Watch selections from the CCM Philharmonia's Feb. 19 concert
The performance features the winners of CCM's Piano and Violin Concerto Competitions
The CCM Philharmonia student orchestra continued its 2024-25 concert season on Feb. 19, performing works inspired by the natural wonders and legends of Northern Europe and Russia. Dubbed "Northern Lights," the eclectic program included concertos by composers Alexander Scriabin and Sergei Prokofiev, giving student soloists a chance to shine. Selections from that concert are now available for on-demand viewing.
The New Grove Dictionary of Music & Musicians defines a concerto as "an instrumental work that maintains contrast between an orchestral ensemble and a smaller group or a solo instrument." The concerto is a prominent form of virtuoso display, and the concertos by Scriabin and Prokofiev featured on "Northern Lights" are perfect showpieces for CCM's "stars of tomorrow."
“I want audiences to experience the best of CCM through its outstanding student soloists and through its top orchestra, playing in top form,” explained CCM Professor Mark Gibson. Gibson has led CCM's orchestral conducting program since 1998, and he serves as both conductor and music director of the CCM Philharmonia.
Watch Scriabin's Piano Concerto
The CCM Philharmonia's "Northern Lights" concert opened with a performance of Scriabin’s Piano Concerto in F sharp Minor, Op. 20, featuring student soloist Qi Liang. The winner of this year's Piano Concerto Competition, Liang is a student of CCM faculty member Michael Chertock. Watch the full performance below.
Watch Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2
The concert program continued with Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 63, featuring student soloist Sarah Ma accompanied by the CCM Philharmonia. The winner of this year's Violin Concerto Competition, Ma is a student of CCM faculty member Kristin Lee. This piece was conducted by another CCM student star: Moyue Zhou, a doctoral candidate studying with Professor Gibson. Watch the second and third movements of the concerto below.
The above performances were recorded in Corbett Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.
Download the digital program for CCM Philharmonia's "Northern Lights" concert, and view the orchestra roster, by clicking here.
Nothing beats the thrill of a live performance, and the CCM Philharmonia returns to Corbett Auditorium on April 17. The orchestra closes its 2024-25 concert season with "Tour de France," a program featuring the winner of CCM's Cello Concerto Competition. Tickets to that performance are on sale now.
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