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Round III - The Gurwitz 2024 International Piano Competition
The three (3) finalists perform a solo piano work composed after 1950 and a newly commissioned chamber music work by San Antonio composer Dr. Aaron Prado titled “El Colibrí y la Cempasúchil” (The Hummingbird and the Marigold), inspired the Aztec myth that connects to Día de los Muertos. This chamber work will be performed with an ensemble of acclaimed guest artists from the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra and leona player Vico Díaz. The audience will text-to-vote live directly following the finalist performances to choose the winner of the Audience Favorite Award!
Guest Artists:
Ignacio Cornejo Díaz, trumpet
Fernando Vizcayno, violin
Wilfredo Pèrez, violin
Vico Díaz, leona
Gabriela Jiménez, percussion
A breakout event on the international stage, The Gurwitz International Piano Competition seeks to discover the next generation of top young pianists, with a unique focus on programming that bridges the art of Western classical piano music to a diversity of musical traditions from around the world.
All four rounds of competition will be simulcast worldwide, learn more at: thegurwitz.org
Venue Provided in Partnership with the Carver Community Cultural Center. Commissioned Work Sponsored by Pauline and Randolph Glickman. The Gurwitz 2024 is also proudly sponsored by the Music Foundation of San Antonio, Malú and Carlos Alvarez, City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture and Global Engagement Office, and partnered with the Orquesta Filarmónica De La Ciudad De México and Gobierno De La Ciudad De México.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2175564-0
