Franklin Pond Chamber Music hosts socially-distanced chamber music competition

After social distancing requirements made the planned live Chamber Music Competition at Spivey Hall impossible, Franklin Pond Chamber Music decided to forge on and hosted a virtual contest over Memorial Day weekend. The statewide competition is a unique approach to a unique challenge, with all aspects of this complex chamber music competition completely socially distanced.  All high school and college student finalists throughout Georgia have undertaken rehearsing and recording chamber music, while staying miles apart in their own homes.  Peachtree Corners own Lexine Feng performed on cello with Tangent Trio, along with violinist Yuji Yamada and violist John Cho to win the high school showcase.

The Competition began with the Finalists Showcase at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, broadcast on YouTube Live.  Viewers could watch full performances and interviews by each of the eight finalist ensembles.  The Competition Awards Show was broadcast at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24. Pianist and sought-after showman Alpin Hong served as master of ceremonies. The internationally distinguished panel of judges–including Carlos Izcaray, Music Director of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Richard Roberts, Concertmaster of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and Elizabeth Pridgen, concert pianist and Artistic Director of Atlanta Chamber Players- discussed music in the time of Corona.  The winner’s circle list can be found on their website. Visit franklinpond.org for more information and videos of the events.

Source: Press Release from Franklin Pond Chamber Music