Classical pianist invited to prestigious Spain International Piano Festival - Please Help Me to Attend!
Update (May 23rd): I would like to thank everyone for their generosity! I can't believe that I've reached my goal so quickly. Funds raised above the stated goal will be applied towards my Masters Program applications.
- A special thank you to David Blander for his incredible contribution.
"One of the best young musicians in the country" --- National Public Radio
MP3 AUDIO LINK TO NPR INTERVIEW http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/2885840
Nicholas King has been invited to attend the prestigious Gijon (Spain) International Piano Festival, August 16 - 28, 2012....and HE NEEDS YOUR HELP TO GET TO SPAIN!
Nicholas King is a classical pianist who currently holds the distinction of being the youngest musicians to ever win The Royal Conservatory of Music Concerto Competition and he's performed in major concert halls throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.
It's very difficult to be accepted into this festival! Nicholas will have the opportunity in Spain at the International Piano Festival to study with Robert McDonald (from Julliard) and Dominique Weber (from the Conservatory of Geneva,) both distinguished teachers who he really wants to study with to obtain his masters degree in concert piano.
Nick's passion is being a concert pianist and he's worked very hard to achieve his goal. But it's an expensive road to go down and he needs your help to make it to Spain!Why Should You Help Nicholas???
Lending a helping hand to anyone is the single most easiest thing you'll ever do in life that can make a difference and have a momentous impact.
Nicholas, since the age of three, has devoted his life to music. The countless hours of study and practice have lead to opportunities where, through his music, he's been able to help others and was recognized by the United
States Government, which bestowed upon Mr. King at the age of 11, the
Congressional Medal of Recognition.
He's a recipient of numerous awards and prizes including the Jack Kent Cooke Award, Nicholas His performances have been well received by audiences – his concert in the Walt Disney Concert Hall in July of 2010 ended with a standing ovation. He will be making his Carnegie Hall Debut in May of 2012.
In the 123-year history of The Royal Conservatory of Music, Nicholas King became the first freshman to ever win their concerto competition. Hailed as “one of the best young musicians in the country” by National Public Radio, Nicholas’s performance of Beethoven’s “Waldstein” Sonata was broadcast to over 26 million listeners.
Nicholas attends The Glenn Gould School at The Royal Conservatory of
Music under a musical scholarship, and is in the process of obtaining
his Bachelor of Music degree and Performance Artist Diploma.
How Can You Help?
To find out more about Nicholas King, please visit:
nicholaskingpiano.com
To learn more about the International Piano Festival in Gijon, Spain, please visit:
gijonpiano.com
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For your pledge of $500, you'll receive everything listed above, PLUS (2) DVDs of my piano concert performance at the International Piano Festival in Gijon, Spain, PLUS your name will appear on the credits of the DVD, PLUS I will be happy to have a one-hour Skype video calls with either you or someone you designate, who aspires to become a concert pianist (child, grandchild, friend, etc.), letting them know the paths I've taken, who the teachers, schools and competitions are, etc...basically, the "inside scoop" for those wanting to be a concert pianist. (by appointment)
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For your pledge of $1,000, you'll receive everything listed above, PLUS I will be happy to have a (3) one-hour Skype video calls with either you or someone you designate, who aspires to become a concert pianist (child, grandchild, friend, etc.), letting them know the paths I've taken, who the teachers, schools and competitions are, etc...basically, the "inside scoop" for those wanting to be a concert pianist. (by appointment)
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