Congratulations and bravo again to all of the amazing recipients of Salon de Virtuosi 2021 Career Grants* who performed at our Gala Awards Concert presented live at Merkin Concert Hall:
We are thrilled to announce the return to live concerts with our 2021-2022 Season. We can’t wait to welcome you back to a series of unforgettable concerts in intimate settings featuring a new array of the most talented young musicians from around the world.
The protocols for our concerts and post-concert receptions will be guided by applicable governmental guidelines and the requirements of our host venues. We also recognize that circumstances may change as the situation evolves, and we will be prepared to adapt and adjust as needed. More detailed information will be shared prior to our performances.
With deepest thanks to the support of our members, benefactors and friends and a generous grant from the Alphadyne Foundation for enabling us to continue our mission!
We have continued our partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital and have begun to bring our artists back to the lovely Guggenheim Atrium to provide musical uplift to the doctors, staff and patients and celebrate the reduction in COVID-19 cases. Artistic Director Lora Tchekoratova and alumna Rieko Tsuchida have already performed there in early May, and we are putting together a roster of alumni and other musicians eager to perform.
We have also been working with Northwell Health to provide videos of performances by our alumni and other artists that can be streamed to patients in their hospital room.
Announcing our 2021 - 2022 Season!
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ANNOUNCING OUR 2021 CAREER GRANT WINNERS!
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
Calling all teachers, children, and parents! The Salon de Virtuosi is excited to announce its new partnership with the Aizuri Quartet! Together, we are creating a series of educational videos for young audiences which will be accessible to music teachers and public schools across the country. The Salon is co-sponsoring three episodes, set to stream between January and May of 2021. The Aizuri Quartet has already released three episodes, available on their website, which you can access HERE. Be sure to share these jewels with young audiences, teachers, and music lovers everywhere!
NEW MUSIC COMMISSIONING OPPORTUNITIES
We are thrilled to announce the establishment of a fund for commissioning new works by emerging composers of any nationality. This fund will provide talented young composers with an opportunity to collaborate with the Salon's exceptionally gifted alumni and make a meaningful impact in their careers.
Through this initiative, The Salon de Virtuosi will commission several new works per season. Composers will be nominated by our distinguished alumni artists and selected by the Salon Board of Directors. Each commissioned work will be specially composed for the Salon de Virtuosi to be performed by Salon alumni in performances that will be scheduled in the following season.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new initiative!
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Salon de Virtuosi 2021 Career Grants:
Sterling Elliott, Cello
Randall Goosby, Violin
Quartet Amabile
Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, Piano
Ulysses Quartet
Elliot Wuu, Piano
Kevin Zhu, Violin
Congratulations to all our amazing winning artists!
Save the Date for our 2021 Gala Awards Concert on October 14 which will be presented live at Merkin Concert Hall
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We rely on your generous support to fulfill the Salon’s vital mission of providing encouragement, performance opportunities, and financial assistance to our deserving young artists, which makes such a meaningful impact on the lives and careers of young artists.
HOLIDAY CONCERT!
The Salon de Virtuosi is delighted to present our Holiday Concert live on December 12/13 at Hotel des Artistes, 1 West 67th Street.
This year we are introducing two exceptional young artists:
The extraordinary 13-year old flutist Nikka Gershman-Pepper, described as "without question one of the finest and most dedicated young flute soloists" and a first-prize winner of numerous competitions, including the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Young Artists’ Concerto Competition, Flutes by the Sea International Competition, Chicago Flute Club (Senior Division) and the Los Angeles division of Music International Grand Prix. Learn more about Nikka HERE and enjoy a preview of her virtuosity HERE
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KayCee Galano, violin, a fast-rising star who is the recipient of the first prize at the Fourth Annual Nancy F. Walker Memorial Scholarship Competition, presented by Matinee Musicale Cincinnati, as well as at the 2021 Mary Lane Memorial Violin Competition, and the 2020 KF Wieniawski Violin Competition. KayCee will be performing with renowned pianist Rohan De Silva. Learn more about KayCee HERE and enjoy a preview of what's in store HERE .
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We will also feature a special appearance by 2021 Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant Winner Randall Goosby, violin with pianist Zhu Wang. They will perform excerpts from Randall's new album "Roots" for Decca Classics and Randall will receive his award. Learn more about Randall HERE and Zhu HERE. Click HERE for more information about the album and HERE for a preview of their exciting performance. *
Note that we will be presenting the same program on two successive days in order to accommodate more of our members and friends to safely hear the concert live.
Covid-19 vaccination and masks are required for anyone attending the concert.
THIS CONCERT IS OPEN TO SALON MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.
PLEASE RSVP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND INDICATE WHICH DATE YOU WISH TO ATTEND.
*Randall Goosby appears courtesy of Decca Records
For those unable to attend in person, we are delighted to announce that the performances by Nikka Gershman-Pepper and KayCee Galano will be streamed online by the Salon de Virtuosi and The Violin Channel on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 7:30 PM on YouTube and Facebook.
A video of all the performances, including Randall Goosby's appearance, will be available on the Salon's website for a limited time from December 20-27, 2021 only.
2021 - 2022 SEASON
FALL / WINTER
Gala Awards Concert
Thursday, October 14, 2021 / 7:30 PM
Merkin Concert Hall
129 West 67th Street
Our acclaimed Gala Awards Concert will feature our 2021 grant winners Sterling Elliott, cello, Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, piano, Elliot Wuu, piano, Kevin Zhu, violin, and the Ulysses Quartet, with the renowned musicologist Robert Sherman of WQXR’s Young Artists Showcase as Master of Ceremonies.
Czech Serenade
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 / 7 PM
Bohemian National Hall
321 East 73rd Street
Savor an evening of Czech culture featuring the talented Czech singer Martina Barta and the rising young American cellist Derek Louie in an exciting program focusing on works by Czech composers.
Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 12, 2021 / 4 PM
and Monday, December 13, 2021 / 7 PM
Des Artistes Apartments
1 West 67th Street
Join us as we celebrate the season at the beautiful home of Lewis and Elizabeth Bryden. We will feature the remarkable 13-year old flutist Nikka Gershman-Pepper and the exciting violinist KayCee Galano with a special appearance of 2021 Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant Winner Randall Goosby, violin.
New Year’s Concert
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 / 7 PM
and Wednesday, January 26, 2022 / 7 PM
Kosciuszko Foundation
15 East 65th Street
We ring in the New Year with a delightful concert at the elegant Kosciuszko Foundation, featuring the talented pianist Zhu Wang the up and coming young Cuban cellist Ismael Guerrero with a special appearance by 2020 Career Grant winner pianist Albert Cano Smit.
Valentine Piano Extravaganza
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 / 7 PM
And Thursday, February 17, 2022 / 7 PM
Chelsea Loft
31 West 21st Street
We will celebrate the February holidays with an exciting all-piano program at the home of one of our board members, where we will feature two exciting young pianists - Evren Ozel and Zheyi (Crystal) Jiang, who will be joined by a special guest appearance by the Salon’s alumnus Alon Goldstein, who is Crystal’s teacher.
SPRING
Four additional concerts are currently in the works for the Spring of 2022. In March, we plan to present our Spring Song from Japan, featuring talented young Japanese artists. In April, we plan to present our Musical Soul of Hungary concert, featuring an exciting program of Hungarian works. In May, we are working on plans to present a Salute to France, featuring an evening of French composers. We will end the season with our traditional Grand Finale East Meets West concert in early June, combining the musical traditions of India and the West. The dates of our spring concerts will be announced as soon as the schedules of our diplomatic hosts are finalized.
* For concerts listed on two consecutive dates, the same program will be performed on each date. We plan to offer a post-concert reception following our concerts, but the precise format of our events will depend on applicable health and safety guidelines and the requirements of our host venues. In some cases this may require proof of vaccination status.
Please read our Covid acknowledgment.
More information will be provided prior to each concert.
Individual tickets to select concerts for non-members may be available if space allows.
View our 2020-2021 Season Streamed Concerts HERE
2021 -2022 SEASON STREAMED CONCERTS
2021 Czeck Serenade featuring Derek Louie, cello and Martina Barta, voice.
Click on the photo to view the concert
