MBAW 2026 Summer Newsletter
Accordionist Alex Meixner performed German Music in June/July 2026 for local San Antonio Public Library communities and families.
MBAW Spring 2026 Newsletter
Explore Musical Bridges Around the World’s Spring 2026 newsletter with global music, community programs, and cultural events in San Antonio.
MBAW Winter 2025/26 Newsletter
Quarterly newsletter. Explore Musical Bridges Around the World’s Winter 2025 newsletter with global music, community programs, and cultural events in San Antonio.
2024 Gurwitz Audience Favorite Award | Tatiana Dorokhova
Witness Tatiana Dorokhova perform Imaginary Pancake by Gabriella Smith at the 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition.
Best Performance of a Latin Work | Young Sun Choi
Bronze Medalist Young Sun Choi (Korea) dazzles with Granados’ ‘La Maja y el Ruiseñor’ winning the ‘Best Performance of a Latin Work’ Award.
György Ligeti: Étude No. 11 & No. 13 | Yungyung Guo
Watch Gold Medalist YungYung Guo’s powerful piano performance of Ligeti’s devilishly difficult piano études No. 11 & No. 13.
MBAW Spring 2025 Newsletter
Quarterly newsletter. Explore how Musical Bridges Around the World is connecting cultures and putting San Antonio in the international spotlight!
Gurwitz Laureates in Mexico City!
The 2024 Gurwitz Laureates’ performed with the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra—hosted in Mexico City.
Musical Bridges Featured on Apartmentguide!
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 Gurwitz 2024 Marketing Report
Report that covers stats on Gurwitz 2024 competition attendance and viewers, social media, email, press, advertising, and community engagement.
Happy Halloween with Tatiana Dorokhova! (Video)
Halloween Special! Tatiana Dorokhova performs a movement from the piano suite, “Pictures at an Exhibition” by Mussorgsky titled “Baba Yaga”.
Featured Video – “Islamey” by Tatiana Dorokhova
Experience the captivating artistry of Tatiana Dorokhova as she brings one of the most difficult pieces of piano repertoire, “Islamey” to life.
MBAW Fall 2024 Newsletter
Quarterly newsletter. Featured story: The Gurwitz International Piano Competition
Where did the Gurwitz Contestants Stay?
Contestants stayed with host families during competition week. Read this story from Yungyung Guo’s host family, Lynn & Larry Amos.
In Memoriam – Vladimir Bochkarev (Dedication of Gurwitz Award)
Memorial tribute to MBAW CEO Anya Grokhovski’s teacher and dedication of new Russian Performance award as part of The Gurwitz.
Yungyung Guo Wins Gurwitz Gold!
Yunyung Guo of China is selected as The Gurwitz 2024 Gold Medalist!
2024 Jury Speak on Texas Public Radio Panel
The 2024 Jury, moderated by Jury chair Scott Yoo, have a wide-ranging conversation on the jurors’ careers as performers and educators.
3 Finalists Selected!
The jury has selected six semifinalists to continue to Round II and the Junior Jury selected a winner of the Junior Jury Award.
6 Semifinalists Selected!
The jury has selected six semifinalists to continue to Round II and the Junior Jury selected a winner of the Junior Jury Award.
All Competition Rounds Broadcast Live!
The Gurwitz 2024 International Piano Competition will broadcast live online and a variety of broadcast platforms.
Aztec legend inspires Gurwitz Commissioned Work!
Dr. Aaron Prado’s commissioned work for The Gurwitz 2024 takes inspiration for Aztec legend El Colibrí y la Cempasúchil.
Twelve Gurwitz 2024 Contestants Announced
Over the course of the summer this year, a preliminary jury - 2020 Gold Medalist Jiale Li, Italian pianist Pasquale Iannone, and...
Announcing The Gurwitz 2024 International Piano Competition!
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of piano brilliance and virtuosity as we proudly announce The Gurwitz International...
2020 Gold Medalist Jiale Li back in San Antonio
In a recital titled after the artist's Gold Medal win at the 2020 Gurwitz International Piano Competition, Musical Bridges...
Dionne Warwick is Gurwitz 2024 Honorary Chair!
On 5 February 2023, The Gurwitz International Piano Competition announced its new Honorary Chair for the upcoming competition in...
Watch Full Concert – Yedam Kim + Gwangju Symphony Orchestra
On 5 February 2023, pianist Yedam Kim and the Gwangju Symphony Orchestra performed at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts...
Watch Full Concert – Leonardo Colafelice @ San Fernando Cathedral
Leonardo Colafelice, Italian concert pianist and 2020 Bronze Medalist and Audience Favorite of The Gurwitz International Piano...
Jiale Li Wins The Gurwitz 2020 Gold!
Jiale Li of China has won the The Gurwitz 2020 Gold Medal and $25,000 after his Round IV Tobin Center performance of...
TV Spot – Anya Grokhovski & Gurwitz Judge Olga Kern
FOX29 News Midday speak to MBAW CEO & Gurwitz 2020 Judge about the competition, the contestants, and more!
KSAT12 TV Feature on The Gurwitz 2020
KSAT 12 Reporter Sarah Acosta speaks with Musical Bridges Around the World CEO and Gurwitz 2020 Russian Contestant Anna...
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MBAW 2026 Summer Newsletter
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...
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2024 Gurwitz Audience Favorite Award | Tatiana Dorokhova
Witness the electrifying performance of Imaginary Pancake (2020) by Gabriella Smith, played by silver medalist Tatiana Dorokhova at the 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition.