Announced winners of the 2019-20 All-Star Competition
The UCLA Philharmonia is set to host its annual All-Star Concert on Sunday, January 26, at 7PM in Royce Hall. This year's event promises an evening of exceptional music, as a diverse group of students from various stages of their musical journeys take centre stage.
Among the performers are Elvin Hsieh, a third-year undergraduate student, who will perform Chausson's Poème for violin and orchestra, and Justin Birchell, a first-year MM student, who will captivate audiences with Ravel's "Don Quichotte à Dulcinée".
Other notable performances include Natalie Dungey's rendition of Tomasi's "Semaine Sainte à Cuzco" for trumpet, Christian Gonzales' performance of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, and Amanda Lee's interpretation of Kapustin's Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 14, Mvt. III.
A total of eleven students were selected as winners and six earned honorable mentions in the UCLA All-Star Competition, but specific details about these students are not widely available online. To obtain this information, it is recommended to check the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music's official website, look for archived concert programs or press releases from the 2019/20 UCLA Philharmonia season, or review UCLA Philharmonia social media or newsletters from that period.
In addition to these performances, the concert will feature Alexander Papandrea's rendition of R. Strauss Songs, Op. 27, Elizabeth LaCoste's interpretation of Nielsen's Flute Concerto, Mvt. I, Jocelyn Yeh's performance of Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1 in Eb Major, Op. 107, Mvt. I, and Maggie Pan's performance of Grieg's Piano Concerto, Op. 16, Mvt. I.
Reese Rose will perform Chaminade Concertino pour Flute, Khoi Dinh will take on Ibert's Flute Concerto, Mvt. I, and Rachel Boehl will perform Glière's Horn Concerto in Bb Major, Op. 91, Mvt. II.
The concert will also feature special performances by Sierra Allen, who will perform the Artie Shaw Concerto for Clarinet, and Angel Riley, who will perform Britten Selections from "Les Illuminations".
To conclude the evening, Michelle Rice will perform two songs from Mussorgsky's "Songs and Dances of Death" and Ellen Shinogle will perform Dana Wilson's "Leader Lieder".
The 2020 All-Star Concert promises to be an unforgettable evening, showcasing the exceptional talent of UCLA's music students. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the future of classical music.
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Attendees can expect a diverse range of performances, as the UCLA Philharmonia concert offers more than just music. While the event primarily focuses on education-and-self-development through music, it also aims to entertain the audience. For instance, Sierra Allen will impress with her performance of the Artie Shaw Concerto for Clarinet, adding a touch of entertainment to the evening.
