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The University of Texas Symphony Orchestra

Gerhardt Zimmermann, music director

and conductor

Ilya Gringolts, violin

Anton Nel, piano

Olivier Charlier, violin

Kevin Zhu, violin

Program:

BERLIOZ: Roman Carnival

MENDELSSOHN: Double Concerto for Piano

and Violin mov. 2 & 3

WAXMAN: Carmen Fantasy

- Intermission -

SCHWANTNER: Someday Memories

DUTILLEUX: Sur le même accord

STRAVINSKY: Firebird Suite

The Menuhin Competition Austin 2014 opens with

a spectacular array of music, soloists and one of

America’s top university orchestras: The University

of Texas Symphony Orchestra (UTSO) under the

baton of Gerhardt Zimmermann. In the spirit of the

competition, acclaimed international soloists share

the stage with outstanding young talents. Former

prize winner and internationally acclaimed violinist

Ilya Gringolts will be joined by Austin’s very own

Anton Nel in Mendelssohn’s Double Concerto for

Piano and Violin; a rarely performed work and one of

the very few pieces for violin, piano and orchestra.

French violinist meets French composer when Olivier

Charlier performs the Austin premier of Dutilleux’s

Sur le même accord. And last year’s Junior 1st Prize

winner, American Kevin Zhu plays Waxman’s Carmen

Fantasy which earned him standing ovations at his

London debut at the Royal Festival Hall last year.

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Saturday, February 22Senior First Round

10:00 am - 1:20 pm & 2:20 pm - 5:40 pm

Sunday, February 23Senior First Round

10:00 am - 1:20 pm & 2:20 pm - 5:00 pm

Monday, February 24Junior First Round

10:00 am - 1:20 pm & 2:20 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday, February 25Junior First Round

10:00 am - 1:20 pm & 2:20 pm - 5:40 pm

Wednesday, February 26Senior Semi-Finals

2:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join the all-star jury in their search for the very

best young violinists. Witness a range of stunning

performances live in the concert hall as junior and

senior competitors from all over the world perform

30-minute recitals of their chosen works. Enjoy the

varied and exciting repertoire designed to test the

skills and musicality of each player.

The Junior First Round’s repertoire includes

“The Cowboy and the Rattlesnake,” a specially

commissioned new work by Butler School of Music

professor Dan Welcher. The Senior Semi-Finals include

“Black-Eyed Suzy” a specially commissioned work by

Butler School of Music composer Donald Grantham.

They also include the competitor’s choice of a Haydn

string quartet performed with the acclaimed Miró

Quartet, the Quartet-in-Residence at The University of

Texas at Austin.

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THE.COMPETITION.ROUNDSButler School of Music,McCullough Theatre and Bates Recital Hall

Free Admission

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Joji Hattori, violin, Lu Siqing, violin,Gordon Back, piano, Anton Nel, pianoand Adam Holzman, guitar

Program:

MOZART: Sonata in G major K301

KREISLER: selected short works

PIAZZOLLA: Historie du Tango, Cafe & Nightclub

- Intermission -

GANG CHEN: Sunshine in Tasikuergan

SAINT-SAËNS: Sonata Op.75

Chinese violinist Lu Siqing and Japanese/Austrian

violinist and conductor Joji Hattori are joined by

Austin-based South-African pianist Anton Nel and

Welsh pianist Gordon Back in a colorful chamber

music evening with works by Mozart, Kreisler,

Debussy and Saint-Saëns. For a brilliant piece by

Piazzolla for violin and guitar, Joji Hattori is joined

by critically acclaimed guitarist and Austin resident

Adam Holzman. Both Hattori and Lu are former prize

winners of the Menuhin Competition, and together

with Anton Nel they are on this year’s jury panel.

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CHAMBER.MUSIC.EVENINGButler School of Music, Bates Recital Hall

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PANEL.DISCUSSIONButler School of Music,Bates Recital Hall

Embarking in a career as a professional musician

o$ers many choices but instrument competitions

are often associated with fostering budding soloists

only. The Menuhin Competition actively encourages

participants to broaden their view and explore which

path may be best-suited to the individual’s strengths

and skills. Competition President, juror and former

prize winner Joji Hattori and some of his fellow jurors

are presenting and discussing career opportunities

for talented violinists and how best to pursue them –

a panel discussion particularly aimed at competitors

and students but open to the public.

Free Admission

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PARENTING.THE

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PANEL.DISCUSSIONButler School of Music,Bates Recital Hall

Laurie Scott, Associate Professor of Music and Human

Learning at The University of Texas at Austin and

director of The University of Texas String Project,

sits down with former Menuhin Competition Junior

First-Prize winner Kevin Zhu and his father, Daniel,

for a discussion about parenting a young musician.

This hour-long forum is free and open to all who want

to learn and share experiences. Discussion topics

include creating a supportive learning environment,

balancing social, academic, and musical development,

the value of excellent instruction, and the bene%ts of

a musical peer group. This event occurs concurrently

with the %rst day of the free Senior Rounds, a great

opportunity for parents and students to witness

amazing developing musicians in action.

Free Admission

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Brian Lewis, violin, Marianne Gedigian, "ute,

David Kim, violin

Program:

J.S. BACH: Concerto for 2 Violins, Strings

and Continuo in D Minor, BWV 1043

A. VIVALDI: Flute Concerto No. 3 “Il gardellino”

M. MCLEAN: Elements

Join the Menuhin Competition jurors Brian Lewis

and David Kim together with Austin-based *autist,

Marianne Gedigian for this special lunchtime concert

at the Blanton Museum. The program combines classic

favourites with an Austin premiere. Bach’s Double

Violin Concerto, one of Yehudi Menuhin’s favourite

works, performed with great violinists like Oistrakh, is

followed by the Austin premiere of a contemporary

work by Michael McLean.

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Free admission to the Blanton Museummade possible by the Moody Foundation.

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During this special presentation about the art of violin

making, participants can learn about the crafting

elements that go into creating the unique sound that

distinguishes the world’s most coveted violins.

Presenter Charles R. Ervin, Ph.D. has specialized

in every aspect of violin making, restoration, and

sales of instruments and bows. He has enjoyed a

33-year career in this %eld, lecturing extensively on

his discoveries pertaining to the origins and tonal

superiority of the classical instruments and bows,

which remain the most desired among soloists and

collectors.

Free admission to the Blanton Museum

made possible by the Moody Foundation

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THE.JUROR’S.EAR

Butler School of Music,Lecture/Recital Studio: MRH 2.614

Get inside the mind of an instrument competition

juror. Learn what they look and listen for in the

competitors’ playing. Bring your lunch and sharpen

your juror’s pencil for this special hour between the

Junior Rounds, Day 2. Violinist and UT faculty member,

Sandy Yamamoto, along with Menuhin Competition

Artistic Director, Gordon Back will share their unique

perspective on competition judging in this special

one-hour event.

Free Admission

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

9:30 am – 11:30 amBates Recital Hall: Pamela Frank

1:30 pm – 3:30 pmBates Recital Hall: Joji Hattori

Recital Studio: Lu Siqing

3:30 pm – 5:30 pmBates Recital Hall: Arabella Steinbacher

Recital Studio: David Kim

Saturday, March 1, 2014

10:30 am – 12:30 pmBates Recital Hall: Olivier Charlier

Recital Studio: Ilya Gringolts

Lecture/Recital Studio: MRH 2.614: Brian Lewis

A rare opportunity to see eight internationally

acclaimed soloists guide the next generation of

musicians. The Menuhin Competition jurors – Pamela

Frank, Joji Hattori, Ilya Gringolts, Olivier Charlier,

Lu Siqing, Arabella Steinbacher, David Kim and

Brian Lewis – each lead a two-hour master class for

competitors, open to Butler School of Music students

and the public.

Sponsored by the Dorothy Richard

Starling Foundation

MASTERCLASSES.WITH.THE.JURYButler School of Music

Free Admission

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Learn about one of the 20th century’s most

famous violinists, the man who started the

Menuhin Competition and many other music

projects. Jonathan Benthall, Yehudi Menuhin’s son-

in-law, talks about the violin legend’s collaborations

with talents such as Ravi Shankar as well as his unique

approaches to music education. This free talk, hosted

by the Fine Arts Library, takes place during the dinner

break of the Junior Finals competition.

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The University of Texas Symphony OrchestraGerhardt Zimmermann, music directorand conductorBion Tsang, cello7 Junior Finalists

Program to include:

HANDEL-HALVORSEN: Passacaglia in G minor

for violin and cello

SARASTE: Zigeunerweisen

WAXMAN: Carmen Fantasy

SAINT-SAËNS: Rondo Capriccioso

WIENIAWSKI: Polonaise Brillante No 2. Op. 21

The Junior Finals take place in two sessions. In the

%rst part, competitors perform a sonata movement

with piano by Beethoven, Schubert or Brahms. They

will also play a demanding piece of chamber music;

a work for violin and cello by Norwegian composer

and violinist Johan Halvorsen on a theme by Georg

Friederich Handel. In the second half each %nalist

performs their chosen virtuoso work accompanied by

The University of Texas Symphony Orchestra.

The winners will be announced at the end of

the evening.

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Austin Symphony Orchestra

Peter Bay, conductor

4 senior %nalists

Program to include thecandidate’s choice of:

BARBER: Violin Concerto, Op. 14

MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64

PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19

PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63

SAINT-SAËNS: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G minor, Op. 61

Four outstanding violin concertos and four of the

world’s most talented young players will create a

particularly exciting evening at Austin’s Long Center

when the Menuhin Competition 2014 culminates

in the Senior Finals. Accompanied by the Austin

Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Peter Bay,

four %nalists will each perform their chosen violin

concerto in their quest for the coveted 1st Prize.

The winner will be announced at the end of

the evening.

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FIDDLE.CELEBRATIONLong Center for the Performing Arts,

Outdoor Patio

Come enjoy a Texas twist on the Menuhin festivities

as we celebrate the %ddle, cousin of the classical

violin. Austin %ddling phenom, Ruby Jane, headlines

this outdoor patio concert at the Long Center the

precedes the Senior Finals inside. Other guests

include Mary Hattersley’s Blazing Bows, where %ddlers

ages four and up take the stage to showcase the

future of Texas %ddling.

Sponsored by Forrest Preece and Linda Ball

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The Cleveland Orchestra

Brett Mitchell, conductor

Giancarlo Guerrero, narrator

Program:

DVORAK: Carnival Overture

KREISLER: Praeludium and Allegro

(Junior 1st Prize Winner)

STOOKEY: The Composer is Dead

(text: Lemony Snicket

There’s dreadful news from the Long Center — the

composer is dead! The musicians are most certainly

guilty of something. Where were the violins on the

night in question? Did anyone see the harp? Is the

trumpet protesting a bit too boisterously? Everyone

seems to have a motive, everyone has an alibi, and

nearly everyone is a musical instrument. Join the

Inspector as he interrogates all the unusual suspects

in a concert based on the book by Lemony Snicket

with the music of Nathaniel Stookey. Join us for a

diabolically fun-%lled murder-mystery afternoon, as

we explore the crime — and the orchestra’s family

of instruments.

This concert is sponsored by Vista Equity Partners.

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FAMILY.CONCERT.-.THE.COMPOSER.IS.DEAD!

Family Concert for Schools in Austin

Long Center for the Performing Arts, Dell Hall

Admission is coordinated through Austin-area Schools. This concert is sponsored by Vista Equity Partners.

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The Cleveland Orchestra

Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor

Arabella Steinbacher, violin

Junior and Senior 1st Prize Winners 2014

Program to include:

DVORAK: Carnival Overture

KREISLER: Praeludium and Allegro

(Junior 1st Prize Winner)

TBD: Violin Concerto (Senior 1st Prize Winner)

RAVEL: Tzigane - Arabella Steinbacher, Violin

-Intermission-

TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 in e minor

The Menuhin Competition Austin 2014 closes with

a spectacular gala concert featuring The Cleveland

Orchestra conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero. Last

appearing in Austin in 1976, The Cleveland Orchestra

has become one of the most sought-after performing

ensembles in the world and is considered one of the

most important orchestras in the United States.

Rising and established stars share the stage this

evening: both %rst prize winners of the Menuhin

Competition 2014 and German violinist and jury

member Arabella Steinbacher, who has %rmly

established herself as one of today’s leading violinists

on the international concert scene.

After Dvorak’s Carnival Overture, a work that

embodies the festival spirit suggested by its title,

the evening features three captivating works for

violin and for orchestra. Ending with Tchaikovsky’s

Fifth Symphony, an audience favorite for its soaring,

memorable melodies and deeply passionate,

emotional richness. This gala concert is a %rework of

musical emotions most suited to celebrate the %nale

of the %rst Menuhin Competition held in the U.S.

All ticketing proceeds and donations for this event

are dedicated to the COMP (Children’s Opportunities

for Music Participation). Learn more about COMP on

pg. 14, or visit the Butler School of Music website:

music.utexas.edu

This concert is sponsored by Vista Equity Partners.

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