We are pleased to announce the Winners of the 9th Annual Midwest Conservatory Concerto Competition:
Winners:
Senior Division:
Airi Ito, violin - Violin Concerto in D minor Op. 47 Mvt. 1 by Jean Sibelius
Matthew Hur, cello - Cello Concerto No. 1 Mvt. 1 by Dmitri Shostakovich
Junior Division- William Maeda, violin - Violin Concerto No. 1 Mvt. 1 by Max Bruch
Honorable Mention - Kimiko Aoki, oboe - Oboe Concerto in D minor Mvt. 1 by Ludwig August Lebrun
All four soloists will perform with the Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra on February 19th at Elmhurst University!
Judges: Dr. Michael Finlay, Piano Dr. Emma Hospelhorn, Flute Mr. Eric Pidluski, Violin The three judges would like to thank all of the participants for their excellent performances. Bravi tutti!
