Our 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition Silver Medalist and Audience Favorite, Tatiana Dorokhova, was recently featured in OurTX! This wonderful article highlights her incredible musical journey, recent international victories and her upcoming performance with the Mid-Texas Symphony in New Braunfels. Read the Full Article on...
A Year of Music, A Year of Impact As we reflect on the remarkable moments of our 28th season and look ahead to what comes next, our mission feels more urgent and meaningful than ever. In a world often filled with tension and division, the arts have a unique ability to break through stereotypes, remove barriers and remind us of our shared humanity. Music communicates where words fail, turning differences into harmony and strangers into a community. That spirit drives everything we do. Whether we’re bringing top artists to local classrooms, libraries, senior centers, or famous San Antonio stages, we stay committed to making every...
Witness the electrifying performance of Imaginary Pancake (2020) by Gabriella Smith, played by silver medalist Tatiana Dorokhova at the 2024 Gurwitz International Piano...
Experience the spellbinding artistry of Young Sun Choi (Korea), Bronze Medalist of the 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition, as she performs Enrique Granados’ Goyesca No. 4: “Quejas o la Maja y el Ruiseñor” (Lament or The Maiden and the...
Experience the extraordinary talent of YungYung Guo (China), the Gold Medalist of the prestigious 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition, as she delivers a mesmerizing performance of György Ligeti’s Étude No. 11 “En suspens” (In Suspense) and No. 13 “L’escalier du diable” (The Devil’s...
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On 1 & 2 February 2025, the three laureates of the 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition delivered two unforgettable performances alongside the acclaimed Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra in the iconic Sala Silvestre Revueltas at the Centro Cultural Ollin Yoliztli, located in the heart of Mexico City. What prompted this collaboration? Rewind back to Round IV of the 2024 competition, on the stage of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in San Antonio, TX. Yungyung Guo, Tatiana Dorokhova, and Young Sun Choi had just each performed a piano concerto with the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra. After arduous deliberation, Chair...
Musical Bridges Around the World was featured in the article “3 Steps to Make the Most of One Day in San Antonio, TX” on apartmentguide.com. The article highlighted MBAW’s contributions to San Antonio’s cultural scene through diverse musical programs, including the Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral and the Gurwitz International Piano Competition. This recognition underscores MBAW’s impact in uniting people through the universal language of music, making it a must-see attraction for new and continuing residents of San Antonio. Read the Article...
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In our special Halloween-Themed YouTube video, Tatiana Dorokhova performs a movement from the piano suite, “Pictures at an Exhibition” by Modest Mussorgsky titled “Baba Yaga”. Baba Yaga is a supernatural figure from Slavic folklore who is often depicted as an ambiguous witch making it the perfect choice for the spookiest time of the year...
Experience the captivating artistry of Tatiana Dorokhova as she brings one of the most difficult pieces of piano repertoire, “Islamey”, to life. Whether you attended her October concert in person or you’re tuning in from afar, this is your chance to relive (or witness for the first time) the magic that set our 27th season in motion...
Back to Gurwitz News Hosts Lynn and Larry Amos with 2024 Gold Medalist Yungyung Guo. Photo by Robert Michaelson During the competition, the eleven contestants stayed with host families in San Antonio and enjoyed South Texas hospitality. Below is a story from Lynn and Larry Amos on their time hosting in 2020 and 2024! Hosting Winners Twice, my husband and I had the pleasure of having true winners share our home and our time thanks to San Antonio’s quadrennial and very distinguished Gurwitz International Piano Competition. It attracts more than 70 applicants, so when the twelve chosen young competitors arrive in our city, each is already a...