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Fireside Chats
Our fireside Chats feature guest speakers in a lecture/recital/discussion
format. The events are held on Sunday afternoons in an intimate
setting, often a member home, promoting a atmosphere of learning
and socializing for members and guests. A reception follows
the event.
Fireside Chat-Presentation
- Sunday, April 6, 2008. 3:00 P.M.
Composing Classical Music Today-Jonathan Leshnoff,
D.M.A., Associate Professor of Music, Towson University, Towson,
Maryland.
How does a composer work? In a unique presentation to the
Beethoven Society, Dr. Jonathan Leshnoff, an emerging young
composer of classical music, will describe the creative process
from ideas to final product, using a score and recorded excerpts.
Dr. Leshnoff will describe the technological aspects of composition
and the use of computer programs in composition. He will also
discuss the networking involved among performers and publicists
for moving a composition into the music industry, as well
as the development of commission agreements, and issues around
copyrights and royalties. Business aspects and the business
manager will also be discussed.
This will be a fascinating window into things you never imagined
about how a composer functions in today’s world! Please
visit Dr. Leshnoff’s website for additional information:
www.jonathanleshnoff.com.
Presentation, followed by light food, wine and sodas.
$45 admission per person.
The Annual Maria Fisher Piano Competition for Young
Soloists
The Beethoven Society's piano competition, named for our
founder, Maria Fisher, is held annually at the performing
arts center on the Georgetown University Campus in early June.
Substantial monetary awards given to the winners attract highly
qualified young pianists ages 12 through 18 from the metropolitan
DC area as competitors. A board of professional pianista are
chosen to adjudicate the event. The competitors are evaluated
and receive personal comments from the jurors concerning their
performance.
The Beethoven Society is proud to offer this event in an
effort to reach out and to encourage the love and performance
of music among talented young people. The event is open to
the public. We guarantee a memorable day of listening to exceptional
performances of remarkable pianists.
First Prize:
Monica We, Age 17, WT Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Second Prize:
Hanbo Liu, Age 14, Fairfax High School, Fairfax, VA
Third Prize:
Risa Kaneko, Age 15, McLean High School, McLean, VA
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