The First OneSong Competition
The 1st OneSong International Music Competition will take place in Taipei, July 2023. Featuring a competition repertoire consisting only of Taiwanese music by local composers, the Competition aims to attract world-wide performers by an international jury and a handsome cash prize. The jury is composed of world-renowned performers and conductors including Patricia Shih, Nikita Pogrebno, Keng-Yuen Tseng, Kin-Fung Leung, Li-Pin Cheng, Jimmi Hsueh, I-Ching Li, Wei-Ming Huang, Ting-Yuh Wu, and Shien-Ta Su. Live streaming of this remarkable 3-round Competition will also be available.
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Prizes and Winners
Professional
First Prize：Klever Quartet
Klever Quartet is a young bright professional collective founded by Igor Botvin, a graduate of the St. Petersburg Conservatory.
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In 2014, the quartet together with singer Svetlana Surganova recorded the album "Playing Classics". The presentation of the program with the same name was held in more than 50 cities of Russia.
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In 2015, the Klever Quartet in collaboration with Murat Kabardokov recorded the album "Songs without Words", consisting of Murat's original compositions. The presentation of the CD took place at the St. Petersburg State Philharmonic, the Moscow International House of Music and the Nalchik Musical Theater.
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In 2016, the Klever Quartet performed in more than 10 US cities. For a series of concerts, all musicians were awarded a "Certificate of Recognition" from the Ministry of Culture of California and the State of Texas.
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In 2018, the musicians together with Murat Kabardokov released the second disc - "Solo, Duo, Quintetto" and a disc with music by Japanese composer Tarumi Kadzunori "Night Stories" In addition to modern academic music, the Klever Quartet recorded music for performances, ballets, as well as many modern films, including participants of the Shanghai and Berlin Film Festivals.
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Winner of the second prize of the VII International Leopold Auer Competition 2020.
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Winner of the first prize of the first international competition named afterRudolf Barshay 2020.
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The quartet represented Russia at the prestigious Vibre String Quartet Festival in Bordeaux, France 2022.
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The quartet performed at the opening of the Russian House in Madrid, where it was celebrated by Queen Sofia of Spain.
The quartet's performances were highly appreciated by such musicians as Veronika Hagen (Hagen Quartet), Gabriel Le Magadure (Ebène Quartet), Momo Kodama and others.
Since its foundation, the quartet has been constantly improving its skills, bringing Western trends of modern quartet performance to the conservative St. Petersburg school of chamber Ensemble.
Second Prize：德德與他的好朋友
"Mischievous Yang De, along with his fellow music-loving friends who were born for music, will take on the challenge of this music competition. All four members are native Taiwanese musicians who have not studied abroad. With a spirit to be Taiwan's No.1, they are determined to bring the award home to Taiwan!"
Third Prize：This Quartet
‘‘This Quartet’’ is a string quartet founded in 2022 in Taipei. It is now entering its first official season. ‘‘This Quartet’’ is known for its complex musical background including apprenticeship from The Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, The Curtis Institute of Music, The Juilliard School, and London Royal College of Music. Each member of ‘‘This Quartet’’ contributes a unique cultural background to the group, which brings intense diversity into its performances. ‘‘This Quartet’’ is currently under the management of Opus Music.
Youth Group
First Prize：Dreamers
"Dreamers," a quartet whose members all graduated from Taichung Second Senior High School. During their time at school, they showcased exceptional musical talents and skills. They are also dedicated to performing poignant indigenous music. Through their exquisite performance techniques, they aspire to merge the classical music they have studied with Taiwanese melodies, aiming to deeply move the audience.
Second Prize：Jio One String Quartet
A group of music-loving students, we have embraced the values of unity and cooperation as we explore the realms of classical music and Taiwanese folk songs,immersing ourselves in diverse musical styles. Throughout our practice sessions, we have encountered numerous challenges, which we have triumphed over by sharing and learning from each other's techniques, resulting in vibrant and consistently improved performances. Chamber music thrives on the foundation of group rapport and transparent communication. It is not merely a platform for solo performances, but a collaborative endeavor. We understand that these essential elements are crucial for our success.
Comprising students from junior and senior high school music classes, we proudly form the JIO ONE String Quartet. Together, we participated in the Wan Sheng String Quartet competition. This experience granted us the opportunity to explore the uniqueacoustic effects specific to string quartets. We quickly learned that precise intonation is paramount when performing harmonies composed by all four musicians. These experiences set us apart from individuals solely focused on solo performances, providing us with valuable insights into chamber music and the practice of harmony. We cherish the chance to delve into this distinct aspect of string instruments, an opportunity rarely afforded to us.
Third Prize：Seventeen
Master Concert
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