I would like to express my gratitude to the creators and organizers of the Concert Festival for giving young
musicians the opportunity to express their talents, and to perform at some of the most prestigious venues in the
world, such as Merkin Concert Hall and Carnegie Weill Hall. It was wonderful to see that classical music is still
very much alive in the hearts and minds of younger generations.
Natalia T., piano teacher, Great Neck, NY
We are thrilled that our son, Max, has been chosen to participate in the Concert Festival. Thank you for creating this
opportunity.
Thank you for your letter announcing the selection of the Chaminade Vocal Chamber Ensemble into the concert
at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on March 21, 2010. We are thrilled to be included and looking forward to our
participation.
Thank you for your acceptance of Shikoh H. for your Concert Festival. It is such a precious chance for him.
We look forward to listening to the talented youth lineup on these evenings. Thanks for creating this opportunity.
Dear Festival Organizers, It was a pleasure to participate in the recent Concert Festival. To that regard, I am writing
on behalf of my daughter, Lana S., and family. It was an honor to take part in the audition and I would like to express
my gratitude to you for providing a forum for all children to share their skill and talent with others. As we know the
children are very dedicated and hard-working and deserve this opportunity. I greatly appreciate your efforts to make
this happen.
I wanted to congratulate you on a wonderful concert last night and express my sincerest thanks for the opportunity
to be a part of it. I know this was an unforgettable night for Kira (one of many more to come, I hope). She was
absolutely thrilled to be performing on a Carnegie stage. Thank you again for your hard work organizing this
festival and showcasing our young talented performers.
When I entered the Concert Festival program I was not very excited about it - I thought that it would be too much work
and too nerve racking. But, looking back, I am very happy that I took part in this event. Of course it was a lot of work,
but all of it was worth the effort. Firstly, it was a very friendly environment and the team of organizers was always
around to answer a question, direct you where to go, and cheer you up. The concert was truly a celebration of music
in all its forms and I loved it. I am really looking forward to another chance to compete and play in this concert
because it really is the chance of a lifetime.
Бесконечно благодарен устроителям Ньюйоркского концертного фестиваля. В нем принимало участие 10
моих учеников. Я уверен, что для юного музыканта нет более сильной мотивации его занятий, чем игра на
публике. Потому я, как и многие другие преподаватели фортепиано, устраиваю каждые полгода концерты
своего класса. Но эти концерты не выходят за пределы Квинса или Лонг Айлонда и проходят в основном в
одних и тех же залах для при одной и той же публике. Нью Йоркский концертный фестиваль подобен глотку
свежего воздуха. Это первый выход части моего класса за пределы коммюнити, эта первая попытка
показать себя незнакомой публике в более пристижных залах Манхетона и первая попытка сравнить свои
достижения с достижениями сверсников приехавших из разных уголков земли. Низкий поклон
организаторам фестиваля за подаренные нашим детям яркие впечатления; за особый глоток нового для
многих из них, конкурсного воздуха; за усиление мотивации заниматься музыкой более серьезно,
а для кого-то и за выбор будующей специальности.
Ариэль Д., композитор, Лауреат премии Премьер-министра Израиля
Last night I was lucky enough to watch my son perform at the Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall. I have to thank
you from the bottom of my heart for giving him this wonderful opportunity, the evening was incredible. The group
of performers were some of the most musically talented people I have ever seen. It was an experience my son will
never forget and neither will I. Thank you!
Thank you so much for creating Concert Festival. The experience of playing in a show in New York City with other
young children who share a passion for performing made a tremendous impact on our daughter, Alexandra. She
cannot wait to learn her next classical piece so that she may audition again next year. She loves her certificate
and she absolutely adores the huge teddy bear she received; she has even told us that she wants to be a famous
pianist someday! The organization of the event we attended at Baruch Performing Arts Center was first rate. It was
truly a pleasure and an honor to watch young people perform classical pieces at such exceptional levels. We look
forward to Alexandra’s participation next year. We thank you so much for your dedication to our children and to the
performing arts. Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. E.
We cannot thank enough the organizers of the Concert Festival for creating the opportunity for talented children to
play with an orchestra. Thank you!
Parents of Elena Gribelyuk
I cannot thank Concert Festival enough for all it has done for my children and others, and continue to do for youth
and music and the arts. Our girls have had a great experience. Thank you for your time and dedication.
N.P.