Young Classical Music Idol

The Nelly Berman School of Music is pleased to announce the first Young Classical Music Idol Competition! This unique event for musicians aged 5-18 will showcase the amazing talent in the Tri-State area. Auditions will be at NBS on March 21, 2010 from 9am – 1pm.

Judges

Auditions

  • Elena Berman
  • Maria Bucco
  • Julia Chukinas
  • Ursula Ingolfsson
  • Mirjam Ingolffson
  • Larissa Korkina
  • Linda Litwin
  • Mugurel Radu

Semi-Finals

  • Adriana Linares, Elite Strings Music Program
  • Patricia Powell, West Chester University
  • Igor Resnianski, West Chester University

Finals

  • Timothy Blair, West Chester University
  • George Borisov, Golden Key Festival
  • Faina Lushtak, Tulane University
  • Jack Moore, Ambler Symphony Orchestra
  • Hugh Sung, Curtis Institute of Music
    • Master of Ceremonies
  • Harvey Wedeen, Temple University

Advisory Board

George Borisov
Founder, Golden Key Music FestivalJim Cotter
Arts and Culture Editor, Host of Creatively Speaking, WRTI
Jim’s BioKimberly Fisher
Principal Second Violin, Peter A. Benoliel Chair
Philadelphia Orchestra
Co-Founder/Artistic Director, The Strings International Music FestivalElena Berman-Gantard
Faculty Member, Nelly Berman School of Music
David Kim
Concertmaster
Dr. Benjamin Rush Chair
Philadelphia OrchestraAdriana Linares
Violist, Dali QuartetFaina Lushtak
Professor of Music
The Downman/Eminent Scholars Trust Fund Chair in the Performing Arts
Tulane University
Patricia Powell
Assistant Professor, Piano Pedagogy
West Chester UniversityIgor Resnianksi
Visiting Artist in Residence, Piano and Chamber Music
West Chester UniversityHugh Sung
Curtis Institute of Music
Master of CeremoniesHarvey Wedeen
Chair, Department of Keyboard Instruction
Temple University

Harvey’s Bio

Grandprizes Furnished By:

Since 2003, Golden Key International Music Festival has been encouraging young musicians to perfect their artistic skills through concert performing on stages throughout the United States, Austria, and France. In addition to performing opportunities, Golden Key Festival provides young musicians with a wide spectrum of recognition and educational activities. Golden Key also sponsors organizations like Westminster Choir College, Alberti Piano Competition & ACA International Musicological Conference.

Golden Key has provided the winner of Young Classical Music Idol with the opportunity to participate in Golden Key Vienna, with all appropriate fees included. (Airfare will be provided for the winner only )

Cunningham Piano Company has earned the respect of clients internationally and they enjoy frequent visits from artists, customers, and friends from around the globe.  They have made it a company priority to continually strive for the finest quality in service, product, design, material, and execution. Their staff travels worldwide to study manufacturing details, products, and restoration techniques being used and theyapply the finest of what we find right here in Philadelphia.

Cunningham has provided an upright piano to the winner of Young Classical Music Idol.

The Northern Lights Music Festival is an intensive 20 day classical music performance program that will take participants before large and enthusiastic audiences in seven northern Minnesota cities this summer.

Northern Lights has provided two $1,000 scholarships for the top piano and string players.

Thanks to our sponsors:

Kot’s Violins & Bow Shop

Summer Main Line Arts Sampler


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