YOUNG ARTISTS MASTERCLASS
AUGUST 6 2024 | 4:30 - 7:00 PM
We are excited to announce a special masterclass led by Olympia Symphony’s esteemed Music Director, Alexandra Arrieche, and renowned pianist, Michael Sheppard. This event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the masterclass process first-hand, featuring our talented Young Artist Competition Participants—all gifted violinists!
Event Details:
• Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
• Time: 4:30-7:00 pm (Building access at 4:00 pm)
• Location: Evergreen State College, 270 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505, Communication Building, Room 110 (COM)
Parking:
• Lot: C-LOT
• Cost: $6.00 per vehicle per day (payment via credit card at the kiosk)
Join us for an afternoon of inspiring music and insight as Alexandra Arrieche and Michael Sheppard guide our young talents. Your presence and support mean a great deal to us and the future of these promising musicians!
This masterclass is offered free of charge for our Young Artist Participants and we encourage audience members to consider a pay-what-you-choose donation to support future masterclasses and the continued growth of our musical community.
Thank you to R.L. Ray Violin Shop for sponsoring this event!
PARTICIPATING YOUNG ARTISTS & REPERTOIRE
2024 YAC 1st Place, Junior Division
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto E Minor Op. 64, 1st movement
2024 YAC 2nd Place, Junior Division
Wieniawski: Violin Concerto No. 2 in d minor, 1st movement
Midori Sokolik
2023 YAC 2nd Place, Junior Division
Haydn: Violin Concerto No. 4 in G major (Hob. VIIa/4)
Melissa Du
2024 YAC Honorable Mention, Senior Division
Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47, 1st movement
2023 YAC 2nd Place, Senior Division
Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A minor Op. 28
2023 YAC 1st Place, Junior Division
Tchaikovsky: Valse-Scherzo, Op.34