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| MADELEINE KABAT TAKES THIRD PRIZE IN IRVING M. KLEIN INTERNATIONAL STRING COMPETITION The annual Irving M. Klein International String Competition is recognized as the world’s leading competition for young string artists. For the past 22 years, the Klein Competition has given classical music virtuosos between the ages of 15 and 23 a place to showcase their skills and to initiate their careers. This year, the Klein Competition will launch additional features to enhance the quality and significance of the competition. For the second time in the history of the competition, the top three finalists will perform their concertos with an orchestra. The Klein Competition is pleased to welcome the esteemed Marin Symphony, conducted by Alasdair Neale to this concluding event. The Marin Symphony is one of Marin County's oldest and most prestigious arts institutions; it offers twelve concerts of meticulously selected and performed classical music during the concert season (October through May). Selected works range from time-honored classical favorites to the today's most fresh and innovative compositions.
The Irving M. Klein International String Competition is a singular event filled with the thrill and excitement of a competition, and the bravura artistry of classical music. Since its inception in 1985, the Klein Competition has earned recognition as one of the leading string competitions in the world. The award carries the prestige that has helped many top soloists gain prominence in the competitive world of classical music. The KIein Competition draws entrants from up to 20 countries each year. From this pool of applicants, the panel of judges will select 8 to 10 of the world’s most outstanding young cellists, violinists, bassists, and violists to compete in San Francisco at the Klein Competition. Over several days, the musicians will compete in a rigorous series of concert events culminating in the June 10 Final Round at which three Semifinalists will perform with the Marin Symphony. The distinguished jury of the 22nd annual Klein Competition includes members of the Alexander String Quartet, members of the Cypress String Quartet, Ronald Caltabiano, Peter Gelfand, Marc Gottlieb, Joel Hoffman, Byung-Woo Kim, Mark Kosower, Joshua Kosman, Patricia Taylor Lee, David Liptak, Melvin Margolis, Jeffrey Miller, Donna Mudge, Alice Schoenfeld, Margaret Tait, and Camilla Wicks. In the words of Director Mitchell Sardou Klein this year “will be a magnificent event and a true testament to the impact and artistry that the Klein Competition has helped to develop over the past 22 years.” |
