Young Artists

Veda Kaplinsky

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Michael Lewin

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Harold Martina

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John Owings

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Victor Rosenbaum

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Tamás Ungár

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Arie Vardi

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Concerto performance with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, June 27, 2021

The experience of performing with an orchestra is of paramount importance in building a career in the music profession. With this in mind, PianoTexas is one of a few International Festivals in the world that collaborates with a professional orchestra to perform with selected participants a complete concerto. We strongly encourage the performers of the Young Artists Program to participate in the concerto competition. Rehearsals with a second piano is scheduled and a distinguished jury select three performers for the Concerto Concert with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

Due to the restrictions demanded for social distancing, the repertoire for the Concerto Concert is limited. To participate, performers must select their repertoire from the list below. 

• Bach: All Concertos
• Haydn: Concerto in D major, Hob. XVIII:11 
• Mozart: All Concertos
• Beethoven: All Concertos
• Chopin: Concertos No. 1 & No. 2
• Mendelssohn: Concertos No. 1 & No. 2
• Schumann Concerto in A minor, Op. 54
• Saint-Saëns: Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22

Performers selected for the Young Artists Program are required to participate in the recitals presented by the PianoTexas International Festival & Academy. These lunchtime and evening recitals take place in the superb acoustics of PepsiCo Recital Hall on the TCU campus. Piano companies who support the Festival sponsor these programs. The performances are open to the general public and are recorded and streamed over the Internet.

Creating a real festival atmosphere for our Greater Fort Worth community, PianoTexas also presents a Community Concert Series. Selected performers from the Young Artists Program appear in museums, churches, retirement homes, country clubs and piano stores.

It is necessary to control the length of all recital programs and we request the cooperation of each performer to limit his/her selected repertoire to twelve (12) minutes per performance. The Executive Director is responsible for all programs, selecting both performers and repertoire, and his decision is final. 

Each performer in the Young Artists Program will be allocated two master classes, each with different Guest Artists. Compositions of substantial length like complete concertos, sonatas and suites are encouraged; however, it is the prerogative of the guest artist to select which parts to hear.

The Master Classes are open to the general public. They are recorded and streamed through the Internet. The repertoire must be performed from memory and a high level of execution is expected.

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

Performers of the Young Artists Program will receive three 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.

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

PianoTexas is committed to provide the performers in the Young Artist Program with a challenging and satisfying professional experience. Accordingly, it is expected that these selected participants prepare and present a repertoire of three substantial and several smaller works that would be considered suitable for recitals and master classes.   Participating in the Concerto Competition is optional but strongly recommended.

The repertoire performed during the Festival must be memorized and chosen to represent the highest artistic abilities of the performer. 

For information on repertoire requirements for the audition videos, please see the Application Information Page.

The 24 selected Young Artist Performers must accept the rules, regulations and expectations governing the receipt of a full scholarship to attend the PianoTexas International Festival & Academy.

The Mission of the Festival is to provide a professional experience in support of a musician’s training for a demanding career. High level of performance are expected at all times. All concerts and master classes are recorded and streamed worldwide. Performers must be thoroughly prepared for every appearance.

Performers agree to attend the Distinguished Artist Series, the Concerto Evenings, “Conversations with Guest Artists” and all master classes and private lessons, including those in which they are not actively participating.

In accepting an invitation and scholarship to PianoTexas, Young Artist Performers confirm their understanding of, and compliance with, the Program’s rules, regulations and expectations for the duration of the Festival.

PianoTexas warmly welcomes observers of all ages, to experience up close the teaching methods of renowned international Guest Artists and to attend the Festival’s stimulating series of recitals and “Conversation” sessions. The Festival is renowned for creating and atmosphere for intense immersion into all aspects of music and musicianship. From so many testimonials, we believe that our offerings has changed so many lives.

Active Observers’ tuition includes three private lessons (each of 50 minutes) and upon the recommendation of a Guest Artist or the Executive Director, a performance opportunity on a recital may be offered.

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.

Young Artist Performers and Active Observers practice on grand pianos on arranged schedules. General Observers have access to practice rooms upon availability.

All practice rooms are available 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.

Young Artist Performers have the option to purchase the PianoTexas Media Package. This is a collection of each participant’s recorded performances, master classes and photos.

At the conclusion of the Program, these Media Packages will be individually uploaded.

Application Fee:

Performers: $120

Active and General Observers: $85

 

Program Fee: 

Young Artist Performers: $2,500
(Full Tuition Scholarships will be offered to all invited Young Artists)

Active Observers: $950

General Observers: $600

Media Package (optional): $125

Special Rate for any accompanying parents: $250

 

Accommodation and Meals:

June 3 – 30: Single Room with meal plan: TBA

June 3 – 30: Double Room with meal plan: TBA

PianoTexas requires that a parent or guardian must accompany all participants under the age of 18. Texas Christian University requires accompanying adults to apply as General Observers in order to be eligible to stay in University housing.