Mattingly Studio

Brian Ganz’ Chopin #2

mattingly — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:12:44 +0000

Second in a continuing series of performances to present the complete Chopin piano works, Brian Ganz will perform an all Chopin program at Strathmore Saturday, February 11, 2012. For details click on this link.

Washington International Competition Finalists Announced!

mattingly — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:35:29 +0000

The finalists of the 2011 Washington International Competition were selected on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the John F. Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater by international judges Jane Coop, John O’Conor and Andre-Michel Schub. They are:

First Prize, Yoonjung Han
Second Prize, Yejin Noh
Third Prize, Anna Shelest
Audience Prize, Anna Bulkina
Finalist, Sangwon Kim
Finalist, Ekaterina Verbovskaya

In addition to monetary prizes totaling up to $26,000, the first prize winner will be award performance prizes include a solo recital at the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater, an appearance with the Avanti Orchestra in a concerto concert at the Kennedy Center, as well as a solo recital at The Phillips Collection.

Protected: Lang Lang, Piano!

mattingly — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:28:47 +0000

Protected: BSO: Mozart and Debussy

mattingly — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:24:24 +0000

Virtual Choir Inspires Possibilities

mattingly — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:03:21 +0000

Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir performs ‘Lux Aurumque’ and also ‘Sleep’ (click to listen). A student of Pulitzer Prize winner and Oscar-winning composer John Corigliano at the Juilliard School, Eric is one of the most popular composers of our generation. Click here to access his website for more information and links. Virtual Choir? Soon a Virtual Orchestra? A brilliant way to have new works performed, and reach the largest audience ever.

Studio Duo leads MCMTA Judged Recital!

mattingly — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:11:06 +0000

MIKE CASEY and BRIAN YANG took home honors Sunday at the MCMTA Judged Recital held at the Montgomery College Recital Hall, Rockville, Maryland! Recipients of the 3 highest scores, Mike and Brian played Beethoven’s March in C, Op. 45 No. 1. Mike also soloed with Bach’s Prelude in E minor. Congratulations!

The Joy of Music at 3

mattingly — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:17:34 +0000

Click 3 year old Jonathan conducts Beethoven to watch the Joy of Music.

Beethoven’s March in C, Op. 45

mattingly — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:05:00 +0000

Beethoven's March in C
Click on the line above to see Mike and Brian share the keys in Beethoven’s dramatic March. Good luck in the upcoming Festival!

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T

mattingly — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:42:30 +0000

In the mood for a Musical Fantasy Film by Dr. Seuss? NPR Weekend Edition recently featured ‘The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T’, and I think you would enjoy the fun! The plot and production values are over the top: Dr. Terwilliker plans to force 500 young boys to practice piano 24 hours a day! Bart is the ‘only hope to save these boys’. The only feature film written by Dr. Suess was directed by Roy Rowland with some takes by Stanley Kramer. Wonderful songs are available in Cd form with a recent release by singer Michael Feinstein. You can listen to the story and get more information by clicking on this link:
5,000 Fingers Sings Again!

Casey at the Keys!

mattingly — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:38:51 +0000

Ask Mike Casey: what’s more fun than playing trills? Check out the following YouTube link: Gavotte 1 from English Suite in G minor, J.S. Bach