo performs Wieniawskis Polonaise Brilliante No. 2 in A Major, Op. 21 Menuhin Competition 2022-07-06 | Jinan Laurentia Woo, 12, South Korea, performing Wieniawski's Polonaise Brilliante No. 2 in A Major, Op. 21 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior Semi-Finals. Pianist: Jun ChoJinan Laurentia Woo is a 7th grader at Harvard-Westlake School and Honors Merit Scholarship fellow at the Colburn School, where she studies with Robert Lipsett and Fabiola Kim. She was admitted to the junior division of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts at four years old, where she studied with Michael Ma and Maria Jee. Jinan made her solo concert debut at ten years old at a performance sponsored by the Kumho Asiana Cultural Foundation. Jinan has taken part in various music festivals, including the Innsbrook Institute, Centre Stage Strings and the Aspen Music Festival and School. In 2019, she won 1st Prize at the Zhuhai International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Tianyu Liu performs Chen Yaos Air Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Tianyu Liu, 20, China, performs Chen Yao's Air at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior First Rounds. Tianyu Liu is a scholarship student at the College of Charleston, where he studies with Professor Lee-Chin Siow. He has won prizes at numerous international competitions, including 1st Prize and the Best Paganini Prize at the Cremona International Competition for Strings in Italy in 2016, and the Grand Prize at the 2018 Ronald Sachs International Music Competition. In 2018, he was one of 16 quarter finalists of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition in New Zealand. Most recently, he won 1st Prize at the Young Artist String Competition of MTNA in April 2020. Tianyu made his American debut in 2018 performing Waxman’s Carmen Fantasy at the Lincoln Centre. Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Joseph Hsia performs Bachs Solo Sonata in A minor, BWV 1003 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Joseph Hsia, 19, USA, performing Bach's Solo Sonata in A minor, BWV 1003, Andante and Allegro, at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior First Rounds. Serving as the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra concertmaster, Joseph is a freshman at Harvard University and studies with Donald Weilerstein. Winning numerous awards and honors, Joseph has performed at prestigious venues in the US and Europe. Since his debut with Westminster Orchestra at age eight, he has been featured by orchestras, including Capital Philharmonic, New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Ocean City Pops and Eurasia Chamber Orchestra, among others. In 2018, he performed solo with the Philadelphia Orchestra. As the Junior Peace and Music Ambassador, he also co-founded “Music Across Borders,” organizing and performing concerts for charities, including Nassau Refugee Resettlement, VIP in Malawi, UNICEFF, and LALDEF.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Bohdan Luts performs Ysaÿes Solo Sonata No. 4 in E minor Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Bohdan Luts, 15, Ukraine, performing Ysaÿe's Solo Sonata No. 4 in E minor at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior Semi-Finals. Bohdan Luts was born in Lviv, Ukraine and began playing the violin at the age of six in the class of Yaroslava Kataryna. He previously studied at the S. Krushelnytska Boarding School in Lviv, with Mariya Futorska, and at the M. Lysenko Boarding School in Kiev, with Olga Korinets. He currently studies at the International Menuhin Music Academy with Oleg Kaskiv. Bohdan has won numerous prizes at international competitions, including the International Grumiaux Competition, the Lvivskiy Virtuoz International Competition and the Il Piccolo Violino Magico International Competition. He has received masterclasses from renowned violinists including Pinchas Zukerman, Igor Pikaizen and Sergey Ostrovsky. Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Hana Chang performs Ernsts Grand Caprice on Schuberts Der Erlkönig, D.328 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Hana Chang, 17, USA / Japan / Singapore, performing Ernst's Grand Caprice on Schubert's 'Der Erlkönig, D.328' at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior Finals. Hana Chang began playing the violin at four years old and studies with Ida Kavafian at the Curtis Institute of Music. She has won top prizes at numerous competitions including the Stradivarius, Prague Spring, Louis Spohr, and Beethoven Hradec International Violin Competitions and has recently performed as a soloist with the Prague Radio Symphony, Czech Virtuosi, Utah Symphony and Hunan Symphony. Hana has also performed in the Smetana Litomyšl, St. Wenceslas, and Young Prague International Music Festivals in the Czech Republic and the Deer Valley Music Festival in Park City, Utah. She plays on an Amati violin, kindly on loan from the Rin Collection in Singapore.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Zachary Brandon performs Christopher Theofanidiss Discipline and Transcendence Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Zachary Brandon, 21, USA, performing Christopher Theofanidis's Discipline and Transcendence at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior First-Rounds. Zachary Brandon studies with Robert Lipsett at the Colburn Conservatory of Music. He is a prizewinner of numerous international competitions including the International Stradivarius Violin Competition, the Cooper International Competition and the International Stulberg Competition. Zachary has collaborated with lauded musicians such as pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and acclaimed oboist Ramòn Ortega. He has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras including the New World Symphony, the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and the Battle Creek Symphony amongst others. In 2019, Zachary was a semi-finalist at the Montreal International Violin Competition.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Matthew Hakkarainen performs Bachs Solo Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Matthew Hakkarainen, 20, USA, performing Bach's Solo Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001, Siciliana and Presto, at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior First Rounds. Twenty-year-old violinist Matthew Hakkarainen currently attends the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studies with Pamela Frank. Previous teachers include Charles Castleman, Mauricio Fuks, Borislava Iltcheva, Huifang Chen, and Maree Sawhney. He has won a number of prizes at international competitions, including the Lipizer International Violin Competition and the New World Symphony’s Concerto Competition. Previous concert experience includes performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony. As concertmaster of NYOUSA under Michael Tilson Thomas, Matthew led the orchestra on a tour across Asia. Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Emma Meinrenken performs John Coriglianos Red Violin Caprices Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Emma Meinrenken, 20, Canada, performing John Corigliano's Red Violin Caprices at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior Semi-Finals. Emma Meinrenken is a Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation Annual Fellow at the Curtis Institute of Music, where she studies with Ida Kavafian. Emma has won many awards, including 1st place at the Stradivarius International Violin Competition and the Silver Medal at the Stulberg International Competition. She was the 2019 Prix Ravel winner at the Ecole d'Art Américaines de Fontainebleau. Emma debuted with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at the age of ten and has since performed with many other orchestras. She recently made her debut at Carnegie Hall. Emma plays the 1689 Baumgartner Stradivarius violin, generously on loan from the Canada Council for the Arts.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Simon Zhu performs Ysaÿes Solo Sonata No. 6 Manuel Quiroga Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Simon Zhu, 19, Germany, performing Ysaÿe's Solo Sonata No. 6 "Manuel Quiroga" at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior Finals.Simon Zhu started playing the violin at six years old. He currently studies with Tomasz Tomaszewski and Ning Feng. He has also participated in masterclasses with Ana Chumachenco, Ingolf Turban, Paul Roczek, Boris Kushnir and Igor Ozim. Simon has won 1st Prize awards at many international competitions such as the Schöntal Competition, Valsesia Musica Competition and the Zhuhai Mozart Competition. He is an academist at the Daniel Hope and the Water Stauffer academies, and a scholarship-holder of the International Academy of Music in Liechtenstein and the German Music Foundation. He plays on a violin kindly sponsored by Florian Leonhard Fine Violins.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Serin Park performs Ysaÿes Caprice daprès létude en forme de valse de Saint-Saëns Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Serin Park, 16, South Korea / USA, performing Ysaÿe's Caprice d'après l'étude en forme de valse de Saint-Saëns at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior Semi-Finals.Pianist: Hyun Ju JangSerin Isabelle Park has performed in prestigious venues throughout New York, Virginia, Philadelphia, Germany and Switzerland. She has made solo appearances with orchestras including the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of Camerata, New York International Chamber Orchestra and Park Avenue Chamber Symphony. She has won top prizes at the Singapore Violin Festival and Blount-Slawson Young Artist Competition, and was recently accepted into NYO-USA. A recipient of the President’s Award for Academic Excellence and an award from the US Senate for contribution to the Artistic Value, Serin is Co-President of Special Music School High School’s student government and Scholastic Art and Writing Award Gold Key winner. She currently studies with Catherine Cho in her seventh year at the Julliard Pre-College. Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Maria Cherkassova performs Efrem Podgaits Partita for Solo Violin, Capriccio Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Maria Cherkassova, 20, Russia, performing Efrem Podgaits' Partita for Solo Violin, Capriccio, at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior First Rounds. Maria began her violin studies at the age of six in Vladivostok, Russia. She has won prizes at numerous national and international competitions including 1st Prize at the All-Russian Competition of Arts: Young Talents of Russia in 2012, 1st Prize at the tenth International M. Erdenko Violin Competition in 2016 and 3rd Prize at the eighth DeMYUKS international violin competition in 2019. Maria currently studies at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory with Professor A. Trostiansky. Maria regularly performs solo recitals across Russia and has performed with the Far-Eastern and Kuban Symphonic Orchestras and the Youth Chamber Orchestra at the Musikverein (Vienna), conducted by Claudio Vandelli in 2014.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Hiroki Kasai performs Paganinis Caprice No. 21 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Hiroki Kasai, 20, Japan / UK, performs Paganini's Caprice No. 21 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior First Rounds. Japanese-British violinist Hiroki Kasai started playing the violin at the age of five and he is currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London under the tutelage of Rodney Friend. He has performed concerts across Europe, Asia, Australia and the United States, performing at important venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Elbphilharmonie, Barbican Centre and Suntory Hall. Recently he performed as a soloist with the Schleswig Holstein Festival orchestra under the baton of Ton Koopman, where the highly acclaimed concert was broadcast around the world by the NDR. He has received masterclasses from Aaron Rosand, Daniel Hope and Kolja Blacher.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Karisa Chiu performs Hubays Carmen Fantasie Brilliante Op. 3, No. 3 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Karisa Chiu, 20, USA, performing Hubay's Carmen Fantasie Brilliante, Op. 3, No. 3 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior Semi-Finals with pianist Inah Chiu. Karisa Chiu has won top prizes from numerous competitions such as the Leopold Mozart International Violin Competition, the Stulberg International String Competition, the Irving M. Klein International String Competition and the Cooper International Competition. In addition to these awards, Karisa has performed on the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series in Chicago and appeared as a soloist with many orchestras including the Munich Radio Orchestra, Montgomery Symphony and Kishwaukee Symphony, among others. Karisa is currently a student at the Curtis Institute of Music where she studies with Ida Kavafian. Previously, she studied with Almita Vamos and her father, Cornelius Chiu.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Hannah Song performs Bachs Solo Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Hannah Song, 20, USA, performs Bach's Solo Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001, Siciliana and Presto, at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior First Rounds. Hannah Song started playing the violin at the age of six. She has won prizes in competitions such as the Mondavi Competition, Occidental College String Competition, Spotlight Music Awards and the Aspen Music Festival Concerto Competition. She has been featured on NPR's From the Top and performed in the Walt Disney Concert Hall as a prize winner of the Spotlight Music Awards. As a soloist, Hannah has performed with the Bellflower Symphony, New West Symphony and the Seattle Symphony. Hannah has previously studied with Simon James and currently studies with Li Lin and Kenneth Renshaw at the Juilliard School.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Claire Wells performs Joan Towers String Force Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Claire Wells, 19, USA, performing Joan Tower's String Force at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior First Rounds. Claire Wells, a passionate violinist and pianist since the age of three, was born in California in a musical family. After graduating from the Yehudi Menuhin School in 2020 as a student of Professor Lutsia Ibragimova, she now studies with Professor Mihaela Martin at the Hochschüle für Musik und Tanz Köln. 1st Prize winner at the Lynn Harrell Competition, she has appeared as soloist with the Dallas Symphony, Nancy Lyric Symphony, Webern Kammerphilharmonie and Belgrade Philharmonic orchestras. Festival and masterclass appearances include Aspen Music Festival and Kronberg Academy Masterclasses. Claire plays on a Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, on loan from a private donor.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
María Dueñas performs Ravels Tzigane Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | María Dueñas, 17, Spain, performing Ravel's Tzigane at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior Semi-Finals.Pianist: Evgeny SinaiskiBorn in Spain, María Dueñas studies with Boris Kuschnir at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz and MUK in Vienna. She has won top prizes at international competitions, including 1st Prize at the Zhuhai Mozart International Competition and the Vladimir Spivakov International Competition. Since making her debut at 15 at the Vienna Musikverein, she has performed at venues including the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall and the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. María Dueñas plays on the Niccolò Gagliano violin 17?4, kindly on loan from the Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben and on the Guarneri del Gesù “Muntz” 1736, on generous loan from the Nippon Music Foundation.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Molin Han performs Paganinis Caprice No. 11 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Molin Han, 19, China, performing Paganini's Caprice No. 11 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior First Rounds. Born in Shandong, China, Molin began her violin studies at the age of four. She currently studies at the Royal College of Music, London, having previously studied at Chetham’s School of Music with Professor Jan Repko. Molin made her debut solo concert in 2016 at the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, and has performed at many prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Beijing National Grand Theater, the Shanghai Oriental Art Centre and the Suzhou Cultural and Art Center. From 2014 to 2015, Molin served as concertmaster for the China Youth Chamber Orchestra and was previously selected to perform in the inaugural NYO-China season.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Eric Chen performs Francks Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV. 8, Ben moderato: Recitativo-Fantasia Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Eric Chen, 19, Taiwan / USA, performing Franck's Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV. 8, Ben moderato: Recitativo-Fantasia at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior Semi-Finals. Pianist: Dina VainshteinEric Charles Chen, born in Princeton, New Jersey, began his violin studies at four years old. He currently studies with Donald Weilerstein at the New England Conservatory and is also mentored by Stefan Jackiw. At nine years old, he had his first solo performance with the Livingston Orchestra and was accepted to Juilliard Pre-College where he began his studies with Naoko Tanaka and later studied with Cho-Liang Lin. Eric has received 1st Prize at the 2019 Cooper International Competition, the 2017 Juilliard Pre-College Concerto Competition and the First Sylvia Lee Young Violinist Competition in Taipei.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Maya Anjali Buchanan performs Paganinis Caprice No. 5 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Maya Anjali Buchanan, 20, USA, performing Paganini's Caprice No. 5 from 24 Caprices for Solo Violin at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior First Rounds. Indian-American violinist Maya Anjali Buchanan is a top medalist of the Washington, Stulberg, Stradivarius and Johansen International Competitions. She has performed in Europe, China and with orchestras throughout the United States, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as the winner of the 2017 CSO Young Artist Competition. Festival debuts include the Harpa International Music Festival, Peninsula Music Festival and the Aspen Music Festival as the recipient of the 2019 Dorothy DeLay Fellowship Award. An alumna of the Music Institute of Chicago Academy, Maya currently studies at the Curtis Institute of Music with Ida Kavafian. She plays on a violin generously loaned by the Stradivari Society of Chicago. Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Dayoon You performs Paganinis Caprice No. 17 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Dayoon You, 18, South Korea, performs Paganini's Caprice No. 17 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior First Rounds. Violinist Dayoon You started playing the violin at the age of six and gave his debut at Seoul Arts Centre playing Haydn’s Violin Concerto No. 2 at the age of eight. He has won numerous competitions in South Korea, having most recently won 1st Prize at the Sungjung Competition. Dayoon was accepted into the Korea National Institute for the Gifted in Arts at the age of 15. He gave his European debut when he was 14 years old with the Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra and the following year performed at the Cesky Crumlov Festival with the Jihoceska Philharmoniker, conducted by Jan Talich. He currently studies at the Korea National University of the Arts with Bonjiu Koo.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Vikram Francesco Sedona performs Paganinis Caprice No. 11 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Vikram Francesco Sedona, 19, Italy, performs Paganini's Caprice No. 11 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior First Rounds. Vikram Francesco Sedona was born in Treviso in 2000 and began his violin studies at the age of six with Selina Cremese, continuing his studies at the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory in Venice with Professor Bruna Barutti. Since 2016, he has been studying with violinist Silvia Marcovici at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria. Vikram has won numerous international competitions, including the Andrea Postacchini (2017), George Enescu (2018) and Valsesia Musica (2019) competitions and recently received an Honorable Mention as a finalist of the Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition 2020. Amongst his other engagements, he has played a number of recent festival concerts including Festival de Radio France Montpellier Occitanie and the George Enescu Festival.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Emily Shehi performs Mark OConnors Menuhin Caprice Menuhin Competition 2022-01-19 | Emily Shehi, 21, USA, performing Mark O'Connor's Menuhin Caprice at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Senior Semi-Finals. Emily Shehi, a student of Ida Kavafian at the Curtis Institute of Music, made her debut as a guest soloist with the Liberty Symphony Orchestra at the age of eight and has since performed solos with orchestras such as the Kansas City Symphony. She won the Bronze medal at 2015 Irving M. Klein International String Competition and has collaborated and performed with such renowned musicians as Jonathan Biss, Ani Kavafian, Steve Tenenbom and Peter Wiley. Emily performs on a violin made by Mario Miralles, a loan made possible with the generous support of Augustin Hadelich and for winning Doublestop Foundation’s Instrument Loan Competition.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv Commission sponsored by the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation
Raphael Nussbaumer performs Beethovens Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Raphael Nussbaumer, 14, Switzerland performing Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior Semi-Finals. Pianist: Kateryna TereshchenkoBorn in 2006, Raphael Nussbaumer began playing the violin at four years old. At the age of six, he began to study with Philip A. Draganov and since has won prestigious prizes at competitions including Schweizerischer Jugendmusikwettbewerb (SJMW), the Zurich Music Competition, the Andrea Postacchini Competition and the Louis Spohr Competition. He has performed a number of notable concerts, including solo performances with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, the Biel Symphony Orchestra and the Franz Schmidt Chamber Orchestra. Several of his performances have taken place in prestigious venues including the Tonhalle (Zurich) and the Palace of Justice (Vienna). Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Shannon Ma performs Mozarts Violin Sonata in G Major, K. 301, Allegro con spirito and Allegro Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Shannon Ma, 14, USA, performing Mozart's Violin Sonata in G Major, K. 301, Allegro con spirito and Allegro at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior First Rounds. Pianist: Dmitry CoganShannon Ma started playing violin when she was three years old and is a Pre-College student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music under Mrs. Zhao Wei. Shannon is a multiple-time first prize winner of the Pacific Musical Society Competition and the US International Music Competition, and she was concertmaster of the 2019 California Junior High All-State Honors Orchestra. She has performed solos with the Palo Alto Philharmonic and performed in masterclasses with Ning Feng, Chen Xi, Sergiu Schwartz, and Danny Koo. When not playing violin, Shannon loves to dance, write and create movies.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Hannah Wan Ching Tam performs Dvořáks Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53, Allegro ma non troppo Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Hannah Wan Ching Tam, 14, HKSAR, performs Dvořák's Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53, Allegro ma non troppo at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior Finals.Pianist: Maria JeeAdmitted to the Curtis Institute of Music aged 12, Hannah Wan Ching Tam currently studies with Ida Kavafian. She previously studied with Michael Ma, Maria Jee and Chan Kwok Wai at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. She has won top prizes at international competitions including Kloster Schöntal in Germany and Andrea Postacchini in Italy. Hannah has performed as a soloist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, Virtuosi Italiani and Mantua Chamber orchestras amongst others. Recently, she received the Audience Prize at the “Mini Violini” showcase of the Concours Musical International de Montréal 2019. Hannah plays on the G.B. Guadagnini Torino 1778 ex Blavet, kindly supported by Alfredo Primavera.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Natsuho Murata performs Rodes Caprice No. 4 in E minor Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Natsuho Murata, 12, Japan, performing Rode's Caprice No. 4 in E minor from 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 22 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior First Rounds. Natsuho Murata began her violin studies when she was three years old. She has won prizes including 1st prize in the International Nutcracker Television Competition for Young Musician in Moscow and 1st prize in Il Piccolo Violino Magico International Competition in San Vito al Tagliamento. Her performances include the AADGT 25th Anniversary Concert at Carnegie Hall, the opening ceremony of the Sion Music Festival, Concours Musical International de Montréal's 'Mini Violini' Showcase and the opening ceremony of the ‘Moscow Meets Friends’ International Festival. She plays a Ferdinando Gagliano violin on special loan from Nippon Violin Co. Ltd.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Emrik Revermann performs Brahmss Hungarian Dance No. 17 in F minor (arr. Kreisler) Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Emrik Revermann, 11, Canada / Germany, performing Brahms's Hungarian Dance No. 17 in F minor (arr. Kreisler) at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior First Rounds. Pianist: Younggun KimPlease note that, due to COVID-19 restrictions at the time of filming, Younggun Kim is performing behind the screen.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Kayleigh Kim performs Dvořáks Songs My Mother Taught Me (arr. Kreisler) Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Kayleigh Kim, 15, USA, performing Dvořák's Songs My Mother Taught Me (arr. Kreisler) at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior First Rounds.Pianist: Yoon LeeKayleigh Kim began studying with Catherine Cho and Francesca dePasquale in the Juilliard Pre-College program in the Fall of 2019. Prior to enrollment, she studied with Ko Sugiyama. She is also a National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellow. Kayleigh joined the Heifetz International Music Institute on their Holiday Homecoming Tour in December of 2019. As a part of the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras from 2015 to 2019, she served as concertmaster. Kayleigh has played in masterclasses with renowned violinists such as Hilary Hahn, Shirley Givens, Mark Kaplan, and Aaron Rosand, and has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center Millenium Stage, Merkin Hall, and Strathmore Hall.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Raphael Nussbaumer performs Beethovens Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Raphael Nussbaumer, 14, Switzerland, performs Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior Semi-Finals. Pianist: Kateryna TereshchenkoBorn in 2006, Raphael Nussbaumer began playing the violin at four years old. At the age of six, he began to study with Philip A. Draganov and since has won prestigious prizes at competitions including Schweizerischer Jugendmusikwettbewerb (SJMW), the Zurich Music Competition, the Andrea Postacchini Competition and the Louis Spohr Competition. He has performed a number of notable concerts, including solo performances with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, the Biel Symphony Orchestra and the Franz Schmidt Chamber Orchestra. Several of his performances have taken place in prestigious venues including the Tonhalle (Zurich) and the Palace of Justice (Vienna). Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Dawid Kasprzak performs Mozarts Violin Sonata in E minor, K. 304, Allegro and Tempo di Menuetto Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Dawid Kasprzak, 14, Poland, performing Mozart's Violin Sonata in E minor, K. 304, Allegro and Tempo di Menuetto at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior First Rounds. Pianist: Paulina Urbanowska Dawid Kasprzak is a 15-year-old violinist from Poland, who started playing the violin at the age of three. He was a student at the Music School in Łódź until this year, when he became a scholar at Wells Cathedral School. He currently studies with Dr. Catherine Lord. In recent years, Dawid has won a number of prestigious violin competitions, including the International Mirosław Ławrynowicz Violin Competition in Płock, 2019 and the Jeunesses International Violin Competition Dinu Lipatti, in Bucharest, 2019. He has worked with world-class artists including Agata Szymczewska, Yamei Yu and Ariane Mathäus.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Na Hyun Kyun performs Kreislers La Gitana Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Na Hyun Kyun, 15, South Korea / USA, performs Kreisler's La Gitana at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior First Rounds.Pianist: Young Sung Park Na Hyun Kyun is a young violinist studying at Yewon Arts School and the Korea National University of Arts in Seoul. She began studying the violin at seven years old and one year later enrolled at Peabody Preparatory, before later going on to study at the Peabody Performance Academy. She has won a number of prizes at competitions, including the Asian-American Music Society International String Competition, the Feder Memorial String Competition, the Ewha Kyunghyang Concours and the Peabody Preparatory String Ensemble Competition. She made her solo recital debut in 2019 after being chosen as a Kumho Young Prodigy.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Guido SantAnna performs de Fallas La vida breve: Danse espagnole No. 1 (arr. Kreisler) Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Guido Sant'Anna, 14, Brazil, performing de Falla's La vida breve: Danse espagnole No. 1 (arr. Kreisler) at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior First Rounds. Pianist: Michiko Tashiro Licciardi Born in Brazil, Guido began his violin studies at the age of five with the help of his family, before studying with Marcia Uhlemann. He gave his orchestral solo debut aged seven, with the conductor Júlio Medaglia, and has since given solo recitals as well as orchestral and chamber music performances. He has been a participant of the Perlman Music Program since 2018, studying with numerous distinguished musicians. Since winning a prize at the Menuhin Competition Geneva 2018, Guido has enjoyed a number of opportunities. He studies with Elisa Fukuda and plays on an 1833 Iorio violin, kindly loaned by the Caris Foundation. Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Sooeon Kim performs Kreislers Caprice Viennois, Op. 2 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Sooeon Kim, 12, South Korea, performing Kreisler's Caprice Viennois, Op. 2 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior First Rounds.Pianist: Hyunjung KimBorn in 2007, Sooeon Kim started playing the violin at the age of four. Since 2016, she has studied with Sunny Lee at the Seoul Central Conservatory and has won first prizes at numerous Korean competitions. At the age of nine, she made her performance debut at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall with renowned violinist Daniel Hope and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra. The following year, she performed with the Korean Chamber Orchestra. At 11, she gave her first recital in the Kumho Prodigy Concert. Sooeon has participated in masterclasses given by distinguished musicians including Pinchas Zukerman, Pavel Vernikov and Clara Jumi Kang.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Keila Wakao performs Wieniawskis Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22, Allegro moderato Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Keila Wakao, 14, USA / Japan, performing Wieniawski's Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22, Allegro moderato at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior Finals. Pianist: Dina VainshteinKeila was born in Boston, MA and began playing the violin at the age of three. The late Mr. Joseph Silverstein accepted Keila as a student when she was six years old. She currently studies with Donald Weilerstein and Soovin Kim from the New England Conservatory of Music. Keila gave her first solo performance with an orchestra at nine years old. Since then, she has performed solos and recitals throughout Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Japan and Germany. In 2017, Keila was invited to speak and perform at TEDx BeaconStreet. During the summers of 2018 and 2019, she was the youngest participant in the Perlman Music Program.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Seohyeon Park performs Rodes Caprice No. 9 in E Major Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Seohyeon Park, 14, South Korea, performing Rode's Caprice No. 9 in E Major from 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 22 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior First Rounds.Born in 2005, Seohyeon Park started playing the violin at seven years old. Aged 11, he gave his debut at the Seoul Arts Center Recital Hall. He currently studies with Sunny Lee at the Seoul Central Conservatory. He has won 1st Prize at many competitions. In 2020, he won 1st Prize at the Korean Chamber Orchestra National Music Competition and Grand Prize at the Strad National Music Competition.Seohyeon was selected as a scholarship student for culture and the arts by the Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-gu Scholarship Foundation in 2019. In 2020, he was selected for the Kumho Prodigy recital series in 2020, and will give a recital at the Kumho Art Hall in July 2021.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Edward Walton performs Beethoven Violin Sonata No 1 in D Major, Op. 12 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Edward Walton, 15, Australia / UK performing Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major with pianist Laurence Matheson at the Menuhin Competition Richmond 2021 Junior Semi-Finals. Edward Walton has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras internationally and given recitals throughout Europe. In 2019 Edward won the 1st Prize in the Il Piccolo Violin Magico Competition in Italy (and audience prize), the US Medallion International Concerto Competition, the London Grand Prize Virtuoso Competition and the Jeunes Artistes Musicals du Centre in France. Edward studies with Dr Robin Wilson, Head of Violin at the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne. He plays a violin generously on loan from Beare's International Violin Society and gratefully acknowledges the support of GEWA cases and the Sydney String Centre.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Corina Deng performs Telemanns Fantasia for Solo Violin, No. 10 in D Major, TWV 40:23 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Corina Deng, 12, Canada, performing Telemann's Fantasia for Solo Violin, No. 10 in D Major, TWV 40:23 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior First Rounds.Corina Deng began playing the violin at the age of three and currently studies with Jaime Laredo and Jan Sloman at the Cleveland Institute of Music. She previously studied with Nicholas Wright in the Vancouver Academy of Music. Corina won 1st place in the Canadian National Music Competition in 2014 and 2017. She made her orchestral debut aged eight and gave her first recital aged ten. She also enjoys playing duos with her sister and chamber music under the tutelage of the members of the Cleveland Orchestra. Corina is currently a 7th grade student in Shaker Heights Middle School.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Yixuan Jiang performs Rodes Caprice No. 4 in E minor Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Yixuan Jiang, 15, China, performing Rode's Caprice No. 4 in E minor from 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 22 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior First Rounds. Yixuan Jiang studies with Professor Chenxing Huang at the Music Middle School Affiliated to Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Top prizes she has received include the 2020 National Junior Violin Concerto Competition, 2019 Brussels Grand Prize Virtuoso Music Competition and 2019 Jeunesses International Music Competition Dinu Lipatti. Since giving her solo debut in 2017, she has performed in major venues including Shanghai Oriental Art Center, He Luting Concert Hall, Qingdao Grand Theatre and Bucharest Odeon Theater. She was awarded the Fu Chengxian Music Scholarship, Shanghai Municipal Scholarship and Golden Child Award in 2020. Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Kento Hong performs Kreislers Gypsy Caprice Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Kento Hong, 13, USA / Japan / Taiwan, performing Kreisler's Gypsy Caprice at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior FinalsPianist: Nelson Padgett Kento Hong began his violin studies when he was six with Aimee Kreston and her teachers, Almita and Roland Vamos. He is a recipient of the David Weiss Scholarship from the Young Musicians Foundation. He made his orchestral debut when he was eight years old in Los Angeles. Since then, he has performed at a number of prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall. At the age of 10, Kento entered Juilliard Pre-College, where he studies with Dr. Ann Setzer. Kento is a 7th grader who loves to read books in his free time.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Seohyun Kim performs Elliott Carters 4 Lauds, No. 3: Rhapsodic Musings Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Seohyun Kim, 11, South Korea, performs Elliott Carter's 4 Lauds, No. 3: Rhapsodic Musings at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior Semi-Finals. Born in 2008, Seohyun Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea and began playing the violin at the age of five. A multi prize winner at numerous national competitions, Seohyun has performed as a soloist with orchestras and chamber ensembles at the age of eight. She is currently studying with Sunny Lee in Seoul Central Conservatory and received mentoring from artists including Pavel Vernikov, Ulf Wallin, Min Kim, Clara Jumi Kang, Qian Zhou, Clara Cernat and Lorenz Nasturica-Herschcowici. Her recent highlights include performance at the Lotte Concert Hall as a rising star of Gonjiam Music Festival and her first recital as a Kumho Prodigy Artist in December 2020.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv [
Boha Moon performs Ysaÿes Caprice daprès létude en forme de valse de Saint-Saëns Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Boha Moon, 13, South Korea, performing Ysaÿe's Caprice d'après l'étude en forme de valse de Saint-Saëns at the Menuhin Competition #richmond2021 Junior Semi-Finals.Pianist: Miroslav Sekera Boha Moon was born in South Korea in 2006. Since 2017, she has studied at the Korea National Institute for the Gifted in Arts with Professor Nam-Yun Kim, having previously studied at the MSM Pre-College division with Professor Anat Malkin Almani. She has won 1st Prize at many competitions including Sungjung 2014, MusicChunchu 2015, Crescendo International Competition 2016, Ewha Kyunghyang Concours 2018, Singapore Violin Festival 2019 and Ishikawa Music Award 2019; and 2nd Prize at the Leonid Kogan Competition 2020. She has performed in masterclasses with musicians including Philip Draganov, Klaidi Sahatci, Ani Schnarch, Martin Beaver and Koichiro Harada.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Fiona Khuong-Huu performs Beethovens Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 23 Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Fiona Khuong-Huu, 13, USA / Japan / France, performs Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 23 at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior Semi-Finals.Pianist: Rohan De SilvaFiona studies studies with Professor Li Lin and Kenneth Renshaw at the Juilliard Pre-College division, and has performed with the Mitteleuropa Orchestra in Italy and the Musica Mundi Orchestra in Belgium. She has received prizes including 1st Prize at the Grumiaux International Violin Competition, 1st Prize at the Osaka International Competition and 3rd Prize and best virtuoso interpretation at the Louis Spohr Competition. She performed Sarasate’s Navarra at the Juilliard Pre-College Centennial Gala and at the Bozar Concert Hall in Brussels. Recently Fiona and her sister were invited to perform at Buckingham Palace with Maxim Vengerov and Marios Papadopoulos. She attends the Spence School, New York.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Mei Kaneko performs de Fallas La vida breve: Danse espagnole No. 1 (arr. Kreisler) Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Mei Kaneko, 14, Japan, performs de Falla's La vida breve: Danse espagnole No. 1 (arr. Kreisler) at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior First Rounds. Pianist: Yoshiko Matsumura Born in 2005, Mei Kaneko started playing the violin with Ms. Hitomi Isayama when she was four years old. Mei is currently a student at The Music School for Children by Toho School of Music in Tokyo, Japan, where she has been studying with Ms. Mami Teshigawara since 2016. Mei has participated in competitions and won numerous prizes, including performance opportunities in Japan. Mei participated in the Leonidas Kavakos International Violin and Chamber Music Masterclass 2018/2019 in Athens, Greece and has since been receiving Kavakos’ private instruction. Mei also received instruction from Pavel Vernikov and Eiichi Chijiiwa. Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Hankyoung Chang performs Dvořáks Slavonic Fantasy (arr. Kreisler) Menuhin Competition 2022-01-17 | Hankyoung Chang, 12, South Korea, performing Dvořák's Slavonic Fantasy (arr. Kreisler) at the Menuhin Competition #Richmond2021 Junior First Rounds. Pianist: Young Sung ParkHankyoung Chang began playing the violin at four years old. At eight years old, she was admitted to the Pre-College division of the Julliard School, where she studies with Professor Hyo Kang. Her awards include the 2018 Arkady Fomin Scholarship, and the 2019 Sejong Soloists Young Artist Merit Scholarship. In 2018, she became the youngest recipient of the Stradivari Society of Chicago. She was a student in Hic et Nunc 2019! Music Festival and participated in masterclasses with Vadim Repin and Clara-Jumi Kang. Hankyoung has also participated in masterclasses with Vadim Gluzman and Kyoko Takezawa. Besides playing the violin, Hankyoung loves reading and drawing.Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv We would like to give our special thanks to Markel for making this round possible.
Making Menuhin: A Documentary Menuhin Competition 2021-12-03 | In 2020, the Menuhin Competition was getting ready to arrive in RVA. When the COVID-19 pandemic erupted around the world, organizers knew something would have to change. What happened next is the subject of @VPM's new production, Making Menuhin: A Documentary. Directed by Paul Roberts, the program follows the unprecedented decision to postpone the Menuhin Competition for a year, only to hold it virtually in 2021 – and how this decision and the continuing pandemic affected the participating young violinists around the world. Featuring exclusive interviews and performance footage from the four Senior prizewinners, Making Menuhin: A Documentary will be released on Facebook and YouTube on Friday Dec 3rd at 1pm EST / 6pm GMT, and aired on VPM PBS at 9pm EST. See more of VPM's coverage of the #Richmond2021 Competition on their website: vpm.org/menuhin Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists. Find out more about the Menuhin Competition on our website: menuhincompetition.org Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/menuhincompetition Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: bit.ly/3uYtcKv
Menuhin Competition Richmond 2021 - Geneva 1st Prizewinner Concert Menuhin Competition 2021-06-01 | Enjoy an evening of musical mastery featuring a performance by one of the winners of Geneva 2018 Junior 1st Prize, 14-year-old Chloe Chua.Chloe Chua (violin) Lim Yan (piano)(00:15) Ysaÿe Sonata in D minor, Ballade, Op. 27, No. 3 (06:55) Wagner Romance from Albumblatt, arranged by August Wilhelmj, WWV 94 (11:30) Gershwin It Ain't Necessary So, from Porgy and Bess, arranged by Heifetz (14:05) Chausson Poème, Op. 25 Virtual Program Book: bit.ly/3ylJOyBChloe Chua's performance is sponsored by Poco Productions
Menuhin Competition Richmond 2021 - Gala Presentation Menuhin Competition 2021-06-01 | The Gala Presentation brings the Menuhin Competition Richmond 2021 to a rousing conclusion, featuring performances by the Richmond Symphony, the Junior and Senior winners, juror Angelo Xiang Yu, and other guest artists from the 10-day virtual Menuhin Competition. Join us as we celebrate Richmond 2021! (00:00) Intro with Fred Child and Mike Goldberg, hosts Richmond SymphonyJahja Ling (conductor)(02:22) Jessie Montgomery - Starburst (05:28) Governor Ralph Northam welcome Chloe Chua (violin) with Lim Yan (piano)(07:20) Wagner - Romance from Albumblatt, arranged by August Wilhelmj, wwv 94 (11:55) Gershwin - It Ain't Necessary So, from Porgy and Bess, arranged by Heifetz (14:31) Lacey Huszcza, Executive Director of the Richmond Symphony Richmond SymphonyJahja Ling (conductor)Angelo Xiang Yu (violin)(15:57) Mozart - Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K. 216, I. Allegro Karisa Chiu (violin)Senior Composer & 4th PrizewinnerMark O'Connor - Menuhin Caprice (25:19)(32:20) Dr. Ronald Crutcher, President of University of Richmond (32:30)Sphinx Virtuosifeaturing soloists Rainel Joubert and Melissa White (violin), Celia Hatton (viola), Thomas Mesa (cello)(35:01) Michael Abels - Delights & Dances Mark & Maggie O'Connor(49:32) Piazzolla - Libertango (arr. Mark O'Connor) (51:57) Mark O'Connor - F.C.'s Jig Richmond SymphonyJahja Ling (conductor)Angelo Xiang Yu (violin)(55:57) Mozart - Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K. 216, III. Rondeau (1:03:30) Competitor clips (1:06:35) Jayme Swain, President & CEO of VPM Regina Carter Quartet(1:07:55) Rodgers & Hammerstein - My Favorite Things (1:13:03) Michael Rao, Ph.D., President of Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health System Richmond SymphonyJahja Ling (conductor)Angelo Xiang Yu (violin)(1:14:25) Mason Bates - Bound Away (commissioned by the Richmond Symphony for Richmond 2021) (1:20:01) Gordon Back, Artistic Director of the Menuhin Competition Keila Wakao (violin) with Dina Vainshtein (piano)Junior 1st Prizewinner(1:21:34) Wieniawski - Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22, I. Allegro moderato María Dueñas (violin) with Evgeny Sinaiski (piano)Senior 1st Prizewinner(1:29:38) Ravel - Tziagne Richmond SymphonyJahja Ling (conductor)Angelo Xiang Yu (violin)(1:40:23) Beethoven - Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92, IV. Allegro con brio Virtual Program Book: bit.ly/3ylJOyB
Prizegiving Ceremony - Menuhin Competition Richmond 2021 Menuhin Competition 2021-05-23 | The complete list of prizes is virtually presented in a celebratory event leading up to the Gala Presentation! Virtual Program Book: bit.ly/3ylJOyB
Hana Chang - Menuhin Competition Richmond 2021, Senior Finals Menuhin Competition 2021-05-23 | Hana Chang, 18, Singapore / Japan / USA Pianist: Lorena Tecu (00:00) Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, Allegro molto appassionato (11:46) Mozart - Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216, Adagio (18:42) Kreisler - Viennese Rhapsodic Fantasietta Sign up to our newsletters to stay up to date on all of our activities! Menuhin Competition: bit.ly/3uYtcKv Richmond Symphony: bit.ly/3gcP00T Find out more about all of our competitors on our website: 2021.menuhincompetition.org/participantsSee the schedule for Competition events: 2021.menuhincompetition.org/program-tickets
