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Rising stars to compete in USC's third Southeastern Piano Festival June 12–19
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USC will celebrate some of the nation's most outstanding and celebrated pianists—and 20 more up-and-comers—at the third-annual Southeastern Piano Festival June 12–19 at the USC School of Music.
The festival provides specialized training for aspiring pianists in grades eight–12 and offers a showcase of piano performances by celebrated and new artists. Twenty young pianists will participate, with many events open to the public.
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"The festival has raised the bar for piano programs," said award-winning pianist Marina Lomazov, a Juilliard graduate, an assistant professor in USC’s School of Music, and the director of the festival. "Students who attend the festival strive to perform moredifficult pieces and stay focused all year long."
This year’s guest artists include:
• Jerome Lowenthal, professor of piano, Juilliard School
• Ursula Oppens, artist-in-residence, Northwestern University
• Kontstantin Soukhovetski, winner of the Hilton Head International Piano Competition
• Jane Magrath, professor of piano and piano pedagogy, University of Oklahoma.
Highlights include the Arthur Fraser Concerto Competition, recitals, and master classes by guest artists and daily lessons with USC music piano faculty.
Rice Music House is providing the performance pianos used in the festival.
Tickets for each performance are $10 for adults, $5 for Music Teachers National Association members, and $3 for college students. Students 18 and younger will be admitted free.
For more information, contact Laveta Gibson at 6-5763 or lgibson@mozart.sc.edu or go to www.music.sc.edu.
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Schedule
2005 Southeastern Piano Festival
June 12
• 6 p.m.—Piano Fireworks Gala Concert, featuring USC piano faculty Charles Fugo, Marina Lomazov, Scott Price, Joseph Rackers, and John Williams. Reception to follow.
June 13
• 4:30–5:30 p.m.—Lecture: "Inside the Composer's Mind," John Fitz Rogers, composer of "Crosstalk" and assistant professor of composition at USC.
June 14
• 10 a.m.–noon—Workshop: "Fresh Classics: Motivating Students While Finding Meaning,” Jane Magrath, University of Oklahoma.
• 8 p.m.—"Rising Star" showcase recital with Konstatin Soukhovetski, recipient of the 2004 Hilton Head International Piano Competition.
June 15
• 4:30–5:30 p.m.—Lecture: "Secrets of Steinway,” Rice Music House.
• 8 p.m.—"Artists Showcase" recital with Ursala Oppens, artist-in-residence, Northwestern University.
June 16
• 4–5:30 p.m.—Interview/ discussion with Oppens.
• 8 p.m.—Concert with guest artist Jerome Lowenthal, Juilliard School.
June 17
• 10 a.m.–5 p.m.—Arthur Fraser Concerto Competition.
• 8 p.m.— Young Artists Concert.
June 18
• 11 a.m.—Masterclass: "Secrets of the Trade," featuring winners of the Concerto Competition and festival students led by Oppens.
• 3 p.m.—Masterclass: "Secrets of the Trade," led by Lowenthal.
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