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Newsletter, March 2025

Dear Subscribers,


We are excited to take this opportunity to reflect on the outstanding success of our recent music competitions held at the Around the Globe International Music Festival 2024. This event, crowned by the online Award Ceremony in January this year, was a true celebration of musical talent, featuring a remarkable lineup of gifted musicians of all ages and from diverse backgrounds worldwide.


We were treated to an incredible array of performances throughout the festival, particularly in piano and accordion music. The skill and artistry displayed by our performers were nothing short of breathtaking. Additionally, we witnessed some brilliant amateur composers who captivated us with their innovative and touching piano compositions, showcasing technical proficiency, remarkable creativity, and emotional depth.


This festival is an inspiring celebration of creativity and artistry that showcases our global community and local environment in the UK. We proudly highlight the diversity at the festival, with top winners from New Zealand, Spain, Germany, Serbia, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, and, of course, the UK. As we celebrate these achievements, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the dedicated teachers who invest their time and effort into nurturing the talents of their students. Their hard work and commitment are the bedrock of this vibrant musical community, and we applaud their invaluable contributions.




A selection of performances by first prize winners is available on the following YouTube links:


Michael Lee  (14 y/o)     

Nocturne in E major Op 62, No. 2 by Chopin;

Perses Udenscritums (Waterfalls of Perse) by Romauld Jermaks


Rio Miyakawa Baptista (14 y/o)   

Etude Op.8 No.8 in F sharp minor by Kosenko


Asmi More (11 y/o)

Sonata in G major, KV 283 - First mov by Mozart; Spanish dance No.5 (Andaluza) by Granados


Maria Inês Vieira Ornelas  (17 y/o)  

Spring Vision (1-3) mov by Anatoly Kusyakov; The Lark by M.Glinka/M. Balakirev


Mausy Shabani (16 y/o)   

Etude in F Major, Op.15 No.1 by Bortkiewicz; Sonata in G minor, Hob.XVI:44 by Haydn; Impromptu in G-Flat Major, Op. 90 No 3 by Schubert 


Ivanchenko Xseniya (17 y/o)     

Etude No. 4 by Chopin; Musical Moment in B minor by Rachmaninoff  


Benjamin Ji (10 y/o) 

Six Polish Songs No.4 by Merrymaking, Chopin-Liszt; Venetian Gondola Song by Mendelssohn Op.19 No.6


Sofia Prica (13 y/o)

Three Autumn Nights for piano and electronics by Svetlana Savić


Miya Li (13 y/o)      

Le Tambourin by F. Rameau               


Rosamund Ji (6 y/o)

The Variations Op.8 No.14 by S Maykapar; The Rain and the Rainbow Op.65 No.8 by Prokofiev


Felix Köpge  (29 y/o)   

Ballade Op.100, No.15 by Burgmüller; Billie's Song by Valerie Capers; Worrisome Blues by Martha Mier 


2nd Piano Composition Competition


We are excited to present the UK premiere of Adam Whiskin's award-winning piano composition, Concert Ètude in B major 'Desolate Cliffs', in the Adult category on our YouTube channel.




This piece is performed by Marcel Zidani, a renowned pianist and virtuoso, the author of numerous piano books, including the most popular "Hey Presto!" and an adjudicator for the Around the Globe Piano Competition.


We invite you to visit our channel and subscribe for more updates!


For Marcel's blogs, recordings, and book purchases, please visit his website at https://www.marcelzidani.com/


 

On this special occasion, Around the Globe Music & Arts extends heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed and highly respected panel of Adjudicators. Their dedication, expertise, and tireless efforts in meticulously assessing each performance and crafting such inspiring and insightful professional comments have been invaluable to us. We are truly fortunate to have such distinguished individuals in our midst: Marcel Zidani, whose keen eye for detail is unmatched; Dante Anzolini, known for his profound understanding of musical nuances and in-depth analysis; Marcus Davidson, who brings a wealth of experience to the table; Sanja Ratkovich, whose passion for the arts shines through in every critique; Alexander Karpeev, with his innovative perspectives; Tim Richards for his exceptionally constructive comments; Miloš Milivojević, whose thoughtful feedback uplifts performers; Maya Jordan and Marina Petrov, whose encouragement, drive and enthusiasm inspires us all. Thank you for your invaluable contributions that enrich our community and inspire our artists.

Read more about our Jury Panel at the https://www.agpianomusicfestival.co.uk/jury-panel


HALL OF FAME


Please view our updated Hall of Fame webpage celebrating the first prize winners of the Around the Globe International Music Festival 2024!



 

AGIMF Winner's Recital


We are thrilled to announce the date and venue for the AGIMF Winner's Recital, a highly anticipated event. This celebration of musical excellence will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM, at the beautiful St. Cuthbert's Church in the elegant area of South Kensington, SW5, London.


This upcoming event is not just a platform for performers to showcase their talent but also an opportunity for us to witness their brilliance. We eagerly anticipate piano performances on the beautiful Yamaha Grand piano, sponsored by Markson Pianos. The evening will be filled with musical excellence, featuring performances from our top winners, a special guest performance, and a reception to celebrate our community's achievements. The winners' contributions are invaluable to us, and we are confident their participation will make this event a resounding success.


WHEN:

Saturday 28/06/2025 @ 7.00 PM


WHERE:

St Cuthbert's Church

50 Philbeach Gardens

Earl's Court

SW5 9EB

London, UK


We will announce the sale of concert tickets closer to your application's deadline at the end of May. Tickets will be available for bookings for parents, guardians, teachers, and other members and friends of Around the Globe Music & Arts.


Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or for further information.

 

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