Amateurs

Fabio Bidini

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Akiko Ebi

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Vanessa Latarche

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Harold Martina

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John Owings

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Andrey Ponochevny

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Igor Resnianski

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Tamás Ungár

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Concerto performance with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, June 18 at 5:00 p.m. in the Van Cliburn Concert Hall, TCU
Rehearsal: Saturday, June 17 - 10:00-12:30

The experience of performing with an orchestra is an exhilarating experience and PianoTexas is one of the very few International Programs to feature amateurs in a public concert with a major professional orchestra. Whilst participation with a concerto is not mandatory, we encourage Amateur performers to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Memorization is optional.

The beautiful Van Cliburn Concert Hall with its superb acoustics will be the home of the Teachers/Amateurs Concerto Concert.

Soloists will be selected through a competition with a second piano. Rehearsals will be arranged.

2023 PianoTexas Teachers/Amateurs Concerto Repertoire.

Choose any one movement from the following concerti:

Haydn                       
D major, Hob.XVIII:11

Mozart                       
No. 9 in E-flat major, K. 271
No. 13 in C major, K.415
No. 17 in G major, K. 453
No. 20 in D minor, K. 466
No. 21 in C major, K. 467
No. 23 in A major, K. 488
No. 24 in C minor, K. 491
No. 25 in C major, K. 503
No. 27 in B-flat major, K.595

Beethoven                
No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19
No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37
No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 (2^nd or 3^rd movement only)
No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 (2^nd or 3^rd movement only)

Mendelssohn           
No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 (2^nd or 3^rd movement only)

Chopin                      
No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (2^nd or 3^rd movement only)
No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21

Schumann                
A minor, Op. 54 (1^st or 3^rd movement only)

Brahms                     
No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 (2^nd or 3^rd movement only)
No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83 (2^nd or 4^th movement only) 

Grieg                         
A minor, Op. 16

Tchaikovsky             
No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23 (2^nd or 3^rd movement only)

Saint-Saëns             
No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22
No. 4 in C minor, Op. 44
No. 5 in F major, Op. 103

Rachmaninoff          
No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 (1^st or 3^rd movement only)

Prokofiev                  
No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16
No. 3 in C major, Op. 26

Shostakovich           
No. 2 in F major, Op. 102

Amateur performers will be scheduled to play in recitals. These recitals take place in the superb acoustics of the three concert halls on the TCU campus. They are the heart of our program and allows for excellent experiences during the Festival.

All recitals are open to the general public and are recorded and streamed over the Internet. Performances will be also available as part of the Media Package for the participants to purchase.

Repertoire submitted for PianoTexas may be used for both master classes and recitals.

Each performer is limited to no more than12 minutes per performance. Performing from memory is not obligatory.

The Executive Director is responsible for organizing these recitals and his decision is final.

Each performer will have one master class with a guest artist. To enable an overall program balance, applicants are to submit at least two or more pieces. Concerto repertoire may be included, but the concerto selected for the concerto competition may not be performed before the competition. Memorization is optional.

The Executive Director is responsible for the allocation of performers and selection of repertoire for the master classes and his decisions are final.

The Master Classes are open to the general public. They are recorded and streamed over the Internet. Master Classes will be also available as part of the Media Package for the participants to purchase.

Amateur performers will receive two private lessons (each of 50 minutes) with different guest artists. These lessons provide opportunities for in-depth examination and discussion of musical and technical matters, so although the choice is free, the repertoire should be carefully considered. 

The Executive Director is responsible for the allocation of all private lessons and his decisions are final.

Depending on the availability of the guest artists, additional private lessons are possible, at extra cost. Schedule and fees should be discussed directly between the guest artist and the participant.

PianoTexas warmly welcomes Amateurs who prefer to play less often in public but wish, as Active Observers, to enhance their pianistic skills through experiencing the methods and ideas of renowned guest artists. Active Observers receive two private lessons and if requested a performance opportunity in one recital.

By joining the Festival, both Active and General Observers will have the opportunity of hearing the teaching of many different artists of international standing, attending the concerto and solo concerts, as well as enjoying the “Conversations with Guest Artists”.

Depending on the availability of the guest artists, private lessons are possible, at extra cost. Schedule and fees should be discussed directly between the guest artist and the participant.

For many years, PianoTexas has maintained excellent collaboration with the major piano companies and together with the excellent pianos of the TCU’s School of Music, our concert halls and practice rooms have superb instruments.

The performers of the Amateurs Program practice on grand pianos on arranged schedules. Active and General Observers have access to practice rooms upon availability.

All practice rooms are available 24 hours a day. 

Scheduled practice time are arranged for each performer with practice rooms equipped with grand pianos.

Active observers are most welcome to use practice facilities when not occupied by performers. There are also a number of practice rooms with upright pianos, open and free for everyone to practice. All practice rooms are open 24 hours a day.

“Conversations” are light-hearted affairs, in which PianoTexas’ vastly experienced guest artists share valuable information along with entertaining stories and anecdotes of a life in music.

These highly popular, informal question-and-answer sessions provide excellent opportunities for constructive interactive dialogues on such important topics as the music profession, careers, recording, performing, practicing, competitions and understanding of styles.

PianoTexas offer two different accommodations:

All accommodations in TCU dormitories are conveniently located close to the School of Music. They are fully air-conditioned, with comfortable lounges, large common kitchens, laundry rooms, and spacious bedrooms. Although many include a shared en-suite bathroom, most occupants will share conveniently located communal bathrooms. All bedrooms are equipped with linens and towels, a small refrigerator and a microwave. A meal plan is combined with the accommodations. Numerous restaurants are also situated within easy walking distance.

Hyatt Place Fort Worth/TCU
3029 Sandage Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109
More information will be forthcoming regarding this option

When available the cost of these accommodations will be displayed in the “Costs” file.

COSTS

Application Fee:

Performers: $120

Active and General Observers: $85

Program Fee: 

Performers:
            Tuition - $1200.00 (includes the Concerto Experience)

Active Observers: $600.00

General Observer: $300.00

Media Package: $125.00

Accommodations Fee at TCU

Single Room: $825 per person (11 nights + three meals per day. No linens. Check in: June 8 after noon. Check out: June 19 before noon)

Double Room: $660 per bed (11 nights + three meals per day. No linens. Check in: June 8 after noon. Check out: June 19 before noon)