2017 Discovery Week Flyer

THE 2017 AMERICAN PIANISTS AWARDS DISCOVERY WEEKIndianapolis, Indiana | April 3 - 8, 2017

EXPERIENCE THE AWARDS! Discover America’s next great pianists!The 2017 American Pianists Awards culminate with DiscoveryWeek, April 3 - 8, 2017. Join us for daily concerts featuringworld premieres, breath-taking chamber music, masterpieces ofthe solo repertoire, a song recital and the Gala Finals with theIndianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Be present when one finalistwill be awarded a top prize worth more than $100,000 and a place among a world-class list of past winners. The mission of the American Pianists Association is to DISCOVER, PROMOTE and ADVANCE the careers of young, American, world-class jazz and classical pianists.

PIANISTSTAHEMMEISSRIOINCOFATNHE We have been inspired and thrilled all season long by these young artistsASSOCIATION in our Premiere Series. Now they return—all five of them. Join us in thisIS TO DISCOVER, PROMOTE, piano-rich week celebrating five ofAND ADVANCE THE CAREERS OF Joel Harrison America’s top emerging pianists!YOUNG, AMERICAN, President/CEO & Artistic DirectorWORLD-CLASS JAZZ ANDCLASSICAL PIANISTS.

MEET THE ALEX BEYER SAM HONGFINALISTS Birthdate - 6/15/1994 Birthdate - 7/18/1994 Hometown - Fairfield, CT Hometown - Seoul, Korea Schools - New England Conservatory of Schools - Texas Christian University, Music, Harvard University Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Current Residence - Cambridge, MA Hopkins University Other Interests - math, running, reading Current Residence - Baltimore, MD Fun Fact - A music history enthusiast, Other Interests - chamber music, cello, he established a lecture concert table tennis series at Pequot Library in Southport, Fun Fact - At the age of 16, Sam Connecticut. graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance.

HENRY KRAMER STEVEN LIN DREW PETERSENBirthdate - 3/1/1987 Birthdate - 3/15/1989 Birthdate - 12/4/1993Hometown - Cape Elizabeth, ME Hometown - Taipei, Taiwan Hometown - Oradell, NJSchools - Juilliard School, Schools - Juilliard School, Schools - Harvard University,Yale School of Music Curtis Institute of Music Juilliard SchoolCurrent Residence - Northampton, MA Current Residence - Philadelphia, PA Current Residence - Oradell, NJOther Interests - museums, literature, Other Interests - Egyptian Rat Screw, Other Interests - distance swimming,cooking basketball, swimming, cooking, travel, international cuisineFun Facts - Served as a musical Japanese anime Fun Fact - Drew’s fascination withambassador on a trip to Cuba in 2014 Fun Fact - Played a recital through a church bells as a toddler was featuredbefore travel to the island became less magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Japan, in Andrew Solomon’s Far From therestricted; credits Whitney Houston as a video of which you can find on our Tree.an influence. blog.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYAPRIL 3, 2017 APRIL 4, 2017 APRIL 5, 2017Chamber Music Recital Chamber Music Recital Chamber Music RecitalChrist Church Cathedral Christ Church Cathedral Christ Church Cathedral12:00 PM FREE 12:00 PM FREE 12:00 PM FREESam Hong with the Pacifica Quartet Henry Kramer with the Pacifica Quartet Drew Petersen with the Pacifica Quartet Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81 Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 Piano Quintet in F Minor, FWV 7 Antonin Dvořák Robert Schumann César FranckNew Music RecitalUniversity of Indianapolis7:30 PM $20All five finalists World Premiere of Attars by Judith Zaimont, and other selected American works.

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYAPRIL 6, 2017 APRIL 7, 2017 APRIL 8, 2017Chamber Music Recital Chamber Music Recital Gala FinalsChrist Church Cathedral Christ Church Cathedral with Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra12:00 PM FREE 12:00 PM FREE Hilbert Circle TheatreSteven Lin with the Pacifica Quartet Alex Beyer with the Pacifica Quartet 8:00 PM $60 - $75 Piano Quintet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 1 Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34 Steven Lin Ernő Dohnányi Johannes Brahms Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 Sergei Rachmaninoff Alex BeyerSong Recital Gala Finals Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center with Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra7:30 PM $30 Hilbert Circle Theatre Sergei ProkofievAll 5 finalists with Jessica Rivera, soprano and 8:00 PM $60 - $75 Andrew Garland, baritone Henry Kramer Piano Concerto in G Major Maurice Ravel Drew Petersen Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16 Sergei Prokofiev Sam Hong Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 Sergei Rachmaninoff

NMREUCEISTWIACL “Exquisitely crafted,April 3, 2017 | 7:30 PM vividly characterizedChristel DeHaan Fine Arts Center | University of IndianapolisInternationally lauded composer Judith Lang Zaimont was commissioned and wholly appealing.”to write a piece for solo piano to be played by each finalist. The newwork, Attars, is named for fragrant essential oils used for perfumes as – New York Timeswell as medicinal, therapeutic and religious purposes. In this short piece,five well-known attars are profiled. A varied repertoire of works by other “A composer of theprominent American composers will also be performed. first rank.” - New Music Connoisseur

“...high- NEW MUSIC RECITALvoltage, sponsored byglittering, COMMISSIONEDcompletely COMPOSERsatisfying.” Judith Zaimont– WashingtonPost

SREOCNITAGL JESSICA RIVERAApril 6, 2017 | 7:30 PM “An antogtheeliecypereansdeenacre”Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center - Boston Classical ReviewLeading American vocalists Jessica Rivera, soprano, andAndrew Garland, baritone, join the five finalists for an “Plush, throaty timbre”evening of performances pairing voice and piano. - San Francisco Chronicle ANDREW GARLAND “oTfhheisunvaosnhidcaekdewaaebrrleekipdcoeowaloel“rr — Boston Globe

rav“Aisvhoicine ogf SONG RECITAL fullness” sponsored by Klaus and Joel Schmiegel- Cleveland Plain Dealer VOCALISTS“Astonishing.” Jessica Rivera, soprano Andrew Garland, baritone— Opera News“Commandingintensity” — New York Times

CMHUAMSBIECR “Nothing short ofR E C I TA L S phenomenal.” - Daily TelegraphApril 3 - 7, 2017 | 12:00 PMChrist Church Cathedral “ElectrifyingFREE CONCERTSEach day features one of the Awards finalists performing interpretations”solo repertoire and a piano quintet with the Pacifica Quartetat Christ Church Cathedral, located on Monument Circle in - New York Timesdowntown Indianapolis.

“Deeply CHAMBER MUSIC RECITALSmoving” sponsored by- The PACIFICA QUARTETGuardian Brandon VamosGrammy Simin Ganatra Masumi Per RostadAward Sibbi Bernhardssonwinning

GF I NAALLAS “Gerard Schwarz leads with an unerring sense ofApril 7 & 8, 2017 | 8:00 PMHilbert Circle Theatre when to be expansive, when toEach night will feature the Awards finalists performing concerti with indulge in romanticthe Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre, gestures, and when to steplocated on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. At theconclusion of the Saturday evening concert, the 2017 American on the gas pedal and let the musicPianists Awards winner will be announced. explode with passion.” - MusicWeb International

Emmy GALA FINALSAward sponsored by winning GUEST CONDUCTORGrammy Gerard Schwarznominated

WEBCAST Support your 2017 #AmericanPianistsAwardsApril 7 & 8, 2017 | 8:00 PMwww.americanpianists.org/live finalists!Not able to make it to Indianapolis for the finals? Both nights of the Alex BeyerGala Finals will be broadcast LIVE on the American Pianists Association Henry Kramerwebsite at www.americanpianists.org/live. Steven Lin Drew Petersen Sam Hong

GALA FINALS WEBCAST broadcast by WFYI#TeamAlex#TeamHenry#TeamSteven#TeamDrew#TeamSam

CULTURAL TOURISM PACKAGETHURSDAY NIGHT FRIDAY April 6, 2017 April 7, 2017Take in the A TRIO OF MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES:Song Recital Noon Chamber Music Recital, VIP panel discussion with the international jury, and the first night of the Gala Finals.

Come witness history as we name the winner of the 2017 American Pianists Awards!Enjoy a classical weekend getaway in Indianapolis, full of beautiful music, VIP access and specially curated experiences.SATURDAY SATURDAY NIGHT SUNDAY MORNING April 8, 2017 April 8, 2017 April 9, 2017Museums, boutiques and The conclusion of the Gala Finals,sights await with arts, with the announcement of the Brunch, outdoor andoutdoors, sporting and 2017 American Pianists Awards spiritual options aboundeclectic experience offerings. winner and champagne before your departure. reception to follow.

AMERICAN HOTEL PIANISTS The historic Columbia Club, a private club conveniently located on Monument Circle in Downtown Indianapolis, is the host hotel for the American Pianists Awards. You may reserve a room at a special rate AWARDS for Awards attendees by contacting the Club at 317-767-1361 or www.columbia-club.org American Pianists Association The Club is adjacent to both Christ Church Cathedral and Hilbert Circle Theatre, and offers various dining4603 Clarendon Road, Suite 030 options and a fitness center. Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.940.9945 GALA TICKETS PREMIUM - www.americanpianists.eventbrite.com STANDARD RESERVED SEATS - www.indianapolissymphony.org/event-detail/apa-gala-finals WEBCAST www.americanpianists.org/live www.americanpianists.org | facebook.com/americanpianistsassociation | @APApianists | youtube.com/apapianists