Dear Friends,
In the time of COVID-19, Odyssey is very fortunate to have the support of First Baptist Church of Columbia, which continues to be our home for this Season 17.
In a time of isolation during this pandemic, we recognize that the need for music and musicians in our lives, here in our community, has never been greater. We hope you can still enjoy our performances on YouTube videos FOR FREE by subscribing to "OdysseyPlowman ." The livestream videos are available for one week only, after which they may be available from time to time.
As of April 16, we are accepting up to 50 audiences in a sanctuary of 650 capacity. RSVP to our e-Newsletter is required, and we are contact tracing for precautions, as well as requiring masks and social distancing. We are also prioritizing live streaming this season, therefore seating is limited to behind the first 5 rows of pews. No concession is sold.
Other changes were adopted and/or further recognized this season, in an effort to improve our programming content to the best of our abilities, to be more diverse and inclusive in our repertoire. We will continue to work on this. Our statement against racism can be found here: https://conta.cc/2UeyvWt
Until we can be together again, please be well. With caution, there is a light at the end of this tunnel.
Ayako Tsuruta
Executive and Artistic Director
In a time of isolation during this pandemic, we recognize that the need for music and musicians in our lives, here in our community, has never been greater. We hope you can still enjoy our performances on YouTube videos FOR FREE by subscribing to "OdysseyPlowman ." The livestream videos are available for one week only, after which they may be available from time to time.
As of April 16, we are accepting up to 50 audiences in a sanctuary of 650 capacity. RSVP to our e-Newsletter is required, and we are contact tracing for precautions, as well as requiring masks and social distancing. We are also prioritizing live streaming this season, therefore seating is limited to behind the first 5 rows of pews. No concession is sold.
Other changes were adopted and/or further recognized this season, in an effort to improve our programming content to the best of our abilities, to be more diverse and inclusive in our repertoire. We will continue to work on this. Our statement against racism can be found here: https://conta.cc/2UeyvWt
Until we can be together again, please be well. With caution, there is a light at the end of this tunnel.
Ayako Tsuruta
Executive and Artistic Director
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Season 17 Programs
~ Programs and artists are subject to change without notice ~
* Due to an unforeseen circumstances, Florence Price's "Five Folksongs in Counterpoint" is cancelled. In place, Brahms Horn Trio was rescheduled to April 30. Below is Odyssey Fridays originally published early March. Enjoy!
* Due to an unforeseen circumstances, some the following program has changed.
April 30, 2021 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church
Folk Songs
Welcome
Ayako Tsuruta, Executive and Artistic Director
Mary Leaf (b. 1947): Flight of the Mourning Dove (2009) [3'00]
Lauren Miyamoto, piano
SUITE FILIPINIANA, Adapted for saxophone and piano by Leo Saguiguit
Sarung Banggi (One Evening) (1910) Potenciano Gregorio
4:00 (1880-1939)
Arr. Padilla de Leon
(Bicol)
One evening as I lay in bed
I heard the sad song of a bird
At first I thought it was a dream
But soon I recognized your voice
I opened my eyes and arose
And strained in the darkness to see
I looked about and up
Then saw your radiant face.
Katakataka (How Surprising!) Santiago Suarez
2:00 (1901-1964)
Arr. Romero
(Tagalog)
It makes me wonder how someone like me could fall for you
It began as a joke, and in the end it was, what?
I pretended to protest, but that wasn’t real
Because of you, this heart of mine was captured by you
I think of you day and night
I am your servant, who needs nothing more
Just to hear from your lips, my dear
That I will be loved always for as long as we live
Bayan Ko (My Country) (1928) Constancio DeGuzman
5:00 (1903-1982)
Arr. Romero
(Tagalog)
My country, the Philippines,
Land of gold and flowers
With love in her palms
She offered beauty and splendor.
And for her refinement and beauty,
Foreigners were enticed.
Country mine, you were enslaved
Mired in suffering.
Even birds that are free to fly
Cage them and they shall cry,
How much more for country so beautiful
Would She not yearn to be free?
Philippines mine that I treasure,
Cradle of my tears and poverty,
My aspiration is,
To see you truly free!
Sa Kabukiran (In the Farmlands) (1928) Manuel P. Velez
3:30 (1894-1959)
Arr. Romero
(Cebuano)
In the countryside, there is no sorrow
All the days are joyful
When I look at the plants
Their colors are all cheerful
The birds are all a-singing
It’s entertaining to listen to them
Oh, my happy life
My heart is full and at ease
Leo Saguiguit, saxophone
Rachel AuBuchon, piano
Béla Bartók (1881-1945): Contrasts, Sz. 111, BB.116 (1938) [20’]
Verbunkos (Recruiting Dance)
Pihenő (Relaxation)
Sebes (Fast Dance)
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Wes Warnhoff, clarinet
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Intermission
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): "Aprite un po’ quegli occhi" from Le Nozze di Figaro (1786) [ca. 4'00]
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): "Draw Near, All Ye People" from Elijah, Op. 60 (1846) [ca. 4'00]
Hans Bridger Heruth (b. 1997 ): The Mill (2021) [ca. 5'30]
Kurt Weill (1900-1950): Lost in the stars, the musical (1949) [ca. 4'00]
Anthony Blatter, bass-baritone
Hans Bridger Heruth, piano
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 40 for piano, violin and horn (1865) [32']
Andante
Scherzo (Allegro)
Adagio mesto
Allegro con brio
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Amanda Collins, horn
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
April 30, 2021 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church
Folk Songs
Welcome
Ayako Tsuruta, Executive and Artistic Director
Mary Leaf (b. 1947): Flight of the Mourning Dove (2009) [3'00]
Lauren Miyamoto, piano
SUITE FILIPINIANA, Adapted for saxophone and piano by Leo Saguiguit
Sarung Banggi (One Evening) (1910) Potenciano Gregorio
4:00 (1880-1939)
Arr. Padilla de Leon
(Bicol)
One evening as I lay in bed
I heard the sad song of a bird
At first I thought it was a dream
But soon I recognized your voice
I opened my eyes and arose
And strained in the darkness to see
I looked about and up
Then saw your radiant face.
Katakataka (How Surprising!) Santiago Suarez
2:00 (1901-1964)
Arr. Romero
(Tagalog)
It makes me wonder how someone like me could fall for you
It began as a joke, and in the end it was, what?
I pretended to protest, but that wasn’t real
Because of you, this heart of mine was captured by you
I think of you day and night
I am your servant, who needs nothing more
Just to hear from your lips, my dear
That I will be loved always for as long as we live
Bayan Ko (My Country) (1928) Constancio DeGuzman
5:00 (1903-1982)
Arr. Romero
(Tagalog)
My country, the Philippines,
Land of gold and flowers
With love in her palms
She offered beauty and splendor.
And for her refinement and beauty,
Foreigners were enticed.
Country mine, you were enslaved
Mired in suffering.
Even birds that are free to fly
Cage them and they shall cry,
How much more for country so beautiful
Would She not yearn to be free?
Philippines mine that I treasure,
Cradle of my tears and poverty,
My aspiration is,
To see you truly free!
Sa Kabukiran (In the Farmlands) (1928) Manuel P. Velez
3:30 (1894-1959)
Arr. Romero
(Cebuano)
In the countryside, there is no sorrow
All the days are joyful
When I look at the plants
Their colors are all cheerful
The birds are all a-singing
It’s entertaining to listen to them
Oh, my happy life
My heart is full and at ease
Leo Saguiguit, saxophone
Rachel AuBuchon, piano
Béla Bartók (1881-1945): Contrasts, Sz. 111, BB.116 (1938) [20’]
Verbunkos (Recruiting Dance)
Pihenő (Relaxation)
Sebes (Fast Dance)
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Wes Warnhoff, clarinet
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Intermission
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): "Aprite un po’ quegli occhi" from Le Nozze di Figaro (1786) [ca. 4'00]
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): "Draw Near, All Ye People" from Elijah, Op. 60 (1846) [ca. 4'00]
Hans Bridger Heruth (b. 1997 ): The Mill (2021) [ca. 5'30]
Kurt Weill (1900-1950): Lost in the stars, the musical (1949) [ca. 4'00]
Anthony Blatter, bass-baritone
Hans Bridger Heruth, piano
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 40 for piano, violin and horn (1865) [32']
Andante
Scherzo (Allegro)
Adagio mesto
Allegro con brio
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Amanda Collins, horn
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
May 30, 2021 (Sun) 3pm, First Baptist Church (Venue to be confirmed)
Vox Nova
arr. William Hawley (b. 1950): Beautiful River
arr. John Wykoff (b. 1982): Beautiful Morning
arr. Stephen Paulus (1949-2014): The Road Home
arr. Richard Bjella (b. 1951): Idumea
arr. Carol Barnett (b. 1949): By and By
arr. Moira Smiley (contemporary): Bring Me Little Water, Silvy
arr. Artemisia Trio: What Happens When a Woman
arr. John Tebay (contemporary): Hold On
Intermission
Haiti
arr. Sten Källman (b. 1952): Frè O
Canada
Don Macdonald (b. 1966): When the Earth Stands Still
Ireland
arr. Liadan & Bhreathnach: “P” Stands for Paddy
Michael McGlynn (b. 1964): Dúlamán
South Africa
arr. Michael Barrett (contemporary): Ndikhokhele Bawo
Philippines
arr. Saunder Choi (b. 1988): Leron, Leron Sinta
Vox Nova
arr. William Hawley (b. 1950): Beautiful River
arr. John Wykoff (b. 1982): Beautiful Morning
arr. Stephen Paulus (1949-2014): The Road Home
arr. Richard Bjella (b. 1951): Idumea
arr. Carol Barnett (b. 1949): By and By
arr. Moira Smiley (contemporary): Bring Me Little Water, Silvy
arr. Artemisia Trio: What Happens When a Woman
arr. John Tebay (contemporary): Hold On
Intermission
Haiti
arr. Sten Källman (b. 1952): Frè O
Canada
Don Macdonald (b. 1966): When the Earth Stands Still
Ireland
arr. Liadan & Bhreathnach: “P” Stands for Paddy
Michael McGlynn (b. 1964): Dúlamán
South Africa
arr. Michael Barrett (contemporary): Ndikhokhele Bawo
Philippines
arr. Saunder Choi (b. 1988): Leron, Leron Sinta
~ Past Season 17 Concerts ~
| 2020.10.09_program.pdf |
October 9, 2020 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church
Rag Rhapsody
Antonin Dvorak: Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90 / B. 166, "Dumky" (1891)
Lento maestoso - Allegro quasi doppio movimento [5']
BNB Trio
Brandon Kim, violin
Nicole Parker, violoncello
Benjamin Xu, piano
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937): Rapsodie Espagnole (1907) for two pianos [14’]
Prélude à la nuit
Malagueña
Habanera
Feria
Ayako Tsuruta, piano I
Peter Miyamoto, piano II
William Bolcom (b. 1938): Garden of Eden: Four Rags for two pianos (1974/1994) [13’]
Old Adam
The Ternal Feminine
The Serpent’s Kiss
Through Eden’s Gates
Peter Miyamoto, piano I
Ayako Tsuruta, piano II
Kevin R. Olson (b. 1971): A Scott Joplin Rag Rhapsody for two pianos, eight hands [6’]
Jack Fina (1913-1970): Bumble Boogie (1948) for two pianos, eight hands [3’]
Peter Miyamoto and Ayako Tsuruta, piano I
Natalia Bolshakova and Anya Akhmadullina, piano II
Greg Anderson (b. 1981): Ragtime alla turca for two pianos (2008) [4’30]
Ayako Tsuruta, piano I
Peter Miyamoto, piano II
Intermission
Errollyn Wallen (b. 1958): The Girl in my Alphabet (1990) for two pianos [11’]
Ayako Tsuruta, piano I
Peter Miyamoto, piano II
George Gershwin (1898-1937): Rhapsody in Blue (1924), arr. Timofei Dokshitser [13']
Iskander Akhmadullin, trumpet
Natalia Bolshakova, piano
Rag Rhapsody
Antonin Dvorak: Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90 / B. 166, "Dumky" (1891)
Lento maestoso - Allegro quasi doppio movimento [5']
BNB Trio
Brandon Kim, violin
Nicole Parker, violoncello
Benjamin Xu, piano
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937): Rapsodie Espagnole (1907) for two pianos [14’]
Prélude à la nuit
Malagueña
Habanera
Feria
Ayako Tsuruta, piano I
Peter Miyamoto, piano II
William Bolcom (b. 1938): Garden of Eden: Four Rags for two pianos (1974/1994) [13’]
Old Adam
The Ternal Feminine
The Serpent’s Kiss
Through Eden’s Gates
Peter Miyamoto, piano I
Ayako Tsuruta, piano II
Kevin R. Olson (b. 1971): A Scott Joplin Rag Rhapsody for two pianos, eight hands [6’]
Jack Fina (1913-1970): Bumble Boogie (1948) for two pianos, eight hands [3’]
Peter Miyamoto and Ayako Tsuruta, piano I
Natalia Bolshakova and Anya Akhmadullina, piano II
Greg Anderson (b. 1981): Ragtime alla turca for two pianos (2008) [4’30]
Ayako Tsuruta, piano I
Peter Miyamoto, piano II
Intermission
Errollyn Wallen (b. 1958): The Girl in my Alphabet (1990) for two pianos [11’]
Ayako Tsuruta, piano I
Peter Miyamoto, piano II
George Gershwin (1898-1937): Rhapsody in Blue (1924), arr. Timofei Dokshitser [13']
Iskander Akhmadullin, trumpet
Natalia Bolshakova, piano
November 6, 2020 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church
Love and Friendship
Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major, D. 898 (1828)
Allegro moderato [12']
BNB Trio
Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Six Studies in Canonic Form, Op. 56 (1845), trans. C. Debussy for two pianos [15’]
Nicht zu schnell
Mit innigem Ausdruck
Andantino
Innig
Nicht zu schnell
Adagio
Peter Miyamoto, piano I
Ayako Tsuruta, piano II
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108 [25']
Allegro
Adagio
Un poco presto e con sentimento
Presto agitato
Amy Appold, violin
Natalia Bolshakova, piano
Intermission
Clara Schumann (1819-1896): Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 17 (1845-6) [35’]
Allegro moderato
Scherzo and Trio
Andante
Allegretto
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Eli Lara, violoncello
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Love and Friendship
Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major, D. 898 (1828)
Allegro moderato [12']
BNB Trio
Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Six Studies in Canonic Form, Op. 56 (1845), trans. C. Debussy for two pianos [15’]
Nicht zu schnell
Mit innigem Ausdruck
Andantino
Innig
Nicht zu schnell
Adagio
Peter Miyamoto, piano I
Ayako Tsuruta, piano II
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108 [25']
Allegro
Adagio
Un poco presto e con sentimento
Presto agitato
Amy Appold, violin
Natalia Bolshakova, piano
Intermission
Clara Schumann (1819-1896): Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 17 (1845-6) [35’]
Allegro moderato
Scherzo and Trio
Andante
Allegretto
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Eli Lara, violoncello
Peter Miyamoto, piano
| 2020.12.04_holiday_sparkles_program.pdf |
December 4, 2020 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church
Holiday Sparkles
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1825): Sonata in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2 (1795)
I. Allegro vivace [6'00]
Anthony Wu, piano
Albert Hay Malotte (1895-1964): Lord's Prayer (1935) [2:38]
51 Strings
Maria Duhova Trevor, harp
Kirk Trevor, violoncello
John Jacob Niles (1892-1980): I wonder as I wander (1933), arr. Rhett Barnwell [2:48]
Mykola Lentovych (1877-1921): Ukranian Bell Carol (1916/9), arr. Rhett Barnwell [2:45]
Gustav Holst (1874-1934): In the Bleak Midwinter (1906), arr. by Sunita Staneslow [2:44]
Maria Duhova Trevor, harp
Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992): "Louange à l'Éternité de Jésus" from Quatuor de la fin du temps (1941) [ca. 8:00]
51 Strings
Ernest Chausson (1855-1899): Poême, Op. 25 (1896) [15:00’]
Holly Piccoli, violin
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Grazyna Bacewicz (1909-1960): Sonatina for Oboe and Piano (1955) [ca. 9'30]
Allegretto
Kanon
Allegro non troppo
Alison Robuck, oboe
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Intermission
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957): Novelette, Op. 102 (1922) [3'00]
Holly Piccoli, violin
Maria Duhova Trevor, harp
Gustav Holst: Six songs for soprano and piano, Op. 16 (1903-4) and Four Songs, Op. 35 (1916-7) for tenor and violin [20’]
Jesu sweet, now I will sing, Op. 35 No. 1
Cradle Song, Op. 16 No. 5 (William Blake)
My true love hath my heart, Op. 16 No. 2 (Philip Sidney)
My soul has nought but fire and ice, Op. 35 No. 2
Calm is the morn, Op. 16 No. 1 (Alfred, Lord Tennyson)
Peace, Op. 16 No. 6 (Alfred H. Hyatt)
I sing of a maiden, Op. 35 No. 3
Weep you no more, Op. 16 No. 3 (anon)
Lovely kind and kindly loving, Op. 16 No. 4 (Nicholas Breton)
My leman is so true, Op. 35 No. 4
Kyle Stegall, tenor
Holly Piccoli, violin
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Holiday Sparkles
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1825): Sonata in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2 (1795)
I. Allegro vivace [6'00]
Anthony Wu, piano
Albert Hay Malotte (1895-1964): Lord's Prayer (1935) [2:38]
51 Strings
Maria Duhova Trevor, harp
Kirk Trevor, violoncello
John Jacob Niles (1892-1980): I wonder as I wander (1933), arr. Rhett Barnwell [2:48]
Mykola Lentovych (1877-1921): Ukranian Bell Carol (1916/9), arr. Rhett Barnwell [2:45]
Gustav Holst (1874-1934): In the Bleak Midwinter (1906), arr. by Sunita Staneslow [2:44]
Maria Duhova Trevor, harp
Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992): "Louange à l'Éternité de Jésus" from Quatuor de la fin du temps (1941) [ca. 8:00]
51 Strings
Ernest Chausson (1855-1899): Poême, Op. 25 (1896) [15:00’]
Holly Piccoli, violin
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Grazyna Bacewicz (1909-1960): Sonatina for Oboe and Piano (1955) [ca. 9'30]
Allegretto
Kanon
Allegro non troppo
Alison Robuck, oboe
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Intermission
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957): Novelette, Op. 102 (1922) [3'00]
Holly Piccoli, violin
Maria Duhova Trevor, harp
Gustav Holst: Six songs for soprano and piano, Op. 16 (1903-4) and Four Songs, Op. 35 (1916-7) for tenor and violin [20’]
Jesu sweet, now I will sing, Op. 35 No. 1
Cradle Song, Op. 16 No. 5 (William Blake)
My true love hath my heart, Op. 16 No. 2 (Philip Sidney)
My soul has nought but fire and ice, Op. 35 No. 2
Calm is the morn, Op. 16 No. 1 (Alfred, Lord Tennyson)
Peace, Op. 16 No. 6 (Alfred H. Hyatt)
I sing of a maiden, Op. 35 No. 3
Weep you no more, Op. 16 No. 3 (anon)
Lovely kind and kindly loving, Op. 16 No. 4 (Nicholas Breton)
My leman is so true, Op. 35 No. 4
Kyle Stegall, tenor
Holly Piccoli, violin
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
| 2021_aria_concerto_competition_program.pdf |
January 10, 2021 (Sun) 3pm, First Baptist Church
The MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition
Introduction Ayako Tsuruta, MMAMTA President and Odyssey Director
Contestant No. 1 Natalie Robuck, voice
[7:43] W. A. Mozart: Voi che sapate, K. 492
Christine Nichols, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 2 Ema Iwasaki, piano
[12:53] W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto in A Major, K. 488
I. Allegro
Judith Shaw, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 3 Jay Lipsutz, viola
[24:33] J. Stamitz: Concerto in D Major, Op. 1
I. Allegro
Vera Parkin, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 4 Kristen Yu, piano
[37:50] W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto in E-flat Major, K. 271
I. Allegro
Bomi Kim, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 5 Wendy Kleintank, voice
[51:54] G. F. Handel: Tornami a vagheggiar, from Alcina
Ross Dryer, orchestral accompaniment
Intermission (10 min)
Contestant No. 6 Ava Andrews, violin
[1:13:13] S. Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 63
I. Allegro moderato
Nina Ferrigno, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 7 Joan Kwon, piano
[1:29:06] F. Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21
II. Larghetto
Ayako Tsuruta, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 8 Daniel Diringer, cello
[1:43:27] A. Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104
I. Allegro
Vera Parkin, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 9 Sophia Heaton, violin
[2:01:07] F. Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64
I. Allegro molto appassionato
Vera Parkin, orchestral accompaniment
Intermission (10 min)
Contestant No. 10 Nicole Parker, cello
[2:26:08] C. Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33
I. Allegro non troppo
Ross Dryer, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 11 Taehee Oh, piano
[2:35:43] C. Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22
Contestant No. 12 Yiyun Xu, violin
[2:52:47] C. Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 61
I. Allegro non troppo
Vera Parkin, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 13 Benjamin Smith, cello
[3:06:34] D. Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 107
I. Allegretto
Ross Dryer, orchestral accompaniment
Closing remarks by the Odyssey Director.
Judges deliberate.
Result announcement.
The 2021 Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition is sponsored by MMAMTA, Odyssey Chamber Music Series, and the Paul D. Higday Mozart Trust.
The MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition
Introduction Ayako Tsuruta, MMAMTA President and Odyssey Director
Contestant No. 1 Natalie Robuck, voice
[7:43] W. A. Mozart: Voi che sapate, K. 492
Christine Nichols, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 2 Ema Iwasaki, piano
[12:53] W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto in A Major, K. 488
I. Allegro
Judith Shaw, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 3 Jay Lipsutz, viola
[24:33] J. Stamitz: Concerto in D Major, Op. 1
I. Allegro
Vera Parkin, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 4 Kristen Yu, piano
[37:50] W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto in E-flat Major, K. 271
I. Allegro
Bomi Kim, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 5 Wendy Kleintank, voice
[51:54] G. F. Handel: Tornami a vagheggiar, from Alcina
Ross Dryer, orchestral accompaniment
Intermission (10 min)
Contestant No. 6 Ava Andrews, violin
[1:13:13] S. Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 63
I. Allegro moderato
Nina Ferrigno, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 7 Joan Kwon, piano
[1:29:06] F. Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21
II. Larghetto
Ayako Tsuruta, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 8 Daniel Diringer, cello
[1:43:27] A. Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104
I. Allegro
Vera Parkin, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 9 Sophia Heaton, violin
[2:01:07] F. Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64
I. Allegro molto appassionato
Vera Parkin, orchestral accompaniment
Intermission (10 min)
Contestant No. 10 Nicole Parker, cello
[2:26:08] C. Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33
I. Allegro non troppo
Ross Dryer, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 11 Taehee Oh, piano
[2:35:43] C. Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22
- Andante sostenuto
Contestant No. 12 Yiyun Xu, violin
[2:52:47] C. Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 61
I. Allegro non troppo
Vera Parkin, orchestral accompaniment
Contestant No. 13 Benjamin Smith, cello
[3:06:34] D. Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 107
I. Allegretto
Ross Dryer, orchestral accompaniment
Closing remarks by the Odyssey Director.
Judges deliberate.
Result announcement.
- The result announcement will not be video streamed; the result will be posted on the competition webpage on Monday.
- This year's competition is different from the past 3 years. We have opened the repertoire to all genre, in lieu of providing an opportunity to perform in our February concert with an orchestral accompaniment for a Winner's award of $300 to each of the three performers. In addition, an Alternate and Honorable Mentions will be announced.
The 2021 Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition is sponsored by MMAMTA, Odyssey Chamber Music Series, and the Paul D. Higday Mozart Trust.
Result
Special thanks to their teachers, and accompanists Ross Dryer, Vera Parkin, Christine Nichols, Nina Ferrigno, Bomi Kim, and Judith Shaw.
Result:
Honorable Mention:
#3 Jay Lipsutz, viola - student of Chris Tantillo
#5 Wendy Kleintank, voice - student of Christine Seitz
#6 Ava Andrews, violin - student of Angie Smart
Alternate:
#11 Taehee Oh, piano - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Winners:
#4 Kristen Yu, piano - student of Mabel Kinder
#10 Nicole Parker, cello - student of Eli Lara
#13 Benjamin Smith, cello - student of Kirk Trevor
Congratulations to ALL the young performers!! Their courageous performances in a middle of a pandemic made this competition one of the most inspired events.
Result:
Honorable Mention:
#3 Jay Lipsutz, viola - student of Chris Tantillo
#5 Wendy Kleintank, voice - student of Christine Seitz
#6 Ava Andrews, violin - student of Angie Smart
Alternate:
#11 Taehee Oh, piano - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Winners:
#4 Kristen Yu, piano - student of Mabel Kinder
#10 Nicole Parker, cello - student of Eli Lara
#13 Benjamin Smith, cello - student of Kirk Trevor
Congratulations to ALL the young performers!! Their courageous performances in a middle of a pandemic made this competition one of the most inspired events.
February 12, 2021 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church
Baroque Concerto
Pre-concert:
Florence Price (1887-1953)
Fantasie nègre No. 4 in B Minor (1932)
Graham Bond, piano
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Piano Concerto in E-flat Major, K. 271 (1777)
I. Allegro
Kristen Yu, piano
Bomi Kim, orchestral accompaniment
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921): Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33 (1872)
I. Allegro non troppo
Nicole Parker, violoncello
Ross Dryer, orchestral accompaniment
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975): Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 107 (1959)
I. Allegretto
Benjamin Smith, cello
Ross Dryer, orchestral accompaniment
Intermission
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741): Concerto in B Minor, Op. 3 No. 10 / RV580, for Four Violins (1711) [11’00]
Allegro
Largo – Larghetto
Allegro
Amy Appold, violin I
Siri Geenen, violin II
Julie Rosenfeld, violin III
D. Lydia Redding, violin IV
Ayako Tsuruta, orchestral accompaniment
Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787): "Melodie" from Orfeo ed Euridice (1762) , arr. for organ and piano duo by Jonathan Scott [4'00]
Franz Joseph Haydn (1832-1809): "The Heavens are Telling" from The Creation (1797-8), arr. by Martha Powell Setchell [4'00]
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Colleen Ostercamp, organ
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): from Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013 (1722-3)
Allemande
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788): Hamburger Sonata in G Major for flute and basso continuo, H. 564 (1786)
Allegretto
Rondo, Presto
Alice K. Dade, flute
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Baroque Concerto
Pre-concert:
Florence Price (1887-1953)
Fantasie nègre No. 4 in B Minor (1932)
Graham Bond, piano
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Piano Concerto in E-flat Major, K. 271 (1777)
I. Allegro
Kristen Yu, piano
Bomi Kim, orchestral accompaniment
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921): Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33 (1872)
I. Allegro non troppo
Nicole Parker, violoncello
Ross Dryer, orchestral accompaniment
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975): Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 107 (1959)
I. Allegretto
Benjamin Smith, cello
Ross Dryer, orchestral accompaniment
Intermission
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741): Concerto in B Minor, Op. 3 No. 10 / RV580, for Four Violins (1711) [11’00]
Allegro
Largo – Larghetto
Allegro
Amy Appold, violin I
Siri Geenen, violin II
Julie Rosenfeld, violin III
D. Lydia Redding, violin IV
Ayako Tsuruta, orchestral accompaniment
Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787): "Melodie" from Orfeo ed Euridice (1762) , arr. for organ and piano duo by Jonathan Scott [4'00]
Franz Joseph Haydn (1832-1809): "The Heavens are Telling" from The Creation (1797-8), arr. by Martha Powell Setchell [4'00]
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Colleen Ostercamp, organ
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): from Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013 (1722-3)
Allemande
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788): Hamburger Sonata in G Major for flute and basso continuo, H. 564 (1786)
Allegretto
Rondo, Presto
Alice K. Dade, flute
Peter Miyamoto, piano
March 19, 2021 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church
Soma Quartet
Pre-concert:
Anton Arensky (1861-1906): Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 32 (1894) [10']
I. Allegro moderato
BNB Trio
Brandon Kim, violin
Nicole Parker, violoncello
Benjamin Xu, piano
* Due to an unforeseen circumstances, Brahms Horn Trio has been rescheduled to April 30.
Johannes Brahms (1883-1897): Regenlied, Op. 59 No. 3 (1870-3) [5']
Steven Tharp, tenor
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Violin Sonata in G Major, Op. 78 (1878-9) [28']
Vivace ma non troppo
Adagio
Allegro molto moderato
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Intermission (12 min)
Brandon Kim (b. 2003): The Sands of Time (2020) [6'00]
See program notes, below.
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80 (1847), arr. Arthur Liang [24']
Allegro vivace assai
Allegro assai
Adagio
Finale: Allegro molto
Intermission (5 min)
Joel Love (b.1982): In memorium (2015) [10’]
David Ludwig: Josquin Microludes (2012) [10']
Zack Browning (b. 1953): Howler Back (2004) [1'15]
Soma Quartet
Soma Quartet
Pre-concert:
Anton Arensky (1861-1906): Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 32 (1894) [10']
I. Allegro moderato
BNB Trio
Brandon Kim, violin
Nicole Parker, violoncello
Benjamin Xu, piano
* Due to an unforeseen circumstances, Brahms Horn Trio has been rescheduled to April 30.
Johannes Brahms (1883-1897): Regenlied, Op. 59 No. 3 (1870-3) [5']
Steven Tharp, tenor
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Violin Sonata in G Major, Op. 78 (1878-9) [28']
Vivace ma non troppo
Adagio
Allegro molto moderato
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Intermission (12 min)
Brandon Kim (b. 2003): The Sands of Time (2020) [6'00]
See program notes, below.
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80 (1847), arr. Arthur Liang [24']
Allegro vivace assai
Allegro assai
Adagio
Finale: Allegro molto
Intermission (5 min)
Joel Love (b.1982): In memorium (2015) [10’]
David Ludwig: Josquin Microludes (2012) [10']
- Milles regretz de vous abandonner...
- et d'eslonger vostre fache amoureuse...
- jay si grand dueil et paine doloureuse...
- quon me verra brief mes jours definer...
- ...brief mes jours definer...
Zack Browning (b. 1953): Howler Back (2004) [1'15]
Soma Quartet
Program Notes:
The Sands of Time (2020) by Brandon Kim
This piece was inspired by the idea of time in the form of falling sand in an hourglass, depicted by the rain stick. The first section notes the texture and free flowing nature of time and sand with the prolonged section of overlapping triplets. Then, tension starts to build, as the sand works with time and a sand castle materializes in the second section. The castle in the second section is still made up of sand as shown by the numerous triplets in the section, but is a whole new structure, with a contrasting feel. Soon, time starts to work against the sand, wearing down the castle with age. The third section shows that uncertainty, with different ideas switching to others and the sand trying to get back to its original form. Finally, with the return of the flowing triplet background, the sandcastle deteriorates back to the essence it came from until the hourglass runs out of sand and time.
Brandon Kim
Brandon Kim started composing music when he was 10, and his first composition was “Knights of the Round Table” for piano, violin, and trumpet. Since then, he’s loved to use interesting techniques and instrumentation in his compositions. He is currently a junior at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Missouri and his current composition mentor is Niko Schroeder. Brandon has won awards six times in the middle and high school fine art music division of the Creating Original Music Project (COMP) competition and was the 1st and 2nd place winner in 2019 and 2020 of the National Federation Junior Composers Contest respectively. Most notably, he was the 2nd place winner of the 2020-2021 Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) National Composition Competition in the senior division. Brandon has always thought that composing is the way he can express his personal feelings and carries that sentiment when he plays his piano and violin. As a violinist, he performed his improvised solo at the 2020 Missouri All-State Orchestra, and he was selected for the 2020 NAfME All National Symphony Orchestra. Brandon is also the founding member of the BNB piano trio, coached by Ayako Tsuruta, and the trio has performed at the Odyssey Chamber Music Series since 2019.
The Sands of Time (2020) by Brandon Kim
This piece was inspired by the idea of time in the form of falling sand in an hourglass, depicted by the rain stick. The first section notes the texture and free flowing nature of time and sand with the prolonged section of overlapping triplets. Then, tension starts to build, as the sand works with time and a sand castle materializes in the second section. The castle in the second section is still made up of sand as shown by the numerous triplets in the section, but is a whole new structure, with a contrasting feel. Soon, time starts to work against the sand, wearing down the castle with age. The third section shows that uncertainty, with different ideas switching to others and the sand trying to get back to its original form. Finally, with the return of the flowing triplet background, the sandcastle deteriorates back to the essence it came from until the hourglass runs out of sand and time.
Brandon Kim
Brandon Kim started composing music when he was 10, and his first composition was “Knights of the Round Table” for piano, violin, and trumpet. Since then, he’s loved to use interesting techniques and instrumentation in his compositions. He is currently a junior at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Missouri and his current composition mentor is Niko Schroeder. Brandon has won awards six times in the middle and high school fine art music division of the Creating Original Music Project (COMP) competition and was the 1st and 2nd place winner in 2019 and 2020 of the National Federation Junior Composers Contest respectively. Most notably, he was the 2nd place winner of the 2020-2021 Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) National Composition Competition in the senior division. Brandon has always thought that composing is the way he can express his personal feelings and carries that sentiment when he plays his piano and violin. As a violinist, he performed his improvised solo at the 2020 Missouri All-State Orchestra, and he was selected for the 2020 NAfME All National Symphony Orchestra. Brandon is also the founding member of the BNB piano trio, coached by Ayako Tsuruta, and the trio has performed at the Odyssey Chamber Music Series since 2019.
April 16, 2021 (Fri) 7pm, First Baptist Church
M-Odyssey
"Brahms to Bebop"
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Trio in A Minor for Clarinet, Cello and Piano, Op. 114 (1891)
Allegro
Adagio
Andantino grazioso
Allegro
Andrew Wiele, clarinet
Andrew Lewis, violoncello
Bomi Kim, piano
Sonny Rollins (b. 1930): Tenor Madness (1956)
Joe Henderson (1937-2001): Recordame (1963)
Miles Davis (1926-1991) / Bill Evans (1929-1980): Blue in Green (1959)
Charlie Parker (1920-1955): Donna Lee (1947)
Andrew Wiele, clarinet / piano
Isaac Foley, bass
Christopher Fusco, percussion
Intermission
"The not-so-Serious, Serious Musician"
Henri Kling (1842-1918): The Elephant & The Fly (1903)
Kassandra Ormsby, contrabassoon
Julia Gundacker, piccolo
Hans Bridger Heruth, piano
John Steinmetz (b. 1951): Fish Phase for two Contrabassoons and Goldfish (1975)
Leigh Muñoz & Kassandra Ormsby, Contrabassoons
P.D.Q. Bach (1807-1742?): The Musical Sacrifice, S. 50% Off (1977), Schlepped out of obscurity by Professor Peter Schickele
I.Fuga Meshuga
II.Sort of Little Trio Sonata
III.Three Canons
IV.Chorale Prelude: "Da kommt ja der Schurke"
V.Four More Canons
VI.The Grossest Fugue
Julia Gundacker flute/piccolo
Dan Willet, oboe
Kassandra Ormsby, bassoon
Joanna Griffith, trombone (tenor/bass)
Hans Bridger Heruth, violin
Zachary Clark, string bass
M-Odyssey
"Brahms to Bebop"
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Trio in A Minor for Clarinet, Cello and Piano, Op. 114 (1891)
Allegro
Adagio
Andantino grazioso
Allegro
Andrew Wiele, clarinet
Andrew Lewis, violoncello
Bomi Kim, piano
Sonny Rollins (b. 1930): Tenor Madness (1956)
Joe Henderson (1937-2001): Recordame (1963)
Miles Davis (1926-1991) / Bill Evans (1929-1980): Blue in Green (1959)
Charlie Parker (1920-1955): Donna Lee (1947)
Andrew Wiele, clarinet / piano
Isaac Foley, bass
Christopher Fusco, percussion
Intermission
"The not-so-Serious, Serious Musician"
Henri Kling (1842-1918): The Elephant & The Fly (1903)
Kassandra Ormsby, contrabassoon
Julia Gundacker, piccolo
Hans Bridger Heruth, piano
John Steinmetz (b. 1951): Fish Phase for two Contrabassoons and Goldfish (1975)
Leigh Muñoz & Kassandra Ormsby, Contrabassoons
P.D.Q. Bach (1807-1742?): The Musical Sacrifice, S. 50% Off (1977), Schlepped out of obscurity by Professor Peter Schickele
I.Fuga Meshuga
II.Sort of Little Trio Sonata
III.Three Canons
IV.Chorale Prelude: "Da kommt ja der Schurke"
V.Four More Canons
VI.The Grossest Fugue
Julia Gundacker flute/piccolo
Dan Willet, oboe
Kassandra Ormsby, bassoon
Joanna Griffith, trombone (tenor/bass)
Hans Bridger Heruth, violin
Zachary Clark, string bass