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25-Jun-2021
by Miran Vaupotić
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 Video 1: Piazzolla "Ave Maria" & Concerto "Aconcagua", 1st mvt. performed by Anton StachevVideo 2: Piazzolla “Tres Minutos Con La Realidad” by Quinteto Respiro The first edition of the Piazzolla Music Competition, marking Astor Piazzolla’s 100th anniversary, took place last month organised by the Fundacion Astor Piazzolla. The grand prize included a cash reward, a recording and release deal with PARMA Recordings Navona Records, as well as a concert tour throughout China arranged and funded by PARMA. Other prizes included a masterclass from Pablo Zeigler, and an invitation to perform with a leading overseas orchestra. President of the Jury, Pablo Ziegler says “We’re delighted to announce the winners of the Piazolla Music Competition. There were a great number of high-level and professional participants in this competition and it was wonderful to see many musicians that understand the spirit of Piazolla’s music. I believe everyone would agree on the excellence of technique, interpretation, musicality, passion, and energy that the winners demonstrated”. Results: Soloist Grand Prize: Pantaleon Award - Anton Stachev (Russia - picture above left) Ensemble Grand Prize: Porteno Award – Quinteto Respiro (France – picture below) which includes Sebastien Innocenti (bandonéon), Emilie Aridon-Kociolek (piano), Sabrina Condello (violin), Fabio LoCurto (clarinet/bass Clarinet), Dorian Marcel (doublebass). In addition, PARMA Recordings, on behalf of the Piazzolla Music Competition and Fundación Astor Piazzolla, is pleased to announce a donation of $10,000 to benefit the Playing For Change Foundation, realizing the competition's goal to support musicians and music education in honor of the late legendary tango composer, Astor Piazzolla. |
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