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08/22/2026
Why does performing at Carnegie Hall matter?
For musicians, composers, and ensembles, a performance at Carnegie Hall can represent far more than one concert. It is an opportunity to present your artistry in one of the world’s most respected musical settings, strengthen your professional profile, create valuable performance materials, and become part of an international artistic community.
At Sound Espressivo and Virtual Concert Halls, we regularly receive questions such as:
• Can young musicians perform at Carnegie Hall?�• Can composers present original works?�• Can chamber ensembles and larger groups participate?�• Is professional management required?�• What performance lengths are available?�• Can international artists receive visa-support documentation?
The answer depends on the artist, the project, and the selected concert format — and that is exactly why we offer individual consultations.
Contact us to learn more about upcoming performance opportunities at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Welcome to Virtual Concert Halls live classical music channel!
These programs go live every day presenting our season packed with events like never before!
Virtual Concert Halls and Sound Espressivo were created in 2020, by a group of musicians, with a purpose of… well, to change the world.
And we are still here and keep working on it. Now in collaboration with many companies and organizations from many countries around the world. Looks like the world is changing for the better!
And our programs now can be seen on all major platforms
So, what will be happening this season?
Auditions for solo and ensemble performances, vocalists, concertos
Winners Concerts at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall
Concerts with Orchestras in many countries
Competitions with many very generous Awards sponsored by music organizations
Festivals, concert tours
Performances on virtual stage
Presenting new music by living composers
Interviews with prominent artists from every part of the world
Presentations by conservatories, schools, studios coming to you from different continents
Introducing most effective teaching methods by leaders in music education
Presenting Concerts by Winners of past Seasons, learning how they moved forward
Releases of Books, music films, new Albums
Meeting music managers, producers, promoters and learning how to best move forward your careers.
Panel Discussions on current music and educational topics with members of the international Jury Panels.
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Musicians need a goal, an exciting event to look forward to and to prepare for which adds to their motivation for practicing. In Sound Espressivo events you and your students will find warm and welcoming environment from people who understand them because all our managers and staff are also professional musicians and teachers
Application Deadlines are approaching! Click on the link for a complete list of upcoming DEADLINES.
**Composers- submit scores of music written for Youth, to be performed by Young Artists at Carnegie Hall and on a world-wide Internet TV Broadcast
**Performers - Apply with a video - perform LIVE on an Internet TV Broadcast
**Get selected to perform at Carnegie Hall, with Orchestras in the US, Europe, and other countries
**Win scholarships and other educational and career development Awards
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Thank you to Our Partners!
In Episode 2 of Beyond Recording, presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams, we go deeper into the creative process behind the Lehner Quartet recordings focusing on the stages where a recorded performance becomes a finished musical work.
Gianriccardo Pera of CiMA Streams takes us inside the editing and mastering process for Lehner Quartet – Volume 2, exploring how musical decisions, performance continuity, acoustic perspective and mastering shape the final listening experience.
� Join the conversation LIVE!
Please post your questions and comments during the episode, and Gianriccardo will respond in real time.
� Featured Recording: Lehner Quartet – Volume 2
In this episode, we explore:
• How we edit a string quartet performance
• Making musical edits while preserving the performers’ interpretation
• Choosing edits that respect phrasing, timing and ensemble interaction
• Maintaining a natural acoustic perspective throughout the edit
• How editing can disappear into the music
• The transition from editing and mixing to mastering
• What mastering can — and cannot — change
• Bringing important musical moments forward without sacrificing dynamics
• Creating a final master that remains faithful to the original performance
• The artistic decisions behind a finished classical recording
At the heart of this episode is another fundamental question:
How do you edit and master a performance without losing the musicians, the room, and the musical intention behind it?
Welcome to Beyond Recording — exploring the art of classical music production.
Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams
08/19/2026
More Than a Livestream — A Chance to Share the Artist’s Story
For selected events streamed by Virtual Concert Halls, participating artists may also receive the opportunity to take part in a remote interview for our MMAG series with renowned radio host Steve Robinson.
These conversations allow musicians to introduce themselves beyond the performance — sharing their artistic journey, musical inspirations, current projects, and the story behind their repertoire.
Here, young pianist Kate Lee joined Steve Robinson for her remote interview shortly before the concert began.
We believe every performance deserves context, and every artist deserves the opportunity to be seen, heard, and remembered.
08/17/2026
From the MMAG Interview Series Directly to Television Screens!
Artists featured in our MMAG – Music and Musicians Around the Globe series receive more than a professional interview and international exposure through Virtual Concert Halls.
MMAG episodes are also available on TRUE TV PLUS — a streaming platform comparable to Netflix, accessible through dedicated apps on Smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, and other devices.
This gives our featured artists the opportunity to share their music, personal stories, and artistic journeys with an even wider international audience — directly on television screens around the world.
We are proud to offer our artists a long-lasting digital platform where their talent and individuality can continue to be discovered.
Your story. Your music. On screens around the world. 🌍🎶
Official Aftermovie of the Sound Espressivo Gala Concert
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall • February 19, 2026
Relive the inspiring highlights of the Sound Espressivo Gala Concert, presented at the world-renowned Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Featuring Orchestra Manhattan under the direction of conductor David Wroe, this memorable concert brought together talented young artists, accomplished performers, and composers from different parts of the world.
Featured artists in this aftermovie include:
Edison Barton • Violin
Lydie Pace • Soprano
Alexis Mingi Perrin • Piano
Rita Costanzi
Olivia Li • Piano
Jennifer Savage • Piano
Igor Zubkovsky • Cello
Through a diverse program of remarkable performances, the evening celebrated musical excellence, creativity, dedication, and the power of international artistic collaboration.
Discover the unforgettable moments, exceptional artistry, and unique atmosphere that made this concert such a special occasion.
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🎥 Production Team
Frane Rušinović • Ante Božić-Kudrić • Jennifer Wang • Krisztián Palágyi • Anna Ouspenskaya • Katheryne Li • Fedor Ouspensky • Igor Zubkovsky
What happens between a classical music performance and the final recording we hear?
In the first episode of Beyond Recording, presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams, we go behind the scenes of the first Lehner Quartet album with Gianriccardo Pera of CiMA Streams to explore the artistic and technical decisions that shape a modern string quartet production.
From microphone placement and acoustic perspective to editing, stereo imaging and mastering, this episode reveals how recording technology can support — rather than overshadow — the musical expression.
� Featured Recording:
Lehner Quartet - Volume 1 & Volume 2
Production Focus:
• Recording
• Editing
• Mixing
• Mastering
• Acoustic Vision
In this episode, we explore:
• What makes the Lehner Quartet unique
• The challenges of recording contemporary string quartet repertoire
• How performers make complex musical structures accessible
• The philosophy behind the unusual microphone placement
• Recreating the perspective of a listener in the room
• Building a natural stereo image between the four instruments
• How editing can preserve the physical relationship between musicians
• The role of mastering in bringing important musical phrases forward
• Why a recording should be more than a document of a performance
The episode also features excerpts from works by Joel Feigin and Jana Skarecky, performed by the Lehner Quartet.
� Music featured in this episode:
Joel Feigin - Mosaic in Two Panels - excerpt
Jana Skarecky - I. Kata Tjut - excerpt
Jana Skarecky - IV. Karrimurra Waterfall - excerpt
At the heart of the conversation is a simple question:
How can a recording make a past musical performance become present again?
Welcome to Beyond Recording - exploring the art of classical music production.
Presented by Sound Espressivo & CiMA Streams
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08/14/2026
From Audition to Carnegie Hall
Discover how Lydie Pace transformed an ambitious goal into an unforgettable performance on the stage of Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
The journey began with our live Carnegie Gala Audition, where the artist performed for our international panel. After being selected, the next steps included professional preparation, direct communication with our team, rehearsals in New York, and the final performance with professional musicians.
These moments show what can happen when talent, dedication, and the right opportunity come together.
Follow Lydie Pace journey from the audition room to one of the world’s most celebrated musical stages.
Could your performance journey be next?
08/12/2026
Meet David Wroe, Music Director and Conductor of Orchestra Manhattan, one of our resident orchestras for the Sound Espressivo Gala Concerts.
This photo captures a rehearsal moment one day before the concert—when every detail is shaped, every musical idea is refined, and the orchestra prepares to bring the program to life.
We are proud to work with David and Orchestra Manhattan in creating meaningful performance opportunities for outstanding artists from around the world.
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