Join us to celebrate the winners of The Gurwitz 2024, recognize our supporters and hear short performances by the three medalists! Check-In Printed or virtual ticket QR code must be shown at check-in. Parking Parking information will be available soon. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) How do I get a ticket?Tickets are available on this page, mbaw.org/gurwitz/attend or on Eventbrite. What do I show at the door?Please have your printed or online ticket(s) ready when you get there. Please keep in mind that each person has a separate ticket/QR code that you must present. If you lose your ticket, please tell the attendant your first and last...
Three (3) finalists perform with the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Orchestra artistic director Scott Yoo, renowned violinist and host of the PBS TV series “Now Hear This”. Winners of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals are chosen. Note: RSVP for this event is handled by The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, NOT The Gurwitz. Please contact the Tobin Center Box Office for any additional questions. RSVP Information Registration for this event will be an RSVP form process through the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, available at tobincenter.org/gurwitz. RSVPs do NOT guarantee a ticket. Submitting an RSVP does...
The three (3) finalists perform a solo piano work composed after 1950 and a newly commissioned chamber music work by San Antonio composer Dr. Aaron Prado titled “El Colibrí y la Cempasúchil”. This chamber work will be performed with an ensemble of acclaimed guest artists from the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra and leona player Vico Díaz. The audience will also text-to-vote live directly following the finalist performances to choose the winner of the Audience Favorite Award! ~ Event Sponsored by Ben Jones~ Commissioned Work Sponsored by Pauline & Randolph Glickman~ Venue Provided in Partnership with the Carver Community...
Six (6) semifinalists will each perform a 50-minute recital, with 10-minute breaks between each performance. Semifinalists must perform at least one (1) work by a composer from their own country of origin, and at least one (1) work from a composer of Latin-American or Spanish origin. At the end of the round, three (3) finalists are chosen to continue to Round III and IV and a winner is selected for the “Best Performance of a Work by Spanish or Latin Composer” Award. ~ Event Sponsored by Rachel & Jonathan Gurwitz~ Best Performance of a Latin or Spanish Work Award Sponsored by Peggy & Paul Pace~ Venue Provided in Partnership with the...
Twelve contestants will each perform a 50-minute piano recital, with 10-minute breaks between each performance. There are no program restrictions in this round so the contestant may choose freely their repertoire. At the end of the round, 6 semifinalists are chosen to continue to Round II and a winner is selected for a $2,500 award presented by a Junior Jury of local young pianists who will judge alongside the Competition Jury during this round. ~ Event Sponsored by Enterprise Holdings Foundation~ Junior Jury Award Sponsored by Mary Ann Winden~ Venue Provided in Partnership with the University of the Incarnate Word Round I Schedule Day 1...
Raise a glass to The Gurwitz 2024 International Piano Competition and be immersed in a world of piano brilliance with performances by the international 2024 competition jury, bites and bubbly by Bistr09, and a drawing of the contestants’ performance order. Performances by Maestro Scott Yoo (violin), Sergio Tiempo (piano), Lilya Zilberstein (piano), Mikhail Voskresensky (piano), and San Antonio jazz master Aaron Prado (piano) with George Prado (bass). ~ Event Sponsored by H. E. Butt Foundation~ Venue Partnership with UTSA Arts~ Bites & Bubby Courtesy of Bistr09 ABOUT THE PERFORMERS: Maestro Scott Yoo, violin American conductor...
Hungarian virtuoso violinist, classical master, jazz improviser, and composer Roby Lakatos & His Ensemble make their San Antonio debut with one-of-a-kind fusions of contemporary, classical and jazz elements with the folklore traditions of Hungarian Romani people. Lakatos was born to a legendary musical family, being a direct descendant of the famous “King of Gipsy Violinists” János Bihari, who introduced Johannes Brahms to the themes for his Hungarian Dances and was admired by Beethoven and Liszt alike. Roby has stayed true to his musical legacy, performing globally and with artists such as Herbie Hancock, Randy Brecker, and Joshua...
Hungarian virtuoso violinist, classical master, jazz improviser, and composer Roby Lakatos & His Ensemble make their San Antonio debut with one-of-a-kind fusions of contemporary, classical and jazz elements with the folklore traditions of Hungarian Romani people. Lakatos was born to a legendary musical family, being a direct descendant of the famous “King of Gipsy Violinists” János Bihari, who introduced Johannes Brahms to the themes for his Hungarian Dances and was admired by Beethoven and Liszt alike. Roby has stayed true to his musical legacy, performing globally and with artists such as Herbie Hancock, Randy Brecker, and Joshua...
Event Sponsored by Indulge in gourmet musical bites by all-time favorites of composers Fritz Kreisler, Franz Schubert and Richard Strauss with the Belgian violin-piano duo Jolente De Maeyer and Nikolaas Kende along with U.S. star tenor Eric Taylor of the Houston Grand Opera. The acclaimed De Maeyer and Kende duo have a wealth of international awards under their belt, and performances throughout countries across Europe and America. They last visited Musical Bridges Around the World audiences virtually in April 2020 from their home in Belgium due to COVID-19 restrictions, but will now finally be arriving in the Alamo City for a spectacular...
Event Sponsored byIndulge in gourmet musical bites by all-time favorites of composers Fritz Kreisler, Franz Schubert and Richard Strauss with the Belgian violin-piano duo Jolente De Maeyer and Nikolaas Kende along with U.S. star tenor Eric Taylor of the Houston Grand Opera. The acclaimed De Maeyer and Kende duo have a wealth of international awards under their belt, and performances throughout countries across Europe and America. They last visited Musical Bridges Around the World audiences virtually in April 2020 from their home in Belgium due to COVID-19 restrictions, but will now finally be arriving in the Alamo City for a spectacular...
Event Sponsored by Fa Winsborough, Psychotherapist Gold Medalist of The Gurwitz 2020 International Piano Competition, pianist Jiale Li from China returns for the first time since his victory. Romantic virtuoso masterworks by Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff will set the tone for a spectacular 26th concert season! From Mike Greenberg, Classical Voice North America: “Li’s account of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 evinced limitless technical chops, sensitively sculpted phrasing, and power by the megaton ‒ yet in the slow movement he could spin the merest wisps of gossamer poetry.” Check out an excerpt from Li’s winning...
Event Sponsored by Shigeru Kawai Gold Medalist of The Gurwitz 2020 International Piano Competition, pianist Jiale Li from China returns for the first time since his victory. Romantic virtuoso masterworks by Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff will set the tone for a spectacular 26th concert season! From Mike Greenberg, Classical Voice North America: “Li’s account of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 evinced limitless technical chops, sensitively sculpted phrasing, and power by the megaton ‒ yet in the slow movement he could spin the merest wisps of gossamer poetry.” Check out an excerpt from Li’s winning concerto performance...
Hungarian virtuoso violinist, classical master, jazz improviser, and composer Roby Lakatos & His Ensemble make their San Antonio debut with one-of-a-kind fusions of contemporary, classical and jazz elements with the folklore traditions of Hungarian Romani people. Lakatos was born to a legendary musical family, being a direct descendant of the famous “King of Gipsy Violinists” János Bihari, who introduced Johannes Brahms to the themes for his Hungarian Dances and was admired by Beethoven and Liszt alike. Roby has stayed true to his musical legacy, performing globally and with artists such as Herbie Hancock, Randy Brecker, and Joshua...
Indulge in gourmet musical bites with treasured holiday favorites and the beloved works of composers Fritz Kreisler, Franz Schubert and Richard Strauss with the Belgian violin-piano duo Jolente De Maeyer and Nikolaas Kende along with U.S. star tenor Eric Taylor of the Houston Grand Opera. The acclaimed De Maeyer and Kende duo have a wealth of international awards under their belt, and performances throughout countries across Europe and America. They last visited Musical Bridges Around the World audiences virtually in April 2020 from their home in Belgium due to COVID-19 restrictions, but will now finally be arriving in the Alamo City for a...
Gold Medalist of The Gurwitz 2020 International Piano Competition, pianist Jiale Li from China returns for the first time since his victory. Romantic virtuoso masterworks by Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff will set the tone for a spectacular 26th concert season of Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral ! From Mike Greenberg, Classical Voice North America: “Li’s account of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 evinced limitless technical chops, sensitively sculpted phrasing, and power by the megaton ‒ yet in the slow movement he could spin the merest wisps of gossamer poetry.” Check out an excerpt from...
