Master Classes & Recitals 2000 - 2008
Recital and Master Classes 2008
November 1, 2008
Houston Community College
Chopin Festival is organized by Chopin Society of Houston and will take place Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Houston Community College Town and Country campus in Houston, Texas. It is open to pre-college piano students.
Schedule
Recital (10:00-11:30) - Irena Wan, Grace Ni, Yaya Qu, Ernest John Garcia, Lorena Ortiz, Elizabeth Xu, Alex Tan, Clio Sun, Arielle Matic, Lucille Tang, David Pham, Shehla Syed, Maria Rafael, Barbara Sun, Jason Tan and Michael Peng
Master Classes with Dr. Swansbourne (12:00-2:00) - 12:00 PM: Lorena Ortiz, 12:30 PM: Maria Rafael, 1:00 PM: Michael Peng, 1:30 PM: Nicolaus Dulworth
Recital (2:00-3:30) - Laura Li, Shirley Tang, Julia Blaszkowski, Cindy Yang, Troy Marasigan, Laura Hu, Lindsey Li, Melissa Lam, Alexander Whatley, Vi Nguyen, Kevin Pallapati, Alan Yang, Joana Pallapati and Jordan Ong
Master Classes with Jose Feghali (5:00-9:00) - 5:00 PM: Troy Marasigan, 5:40 PM: Laura Hu, 6:20 PM: Kevin Pallapati, 7:00 PM: Joey Sliepka
7:40 PM: Wayne Lung (Adult), 8:20 PM: Carl Schaer (Adult)
Master Classes with Andrey Ponochevny (5:00-9:00) - 5:00 PM: Joana Pallapati, 5:40 PM: Brenda Ray (Adult), 6:20 PM: Kelly Sanders, (Adult), 7:00 PM: Alina Alt (Adult), 7:40 PM: John Bowen (Adult), 8:20 PM: Manuel Llorens (Adult)
Application Information
Master classes will be available depending upon the number of applicants for the Adult Competition. The master classes will be held by:
Jose Feghali
Andrey Ponochevny
Clive Swansbourne
Any original composition of Fryderyk Chopin may be submitted. If several shorter pieces are selected, they should not exceed the time limit of 7 minutes. All works must be performed by memory. No changes or substitutions will be accepted. Please note: Only original versions will be accepted – No transcriptions – No arrangements!
Applicants and registration fees must be received by Friday, October 10, 2008. Make copies of the form for each participating student. Information on application form must by typed or printed in block letters. A non-refundable fee must accompany each application as follows:
$30 for a recital performance entry
$60 for a master class
$90 for both a master class and recital performance
Please make checks payable to: Chopin Society of Houston. Send the application material to: Chopin Society of Houston 1938 Baker Trail Houston, TX 77094
Teachers will be notified times of their students immediately after closing the list of applicants. This list will be published on our website at www.chopinsocietyofhouston.org.
All performers participating in the recital are expected to wear appropriate attire to ensure a proper atmosphere. Chopin Society of Houston reserves the right to record all performances during the event for use at its own discretion. By signing the application form the parent/ guardian renounces all rights and fees.
November 1, 2008
Houston Community College
Chopin Festival is organized by Chopin Society of Houston and will take place Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Houston Community College Town and Country campus in Houston, Texas. It is open to pre-college piano students.
Schedule
Recital (10:00-11:30) - Irena Wan, Grace Ni, Yaya Qu, Ernest John Garcia, Lorena Ortiz, Elizabeth Xu, Alex Tan, Clio Sun, Arielle Matic, Lucille Tang, David Pham, Shehla Syed, Maria Rafael, Barbara Sun, Jason Tan and Michael Peng
Master Classes with Dr. Swansbourne (12:00-2:00) - 12:00 PM: Lorena Ortiz, 12:30 PM: Maria Rafael, 1:00 PM: Michael Peng, 1:30 PM: Nicolaus Dulworth
Recital (2:00-3:30) - Laura Li, Shirley Tang, Julia Blaszkowski, Cindy Yang, Troy Marasigan, Laura Hu, Lindsey Li, Melissa Lam, Alexander Whatley, Vi Nguyen, Kevin Pallapati, Alan Yang, Joana Pallapati and Jordan Ong
Master Classes with Jose Feghali (5:00-9:00) - 5:00 PM: Troy Marasigan, 5:40 PM: Laura Hu, 6:20 PM: Kevin Pallapati, 7:00 PM: Joey Sliepka
7:40 PM: Wayne Lung (Adult), 8:20 PM: Carl Schaer (Adult)
Master Classes with Andrey Ponochevny (5:00-9:00) - 5:00 PM: Joana Pallapati, 5:40 PM: Brenda Ray (Adult), 6:20 PM: Kelly Sanders, (Adult), 7:00 PM: Alina Alt (Adult), 7:40 PM: John Bowen (Adult), 8:20 PM: Manuel Llorens (Adult)
Application Information
Master classes will be available depending upon the number of applicants for the Adult Competition. The master classes will be held by:
Jose Feghali
Andrey Ponochevny
Clive Swansbourne
Any original composition of Fryderyk Chopin may be submitted. If several shorter pieces are selected, they should not exceed the time limit of 7 minutes. All works must be performed by memory. No changes or substitutions will be accepted. Please note: Only original versions will be accepted – No transcriptions – No arrangements!
Applicants and registration fees must be received by Friday, October 10, 2008. Make copies of the form for each participating student. Information on application form must by typed or printed in block letters. A non-refundable fee must accompany each application as follows:
$30 for a recital performance entry
$60 for a master class
$90 for both a master class and recital performance
Please make checks payable to: Chopin Society of Houston. Send the application material to: Chopin Society of Houston 1938 Baker Trail Houston, TX 77094
Teachers will be notified times of their students immediately after closing the list of applicants. This list will be published on our website at www.chopinsocietyofhouston.org.
All performers participating in the recital are expected to wear appropriate attire to ensure a proper atmosphere. Chopin Society of Houston reserves the right to record all performances during the event for use at its own discretion. By signing the application form the parent/ guardian renounces all rights and fees.
Master Classes 2006
October 28-29, 2006
St. Thomas University
Schedule of Event
Saturday
Performance Classes with Clive Swansbourne, Cullen Hall, 9AM-1PM
Performance Classes with Jose Feghali, Cullen Hall, 1-4PM
Performance Classes with Adam Golka, Cullen Hall, 4-5PM
Adult Amateur Competition, 5-9PM
Sunday
Performance Classes with Adam Golka, Cullen Hall, 9:30AM-1PM
Recital, Part 1, Cullen Hall, 1-2PM
Intermission and Announcement of Waltz Composition Competition Results, Cullen Hall, 2PM
Recital, Part 2, Cullen Hall, 2:30-4PM
Private Lessons with Jose Feghali, 2:30-4:30PM
Private Lessons with Adam Golka, 2:30-5PM
Awards Ceremony for Adult Amateur Competition followed by Master's Concert, Cullen Hall, 6PM
Performance Classes, Cullen Hall, Saturday
Dominique Brzeski, Swansbourne, 9:00 AM
Anurag Gupta, Swansbourne, 9:30 AM
Rebekah Lim, Swansbourne, 10:00 AM
Hiromi Oka, Swansbourne , 10:30 AM
Jonathan Hatch, Swansbourne, 11:00 AM
Cole Guiney, Swansbourne, 11:30 PM
Anusha De, Swansbourne, 12:00 PM
Anni Yang, Feghali, 1:00 PM
Jessica Cao, Feghali, 1:30 PM
Gabriel Medina, Feghali, 2:00 PM
Blake Benthall, Feghali, 2:30 PM
Auburn Lee, Feghali, 3:00 PM
Alan Jaiyen, Golka, 4:00 PM
Jonathan Xu, Golka, 4:30 PM
Performance Classes, Cullen Hall, Sunday
Yaya Qu, Golka, 9:30 AM
Clio Sun, Golka, 10:00 AM
Barbara Sun, Golka, 10:30 AM
Jaimie Chung, Golka, 11:00 AM
Kevin Yates, Golka, 11:30 PM
Maria Sylte, Golka, 12:00 PM
Private Lessons, Saturday
Connie Huang, Swansbourne, 1:30 PM
Michelle Shannahan, Feghali, 4:00 PM
Private Lessons, Sunday
Shehla Syed, Golka, 2:30 PM
Troy Marasigan, Golka, 3:00 PM
Shirley Xu, Golka, 3:30 PM
Melissa Lam, Golka, 4:00 PM
Kate Morris, Golka, 4:30 PM
Laura Hu, Feghali, 2:30 PM
Lindsey Li, Feghali, 3:00 PM
Kaede Uesugi, Feghali, 3:30 PM
Andrew Stadnyk, Feghali 4:00 PM
Sunday Master's Concert
Clive Swansbourne, Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, Op. 60
Adam Golka, Six Etudes
Op. 10, No. 1 in C Major
Op. 10, No. 3 in E Major
Op. 10, No. 9 in F minor
Op. 25, No. 1 in A-flat Major
Op. 25, No. 7 in C-sharp minor
Op. 25, No. 12 in C minor
Paola Nunez, Five Songs from Op. 74
“The Ring”
“Out of My Sight!”
“Lithuanian Song”
“The Twofold End”
“The Wish”
Jose Feghali, Ballade in A-flat Major
Attention Young Composers!!
Students participating in the composition competition are asked to mail copies of their compositions to Chopin Society of Houston 1938 Baker Trail, Houston, TX 77094
All contestents will be required to perform their composition for the judges on Sunday at 12:00PM. Please bring a copy of the composition for the judges.
Winners will be announced during the intermission of the Sunday Recital at 2:00 PM and will have the opportunity to perform at that time.
Overview
“Chopin Lives!” Piano Workshop organized by Chopin Society of Houston, will take place Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29, 2006 at the University of St. Thomas. It is open to pre-college piano students. An application form is available through the link at right.
Performance classes and lessons will be conducted by the following distinguished musicians:
Mr. Jose Feghali, Gold Medalist of the Van Cliburn Piano Competition, faculty member of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and international concert painist
Mr. Adam Golka, Gold Medalist at the Second China Shanghai International Piano Competition and international concert pianist
Dr. Clive Swansbourne, winner of the "Concerts Atlantique" International Music Competition and international concert pianist
Several recitals will also be organized to give students an opportunity to perform.
Any original composition of Fryderyk Chopin may be submitted. If several shorter pieces are selected, they should not exceed the time limit of 7 minutes. All works must be performed by memory. No changes or substitutions will be accepted. Please note: Only original versions will be accepted – No transcriptions – No arrangements!
Applicants and registration fees must be received by Friday, September 29, 2006. Make copies of the form for each participating student. Information on application form must by typed or printed in block letters. A non-refundable fee of $60 per performance class entry, $30 per recital performance entry, $45 per private lesson entry, $70 per recital plus private lesson entry and $100 per performance class plus private lesson entry must accompany each application. Please make checks payable to: Chopin Society of Houston. Send the application material to: Chopin Society of Houston 1938 Baker Trail, Houston, TX 77094
Teachers will be notified times of their students immediatedly after closing the list of applicants. This list will be published on this website.
Students participating in performance classes and private lessons are required to bring their music. All performers participating in performance classes and recitals are expected to wear appropriate attire to ensure a proper atmosphere. Chopin Society of Houston reserves the right to record all performances during the event for use at its own discretion. By signing the application form the parent/ guardian renounces all rights and fees.
Compose and Perform Your very Own "Chopin Waltz"
If you participate in any of the above evants you can take advantage of a unique opportunity: to compose and perform your own "Chopin Waltz". The lerft hand part and the first two measures of the melody are available on this page.
Participants may select either of the two waltzes.
Awards will be given to the most chopinesque creations.
October 28-29, 2006
St. Thomas University
Schedule of Event
Saturday
Performance Classes with Clive Swansbourne, Cullen Hall, 9AM-1PM
Performance Classes with Jose Feghali, Cullen Hall, 1-4PM
Performance Classes with Adam Golka, Cullen Hall, 4-5PM
Adult Amateur Competition, 5-9PM
Sunday
Performance Classes with Adam Golka, Cullen Hall, 9:30AM-1PM
Recital, Part 1, Cullen Hall, 1-2PM
Intermission and Announcement of Waltz Composition Competition Results, Cullen Hall, 2PM
Recital, Part 2, Cullen Hall, 2:30-4PM
Private Lessons with Jose Feghali, 2:30-4:30PM
Private Lessons with Adam Golka, 2:30-5PM
Awards Ceremony for Adult Amateur Competition followed by Master's Concert, Cullen Hall, 6PM
Performance Classes, Cullen Hall, Saturday
Dominique Brzeski, Swansbourne, 9:00 AM
Anurag Gupta, Swansbourne, 9:30 AM
Rebekah Lim, Swansbourne, 10:00 AM
Hiromi Oka, Swansbourne , 10:30 AM
Jonathan Hatch, Swansbourne, 11:00 AM
Cole Guiney, Swansbourne, 11:30 PM
Anusha De, Swansbourne, 12:00 PM
Anni Yang, Feghali, 1:00 PM
Jessica Cao, Feghali, 1:30 PM
Gabriel Medina, Feghali, 2:00 PM
Blake Benthall, Feghali, 2:30 PM
Auburn Lee, Feghali, 3:00 PM
Alan Jaiyen, Golka, 4:00 PM
Jonathan Xu, Golka, 4:30 PM
Performance Classes, Cullen Hall, Sunday
Yaya Qu, Golka, 9:30 AM
Clio Sun, Golka, 10:00 AM
Barbara Sun, Golka, 10:30 AM
Jaimie Chung, Golka, 11:00 AM
Kevin Yates, Golka, 11:30 PM
Maria Sylte, Golka, 12:00 PM
Private Lessons, Saturday
Connie Huang, Swansbourne, 1:30 PM
Michelle Shannahan, Feghali, 4:00 PM
Private Lessons, Sunday
Shehla Syed, Golka, 2:30 PM
Troy Marasigan, Golka, 3:00 PM
Shirley Xu, Golka, 3:30 PM
Melissa Lam, Golka, 4:00 PM
Kate Morris, Golka, 4:30 PM
Laura Hu, Feghali, 2:30 PM
Lindsey Li, Feghali, 3:00 PM
Kaede Uesugi, Feghali, 3:30 PM
Andrew Stadnyk, Feghali 4:00 PM
Sunday Master's Concert
Clive Swansbourne, Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, Op. 60
Adam Golka, Six Etudes
Op. 10, No. 1 in C Major
Op. 10, No. 3 in E Major
Op. 10, No. 9 in F minor
Op. 25, No. 1 in A-flat Major
Op. 25, No. 7 in C-sharp minor
Op. 25, No. 12 in C minor
Paola Nunez, Five Songs from Op. 74
“The Ring”
“Out of My Sight!”
“Lithuanian Song”
“The Twofold End”
“The Wish”
Jose Feghali, Ballade in A-flat Major
Attention Young Composers!!
Students participating in the composition competition are asked to mail copies of their compositions to Chopin Society of Houston 1938 Baker Trail, Houston, TX 77094
All contestents will be required to perform their composition for the judges on Sunday at 12:00PM. Please bring a copy of the composition for the judges.
Winners will be announced during the intermission of the Sunday Recital at 2:00 PM and will have the opportunity to perform at that time.
Overview
“Chopin Lives!” Piano Workshop organized by Chopin Society of Houston, will take place Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29, 2006 at the University of St. Thomas. It is open to pre-college piano students. An application form is available through the link at right.
Performance classes and lessons will be conducted by the following distinguished musicians:
Mr. Jose Feghali, Gold Medalist of the Van Cliburn Piano Competition, faculty member of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and international concert painist
Mr. Adam Golka, Gold Medalist at the Second China Shanghai International Piano Competition and international concert pianist
Dr. Clive Swansbourne, winner of the "Concerts Atlantique" International Music Competition and international concert pianist
Several recitals will also be organized to give students an opportunity to perform.
Any original composition of Fryderyk Chopin may be submitted. If several shorter pieces are selected, they should not exceed the time limit of 7 minutes. All works must be performed by memory. No changes or substitutions will be accepted. Please note: Only original versions will be accepted – No transcriptions – No arrangements!
Applicants and registration fees must be received by Friday, September 29, 2006. Make copies of the form for each participating student. Information on application form must by typed or printed in block letters. A non-refundable fee of $60 per performance class entry, $30 per recital performance entry, $45 per private lesson entry, $70 per recital plus private lesson entry and $100 per performance class plus private lesson entry must accompany each application. Please make checks payable to: Chopin Society of Houston. Send the application material to: Chopin Society of Houston 1938 Baker Trail, Houston, TX 77094
Teachers will be notified times of their students immediatedly after closing the list of applicants. This list will be published on this website.
Students participating in performance classes and private lessons are required to bring their music. All performers participating in performance classes and recitals are expected to wear appropriate attire to ensure a proper atmosphere. Chopin Society of Houston reserves the right to record all performances during the event for use at its own discretion. By signing the application form the parent/ guardian renounces all rights and fees.
Compose and Perform Your very Own "Chopin Waltz"
If you participate in any of the above evants you can take advantage of a unique opportunity: to compose and perform your own "Chopin Waltz". The lerft hand part and the first two measures of the melody are available on this page.
Participants may select either of the two waltzes.
Awards will be given to the most chopinesque creations.
Master Classes 2004
October 23 and 24 2004
University of St. Thomas
Houston
The year 2004 was marked for our Society by the First Adult Amateur Chopin Competition, as a new endeavor, but our Workshop” Chopin Lives!” was also a popular and widely participated event. Over 50 students participated in non-competitive Chopin Recitals and Master Classes presented by outstanding pianists and teachers : Dr. Clive Swansbourne from Great Britain and Calogero di Liberto from Italy.
October 23 and 24 2004
University of St. Thomas
Houston
The year 2004 was marked for our Society by the First Adult Amateur Chopin Competition, as a new endeavor, but our Workshop” Chopin Lives!” was also a popular and widely participated event. Over 50 students participated in non-competitive Chopin Recitals and Master Classes presented by outstanding pianists and teachers : Dr. Clive Swansbourne from Great Britain and Calogero di Liberto from Italy.
Master Classes 2002
October 26 and 27
University of St. Thomas, Houston
Houston
In 2002, on October 26 and 27 a first event dedicated exclusively to works by Fryderyk Chopin took place. The events were gaining popularity and the number of participating students interested in Chopin’s music was increasing, so with regret, but also with pride and new focus on Chopin only, the Chopin Society of Houston narrowed down their activities. This decision was not easy, but very needed.
During the 2002 event we had master classes presented by Nina Drath and Dr. Clive Swansbourne. Also we organized a poem contest, essay contest, and games based on knowledge of life and music of Chopin. Students learned a lot, and continue asking when we will have those again.
October 26 and 27
University of St. Thomas, Houston
Houston
In 2002, on October 26 and 27 a first event dedicated exclusively to works by Fryderyk Chopin took place. The events were gaining popularity and the number of participating students interested in Chopin’s music was increasing, so with regret, but also with pride and new focus on Chopin only, the Chopin Society of Houston narrowed down their activities. This decision was not easy, but very needed.
During the 2002 event we had master classes presented by Nina Drath and Dr. Clive Swansbourne. Also we organized a poem contest, essay contest, and games based on knowledge of life and music of Chopin. Students learned a lot, and continue asking when we will have those again.
Master Classes 2000
November 11 and 12, 2000
St. Thomas University
Houston
In the year 2000, on November 11 and 12, Chopin Society of Houston organized the workshop with master classes and non-competitive recitals for the first time. The event was then called The Polish Music Festival and promoted Polish music composed by those known and frequently performed composers like Chopin, Lutoslawski, Szymanowski, and Wieniawski, and lesser known, contemporary composers presenting their works often for the first time in Houston. That year we were honored by the presence of Polish composer Jaroslaw Golembiowski, whose works were performed by three students marking the pieces’ Houston premiere.
Master Classes were presented by outstanding Polish pianist and pedagogue Nina Drath and were designed to work on the interpretation of music of Fryderyk Chopin.
November 11 and 12, 2000
St. Thomas University
Houston
In the year 2000, on November 11 and 12, Chopin Society of Houston organized the workshop with master classes and non-competitive recitals for the first time. The event was then called The Polish Music Festival and promoted Polish music composed by those known and frequently performed composers like Chopin, Lutoslawski, Szymanowski, and Wieniawski, and lesser known, contemporary composers presenting their works often for the first time in Houston. That year we were honored by the presence of Polish composer Jaroslaw Golembiowski, whose works were performed by three students marking the pieces’ Houston premiere.
Master Classes were presented by outstanding Polish pianist and pedagogue Nina Drath and were designed to work on the interpretation of music of Fryderyk Chopin.
