Results of the 2007 Liszt-Garrison Festival & International Piano Competition
Baltimore-Washington Chapter
American Liszt Society
Sponsor of the Liszt-Garrison Festival & International Piano Competition
Nancy Roldán & Ernest Ragogini, Directors
www.lisztgarrisoncompetition.org
An exciting weekend of music at College of Notre Dame of Maryland, which featured world renowned musicians, culminated with the final round of the international competitions. Featured events included a master Class with Phyllis Bryn Julson, “transcendental performances” presented by author Alan Walker, a gala Recital featuring pianist Ann Schein and Violinist Earl Carlyss, a presentation on “Sibelius 5” by Robin Hodson, a round table discussion on audiences and programming, moderated by Thomas Benjamin, and semifinal and final rounds in three competition categories. A total of eight recitals included the 2006 winners, guest artists, and the final round performances for the 2007 competition categories. The Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the American Liszt Society thanks the support received from College of Notre Dame of Maryland and Dr. Mary Pat Seurkamp, the George Shields Foundation, Mason and Hamlin, Piano Craft, the American Liszt Society, University of Georgia at Athens, the Chalice Concert Series of Columbia, the numerous financial contributors and silent auction donors, and the audience. The chapter wishes to congratulate all the participants in the competition and is proud to announce the winners 2007.
RESULTS OF THE 2007 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
American Pianist 2007
JUDGES: Edward Polochick, Daniel Glover, José Ramos-Santana
First Prize : William Garrison Award - (Shared Equally)
ALEXIS ZHU - JACK KURUTZ
Second Prize
LOK NG
Best Interpretation of a composition by Franz Liszt
JACK KURUTZ
Best Interpretation of a composition by an American Composer
Not awarded
Young Artist
JUDGES: Alan Walker, Michael Adcock, Shaun Tirrell
First Prize: Franz Liszt Award
IRENE KIM
Second Prize
BOGDAN-CLAUDIU DULU
Best Interpretation of a composition by Franz Liszt
KEI NIEDRA
Best Interpretation of a composition by an American Composer
BOGDAN-CLAUDIU DULU
COLLABORATIVE ARTISTS
Duo Ensembles
JUDGES: José Cueto, Ivo Kaltchev, Noel Lester
First Prize: George Shields Award
Yien Wang, Piano & JULIE AHN, Violin
Second Prize
EUN-JUNG SHON, Piano & HYUNG-CHAN KIM, Bassoon
Best Interpretation of a composition from the Romantic Era
EUN-JUNG SHON, Piano & HYUN CHANG KIM, Bassoon
Best Interpretation of a composition by Franz Liszt
Not awarded
Best Interpretation of a composition by an American Composer
Yien Wang, Piano & JULIE AHN, Violin
Honorable Mention
CHARLES HULIN, Piano & JEFF PRILLAMAN, Tenor
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
DATES To be announced
