Emanuel Ax is renowned not only for his poetic temperament and unsurpassed virtuosity, but also for the exceptional breadth of his performing activity. Each season, his distinguished career includes appearances with major symphony orchestras worldwide, recitals in the most celebrated concert halls, a variety of chamber music collaborations, the commissioning and performance of new music, and additions to his acclaimed discography on Sony-BMG.
Mr. Ax captured public attention in 1974 when, at the age of 25, he won the first Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition in Tel Aviv. In 1975, he won the Michaels Award of Young Concert Artists and, four years later, took the coveted Avery Fisher Prize. He has been an exclusive Sony Classical recording artist since 1987. His recent releases include a two-piano program (with Yefim Bronfman) of works by Brahms; period-instrument performances of Chopin’s complete works for piano and orchestra; and the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 with Bernard Haitink and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Recent performance highlights include season-long Perspectives concerts at Carnegie Hall (2003–04) focusing on the music of Debussy and featuring Mr. Ax in orchestral performances, chamber music concerts, and a solo piano recital.
The workshop will focus on Brahms sonatas for piano with clarinet/viola, violin, or cello. The workshop, public master classes, and final performances will take place at Weill Recital Hall in New York City.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30. Exceptionally accomplished applicants under the age of 18 will be considered but only with prior approval by The Weill Music Institute staff.
Please complete the application form and return it with the following:
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A current biography (200-word limit) that includes the following: teachers, master classes, concert experiences (solo, chamber, orchestral), education/training, festivals, and awards.
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Two letters of recommendation from present or former music teachers or from musicians of high standing. Recommendation letters may be sent separately from the application but must be marked clearly with the workshop and applicant name on the front of the envelope.
- Unedited recordings of:
A nonrefundable application fee of $40, payable by check or money order (to The Carnegie Hall Corporation) or credit card. A credit card form can be downloaded here.
All materials must be received by Carnegie Hall no later than September 14, 2007.
Applicants will be informed of their workshop status by October 15, 2007.
The workshop is open to auditors for its entire duration. Auditors registering to attend the entire period will receive a complimentary ticket to each of the public master classes and the Young Artists Concert. The workshop schedule will be sent to auditors upon receipt of the registration form. The fee for auditing is $30 per day, and sessions are limited to 20 people. For more information, please call 212-903-9733 or e-mail ptw@carnegiehall.org.
There is no tuition for the workshop. For participants coming from outside of New York City, travel and shared housing will be arranged and paid for by Carnegie Hall.
All workshop participants must be available December 9–16, 2007, including evenings, and are expected to attend ALL sessions of the workshop.
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