| Ensemble 212 Young Artist Competition series The Young Artist Competition series was initiated in 2006 as an integral part of Ensemble 212's dedication to providing performance opportunities for talented young musicians from the greater metropolitan New York area. Each season, Ensemble 212 rotates the age and categories of vocalists and instrumentalists for each competition. Ensemble 212 is pleased to announce the following categories for the 2008–09 Young Artist Competition series. This season will feature: Voice (Bass-Baritone) age 20 to 40 Mozart Concert arias Un bacio di mano K. 541 & Per questa bella mano K. 612. Winner to perform September 20, 2008 Composition age 18 to 30 A new work for 9 instruments. New work to be performed January 20, 2009 Cello age 18 & under Tchaikovsky (arr. Fitzenhagen) Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33. Winner to perform on April 19, 2009 Piano age 18 & under Schumann Introduction and Allegro, Op. 92. Winner to perform on April 19, 2009 The applicants will submit CDs as a preliminary round (scores for the composition competition) and perform live for the final round. The winners will perform with Ensemble 212 during the 2008-09 season. | Winners of Previous Young Artist Competitions 2007–08 Competition for Piano Winner—Angie Zhang; Alternate—Clare Yeo 2007–08 Competition for Violin Winner—Caroline Suh; Alternate—Diomedes B. Saraza Jr. 2006–06 Competition for Voice (Soprano)—Mary Elizabeth Mackenzie |
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