Pro Musicis | Awakening the Human Spirit

Soprano Rachel Schutz, winner of the 2019 Pro Musicis Int’l Award

“The notion behind Pro Musicis is a simple but daring one. On the one hand, the organization aims to give talented young musicians the boost they need to build major performing careers. On the other hand, Pro Musicis brings live concerts to those least likely to be exposed to classical music.” — The Boston Globe

Soprano Rachel Schutz, winner of the 2019 Pro Musicis Int’l Award

“Pro Musicis has made a very substantial contribution to my career. It gave me the opportunity to experience first hand music’s power to heal, to bring light into dark places, and to experience the depth of my own feelings about music’s importance in the world.” — Jeffrey Kahane

Mezzo-soprano Solange Merdinian, winner of the 2019 Pro Musicis Int’l Award

Auditions for the 2021 Pro Musicis International Award

March 22, piano finalists: Dominic Cheli, Robert Fleitz, William Healy, Alison Lee, Ying Li, Fanya Lin, Anran Qian, Yinuo Wang

Required piece is Timo Andres’ Honest Labor, commissioned for the 2021 International Award by Pro Musicis

Finals Jury, chaired by Gil Kalish: Michael Brown, Christina Dahl, Kayo Iwama, Lucy Shelton, Carmit Zori

The “Pro Musicis Family of Artists” Video Series is now available for viewing on YouTube.

Facebook Live, Episode Two, Premieres January 4, 2021 at 8pm EST

Flutists Stephanie Jutt and Catherine Gregory tell their stories and perform in Episode Two of new series, “Pro Musicis Family of Artists” hosted by Richard Glazier. The event will take place and be archived on Pro Musicis’ Facebook page.

2021 Virtual Auditions for Piano Award

March 22, 2021 – Virtual piano auditions for the 2021 Pro Musicis International Award. Apply by January 13. Timo Andres is composing a new work that applicants advanced to virtual auditions will be required to perform in addition to repertoire of their choice. Gilbert Kalish will chair the finals. Apply | Timo Andres | View Flyer

Facebook Live Series Premieres December 8, 2020 at 8pm EST

Pro Musicis is proud to announce that the first episode of its new series “Pro Musicis Family of Artists” will premiere on Facebook Live on 8 December, 2020 at 8pm EST. Host Richard Glazier interviews baritone Tyler Duncan and mezzo-soprano Solange Merdinian telling their personal stories and performing live. Following episodes will feature alumni and new artists. The event will take place and be archived on Pro Musicis’ Facebook page. read more…

Pro Musicis Gala Award Dinner

The Pro Musicis Gala Award Dinner scheduled for May 28, 2020 at the Consulate of France in New York City has been postponed. The new date will be announced ASAP.

Photo of 2019 Gala by Annie Watt

Catherine Gregory in Review

“A stellar musician who brings to her performance a lifetime of practice, study, thought and imagination.” — Barrett Cobb for the New York Concert Review

Read the review of Catherine’s November 21 concert at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall:
Pro Musicis presents Catherine Gregory in Review

Two Singers Win 2019 Pro Musicis Int’l Award

Mezzo soprano Solange Merdinian and soprano Rachel Schutz win this year’s prize at auditions chaired by Gil Kalish.

Solange Merdidian (top) and Rachel Shultz (bottom)

Leah Claiborne chosen for 2020 Father Merlet Award

Pianist Leah Claiborne was chosen for a 2020 Father Eugène Merlet Community Service Award by the jury at auditions chaired by Gil Kalish at Yamaha Piano Salon in New York City. read more…

Gaspard Dehaene in Review

“French pianist Gaspard Dehaene played a demanding program with great technical facility, keen intellectual probing, and sensitivity to harmony and color.”
Frank Daykin, New York Concert Review
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