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Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 3:00pm QIAN ZHOU,Violinist Beatrice Long, Pianist Presbyterian Church of Madison 19 Green Avenue Madison, NJ 07940 $15 for adults $10 for seniors/students Violinist and recording artist Qian Zhou is Head of Strings and Assistant Professor of Violin at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. Born in Hangzhou, China, Qian Zhou had her early training at the Shanghai Conservatory. In 1985, after winning first prize in the National Competition of China, she went to the United States where she completed her studies with Berl Senofsky at the Peabody Conservatory. In 1987, 18-year old Qian Zhou introduced herself to the world of music with a brilliant triumph at the Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud International Competition in Paris, one of the top four international competitions in the world. She broke all precedent in the competition’s 50-year history by winning the First Grand Prize and all the five major prizes. Her victory drew world-wide attention. Since then, Qian Zhou has been in the first rank of world-class violinists of her generation. She is a frequent recitalist and soloist with orchestras in Europe, United States, Asia and Africa. Past engagements include concerts with the Baltimore Symphony, BBC Symphony, BBC Scottish Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, National Orchestra of Ile de France, Rome Symphony Orchestra, Spanish National Orchestra, Russian Philharmonic, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, Osaka Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Beijing Central Philharmonic and Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. Highlights of recitals include performances at the Kennedy Centre, Carnegie Hall, Vienna Concert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and Suntory Hall in Tokyo. Qian Zhou’s performances have won acclaim from international music critics. Qian Zhou has recorded seven CDs with the Naxos and Marco Polo labels. She has also appeared in two documentaries, one of which is Isaac Stern’s Oscar-winning From Mao to Mozart. Qian Zhou is also an accomplished teacher. Her students have won numerous international and national competitions including Wieniawski International Competition, Canetti International Violin Competition, Andrea Postachini International Violin Competition, and Singapore National Violin Competition. Qian Zhou's website can be found at http://www.naxos.com.hk/Display1.asp?path=qianzhou.htm **************************************************************** 2007-2008 Season Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 7:00pm Chamber Music Concert by NJ Young Artists Presbyterian Church of Madison 19 Green Avenue Madison, NJ 07940 Left to right: Nicholas Wu, cello Sophia Huang, violin Justin Chiang, violin Jonathan Huang, violin Left to Right Darren Ting, drum Zachary Wu, marimba Jeffrey Chen, piano Left to Right Piano Duet Team Emily Tung Alexander Tung Left to Right Piano Duet Team Albert Wu Brian Cao Left to Right Christopher Chen, violin Annie Chiang, piano Daniel Birnbaum, cello Matthew Morris- cello Natalie Dorrow- violin Sarah Wang- piano Left to Right Caroline Tan, violin Maia Cole, viola Albert Wu, violin Brian Cao, piano Ray Otake, cello Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 3:00pm Luba Vasilyeva,Pianist Grace Episcopal Church 4 Madison Avenue Madison, NJ 07940 Friday, January 4, 2008 at 7:30pm Eva Young,Pianist Tomoko Harada, Guest Pianist Grace Episcopal Church 4 Madison Avenue Madison, NJ 07940 Master Class Audition For Qian Zhou, violinist National League of Performing Arts, Inc. will hold its first master class audition on Sunday, September 14, 2008. The Master Class clinician will be Qian Zhou, a world renowned violinist. Please see below for Qian Zhou’s biography. GUIDELINES All level violinists up to high school seniors are eligible to enter the audition. Application Deadline: Received no later than September 5, 2008 Audition Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008 Audition Place: Residence of Tomoko Harada ( Co-Founder & Executive Director ) 1 Deer Creek Drive Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Master Class Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008 Master Class Place: Menzel Violins at 4260 Town Center Way in Livingston, NJ 07039 Repertoire: - One piece/movement of teacher’s choice. The piece must be memorized. - Original music must be provided for judges. (no photo copied music) - Students provide their own accompanist for both audition and at the master class - Parent and teacher signature required. Application fee : $40 payable to National League of Performing Arts, Inc. Fee is non-refundable Please send the application form with the check to: National League of Performing Arts, Inc. c/o Chinglin Chen, Master Class Audition Chair 18 Bromley Court New Providence, NJ 07974 Students will be contacted and assigned an audition time by the Audition Chair. For further information, please call Chinglin Chen at (908)790-9201, or email chinglin.chen@gmail.com. To download application form, click here QUIAN ZHOU, violinist Violinist and recording artist Qian Zhou is Head of Strings and Assistant Professor of Violin at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. Born in Hangzhou, China, Qian Zhou had her early training at the Shanghai Conservatory. In 1985, after winning first prize in the National Competition of China, she went to the United States where she completed her studies with Berl Senofsky at the Peabody Conservatory. In 1987, 18-year old Qian Zhou introduced herself to the world of music with a brilliant triumph at the Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud International Competition in Paris, one of the top four international competitions in the world. She broke all precedent in the competition’s 50-year history by winning the First Grand Prize and all the five major prizes. Her victory drew world-wide attention. Since then, Qian Zhou has been in the first rank of world-class violinists of her generation. She is a frequent recitalist and soloist with orchestras in Europe, United States, Asia and Africa. Past engagements include concerts with the Baltimore Symphony, BBC Symphony, BBC Scottish Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, National Orchestra of Ile de France, Rome Symphony Orchestra, Spanish National Orchestra, Russian Philharmonic, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, Osaka Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Beijing Central Philharmonic and Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. Highlights of recitals include performances at the Kennedy Centre, Carnegie Hall, Vienna Concert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and Suntory Hall in Tokyo. Qian Zhou’s performances have won acclaim from international music critics. Qian Zhou has recorded seven CDs with the Naxos and Marco Polo labels. She has also appeared in two documentaries, one of which is Isaac Stern’s Oscar-winning From Mao to Mozart. Qian Zhou is also an accomplished teacher. Her students have won numerous international and national competitions including Wieniawski International Competition, Canetti International Violin Competition, Andrea Postachini International Violin Competition, and Singapore National Violin Competition. Qian Zhou's website can be found at http://www.naxos.com.hk/Display1.asp?path=qianzhou.htm Coming in 2008-09 Season First Solo Competition for all instruments. Winners Recital at Weill Recital Hall-Carnegie Hall on May 3, 2009. Competition Date: April 2009 Please check back at a later date for more information.

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