We’re happy to announce this year’s winners of AFAF’s Concerto competition 2019.
We would like to thank everyone who participated and encourage those who did not win this year to try again during the next season.
Awards
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Participation in a Winners’ Recital at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall – May 18, 2019 at 7:30 PM, May 25 at 1 PM, June 8, 2019 at 7:30 PM, June 15, 2019 at 7:30 PM, June 30, 2019 at 3:30 and 8 PM.
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Recital Fee: $350. This fee includes participation in the concert, five guest tickets, 4 digital pictures, Certificate of Excellence and Diploma of Recognition for the teacher.
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Winners will have the opportunity to travel to Russia in July, 2019 to perform with the renowned Kostroma Symphony Orchestra.
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Participation in a special concert (with a solo performance) at Kostroma Orchestra Hall.
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Master class with a member of the Moscow Conservatory / Moscow Central Music College faculty (for an additional fee).
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$200 scholarship towards participation in the AFAF “Russian Summer Tour” in July 2019.
7-13 years of age
D. J. Wang, piano, (b. 2009), IL
Teacher: Robin Scott
Mozart Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488, mvt. 1
Emmie Guo, piano, (b. 2008), IL
Teacher: Sueanne Metz
Beethoven Concerto No.1 in C major, Op. 15, mvt. 1
Kristie Lu, violin, (b. 2008), NY
Teacher: I-Hao Lee
Viotti Concerto No. 22 in A minor, mvt. 1
Benjamin Luo, piano, (b. 2008), NC
Teacher: Florence Ko
Beethoven Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19, mvt. 1
Hayden Idson, cello, (b. 2005), MA
Teacher: Ronald Lowry
Tchaikovsky “Variation on a Rococo theme”, Op. 33
14-18 years of age
Celena Ho, piano, (b. 2003), NY
Teacher: Dr. Tian Song
Beethoven Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, mvt. 1
Aimee Feng, piano, (b. 2002), VA
Teacher: Anna Ouspenskaya
Beethoven Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15, mvt. 3
David Kwan, piano, (b. 2002), CA
Teacher: Michelle Lee
Rachmaninov Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30, mvt. 1
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Participation in a Winners’ Recital at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall – May 18, 2019 at 7:30 PM, May 25 at 1 PM, June 8, 2019 at 7:30 PM, June 15, 2019 at7:30 PM, June 30, 2019 at 3:30 and 8 PM.
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Recital Fee: $350. This fee includes participation in the concert, five guest tickets, 4 digital pictures, Certificate of Excellence and Diploma of Recognition for the teacher.
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Winners will have the opportunity to travel to Russia in July, 2019 to perform with the renowned Kostroma Symphony Orchestra.
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Participation in a special concert (with a solo performance) at Kostroma Orchestra Hall.
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Master class with a member of the Moscow Conservatory / Moscow Central Music College faculty (for an additional fee).
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$100 scholarship towards participation in the AFAF “Russian Summer Tour” in July 2019.
7-13 years of age
Kai Yi, piano, (b. 2008), CA
Teacher: Irina Bendetsky
Mozart Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466, mvt.3
Kellen Trice, piano, (b. 2007), TX
Teacher: Grace Long
Haydn Concerto in D major, HOB XVIII:II
David Xiong, piano, (b. 2007), MA
Teacher: Ronald Kmiec
Mozart Concerto No. 27 in B-flat major, K.595
Lillian Feng, piano, (b. 2006), CA
Teacher: Roger Wright
Mozart Concerto No. 23 in A major, K.488, (Complete)
Vivian Zhu, piano, (b. 2006), IL
Teacher: Sueanne Metz
Shostakovich Concerto No. 2 in F major, Op. 102, mvt. 1
14-18 years of age
Timothy Guida, piano, (b. 2003), NY
Teacher: Svetlana Gorokhovich
Grieg Concerto in A minor, Op. 16, mvt. 1
Kaito Ohsumi, violin, (b. 2003), Japan
Teacher: Keita Fukushima
Bruch Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26, mvt. 3
Ellie Chae, cello, (b. 2003), CA
Teacher: Jonathan Koh
Herbert Concerto No. 2 in E minor, Op. 30, mvt. 1
Hanoom Lee, violin, (b. 2002), CA
Teacher: Zhao Wei
Zigeunerweisen, Sarasate
College students
Micaela Lum, piano, (b.1998), CA
Teacher: Manami Kawamura
Saint-Saëns Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22, mvt. 1
Michelle Chang, flute, (b.1996), CA
Teacher: Tim Day
Nielsen Concerto, mvt. 1
Huiyoung Chun, piano, (b.1995), South Korea
Teacher: Andrew Brownell
Chopin Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, mvt.1
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Participation in a Winners’ Recital at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall – May 18, 2019 at 7:30 PM, May 25 at 1 PM, June 8, 2019 at 7:30 PM, June 15, 2019 at7:30 PM, June 30, 2019 at 3:30 and 8 PM.
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Recital Fee: $350. This fee includes participation in the concert, five guest tickets, 4 digital pictures, Certificate of Excellence and Diploma of Recognition for the teacher.
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Winners will have the opportunity to travel to Russia in July, 2019 to rehearsal with the renowned Kostroma Symphony Orchestra.
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Participation in a special concert (with a solo performance) at Kostroma Orchestra Hall.
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Master class with a member of the Moscow Conservatory / Moscow Central Music College faculty (for an additional fee)
7-13 years of age
Yuki Ohsumi, violin, (b. 2006). Japan
Teacher:Keita Fokushima
Wieniawski Polonaise in D major, Op. 4
Sarah Chun, violin, (b. 2008), NJ
Teacher: Hanna Shin
Seitz Concerto No. 5 in D major, mvt. 3
14-18 years of age
Eric Lee, violin, (b. 2003), CA
Teacher: Tina Minn
Praeludiun and Allegro, Kreisler
Please make checks payable to Art & Music Unlimited,
and send it to American Fine Arts Festival, P.O. Box 106, Holmdel, NJ 07733.
The Deadline is March 25, 2019
The recital fee is non-refundable.