MusicaNova to Showcase Ten of AZ's Brightest Talents in 2014-15 Young Artists Series

Phoenix, Ariz. -- MusicaNova Orchestra and Arizona Piano will showcase ten of Arizona's brightest musicians with its Young Artists Series for the 2014-15 Season. Selected by MusicaNova's Young Artists Coordinators Hong Zhu, Fei Xu, and Elizabeth McKinnon, the Series provides an opportunity for young talent to perform for live audiences in the recital hall of Arizona Piano.

The students range in age from just 9 years old to 17 years, and all attend schools in the East Valley including Chandler's Paragon Science Academy and Arizona Virtual Academy; Horizon Honors High School, Kyrene Altadeña Middle School, Desert Vista High School and BASIS in Ahwatukee; Queen Creek's Leadership Academy; Highland High School in Mesa and Sunrise Middle School in Scottsdale.

"We are overwhelmed with the level of talent and artistry of these young musicians. It is an absolute delight to see and hear them perform and we know we will see them on the international stages in the very near future." - Warren Cohen, MusicaNova Music Director

MUSICANOVA ORCHESTRA

YOUNG ARTISTS SERIES

ARIZONA PIANO RECITAL HALL

4134 East Wood Street
Phoenix AZ 85040

• October 18, 2014:at 4:00 pm: Bobby Nunes, oboe and Brigit Fitzgerald, bassoon
• November 8, 2014:at 4:00 pm: Lilly Kwak, piano and Supriya Weiss, flute
• February 21, 2015:at 4:00 pm: Bobae Johnson, violin and Morgan Beckstead, piano
• March 21, 2015:at 4:00 pm: Jessica Zhang, piano and Angelina Zhang, piano

Tickets for each concert are $15 general admission and $10 for seniors and students and may be purchased at www.musicanovaaz.com.

MusicaNova Orchestra - The MusicaNova Orchestra is a professional ensemble whose concerts feature music played with the utmost virtuosity and unrivaled interpretation. Led by Music Director Warren Cohen, the Orchestra challenges itself with new works, neglected works that should be heard, new interpretations of the classics, and new collaborations with partners in instrumental and vocal music, as well as other arts and cultural fields.

MusicaNova regularly features young chamber musicians, exceptionally talented solo and ensemble performers and works by brilliant young composers. Its Young Artists Series at Arizona Piano Company's Recital Hall and partnerships with area schools bring the joy of playing and hearing great music to many who might not otherwise have the opportunity.

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