This December, the world’s most promising young violists perform for a panel of judges as they vie for cash prizes and awards of over $30,000. Enjoy an entire week of dazzling performances as well as the American Viola Society’s Mini-Fest, offering two days of viola-focused master classes, recitals, and educational sessions and exhibitions.
Please note: Proof of vaccination is required for all patrons, regardless of age. Children will only be admitted with proof of full vaccination (at least 2 weeks past their second dose). Children ineligible to receive a vaccination or who have only received one shot will be unable to attend. See the full list of safety protocols for more information.
Monday, December 13, 2021
9:30 am-12:15 pm
Primrose International Viola Competition Quarter-Final Round, Pool 1 (click here for tickets)
Zipper Hall
1:30-4:15 pm
Primrose International Viola Competition Quarter-Final Round, Pool 1 continued (click here for tickets)
Zipper Hall
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
9-11:45 am
Primrose International Viola Competition Quarter-Final Round, Pool 2 (click here for tickets)
Zipper Hall
1-3:45 pm
Primrose International Viola Competition Quarter-Final Round, Pool 2 continued (click here for tickets)
Zipper Hall
Thursday, December 16, 2021
9 am-12:30 pm
Primrose International Viola Competition Semi-Final Round (click here for tickets)
Zipper Hall
1:30-5 pm
Primrose International Viola Competition Semi-Final Round continued (click here for tickets)
Zipper Hall
Friday, December 17, 2021
9 am-5 pm
Mini-Fest: Exhibits open
Mayman Hall lobby
List of exhibitors
Click here for tickets to Mini-Fest sessions.
10-11 am
Mini-Fest: Panel discussion on efficient practicing (Victoria Chang, Paul Coletti, Ames Asbell)
Mayman Hall
11:15 am-12:15 pm
Mini-Fest: Combining a career as a university professor and professional conductor (Andrés Cárdenes)
Mayman Hall
11:15 am -12:15 pm
Mini-Fest: Four Step Spiccato (Hillary Herndon)
Thayer Hall
1:30-4:30 pm
Mini-Fest: Southern California Viola Society Youth Competition Final Round
Thayer Hall
1:45-2:45 pm
Mini-Fest: Emotional Projection in Performance (Daniel Heifetz)
Mayman Hall
3-4 pm
Mini-Fest: Pre-College Master Class (Minor Wetzel)
Mayman Hall
7:30-9 pm
Recital: Dimitri Murrath (featuring V’ictoria Chiang)
Thayer Hall
FRANK BRIDGE Lament for Two Violas
BACH Cello Suite No. 1
ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK Two Romances for Viola and Piano
Pause
SHOSTAKOVICH Sonata for viola and piano, Op. 147
Saturday, December 18, 2021
9 am-5 pm
Mini-Fest: Exhibits open
Mayman Hall lobby
List of exhibitors
Click here for tickets to Mini-Fest sessions.
8:30-9:30 am
Mini-Fest: Starting and Running a Successful ViolaFest in Your Community (Gina Coletti and Mary Kelly)
Mayman Hall
8:30-9:30 am
Mini-Fest: Collegiate Master Class (Daphne Gerling)
Thayer Hall
10 am-12 pm
Primrose International Viola Competition Final Round (click here for tickets)
Zipper Hall
1:30-3 pm
Mini-Fest: Southern California Viola Society Youth Competition Winners’ Recital
Thayer Hall
3 pm-3:30 pm
Primrose International Viola Competition Awards Ceremony (click here for tickets)
Zipper Hall
4-5 pm
Mini-Fest: Developing a Career in a Professional String Quartet (Barry Shiffman)
Mayman Hall
5-6 pm
Mini-Fest: Body Mapping (Christina Ebersohl)
Thayer Hall
*** Schedule subject to change
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