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Marlow Music Festival |
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Incorporating Computers in Personnel International Concerto Competition |
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Concerto Competition Information |
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Concerto Celebration |
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For six days in April (2008), 103 musicians from around the world took part in the competition, performing 102 concertos before a panel of four distinguished adjudicators. From the very many truly outstanding performances, the judges chose three overall winners to receive cash prizes and the Computers in Personnel Piano, Strings and Wind Trophies and to perform at the prize-winners’ concert in Cadogan Hall, London SW1 on 1st July 2008:
Concerto Celebration presented by Classic FM's John Brunning
Concertino da Camera for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra by Ibert Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor Op 18 by Rachmaninov Violin Concerto in D minor Op 47 by Sibelius
Southbank Sinfonia Simon Over - conductor
Reflections from previous years' Competitions and Prize-winners' Concerts
“Ha-Young Jung’s performance of Vanhal’s Double Bass Concerto was electrifying - her playing will go down in history.”
“The winners were exceptional by any standards.”
“There is no doubt in my mind that you have created a notable highlight for young musicians in the British calendar of Festival events; I will have no hesitation in recommending it to all the players with whom I come into contact in my work.”
“The standard was consistently high and at times moved us to tears. It augers well for our musical future.”
“The whole event was fascinating, with a truly spectacular standard, and I'm very happy to have been a part of it.”
“It was wonderful to be involved and to witness such amazing levels of performance. I hope you will keep supporting the competition and that it will carry on attracting such fantastic young musicians.”
“You can certainly celebrate last night’s concert. It had the atmosphere of a really professional event, with a very positive 'buzz' in the audience.”
“... an excellent evening which was very much enjoyed by all.”
“... a fantastic concert - we all thought it was brilliant!”
“I was fortunate to win Classic FM tickets to Concerto Celebration (on 27th June 2007). What a fabulous experience as it was also our first time in the Cadogan Hall. Many thanks Classic FM.”
“Many thanks for the 2 tickets I received for the Cadogan Hall last night courtesy of Classic FM - we thoroughly enjoyed the concert - what a lot of musical talent we have..”
“... thank you ever so much for creating the opportunity for me to perform at Cadogan Hall. It was a much-valued experience. Truly appreciated!”
“It was a marvellous experience for me to have been able to perform with Mr. Simon Over and Southbank Sinfonia at Cadogan Hall. I learned a lot about rehearsing with orchestra, and about performing together with orchestra. I played for the audience, and was rewarded by the warm reception of the audience.”
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