

There are many more competitions nowadays than a handful of major ones which dominated the field back a couple of decade ago.

Things changed, and the changes are dramatic. Judging modern music competitions certainly is a different task from what it meant for artists and music educators 20, 30, or 50 years ago.

How does Sound Espressivo address the known issues? What are possible improvements and solutions? What are the most common challenges for Judges? How did the changes in music competitions scene over past 20-30 years affect the judging? What is wrong with modern music competitions? Music competitions often are a target of a lot of criticism. Massimiliano Donninelli is distinguished by a special interpretative sensitivity and dedication to the composer's idea through a deep and particularly respectful knowledge of the score. He has recorded for CBC, Rai, Rai-Slo, RNE, Rusty Records, Palomar Records, Radio-Moldova, RadioFrance. He has collaborated with prestigious artists such as Luciano Berio, Valeria Moriconi, Brett Deubner and many others, conducting the orchestra as the Bel'Arte Orchestra (Paris), Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra, National Philharmonic Orchestra "Serghei Lunchevici", National TeleRadio Orchestra - Moldova, National Choir "Moldova".Īt the same time, he dedicates himself to the composition and his works are performed in Italy, Germany, Slovenia, France, Croatia, Brazil, Spain, United States, broadcast by RssSky, Rete A, Telequattro, RadioVaticana, RAI, United Nations Radio (Colombia), Discovery Channel, RadioShalom, RTVSlovenija (Koper). Since the beginning of his career he has dedicated himself to contemporary music, considered as privileged to live in his time and to immerse himself in the repertoire of Tradition.Īs a conductor of a classical and modern repertoire he has collaborated with prestigious festivals in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia, Portugal, United Kingdom, United States, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Holland, Canada, Serbia, Moldova, Greece. Massimiliano Donninelli represents one of the best performers of his generation.

This promises to be a fascinating discussion!Īpply now for the 2021 Sound Espressivo Global Competition at _ He will be speaking with us about his perspective as a conductor on traditional and new music. Maestro Massimiliano Donninelli is an esteemed member of the 2021 Sound Espressivo Global Competition. "What's the relationship between Traditional and New Repertoire?" He is an adjudicator for various international competitions including the ENKOR Piano Competition, the Sound Espressivo Global Competition, the Music International Grand Prix, North American Virtuoso International Music Competition, Royal Music Indonesia 2021, Grand Maestro International Music Competition and World Classical Music Awards In 2021, Avguste Antonov was named on the advisory board of the Sound Espressivo Global Competition. In addition to performing, Avguste Antonov is active as lecturer and has presented lectures for the Carrollton Music Teachers Association, Frisco Music Teachers Association, Kansas Music Teachers Association, Oklahoma Music Teachers Association, Wisconsin Music Teachers Association and the Colburn Piano Summer Festival. Avguste Antonov also had the privilege of taking masterclasses with Gerhard Oppitz, Jean-Claude Pennetier, Olivier Gardon, Grigory Sokolov, Olga Kern, Laure Favre Kahn, Anton Nel, Roman Rudnytsky and Yoheved Kaplinsky. He studied under the guidance of Alain Motard, Herve N'Kaoua, Robert Weirich, Stanislav Ioudenitch, Jack Winerock and Tamas Ungar. For more information on application, visit our website at _īorn in Bulgaria, Avguste Antonov studied piano in Bulgaria (Dobrich), France (Ecole Normale de Paris, Conservatoire de Bordeaux Jacques Thibaud) and the United States (2000: University of Missouri-Kansas City 2001-2004: University of Kansas 2006-2008: Texas Christian University). This is something that's very admirable and respectable about Avguste Antonov - his tenacity, perseverance, sincerity, and dedication to making sure his career is forged by him.Ĭheck out his website at This is a series curated by Virtual Concert Halls for the 2021 Sound Espressivo Global Competition. In this broadcast, we explore how to be courageous as a musician not only in your artistry but in the business side of being a professional. Hosted by Sound Espressivo Competition Judge and co-host: Chris Au
