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CONCERT PROGRAM OF EVENTS FRIDAYFEBRUARY PM OPENING CONCERT Long Center for the Performing Arts The University of Texas Symphony Orchestra Gerhardt

MENDELSSOHN: Double Concerto for Piano and Violin mov.

Competition Austin 2014 opens with a spectacular array of music, soloists and one of America s top university orchestras: The University of Texas

In the spirit of the competition, acclaimed international soloists share the stage with outstanding young talents.

Concerto for Piano and Violin; a rarely performed work and one of the very few pieces for violin, piano and orchestra.

And last year s Junior 1st Prize winner, American Kevin Zhu plays Waxman s Carmen Fantasy which earned him standing ovations at his London debut at

SATURDAYFEBRUARY- WEDNESDAYFEBRUARY THE COMPETITION ROUNDS McCullough Theatre and Bates Recital Hall Saturday, February 22 Senior First Round 10:00

Round 10:00 am - 1:20 pm & 2:20 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesday, February 25 Junior First Round 10:00 am - 1:20 pm & 2:20 pm - 5:40 pm Wednesday, February 26

Witness a range of stunning performances live in the concert hall as junior and senior competitors from all over the world perform 30-minute

1 CONCERT PROGRAM OF EVENTS FRIDAYFEBRUARY PM OPENING CONCERT Long Center for the Performing Arts The University of Texas Symphony Orchestra Gerhardt Zimmermann, music director and conductor Ilya Gringolts, violin Anton Nel, piano Olivier Charlier, violin Kevin Zhu, violin BERLIOZ: Roman Carnival MENDELSSOHN: Double Concerto for Piano and Violin mov. 2 & 3 WAXMAN: Carmen Fantasy - Intermission - SCHWANTNER: Someday Memories DUTILLEUX: Sur le même accord STRAVINSKY: Firebird Suite The Menuhin Competition Austin 2014 opens with a spectacular array of music, soloists and one of America s top university orchestras: The University of Texas Symphony Orchestra (UTSO) under the baton of Gerhardt Zimmermann. In the spirit of the competition, acclaimed international soloists share the stage with outstanding young talents. Former prize winner and internationally acclaimed violinist Ilya Gringolts will be joined by Austin s very own Anton Nel in Mendelssohn s Double Concerto for Piano and Violin; a rarely performed work and one of the very few pieces for violin, piano and orchestra. French violinist meets French composer when Olivier Charlier performs the Austin premier of Dutilleux s Sur le même accord. And last year s Junior 1st Prize winner, American Kevin Zhu plays Waxman s Carmen Fantasy which earned him standing ovations at his London debut at the Royal Festival Hall last year. SATURDAYFEBRUARY- WEDNESDAYFEBRUARY THE COMPETITION ROUNDS McCullough Theatre and Bates Recital Hall Saturday, February 22 Senior First Round 10:00 am - 1:20 pm & 2:20 pm - 5:40 pm Sunday, February 23 Senior First Round 10:00 am - 1:20 pm & 2:20 pm - 5:00 pm Monday, February 24 Junior First Round 10:00 am - 1:20 pm & 2:20 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesday, February 25 Junior First Round 10:00 am - 1:20 pm & 2:20 pm - 5:40 pm Wednesday, February 26 Senior Semi-Finals 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm Join the all-star jury in their search for the very best young violinists. Witness a range of stunning performances live in the concert hall as junior and senior competitors from all over the world perform 30-minute recitals of their chosen works. Enjoy the varied and exciting repertoire designed to test the skills and musicality of each player. The Junior First Round s repertoire includes The Cowboy and the Rattlesnake, a specially commissioned new work by Butler School of Music professor Dan Welcher. The Senior Semi-Finals include Black-Eyed Suzy a specially commissioned work by Butler School of Music composer Donald Grantham. They also include the competitor s choice of a Haydn string quartet performed with the acclaimed Miró Quartet, the Quartet-in-Residence at The University of Texas at Austin.

SATURDAYFEBRUARY AM AM DURING SENIOR ROUNDSDAY PARENTING THE DEVELOPING MUSICIAN PANEL DISCUSSION Bates Recital Hall Laurie Scott, Associate Professor of Music and Human Learning at The University of

parenting a young musician. This hour-long forum is free and open to all who want to learn and share experiences.

This event occurs concurrently with the first day of the free Senior Rounds, a great opportunity for parents and students to witness amazing developing musicians in action.

KREISLER: selected short works PIAZZOLLA: Historie du Tango, Cafe & Nightclub - Intermission - GANG CHEN: Sunshine in Tasikuergan SAINT-SAËNS: Sonata Op.

chamber music evening with works by Mozart, Kreisler, Debussy and Saint-Saëns.

2 SATURDAYFEBRUARY AM AM DURING SENIOR ROUNDSDAY PARENTING THE DEVELOPING MUSICIAN PANEL DISCUSSION Bates Recital Hall Laurie Scott, Associate Professor of Music and Human Learning at The University of Texas at Austin and director of The University of Texas String Project, sits down with former Menuhin Competition Junior First-Prize winner Kevin Zhu and his father, Daniel, for a discussion about parenting a young musician. This hour-long forum is free and open to all who want to learn and share experiences. Discussion topics include creating a supportive learning environment, balancing social, academic, and musical development, the value of excellent instruction, and the benefits of a musical peer group. This event occurs concurrently with the first day of the free Senior Rounds, a great opportunity for parents and students to witness amazing developing musicians in action. MONDAYFEBRUARY PM CHAMBER MUSIC EVENING Bates Recital Hall Joji Hattori, violin, Lu Siqing, violin, Gordon Back, piano, Anton Nel, piano and Adam Holzman, guitar MOZART: Sonata in G major K301 KREISLER: selected short works PIAZZOLLA: Historie du Tango, Cafe & Nightclub - Intermission - GANG CHEN: Sunshine in Tasikuergan SAINT-SAËNS: Sonata Op.75 Chinese violinist Lu Siqing and Japanese/Austrian violinist and conductor Joji Hattori are joined by Austin-based South-African pianist Anton Nel and Welsh pianist Gordon Back in a colorful chamber music evening with works by Mozart, Kreisler, Debussy and Saint-Saëns. For a brilliant piece by Piazzolla for violin and guitar, Joji Hattori is joined by critically acclaimed guitarist and Austin resident Adam Holzman. Both Hattori and Lu are former prize winners of the Menuhin Competition, and together with Anton Nel they are on this year s jury panel. MONDAYFEBRUARY PM -PM SOLOISTCONCERTMASTER OR CHAMBER MUSICIAN PANEL DISCUSSION Bates Recital Hall Embarking in a career as a professional musician offers many choices but instrument competitions are often associated with fostering budding soloists only. The Menuhin Competition actively encourages participants to broaden their view and explore which path may be best-suited to the individual s strengths and skills. Competition President, juror and former prize winner Joji Hattori and some of his fellow jurors are presenting and discussing career opportunities for talented violinists and how best to pursue them a panel discussion particularly aimed at competitors and students but open to the public.

TUESDAYFEBRUARY PM DURING LUNCH BREAK OF JUNIOR ROUNDS THE JUROR S EAR Lecture/Recital Studio: MRH 2.614 Get inside the mind of an instrument competition juror.

Violinist and UT faculty member, Sandy Yamamoto, along with Menuhin Competition Artistic Director, Gordon Back will share their unique perspective on competition judging

VIVALDI: Flute Concerto No. 3 Il gardellino M.

at the Blanton Museum. The program combines classic favourites with an Austin premiere.

contemporary work by Michael McLean. Free admission to the Blanton Museum made possible by the Moody Foundation.

learn about the crafting elements that go into creating the unique sound that distinguishes the world s most coveted violins. Presenter Charles R. Ervin, Ph.D.

3 TUESDAYFEBRUARY PM DURING LUNCH BREAK OF JUNIOR ROUNDS THE JUROR S EAR Lecture/Recital Studio: MRH Get inside the mind of an instrument competition juror. Learn what they look and listen for in the competitors playing. Bring your lunch and sharpen your juror s pencil for this special hour between the Junior Rounds, Day 2. Violinist and UT faculty member, Sandy Yamamoto, along with Menuhin Competition Artistic Director, Gordon Back will share their unique perspective on competition judging in this special one-hour event. THURSDAYFEBRUARY PM PM STRINGS AT NOON Blanton Museum Atrium Brian Lewis, violin, Marianne Gedigian, flute, David Kim, violin J.S. BACH: Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings and Continuo in D Minor, BWV 1043 A. VIVALDI: Flute Concerto No. 3 Il gardellino M. MCLEAN: Elements Join the Menuhin Competition jurors Brian Lewis and David Kim together with Austin-based flautist, Marianne Gedigian for this special lunchtime concert at the Blanton Museum. The program combines classic favourites with an Austin premiere. Bach s Double Violin Concerto, one of Yehudi Menuhin s favourite works, performed with great violinists like Oistrakh, is followed by the Austin premiere of a contemporary work by Michael McLean. Free admission to the Blanton Museum made possible by the Moody Foundation. THURSDAYFEBRUARY AM AM THE ART OF THE VIOLIN SPEAKING EVENT Blanton Museum Auditorium During this special presentation about the art of violin making, participants can learn about the crafting elements that go into creating the unique sound that distinguishes the world s most coveted violins. Presenter Charles R. Ervin, Ph.D. has specialized in every aspect of violin making, restoration, and sales of instruments and bows. He has enjoyed a 33-year career in this field, lecturing extensively on his discoveries pertaining to the origins and tonal superiority of the classical instruments and bows, which remain the most desired among soloists and collectors. Free admission to the Blanton Museum made possible by the Moody Foundation

THURSDAYFEBRUARY- SATURDAYMARCH FRIDAYFEBRUARY MASTERCLASSES WITH THE JURY Butler School of Music Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:30 am 11:30 am Bates Recital Hall: Pamela Frank 1:30 pm 3:30 pm Bates

Olivier Charlier Recital Studio: Ilya Gringolts Lecture/Recital Studio: MRH 2.

The Menuhin Competition jurors Pamela Frank, Joji Hattori, Ilya Gringolts, Olivier Charlier, Lu Siqing, Arabella Steinbacher, David Kim and Brian Lewis each lead a two-hour master class for

Sponsored by the Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation PM -PM YEHUDI MENUHINVIOLINIST AND VISIONARY SPEAKING EVENT Fine Arts Library Learn about one of the 20th century s most famous violinists, the

4 THURSDAYFEBRUARY- SATURDAYMARCH FRIDAYFEBRUARY MASTERCLASSES WITH THE JURY Butler School of Music Thursday, February 27, :30 am 11:30 am Bates Recital Hall: Pamela Frank 1:30 pm 3:30 pm Bates Recital Hall: Joji Hattori Recital Studio: Lu Siqing 3:30 pm 5:30 pm Bates Recital Hall: Arabella Steinbacher Recital Studio: David Kim Saturday, March 1, :30 am 12:30 pm Bates Recital Hall: Olivier Charlier Recital Studio: Ilya Gringolts Lecture/Recital Studio: MRH 2.614: Brian Lewis A rare opportunity to see eight internationally acclaimed soloists guide the next generation of musicians. The Menuhin Competition jurors Pamela Frank, Joji Hattori, Ilya Gringolts, Olivier Charlier, Lu Siqing, Arabella Steinbacher, David Kim and Brian Lewis each lead a two-hour master class for competitors, open to Butler School of Music students and the public. Sponsored by the Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation PM -PM YEHUDI MENUHINVIOLINIST AND VISIONARY SPEAKING EVENT Fine Arts Library Learn about one of the 20th century s most famous violinists, the man who started the Menuhin Competition and many other music projects. Jonathan Benthall, Yehudi Menuhin s sonin-law, talks about the violin legend s collaborations FRIDAYFEBRUARY PM ANDPM RISING STARS - THE JUNIOR FINALS Bates Recital Hall The University of Texas Symphony Orchestra Gerhardt Zimmermann, music director and conductor Bion Tsang, cello 7 Junior Finalists Program to include: HANDEL-HALVORSEN: Passacaglia in G minor for violin and cello SARASTE: Zigeunerweisen WAXMAN: Carmen Fantasy SAINT-SAËNS: Rondo Capriccioso WIENIAWSKI: Polonaise Brillante No 2. Op. 21 The Junior Finals take place in two sessions. In the first part, competitors perform a sonata movement with piano by Beethoven, Schubert or Brahms. They will also play a demanding piece of chamber music; a work for violin and cello by Norwegian composer and violinist Johan Halvorsen on a theme by Georg Friederich Handel. In the second half each finalist performs their chosen virtuoso work accompanied by The University of Texas Symphony Orchestra. The winners will be announced at the end of the evening. with talents such as Ravi Shankar as well as his unique approaches to music education. This free talk, hosted by the Fine Arts Library, takes place during the dinner break of the Junior Finals competition.

SATURDAYMARCH PM -PM FAMILY CONCERT - THE COMPOSER IS DEAD!

Praeludium and Allegro (Junior 1st Prize Winner) STOOKEY: The Composer is Dead (text: Lemony Snicket There s dreadful news from the Long Center the composer is dead!

Everyone seems to have a motive, everyone has an alibi, and nearly everyone is a musical instrument.

Join us for a diabolically fun-filled murder-mystery afternoon, as we explore the crime and the orchestra s family of instruments. This concert is sponsored by Vista Equity Partners.

SATURDAYMARCH PM RISING STARS - THE SENIOR FINALS Long Center for the Performing Arts Austin Symphony Orchestra Peter Bay, conductor 4 senior finalists Program to include the candidate s choice of:

63 SAINT-SAËNS: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G minor, Op.

5 SATURDAYMARCH PM -PM FAMILY CONCERT - THE COMPOSER IS DEAD! Family Concert for Schools in Austin Long Center for the Performing Arts, Dell Hall The Cleveland Orchestra Brett Mitchell, conductor Giancarlo Guerrero, narrator DVORAK: Carnival Overture KREISLER: Praeludium and Allegro (Junior 1st Prize Winner) STOOKEY: The Composer is Dead (text: Lemony Snicket There s dreadful news from the Long Center the composer is dead! The musicians are most certainly guilty of something. Where were the violins on the night in question? Did anyone see the harp? Is the trumpet protesting a bit too boisterously? Everyone seems to have a motive, everyone has an alibi, and nearly everyone is a musical instrument. Join the Inspector as he interrogates all the unusual suspects in a concert based on the book by Lemony Snicket with the music of Nathaniel Stookey. Join us for a diabolically fun-filled murder-mystery afternoon, as we explore the crime and the orchestra s family of instruments. This concert is sponsored by Vista Equity Partners. Admission is coordinated through Austin-area Schools. This concert is sponsored by Vista Equity Partners. SATURDAYMARCH PM RISING STARS - THE SENIOR FINALS Long Center for the Performing Arts Austin Symphony Orchestra Peter Bay, conductor 4 senior finalists Program to include the candidate s choice of: BARBER: Violin Concerto, Op. 14 MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19 PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 SAINT-SAËNS: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G minor, Op. 61 Four outstanding violin concertos and four of the world s most talented young players will create a particularly exciting evening at Austin s Long Center when the Menuhin Competition 2014 culminates in the Senior Finals. Accompanied by the Austin Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Peter Bay, four finalists will each perform their chosen violin concerto in their quest for the coveted 1st Prize. The winner will be announced at the end of the evening. SATURDAYMARCH PM YEHUDI GOES TO TEXAS FIDDLE CELEBRATION Long Center for the Performing Arts, Outdoor Patio Come enjoy a Texas twist on the Menuhin festivities as we celebrate the fiddle, cousin of the classical violin. Austin fiddling phenom, Ruby Jane, headlines this outdoor patio concert at the Long Center the precedes the Senior Finals inside. Other guests include Mary Hattersley s Blazing Bows, where fiddlers ages four and up take the stage to showcase the future of Texas fiddling. Sponsored by Forrest Preece and Linda Ball

SUNDAYMARCH PM CLOSING GALA CONCERT WITH THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Long Center for the Performing Arts The Cleveland Orchestra Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Arabella Steinbacher, violin Junior and

Arabella Steinbacher, Violin -Intermission- TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No.

Last appearing in Austin in 1976, The Cleveland Orchestra has become one of the most sought-after performing ensembles in the world and is considered one of the most important orchestras in the

Rising and established stars share the stage this evening: both first prize winners of the Menuhin Competition 2014 and German violinist and jury member Arabella Steinbacher, who has firmly

6 SUNDAYMARCH PM CLOSING GALA CONCERT WITH THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Long Center for the Performing Arts The Cleveland Orchestra Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Arabella Steinbacher, violin Junior and Senior 1st Prize Winners 2014 Program to include: DVORAK: Carnival Overture KREISLER: Praeludium and Allegro (Junior 1st Prize Winner) TBD: Violin Concerto (Senior 1st Prize Winner) RAVEL: Tzigane - Arabella Steinbacher, Violin -Intermission- TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 in e minor The Menuhin Competition Austin 2014 closes with a spectacular gala concert featuring The Cleveland Orchestra conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero. Last appearing in Austin in 1976, The Cleveland Orchestra has become one of the most sought-after performing ensembles in the world and is considered one of the most important orchestras in the United States. Rising and established stars share the stage this evening: both first prize winners of the Menuhin Competition 2014 and German violinist and jury member Arabella Steinbacher, who has firmly established herself as one of today s leading violinists on the international concert scene. After Dvorak s Carnival Overture, a work that embodies the festival spirit suggested by its title, the evening features three captivating works for violin and for orchestra. Ending with Tchaikovsky s Fifth Symphony, an audience favorite for its soaring, memorable melodies and deeply passionate, emotional richness. This gala concert is a firework of musical emotions most suited to celebrate the finale of the first Menuhin Competition held in the U.S. All ticketing proceeds and donations for this event are dedicated to the COMP (Children s Opportunities for Music Participation). Learn more about COMP on pg. 14, or visit the Butler School of Music website: music.utexas.edu This concert is sponsored by Vista Equity Partners.

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