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SUMMARY:33rd Winner Concerts
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URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/winner-concerts/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Palo\, 625 Hamilton Ave.\, Palo Alto\, CA 94301\, First United Methodist Church-Palo\, 625 Hamilton Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 USIMC Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:The prestigious United States International Music Competition (USIMC) will be held in San Jose on August 16–17. The highlight of this year’s competition is the highly anticipated solo recital “From Winners to Masters” by internationally acclaimed young violinist Kevin Zhu\, taking place on the evening of August 30. \nKevin Zhu has won first prizes at both the Menuhin International Competition and the Paganini International Violin Competition\, showcasing his unparalleled musical talent. His performances have resonated through world-renowned venues including the Konzerthaus Berlin\, London’s Royal Festival Hall\, Esplanade in Singapore\, Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid\, Bozar Brussels\, the Fobidden City Concert Hall in Beijing\, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the U.S.\, captivating audiences around the globe. From technique to emotion\, from stage presence to soul\, his playing is not just music—it is the epitome of artistic expression. \nKevin Zhu grew up in the Bay Area and first competed in the USIMC at the age of six\, winning first place. He has since frequently participated in the competition\, sweeping first prizes across nearly all age groups. This August\, he will make a special trip from New York to perform in a benefit concert specifically organized to raise funds for the USIMC. \nThe concert will also feature strong support from fellow Bay Area native\, young pianist Sarah Duan\, who won first place at the Philadelphia International Piano Competition and was also a first prize winner at the USIMC years ago. \nEarlier on August 30\, in the afternoon\, the competition will also present a Winners Concert showcasing the 2025 USIMC laureates at the same venue. \n“From Winners to Masters” Benefit Concert information: \nDate:\n– August 30\, Saturday\, 3pm\, 2025 USIMC Winners Concert\nTicket:  $30\n– August 30\, Saturday\, 7pm\, 2025 USIMC Fundraising Concert- Kevin Church & Sarah Tuan\nTicket:  $40/$60/$100/VIP ( inclues admission to the 3pm Winners Concert) \n  \nHow to purchase tickets: \nBuy Ticket Here\n– Advance purchase: Scan QR Code at www.USIMC.org\n– At the Door:  Tickets available at the venue on the day of concert. \nInquiries: Text only at 408-478-6758
URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/08302025/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church-Palo\, 625 Hamilton Ave.\, Palo Alto\, CA 94301\, First United Methodist Church-Palo\, 625 Hamilton Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T190000
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SUMMARY:2025 United States International Music Competition Fundraising Concert
DESCRIPTION:???? “音聚華韻•愛心同行”籌款音樂會 ???? \n在旋律中感受文化，在音樂裡傳遞溫暖——由華人音樂教師協會主辦的**“音聚華韻•愛心同行”慈善音樂會**，匯聚灣區頂尖音樂家，為觀眾呈現一場融合華人音樂特色與國際流行元素的視聽盛宴。本次音樂會不僅是一場藝術享受，更肩負著為 2025 USIMC（美國國際音樂比賽）籌款的使命，助力更多熱愛音樂的年輕人才追逐夢想！ \n✨ 音樂會亮點 ✨ \n???? 群星薈萃，點燃舞台 —— 特邀全美流行音樂大賽冠軍的實力派歌手，以及在國際舞台上屢獲殊榮的音樂家們，以動人歌聲和精湛技藝詮釋經典旋律。 \n???? 琴鍵流轉，指尖華章 —— 由舊金山音樂學院 Precollege 資深鋼琴教師領銜演奏，攜手大提琴家、小提琴家共同演繹優雅動人的古典三重奏，讓每一個音符訴說動人故事。 \n???? 弦韻悠揚，東方之美 —— 特邀屢獲國際大獎的二胡演奏家與小提琴演奏家，攜手合作，以婉轉悠揚的旋律詮釋東方情韻，展現中華民族音樂的深厚底蘊。 \n???? 合唱巔峰，共鳴心靈 —— 由曾率團在國際合唱比賽專業組中屢獲冠軍的指揮家，攜手國際合唱比賽金獎合唱團，以天籟之聲演繹感人至深的合唱作品，讓音樂直抵人心。 \n???? 跨界融合，貼近生活 —— 精心編排古典、流行、東方民族及西方經典等多種風格的作品，讓觀眾在輕鬆愉悅的氛圍中感受音樂的魅力，拉近舞台與生活的距離。 \n???? 音樂點亮夢想，愛心助力未來 —— 本次音樂會的全部收益將用於支持 2025 USIMC（美國國際音樂比賽），幫助更多優秀的年輕音樂人才站上國際舞台，實現他們的音樂夢想。您的每一份支持，都是對藝術的珍貴守護。 \n???? 演出資訊 ???? \n???? 日期與時間：2025年4月26日（星期六）晚 7:00\n???? 演出地點：Santa Clara University\n???? Music Recital Hall\, Center of Performing Arts\n???? Music and Dance Facility\, 114 Franklin St\, Santa Clara\, CA 95050 \n購票請洽：\nJoyce Chang 510-862-7893 (text)\n或網上購票： https://cmtanc.vbotickets.com/event/USIMC_Fundraising_Concert_2025/148997 \n我們誠摯邀請您，共赴這一場充滿激情、溫暖與夢想的音樂盛會！
URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/2025-united-states-international-music-competition-fundraising-concert/
LOCATION:Santa Clara University Recital Hall Franklin St\, Santa Clara\, CA 95050\, Santa Clara\, CA 95050\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95050\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Concert
DESCRIPTION:去年一月份，北加州華人音樂教師協會舉辦了一場「War\, Music\, Hope」的募款音樂會。因為大家的愛心成功地幫助了25位因為烏俄戰爭而流離失所的音樂學子們募到足夠的獎學金，讓他們前去參加在愛沙尼亞共和國舉行的Hiiuma Homecoming Music Festival。轉眼一年又過去了，烏克蘭的戰爭的烽火不但沒有停歇，而且越加劇烈。而這個音樂營對這些烏克蘭音樂學生來說，是他們在人生最徬徨，黑暗的時期中唯一的曙光。藉著和世界級的大師們學習，並且同台演出的經驗，因著音樂，重新讓他們找回生命的動力。\nhttps://www.homecomingfest.com/en/blank/ \n今年的募款音樂會，將會是一場小提琴與鋼琴合奏的室內樂音樂會。由音樂營的副總監，也是2005年，范、克萊本鋼琴大賽金牌得主，Mr. Alexander Kobrin 擔任鋼琴演出，小提琴由任教於Schwab Achool of Music and Belmont University 的小提琴教授，並且也是Hiiumaa Homecoming 音樂營的教授，Mr. Boris Abramov 擔任。音樂會節目的安排也很用心，除了Franz Schubert的小提琴奏鳴曲之外\, 他們也將演出烏克蘭作曲家Sergei Bortkiewicz 和有名的César Frank為小提琴與鋼琴所譜寫的A大調小提琴與鋼琴的奏鳴曲！ \n票價：$100/$200/$250/VIP \n所有的門票收入，協會將會全數捐給Hiiumaa Homecoming Music Festival，幫助烏克蘭音樂學生。您的購票協會也會開抵稅收據給您！ \n最後，再次誠摯的邀請大家，一起來聆聽美好的音樂會，同時也帶給烏克蘭青年音樂家們生命的希望。
URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/fundraising-concert/
LOCATION:Valley Christian Schools\, 100 Skyway drive\, San Jose\, CA\, 95111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T190000
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DTSTAMP:20240311T155304Z
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SUMMARY:愛的禮贊系列之 
DESCRIPTION:2024 USIMC Fundraising Concert\n這是一場展示過去USIMC（美國國際音樂比賽）獲獎者才華的盛会。這些杰出的音樂人，憑藉他們的才華和努力，在衆多參賽者中脫穎而出，成爲了未來音樂的閃亮希望。USIMC不僅爲他們提供了展現才華的舞臺，更在他們的音樂旅程中提供了持續的支持和鼓勵，幫助他們追求幷實現自己的音樂夢想。\n本次音樂會邀請了衆多在往年比賽中頂級獲獎者，例如現任舊金山青年交響樂團小提琴首席 Roger和他的Moltrés String Quarte，Roger曾是USIMC比賽中小提琴組的佼佼者；現在灣區炙手可熱的春天合唱團，該團成員們在去年比賽中囊括了多項大獎，更值得一提的是该团指挥邓文博老师是中国合唱指挥届泰斗马革顺先生的关门弟子等等。音樂會彙集了多種音樂形式和風格，從激動人心的打擊樂演出，到情感豐富的鍵盤樂器演奏；從溫柔細膩的弦樂旋律，到氣勢磅礴的管樂合奏，每一個節目都是對音樂無限可能性的探索和致敬。我们还将有师生同台，比如笛子大师余晓庆老师将会与去年USIMC中国乐器组大奖获得者吹笙的学生一起表演。這些獲獎者不僅將展現他們精湛的技藝，更將通過他們的演奏，傳遞音樂的真諦和精神。\n我們希望，通過這場音樂會，不僅能爲觀衆帶來一次難忘的聽覺盛宴，也能激勵更多的音樂學習者以這些杰出的獲獎者爲榜樣，追求自己的音樂夢想。同時，我們也期待更多人能够關注幷支持USIMC，無論是通過贊助比賽，還是參與我們的學術交流項目，您的支持都將對這個平臺和參與其中的每一位音樂人産生深遠的影響。\n請讓我們一起期待4/27的表演，爲這些音樂未來的星辰喝彩，同時也爲音樂的力量和美好投以最熱烈的支持。 \n演出时间：4/27/2024 Saturday 7pm\n演出地点：Music Recital Hall Center of Performing Arts\, Santa Clara University \n“Ode to Love” Series:\nMusic Future 2024 USIMC Fundraising Concert \nJoin us for a thrilling evening at the 2024 United States International Music Competition (USIMC) Fundraising Concert\, where we spotlight the luminaries of past USIMC contests. These virtuosos\, once emerging stars\, now shine brightly\, heralding the future of music. The USIMC has been a pivotal stage for showcasing their talents\, providing visibility and ongoing support and encouragement\, and fueling their journey toward musical aspirations. \nThis concert features top laureates from previous competitions\, including the San Francisco Youth Symphony’s concertmaster\, Roger\, and his Moltrés Strings Quartet. Roger is recognized as a standout violinist from USIMC. The Bay Area’s acclaimed Spring Choir\, with its award-winning members\, is set to mesmerize. Led by Mr. Wenbo Deng\, a disciple of Ma Geshun and a global choral contest winner\, they promise a rich sonic journey. Expect a night of diverse music\, from thrilling percussion to moving harp melodies\, and from delicate strings to majestic keyboard ensembles. A highlight will be a mentor-protégé performance with dizi master Mr. Yuxiao Qing and his student Brian\, a former USIMC Chinese Instrument category champion\, showcasing their exceptional skill and the depth of music. \nWe hope this concert not only provides a memorable auditory experience but also inspires musicians to pursue their dreams. We invite you to support the USIMC\, through sponsorships or academic participation. Your support significantly impacts our platform and the artists we back. \nAnticipate a spectacular show on April 27\, as we applaud these musical pioneers of tomorrow and fervently celebrate the transformative power of music. \nPerformance Date: April 27\, 2024\, Saturday\, 7 PM\nLocation: Music Recital Hall\, Center of Performing Arts\, Santa Clara University \nSecure your tickets at cmtanc.vbotickets.com/event/USIMC_Fundraising_Concert/120500
URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/%e6%84%9b%e7%9a%84%e7%a6%ae%e8%b4%8a%e7%b3%bb%e5%88%97%e4%b9%8b/
LOCATION:Music Recital Hall\, Center of Performing Arts\, Santa Clara University
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SUMMARY:United States International Music Competition
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URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/united-states-international-music-competition/
LOCATION:Valley Christian Schools Conservatory of arts- Chapel\, 100 Skyway Dr\, SanJose\, CA 95111\, 100 Skyway\, CA\, 95111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T190000
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SUMMARY:USIMC Benefit Concert  Featuring 2005 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Alexander Kobrin
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 2\, 2023 (Sunday) \nTime: 7:00 pm \nVenue: De Anza College Visual and Performing Arts Center \nAddress: 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino\, CA\, 95014 \n“He surrendered neither the smoothness nor the dynamic fluidity that the modern piano allows\, and he gave his sense of fantasy free rein\, and creating an almost confessional spirit .” — The New York Times. Called the “Van Cliburn of today” by the BBC\, pianist Alexander Kobrin has placed himself at the forefront of today’s performing musicians. \nLast month Mr. Kobrin came to the Bay Area to give a salon fundraising concert\, War\, Music\, Hope —  for young Ukrainian music students refugees due to the war between Russia and Ukraine\, hosted by CMTANC. The fundraising concert was a huge success and was so inspiring and touching on so many different levels. Mr. Kobrin’s performance was absolutely beautiful and amazing\, many audiences were moved to tears! \nWe are very honored and excited to have Mr. Kobrin comes back to the Bay Area again and to perform for the USIMC benefit concert in April! The program will include works from Beethoven and Schubert. \nPlease follow the link and purchase your seats soon as they are selling out fast! \nTicket Information  \nThe United States International Music Competition is organized by the  United States International Music Foundation\, affiliated with the Chinese Music Teachers’ Association of Northern California (CMTANC). The Foundation is a  501(c)(3) a tax exempt nonprofit organization. The competition\, previously known as CMTANC International Youth Music Competition\, has more than 20 years history\,  provides young musicians with an opportunity to exhibit their talent and reward their hard work\, as well as to encourage them to appreciate music cross-culturally. \n  \nUSIMC 2023 募款音樂會 \n我們非常榮幸地邀請到第12屆 范.克萊本 鋼琴大賽金牌獎得主 Alexander Kobrin 為 USIMC 募款音樂會演出 \n日期: April 2\, 2023 (Sunday) \n時間: 7:00 pm \n地點: De Anza College Visual and Performing Arts Center \n地址: 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino\, CA\, 95014 \n紐約時報對於 Mr. Kobrin 演出的評論 — “他在現代鋼琴上所展現的流暢性，還有大小聲的流動性，加上他讓自己的幻想自由發揮，創造了一種最真最誠的精神。” ＢＢＣ也稱他為“當今的范.克萊本！”  Mr. Kobrin 更是當今在世界各地最前線的鋼琴演奏家之一！ \n上個月底，Mr. Kobrin 來到灣區開了一場『烽火中音樂的曙光』的慈善募款音樂會。那是一場為了目前因為戰爭而被迫逃難中的烏克蘭年輕音樂學子們的募款音樂會。由我們 CMTANC 主辦。這場音樂會非常地成功，在各個層面上都非常地令人感到感動與鼓舞人心！Mr. Kobrin 的演出更是無比的美妙與令人讚嘆，許多人在音樂會中都隨著他的動人演出而留下了感動的淚水！ \n我們非常的開心也很榮幸地能夠邀請到 Mr. Kobrin 再度來到灣區，在四月二號為 USIMC 的募款音樂會演出。節目內容將會包括貝多芬與舒伯特的鋼琴曲。 \n請用以下連結購票，欲購從速喔！ 這場音樂會的門票很搶手喔！ \n購票
URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/usimc-benefit-concert-featuring-2005-van-cliburn-gold-medalist-alexander-kobrin/
LOCATION:De Anza College Visual and Performing Arts Center\, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Helping Ukrainian Music Students for Homecoming Festival
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned concert pianist\, Alexander Kobrin co-director of the Homecoming Festival for Ukrainian students \namount in the options:\n$50\, $100\, $200\, $500\, $1500 \n– Donation Receipt needed.\nNeed their full name\, address\, and email information for a donation receipt. \n  \n\n\n\nHelping Ukrainian Music Students for Homecoming Festival\n\n\nHero $50.00 USDHero plus $100.00 USDHero X $200.00 USDSuper Hero $500.00 USDLegendary $1\,500.00 USD\n\n\nName\, Address\, and Email
URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/helping-ukrainian-music-students-for-homecoming-festival/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T180000
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SUMMARY:War. Music. Hope
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Ticket
URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/war-music-hope/
LOCATION:Valley Christian Schools Conservatory of arts- Chapel\, 100 Skyway Dr\, SanJose\, CA 95111\, 100 Skyway\, CA\, 95111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221029T180000
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SUMMARY:2022 USIMC WINNERS CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/2022-usimc-winners-concert/
LOCATION:Santa Clara University Recital Hall Franklin St\, Santa Clara\, CA 95050\, Santa Clara\, CA 95050\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95050\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T120000
DTSTAMP:20211109T211901Z
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SUMMARY:Piano Lecture  Amy I-Lin Cheng\, UMich Piano Professor
DESCRIPTION:In Search of a voice: tone\, texture\, voicing and beyond\nDate: 11/23/2021\nTime: 10:00am-12:00pm\nOnline Zoom Meeting
URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/piano-lecture/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211120T210000
DTSTAMP:20211011T171630Z
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SUMMARY:MARIMBA/ Pius Cheung
DESCRIPTION:“… [Pius Cheung] surmounts the contrapuntal hurdles and offers a stylish\, deeply expressive interpretation [of the Goldberg Variations] notable for its clear voicing\, eloquent phrasing and wide range of color and dynamics.” – The New York Times  \n“Tuneful\, neo-Romantic yet technically difficult\, [Pius Cheung’s Études] not only showcased Mr. Cheung’s mastery of his instrument but also demonstrated his considerable skill and promise as a composer in his own right – one who writes the kind of music people will want to hear.” \n– The Washington Times \nHailed by the New York Times as “deeply expressive” for his groundbreaking recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations on solo marimba\, Pius Cheung is widely known as one of the most important percussionists of his generation. He has presented solo recitals at Carnegie Hall\, Kennedy Center\, National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing\, National Concert Hall in Taipei\, Kyoto Arts Center (Japan)\, as well as music festivals around the globe such as the Usedom Music Festival (Germany)\, Hong Kong Arts Festival\, Taiwan International Percussion Convention\, Chiapas International Marimba Festival (Mexico)\, Drum Fest (Poland)\, Percussion Plus Festival (Denmark)\, Italy PAS International Percussion Festival\, Osaka Percussion Festival and Shenyang International Percussion Festival (China). \nHe is one of the most sought-after composers for percussion today. His latest works include Allegro Brutale for solo marimba\, commissioned by Dame Evelyn Glennie; Heaven and Earth\, a 20 minute tone poem for the Ju Percussion Group; and two percussion concerti for the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra.\nFurthermore\, Mr. Cheung frequently serves as a judge at national and international competitions\, as well as presents masterclasses at renowned institutions such as the Juilliard School\, Curtis Institute of Music\, Manhattan School of Music\, Amsterdam Conservatory\, Paris Conservatory\, Toho Gakuen (Japan) and Beijing Central Conservatory.\nMr. Cheung endorses Yamaha\, Zildjian\, Remo\, and Innovative Percussion\, which produces his signature mallet series. Mr. Cheung is currently an Associate Professor and Chair of the Percussion Area at the University of Oregon.
URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/marimba-pius-cheung/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211120T170000
DTSTAMP:20211117T162850Z
CREATED:20211011T171419Z
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SUMMARY:VOICE / Edna Garabedian
DESCRIPTION:Dramatic Mezzo Soprano Stage Director CEO California Opera Association\nDramatic Mezzo-Soprano Edna Garabedian has performed to critical and popular acclaim in the United States\, and throughout South America\, Europe\, Asia and the Middle East. She is best known for her numerous performances of the roles of Amneris\, Carmen\, Eboli\, Santuzza\, Azucena and Kostelnicha and Suzuki. Gian Carlo Menotti \, hailed Ms. Garabedian for her presentations of Mother\, Agatha\, and Baba in his productions of Amahl and the Night Visitors\, Mari Golovin\,The Medium\nMs. Garabedian made her professional debut in the role Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana with the New York City Opera where she was also featured in Julius Caesar and Tales of Hoffman. Soon thereafter\, she performed leading roles with the San Francisco Opera\, Los Angeles Opera\, Seattle Opera\, Houston Opera\, San Diego Opera\, Arizona Opera\, Baltimore Opera\, Kansas City Lyric Opera\, Buffalo Opera\, Spoletto Festival\, Edmonton Opera\, Virginia Opera\, Florentine Opera\, and Portland Opera. Abroad\, Ms. Garabdeian was a frequent leading artist at Stuttgart Opera\, Frankfurt Opera\, Karlsruhe Opera\, Nurnburg Opera\, Kassel Opera \, Staatsoper Bonn\, and Munich Opera.\nMs. Garabedian won the first place title of several prestigious awards including Weyerhauser Awards\, Sullivan Awards\, Rockefeller Awards\, and awards from the Metropolitan Opera and Baltimore Opera Auditions. In 1970\, Ms. Garabedian was the Gold Medalist in the 4th Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow\, Russia. Most recent awards include the 2012 Fresno County Women’s Lawyers Hall of Fame\, 2011 Spirit of Compassion\, 2010 Horizon for Outstanding Performing Artists\, Top 10 Professional Women in Business\, the Roosevelt Achievement Award\, among many others.\nAs a vocal pedagogue\, Ms. Garabedian traveled extensively throughout South America concertizing and training artists at the International Music Institute of Sao Paulo\, Brazil. She held the distinction of Chair of Voice and Opera for University of Connecticut\, University of the Pacific\, and Bowling Green State University. She has served as Professor of Voice on the Faculty of Northern Illinois University\, California State University of Fresno\, American University\, and San Francisco State University. Her private voice students have gone on to claim top prizes in opera and perform at Teatro alla Scala and the Metropolitan Opera of New York\, Broadway Touring Companies \, among others. Recently\, Ms. Garabedian is hailed with great success in China\, training Artists for the Hangzhou Music Association. She participated in the development of Western opera for Hangzhou Opera and the opera program of Taiwan.\nMs. Garabedian was Deputy Stage Director for Raffa Productions “cast-of-a-thousand” European touring production of Aida that featured noted opera stars; Leontyne Price\, Grace Bumbry\, and Raina Kabaivanska. Ms. Garabedian has directed over 100 productions throughout the United States and Asia\, and supports the furtherance of contemporary composers and compositions. In 1999\, Ms. Garabedian founded the Fresno International Grand Opera and in 2000\, the California Opera Association\, a full-production\, Summer Arts and Education Program for aspiring and emerging young artists based in Fresno\, California. Currently\, Ms. Garabedian is training artists worldwide in career development\, voice lessons and therapy\, stage directing\, and is CEO / Artistic Director of California Opera Association. With distinction and honor\, Ms. Garabedian served as an adjudicator in Montalto Uffogo\, Italy for the Ruggero Leoncavallo Voice Competition\, Aug\, 2018\, and will joined the Opera San Luis Obispo as stage director for The Magic Flute following successful productions of Madame Butterfly and Oklahoma . Forth coming productions scheduled in 2020/21 will include Norma\, Madame Butterfly\, Pagliacci\, Gianni Schicchi\, and Suor Angelica.\nEdna.garabedian@comcast.net 7101 North Monte Avenue Fresno \, California 93711 559-213-7622
URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/voice-edna-garabedian/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211114T170000
DTSTAMP:20211109T171841Z
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SUMMARY:PIANO-2/ Roger Woodward 
DESCRIPTION:Roger Woodward is widely regarded as belonging to the highest echelon of pianists and performs at venues such as: the Sydney and La Scala Opera Houses\, Hollywood Bowl\, Tiananmen Square\, Odéon of the Herodes Atticus\, Gulbenkian Gardens Lisbon\, Royal Albert Hall London and at major international concert halls at the invitation of Claudio Abbado\, Zubin Mehta\, Charles Dutoit\, Lorin Maazel\, Kurt Masur\, Witold Rowicki et al; with the New York\, Los Angeles\, Beijing\, Israel and Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestras\, Cleveland Orchestra\, five London Orchestras\, London Mozart Players\, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra\, Orchestre de Paris among others. \nHe performed at over one hundred festivals on five continents including the BBC Promenade Concerts London\, Festival d’automne à Paris\, La Biennale di Venezia\, Wien Modern\, Edinburgh Festival\, Warszawska Jesień\, Music Today Festival Tokyo\, Festival de la Roque d’Anthéron\, and at the invitation of Sviatoslav Richter\, at the Festival de la Grange de Meslay\, Touraine. \nThe artist was awarded many distinguished honors and prizes\, notably: Chevalier dans l’ordre des arts et des lettres\, Knight of the Order of Brefni. He is recipient of the Polish Order of Merit\, Polish Solidarity award by the citizens of Gdańsk\, Polish Gloria Artis (gold class) and of the Order of the British Empire. He is a Companion of the Order of Australia and designated National Living Treasure by Australia’s National Trust. \nHis recordings won wide critical acclaim\, most recently\, for his recording of the Bach 48 Preludes and Fugues\, award of the Goethe prize\, Preis der Deutschen Scallplattenkritik\, Diapason d’or\, France and Ritmo prize\, Spain. Legendary recordings of repertoire by JS Bach\, Debussy\, Barraqué\, Xenakis\, Feldman\, Takemitsu\, Otte\, Shostakovich and Sitsky are widely regarded as the most outstanding in their field. \nRoger Woodward first studied piano with Winifred Pope in Sydney\, organ\, harpsichord and church music with Kenneth Long\, Master of Music at the St Andrew’s Cathedral and piano with Alexander Sverjensky (a pupil of Sergei Rakhmaninov and Alexander Glazunov( at the Sydney Conservatorium then at the National Chopin Academy of Music Warsaw\, with Zbigniew Drzewiecki. He was Chair of Music at the University of New England and Founding Chair of the School of Music and Dance\, San Francisco State University where he is currently\, keyboard professor. He is published by HarperCollins and the Pendragon and Greenway Press\, gives master classes worldwide and participates on the juries of international piano competitions.
URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/piano-2-roger-woodward/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211107T170000
DTSTAMP:20211104T214617Z
CREATED:20211011T170931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T214617Z
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SUMMARY:PIANO-1/ Dmitry Rachmanov
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Dmitry Rachmanov is the Chair of Keyboard Studies at California State University Northridge. A sought-after performer\, master class clinician\, adjudicator and lecturer\, Rachmanov has serve on the faculties of Manhattan School of Music and Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University\, and has appeared as a guest artist at The Juilliard School\, New England Conservatory\, Eastman School of Music\, Royal Northern College of Music (UK)\, Shanghai and Beijing Central Conservatories.\nRachmanov has appeared at Carnegie Hall\, Kennedy Center\, London’s Barbican and South Bank Centres\, at venues in Europe and Asia\, and has collaborated as a soloist with the Ukraine National Symphony\, National Orchestra of Porto and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra\, among others.  He has recorded for Naxos\, Parma\, Master Musicians and Vista Vera labels.\nAn active member of the American Liszt Society\, Dmitry Rachmanov served as the Artistic Director of the 2016 ALS Festival “Liszt and Russia” hosted by Cal State Northridge. He is a cofounder of the society’s Southern California chapter.\nA proponent of Russian repertoire\, Rachmanov gave the US premiere of Boris Pasternak Piano Sonata\, broadcast by the NPR\, and his recital “The Art of the 19th Century Russian Character Piece” was noted by the New York Times for “considerable color and focus” he brought to each work. A founding member of the Scriabin Society of America\, his all-Scriabin 100th memorial anniversary program at Carnegie Zankel Hall was described as “a ‘poem of ecstasy’ in every sense: giant in conception\, quantity\, quality\, execution\, thoughtfulness\, and sensitivity” by New York Concert Review.\nDr. Rachmanov is a graduate of The Juilliard School (BM& MM) and Manhattan School of Music (DMA).  A recipient of numerous awards\, he has been named the Academic Research Fellow for 2018-19 by the Mike Curb College at CSUN.
URL:https://www.usimc.org/event/piano-1-dmitry-rachmanov/
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