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Vivace International School of Music

MH Chamber Music Series 2024-25 Season - I @ Vivace International School of Music


Location

Vivace International School of Music

Dun Huang Plaza Location | 9889 Bellaire Blvd #D261, Houston, TX 77036


Time

07:00 PM | Feb. 22, 2025 (Sat.)


Ticket (In-Hall or Online)

All donations go to the Music Houston Scholarship Fund to support talented young musicians in need of financial assistance: www.VivaceMusic.org/event


Recital Etiquette: www.VivaceMusic.org/sre


Audience Age Limit: 6 Years Old & Above (Excluding Current Vivace Students)


PROGRAM


Algues by Bernard Andres (b. 1941)

Ms. Julia Tondera | Violin

Dr. Yirui Li | Harp

Bernard Andres’ “Algues” for harp and violin is a contemporary piece that explores the interplay of textures and sounds, creating a dynamic and evocative atmosphere. The title, meaning "seaweeds" in French, reflects the work's organic, flowing character, which mirrors the movement and rhythm of ocean life. The piece combines delicate, shimmering harp arpeggios with expressive violin lines, blending together to create a rich soundscape. Through unconventional techniques and a delicate balance between the two instruments, it evokes both the serenity and the subtle turbulence of nature, drawing the listener into a contemplative and immersive sonic world.


Hungarian Dances by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Dr. Nicole Sun | Piano

Mr. Ming Yang | Piano

The Hungarian Dances by Johannes Brahms, are a set of 21 lively dance tunes based mostly on Hungarian themes, completed in 1879.

They vary from about a minute to five minutes in length. Each dance has been arranged for a wide variety of instruments and ensembles. However, Brahms originally wrote the version for piano four hands.

1. G minor: Allegro molto

2. F minor: Poco sostenuto – Vivace

3. F♯ minor: Allegro – Vivace

4. A major: Allegretto – Vivo


Sonata per Flauto e Arpa by Nino Rota (1911–1979)

Dr. Angela Lai | Flute

Dr. Yirui Li | Harp

A lively and engaging composition, the "Sonata per Flauto e Arpa" blends classical elegance with a playful touch. It features delightful contrasts between the flute and harp. The work showcases Rota’s rich Italian musical heritage, moving between playful, lyrical, and spirited moods.

 

Morceau de Concert Opus 154 by Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921)

Dr. Yirui Li | Harp

Mr. Ming Yang | Piano

One of Saint-Saëns' beloved concert pieces, this work for harp captures grandeur and virtuosity. Its technical brilliance showcases the harp's expressive range, combining lyricism with dazzling passages

 

Introduction et Allegro by Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)

Mr. Kevin Hwang | Violin

Mr. Xiangwei Sun | Violin

Dr. Christopher Williams | Viola

Mr. Vyacheslav Dobrushkin | Cello

Dr. Yirui Li | Harp

Dr. Angela Lai | Flute

Mr. Roman Cisneros | Clarinet

Ravel’s "Introduction et Allegro" is one of the most important 20th-century works for harp, blending elements of French elegance and Impressionist texture. The piece is full of rich, colorful harmonies and rhythmic vitality, demonstrating the harp’s full potential as both a solo and ensemble instrument.


PARKING

You may park in the 4-stories garage building behind Vivace Houston (Dun Huang Plaza).


BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

  • Please self-assess your health before leaving home.

  • Please check-in at the entrance,


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Vivace Christmas Concert 2024 @ MorningStar


Instructors

Dr. Angela Lai | Ms. Sayaka Seki | Ms. Xiaoou Ma | Dr. Yirui Li | Mr. Kevin Hwang | Mr. Marlon Simon | Mr. Peter Xu | Mr. Vyacheslav Dobrushkin | Mr. Wenlin Wang | Mr. Xiangwei Sun


Piano Accompanists

Ms. Sayaka Seki | Mr. Ming Yang


Concert Director

Mr. Xiangwei Sun


Stage Managers

Dr. Nicole Sun | Mr. Haijing Wang


Location

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at River Oaks

2315 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77098


Run-Through

December 15th, 2024 | Sunday

01:00 PM - 01:10 PM | Nathan Sun 01:10 PM - 01:30 PM | Simona Li & Emmali run-through with Mr. Ming Yang

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM | Adele Li, Aiden Xu, Sebastian Wang, Christina Zhou, Michelle Li run-through with Ms. Sayaka Seki

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Vivace String Ensembles and Vivace Duets with Mr. Xiangwei Sun

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM | Vivace String Ensembles and Vivace Quartets with Ms. Xiaoou Ma and Mr. Ming Yang

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM | Vivace Kids Rock Band & Vivace Fusion Harmonics

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM | Vivace Faculty Chamber Music: Dr. Angela Lai, Dr. Yirui Li, Mr. Xiangwei Sun


Concert

06:00 PM - 8:00 PM | December 15th, 2024 | Sunday


Students Recital Etiquette: www.VivaceMusic.org/sre


Audience Age Limit: 6 Years Old & Above (Excluding Current Vivace Students)


PROGRAM

(This marks the 13th student recital for the 2024-25 season at Vivace International School of Music.)


We wish you a Merry Christmas by Arthur Sydney Warrell

Joy to the World by Isaac Watts, Arranged by Xiangwei Sun

Vivace Violin Ensemble: Ayush Iyer, Keerthana Ahobilam, Rebecca Feng, Sophia L. Wang

ca. 3

Minuet No. 1 by J. S. Bach

Minuet No. 2 by J. S. Bach

Minuet No. 3 by J. S. Bach

Vivace Violin Duet: Cleo Wang & Patrick Wu

ca. 3

All Through the Night Arranged by Xiangwei Sun

Christmas Chimes Arranged by Xiangwei Sun

Vivace Violin Duet: Alexis Lin & David Zuo

ca. 3

The Happy Farmer by R. Schumann, Rearranged by Xiangwei Sun

 Vivace Violin Duet: Maya Tino & Mr. Xiangwei Sun

ca. 1

Toreador Song by Georges Bizet

Loure by Carl Bohm

Vivace Quartet: Jasper Gu, John Xu, Melanie Zhang, Simona Li

ca. 4

Concerto for 2 Violins in A Minor, 1st Mvt. by Antonio Vivaldi

Vivace Quartet: Christina Zhou, Emma Li, Michelle Li, Sebastian Wang

ca. 5

Two pieces for 2 Violins and Piano by Shostakovich

1. Praludium

2. Polka

Vivace Violin Ensemble: Aiden Xu, Christina Zhou, Emma Li, Jasper Gu, John Xu, Melanie Zhang, Michelle Li, Sebastian Wang, Simona Li

ca. 7

The Old Folks at Home (Way Down Upon the Swanee Ribber) by S. C. Foster, Arranged by A. J. Vaas

Jingle Bells

Vivace Faculty Chamber Music:

Dr. Yirui Li | Harp

Mr. Xiangwei Sun | Violin

ca. 5

Entr’acte from Bizet’s “Carmen” for Flute and Harp

Vivace Faculty Chamber Music:

Dr. Yirui Li | Harp

Dr. Angela Lai | Flute

ca. 3

You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift

Vivace Kids Rock Band:

Vocal: Allie Gan

Guitar: Olivia Chiang

Bass: Chenkai He

Drums: Frederick Pang

ca. 4

Guantanamera, Cuba Traditional, Arranged by Marlon Simon

Vivace Fusion Harmonics:

Violin: Ana Kuzeljevic, Christina Zhou, Emma Li, Jasper Gu, John Xu, Michelle Li, Sebastian Wang, Simona Li

Cello: Ivy Shelton, Mr. Vyacheslav Dobrushkin

Guitar: Mr. Wenlin Wang

Bass: Weilang Wang

Trombone: Yifan Shen

Conga: Aiden Xu, Frederick Pang, Zikai Yao, Justin Sanders

Piano: Mr. Peter Xu

ca. 2

------ Intermission ------


We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Twelve Variations on Ah vous dirai-je, Maman by Mozart

Nathan Sun | Piano

ca. 8

Concerto in B minor, Op. 35, 1st Mvt. by Rieding

Adele Li | Violin

ca. 4

Violin Concerto No. 9, Op. 104 , 1st Mvt. by Beriot

Aiden Xu | Violin

ca. 6

Concerto No. 3, Op. 7 by Huber

Simona Li | Violin

ca. 4

Concerto No. 4, Op. 15 , 3rd Mvt. by Seitz

Emma Li | Violin

ca. 6

La Folia by A. Corelli

Sebastian Wang | Violin

ca. 6

Concerto No. 1 in E minor 1st Mvt. by Komarovsky

Christina Zhou | Violin

ca. 7

Concerto in E Minor Op. 64 1st Mvt. by Mendelssohn

Michelle Li | Violin

ca. 14

------ Awarding | Group Photos ------


PARKING

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at River Oaks | 2315 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77098

  1. Free Underground Parking

  2. Free Cross-Street Additional Ground Parking

  3. Free Street Parking


BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

  • Please self-assess your health before leaving home.

  • Please check-in at the entrance,

 
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Vivace Student Recital 2024-25 Season - XII


Instructors

Ms. Julia Tondera, Mr. Milbert Tumaliuan


Piano Accompanist

Mr. Ming Yang


Location

Vivace International School of Music (Dun Huang Plaza)

9889 Bellaire Blvd, #D261, Houston, TX 77036


Run-Through

December 14th, 2024 | Saturday

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM | Aaron Liu, William Hao, Albert Hao

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM | Sulaiman Tokmouline, Eileen Gu, Avalyn Chan, Chloe Houeto, Lilia Tsoi, Amber Deng with Mr. Ming Yang


Recital

05:30 PM - 6:30 PM | December 14th, 2024 | Saturday


Students Recital Etiquette: www.VivaceMusic.org/sre


Audience Age Limit: 6 Years Old & Above (Excluding Current Vivace Students)


PROGRAM

(This marks the 12th student recital for the 2024-25 season at Vivace International School of Music.)


Santa Claus is Coming to Town by J. Coots & H. Gillespie

Frosty the Snowman by W. Rollins & S. Nelson

Aaron Liu | Piano

ca. 5

Frosty the Snowman

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

Carol of the Bells

William Hao | Piano

ca. 7

Silent Night

Joy to the World

Albert Hao | Piano

ca. 6

French Folk Song

May Song

O Come, Little Children

Sulaiman Tokmouline | Violin

ca. 4

Fantasie No. 7 by G. P. Telemann

Eileen Gu | Violin

ca. 5

Chorus from Judas Macchabeus by G. F. Handel

Silent Night

Avalyn Chan | Violin

ca. 5

Hunters Chorus by C. M. von Weber

Chloe Houeto | Violin

ca. 3

The Boy Paganini by E. Mollenhauer

Lilia Tsoi | Violin

ca. 4

Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor by M. Bruch

Amber Deng | Violin

ca. 7

Christmas Carols: Jingle Bells, Jolly Old St. Nicholas

Vivace Violin Ensemble with Ms. Julia Tondera

ca. 6

------ Awarding | Group Photos ------


NO FOOD OR DRINKS WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE SCHOOL


PARKING

You may park in the 4-stories garage building behind Vivace Houston (Dun Huang Plaza).


BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

  • Please self-assess your health before leaving home.

  • Please check-in at the entrance,

 
Vivace International School of Music




Vivace International School of Music


Please subscribe Vivace’s Facebook and YouTube channel as below to receive the latest posts of the performances and other events.


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