| Joan Tower Accepts 2009 Commission Distinguished American composer, Joan Tower, has agreed to compose the |
| 2006 bronze medalist, Michael Mizrahi, performs in San Antonio April 12. 2006 bronze medalist, Michael Mizrahi, will give a recital on April 12 at the Jewish Community Center of San Antonio. Doors open at 8:00, and the recital will begin at 8:30. The Jewish Community Center is located at 12500 N.W. Military Highway (just south of Wurzbach Parkway). Admission is free. Click here to visit Michael's website. |
| Summer Showcase of Young Pianists On June 22, SAIPC will again present some of San Antonio’s most talented pre-college pianists in recital at the Tuesday Musical Club, 3755 North St. Mary's Street.This recital is the third annual Summer Showcase of Young Pianists featuring local winners of the Texas Music Teachers’ Association Performance Contest, the Janice K. Hodges Competition, and the Tuesday Musical Club Competition. The Summer Showcase is sponsored by the Fisher family in memory of their mother, longtime SAIPC board member Sheva Fisher. Join us at 3:00 PM for an afternoon of beautiful music performed by some gifted young musicians. A reception will follow the performance.
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| SAIPC Gold Medalist Roger Wright to perform with Symphony 2003 SAIPC Gold Medalist Roger Wright will perform the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 with the San Antonio Symphony on April 3 and 4 at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio. For ticket information, visit www.sasymphony.org or call 210-554-1010. A native Texan, Roger Wright has performed to critical acclaim in major music centers in the United States and abroad. In addition to the SAIPC, he has won or placed in numerous piano competitions and was selected to compete in the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where he was an audience favorite. Though he is often compared to the greatest piano virtuosos, what sets him apart is his sensitivity to piano sound, his musical insight, and his artistic intelligence. He has received rave reviews in such publications as American Record Guide and Clavier, and has been featured in numerous television and radio broadcasts A versatile performer, Wright is also in demand as a chamber musician and has made recent guest artist appearances with the Las Vegas Philharmonic (Connoisseur Series), the Taos Chamber Music Group, and the Classical Encounters Foundation in Tarzana, California. |
| Play with Trey: an Afternoon of Scrabble On April 5, SAIPC will present an event unique in its 25-year history: an afternoon of Scrabble! 2003 SAIPC Gold Medalist Roger “Trey” Wright, who was also the 2004 National Scrabble Champion, will display his talents at 2:30 PM at the Tuesday Musical Club. We invite you to join us to play Scrabble with a master player. Multiple Scrabble games will be set up, and Roger will spend several minutes playing with each table. Admission is $10 for adults and $7.50 for students. Make your reservation by completing the enclosed form and mailing it with your payment to: SAIPC, P.O. Box 781146, San Antonio, TX 78278. For more information, call 210-655-0766. Please note: As tickets may not be sold at the door, all monies must be received in the mail. |
| SAIPC Announces Two New Prizes An exciting new dimension was added to the upcoming Competition by the announcement of two new prizes. The first is Best Performance of a Work by a Latin American Composer, underwritten by Epitacio Resendez. Another new prize with an International flavor is Best Performance of a Russian Work. This prize is underwritten by Dr. Robert Michaelson and Anya Grokhovski-Michaelson. These new prizes join three other special awards: Best Performance of a Classical Work, Best Performance of a Romantic Work, and Best Performance of the Commissioned Work. |
| 2009 Summer Showcase of Young Pianists On Sunday, June 28, SAIPC will again present some of San Antonio’s most talented pre-college pianists in recital at the Tuesday Musical Club, 3755 North St. Mary's Street.This recital is the fourth annual Summer Showcase of Young Pianists featuring local winners of the Texas Music Teachers’ Association Performance Contest, the Janice K. Hodges Competition, and the Tuesday Musical Club Competition. The Summer Showcase is sponsored by the Fisher family in memory of their mother, longtime SAIPC board member Sheva Fisher. Join us at 3:00 PM for an afternoon of beautiful music performed by some gifted young musicians. A reception will follow the performance.
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| 2009 Semifinalists Announced Ten semifinalists and four alternates have been chosen by preliminary judges Robert Roux of Rice University and Wei-Yi Yang of Yale University. Semifinalists include the following: Angelo Arciglione, Italy Christopher Atzinger, USA Yoonjung Han, Korea Ran Jia, China Andrea Lam, Australia Hanchien Lee, Taiwan Weiwen Ma, China Alberto Nosé, Italy Ryo Yanagitani, Canada Dizhou Zhao, China Alternates are Yukiko Sekino, Japan Sangyoung Kim, Korea |
| Join The SAIPC Anniversary Circle Receive tickets to both the Silver Anniversary Celebration on October 10th and the Winners' Reception on October 17th as a part of your $75 membership! · Enjoy having your support of SAIPC listed on our website for the next year! ∙ Receive priority seating at the Competition sessions and Winners Recital! ∙ Receive the Courante, SAIPC’s quarterly newsletter ∙ Receive invitations to all special SAIPC events |
| Silver Anniversary Celebration Toast 25 Years and the start of the Tenth Competition with Gold, Silver and Champagne! Enjoy performances by four medalists as we celebrate our Silver Anniversary! Audrey Andrist—Gold Medal, 1994 Michael Schneider—Silver Medal, 1997 Young Ah Tak—Silver Medal, 2003 Michael Mizrahi—Bronze Medal, 2006 Join us for food and fun, meet the medalists from previous years, and help us celebrate 25 YEARS! Saturday, October 10, 2009 7:30 p.m. $25 per ticket For reservations, mail your check payable to SAIPC to PO Box 781146, San Antonio TX 78278 Ruth Taylor Recital Hall, Trinity University Campus View the Silver Anniversary Brochure (PDF) |
| Winners’ Recital and Awards Ceremony Join the crowd at the always popular Winners’ Recital and Awards Ceremony! This will be your only chance to see and hear all of the 2009 Winners perform in one setting. In addition to our medalists, hear the thoughts of two very special guests: Grammy award winning composer Joan Tower, and Jerome Barry, noted baritone and founder of the renowned Embassy Series of concerts in Washington D.C. Admission to the Winners' Recital and Awards Ceremony is free. Saturday, October 17, 2009 3:00 PM Travis Park United Methodist Church 230 E. Travis, San Antonio |
| 2000 SAIPC Gold Medalist, Naoko Takao, performs in San Antonio Saturday, April 10, 2010 3:00 PM Private residence in the Dominion (Address provided upon reservation) Hors d’oeuvres and champagne to follow recital $75 per person Reservations limited
Program includes Chopin Barcarolle, Op. 60, Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 27, No.2, Fantaisie-impromptu, Op. 66, Polonaise-fantaisie, Op. 61, and three Preludes of Op. 23 by Rachmaninoff.
Please make your reservation by April 6 Your check made payable to SAIPC is your reservation. Please mail to: SAIPC, P.O. Box 781146, San Antonio, TX 78278 Please include email address for directions For more information call 210-655-0766 |
| 2010 Summer Showcase of Young Pianists On Sunday, June 27, SAIPC will again present some of San Antonio’s most talented pre-college pianists in recital at the Tuesday Musical Club, 3755 North St. Mary's Street.This recital is the fifth annual Summer Showcase of Young Pianists featuring local winners of the Texas Music Teachers’ Association Performance Contest, the Janice K. Hodges Competition, and the Tuesday Musical Club Competition. The Summer Showcase is sponsored by the Fisher family in memory of their mother, longtime SAIPC board member Sheva Fisher. Join us at 3:00 PM for an afternoon of beautiful music performed by some gifted young musicians. A reception will follow the performance. Admission is free.
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| 2010 Summer Showcase of Young Pianists On Sunday, June 27, SAIPC will again present some of San Antonio’s most talented pre-college pianists in recital at the Tuesday Musical Club, 3755 North St. Mary's Street.This recital is the fifth annual Summer Showcase of Young Pianists featuring local winners of the Texas Music Teachers’ Association Performance Contest, the Janice K. Hodges Competition, and the Tuesday Musical Club Competition. The Summer Showcase is sponsored by the Fisher family in memory of their mother, longtime SAIPC board member Sheva Fisher. Join us at 3:00 PM for an afternoon of beautiful music performed by some gifted young musicians. A reception will follow the performance. Admission is free.
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| The San Antonio International Piano Competition Presents Santiago Rodriguez Hailed as “a phenomenal pianist” (The New York Times) and “among the finest pianists in the world” (The Baltimore Sun) Mr. Rodriguez has performed internationally with leading orchestras as well as in solo recitals throughout the world. His September 24 program will include the Schumann Carnival as well as the Mozart Sonata, K. 330, and several Rachmaninoff works including the Sonata No. 2, Op.36. The performance will be followed by a Meet the Artist reception in the Sky Dining Room at Trinity University. This event is co-sponsored by the Trinity University Department of Music Ticket prices Recital only | $25 Students with ID | $10 Recital and reception | $50 Student with ID | $35 For more information, call 210.655.0766
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| The San Antonio International Piano Competition Presents Santiago Rodriguez Hailed as “a phenomenal pianist” (The New York Times) and “among the finest pianists in the world” (The Baltimore Sun) Mr. Rodriguez has performed internationally with leading orchestras as well as in solo recitals throughout the world. His September 24 program will include the Schumann Carnival as well as the Mozart Sonata, K. 330, and several Rachmaninoff works including the Sonata No. 2, Op.36. The performance will be followed by a Meet the Artist reception in the Sky Dining Room at Trinity University. This event is co-sponsored by the Trinity University Department of Music Ticket prices Recital only | $25 Students with ID | $10 Recital and reception | $50 Student with ID | $35 For more information, call 210.655.0766 |
| Santiago Rodriguez Recital September 24, 2010 On Friday, September 24, Cuban-born concert pianist Santiago Rodriguez gave a recital of works by Mozart, Schumann and Rachmaninoff that will long live in the memories of those fortunate enough to have witnessed it. Playing with utter grace and lack of mannerism, Rodriguez delivered a program of soaring melodic lines, blazing technique, stunning power and shimmering delicacy.
The audience, which nearly filled Trinity University's Ruth Taylor Concert Hall, was left visibly and audibly moved. Rodriguez favored listeners with one encore: the Caprice Espagnol, Op. 37 by Moszkowski. This work having brought the audience to its feet in a resounding ovation, many members of the crowd moved on to a dessert reception held at the Skyline Room of the Coates Center.
Santiago Rodriguez has graciously consented to chair the jury of the 2012 San Antonio International Piano Competition. Read music critic Mike Greenberg’s review here. |
| Roger Wright Performs at Round Top SAIPC 2003 Gold Medalist, Roger Wright, will perform a program of Ravel, Balakirev, Mozart, Rzewski and Poulenc at the Round Top Festival on October 16 at 3:00 P.M. For further information click here or call 979.249.3129.
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| 2009 Gold Medalist Performs with San Antonio Symphony Ryo Yanagitani, SAIPC 2009 Gold Medalist will perform with the San Antonio Symphony on Friday and Saturday evenings, November 5 & 6 at 8:00 pm at the Majestic Theater. Mr. Yanagitani will perform the Ravel Concerto for the Left Hand and Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. The program, conducted by Tito Munoz, will also include An American in Paris and the Stravinsky Symphony in C. To purchase tickets for the San Antonio Symphony concert, click here.
November 1 Recital
Mr. Yanagitani will present a recital for friends of SAIPC on Monday, November 1, at 7:30 in the evening in the ballroom of the Franklin Park Sonterra Senior Living Community, 18323 Sonterra Place, San Antonio, 78258. The recital will be followed by a Meet the Artist Reception. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased online or at the door. For more information, call 210-655-0766. To purchase tickets for the November 1 recital, click here.
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| 2009 Gold Medalist Performs with San Antonio Symphony
Ryo Yanagitani, SAIPC 2009 Gold Medalist, performed the Ravel Concerto for the Left Hand and Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue to critical acclaim with the San Antonio Symphony on November 5 & 6. This concert marked Mr. Yanagitani’s first public appearance since winning the competition and was part of the SAIPC First Prize. Reviewer David Hendricks of the San Antonio Express-News praised Yanagitani’s performance of the Ravel Concerto as “an intense, forceful interpretation that kept within the overall dark-sky tone of the work”. Of the Gershwin, Hendricks noted that “he took chances with some phrasings, especially in the cadenzas, making the familiar work seem fresh and improvised.” Critic Mike Greenberg called Mr. Yanagitani “immensely likable in his début with the San Antonio Symphony” and hailed his “ample stamina, dexterity and power to sail above the formidable demands of Ravel’s darkly lyrical concerto.” Read the complete review here. Ryo Yanagitani will return to San Antonio to perform a solo recital on January 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church. Click here for more information.
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| Ryo Yanagitani Presents Chamber Music Master Class SAIPC 2009 Gold Medalist Ryo Yanagitani will present a Chamber Music Master Class on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at 1:00 at the Tuesday Musical Club, 3755 St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX 78212. The Master Class will feature these works: Piano Trio in D Minor by Mendelssohn, performed by students from UTSA January 22 has been designated by the Music Teachers National Association as the International Day of Collaborative Music, which aims to involve many different instrumentalists and vocalists in making music from coast to coast and around the globe. |
| Ryo Yanagitani Performs on Music from Saint Mark's Concert Series, January 23, 2011 Ryo Yanagitani will perform a solo recital on January 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in San Antonio. This recital is offered through the generosity of St. Marks's as a part of Mr. Yanagitani’s Gold Medal prize in the 2009 San Antonio International Piano Competition. The recital will include the Debussy Pour Le Piano, Chaminade Six Etudes de Concert, Op. 35, and the four Chopin Ballades. |
| 2009 Silver Medalist Andrea Lam Performed on Arts at Coker Series SAIPC 2009 Silver Medalist performed on the Arts at Coker series on January 16, 2011. Her performance was offered through the generosity of Arts at Coker as a portion of her prize in the 2009 SAIPC. |
| Chopin in the Garden The San Antonio International Piano Competition and the San Antonio Garden Center presented Dizhou Zhao, 2009 SAIPC finalist, in an all-Chopin program on April 2 at 7:00 PM at the San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels, San Antonio 78209. The program included the Sonata No. 3, Op. 58 and Etudes, Op. 10, and was followed by a Meet the Artist reception in the beautiful Garden Center surroundings. |
| A Summer Showcase of Young Pianists The San Antonio International Piano Competition will again present A Summer Showcase of Young Pianists featuring ten of the most promising pre-college pianists in the San Antonio area. Performers include winners of the Junior Tuesday Musical Club Competition, Janice K. Hodges Competition, and Texas Music Teachers’ Local Performance Contests. The Showcase, presented annually since 2006, is sponsored by the Fisher family in memory of their mother, longtime SAIPC board member, Sheva Fisher. Sunday, June 12 Admission is free. |
| SAIPC Presents Carolyn True in Recital SAIPC will present San Antonio's own Dr. Carolyn True in recital on Saturday, June 25 at 7:00 PM at the home of Mr. Epitacio Resendez, 430 East Hildebrand Ave., San Antonio 78212. Dr. True's program will include the Sonata No. 3 of Prokofiev, the Piano Sonata by Samuel Barber and Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Goldberg, featuring works of various composers. The recital will be followed by a Meet the Artist reception. Tickets are $75 per person and include the recital and reception.
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