Saturday, June 26, 2021 @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm (EDT)
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Free (Free)

Gerard Schwarz, conductor

Mackenzie Melemed, piano
Ludwig van Beethoven – "I. Allegro con brio" from Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37

Dominic Cheli, piano
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58

Kenneth Broberg, piano
César Franck – Variations symphoniques, M. 46

Sam Hong, piano
Ludwig van Beethoven – "I. Allegro" from Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor"

Michael Davidman, piano
Franz Liszt – Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, S. 124

About the competition: Five finalists perform solo recitals livestreamed from the Indiana History Center in Indianapolis as part of a reimagined 2021 American Pianists Awards.

Kenny Broberg, Dominic Cheli, Michael Davidman, Sahun Sam Hong, and Mackenzie Melemed have each received a cash prize of $50,000 and now begin the live, public adjudication process. The competition will culminate on June 25-27, 2021 with solo, chamber music, and concerto performances. The winner will receive the Christel DeHaan Classical Fellowship, consisting of career assistance for two years, publicity, performance engagements, an Artist-in-Residence post at the University of Indianapolis, and a recording contract with Steinway & Sons record label.

The livestream will take place at 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific. Streaming (with a limited in-person audience) from the Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN.

Livestream link will be posted here: https://www.americanpianists.org/calendar/event/632-american-pianists-awards-concerto-performances

Link to donate: https://www.americanpianists.org/support