United States International Music Competition

享有盛譽的美國國際音樂大賽（USIMC）將於8月16-17日在聖荷西舉行。 今年大賽的壓軸重頭戲是8月30日晚間舉行的享有國際盛譽的青年小提琴家朱凱源獨奏會 “From Winners to Masters”。 朱凱源曾榮獲曼紐因國際比賽與帕格尼尼國際大賽首獎，展現其無與倫比的音樂才華。他的琴聲響徹柏林音樂廳、倫敦皇家節日音樂廳、新加坡濱海藝術中心、馬德里國家音樂廳、布魯塞爾美術宮，以及美國約翰·甘迺迪表演藝術中心，征服全球樂迷的心。從技巧到情感，從舞台到靈魂，他的演奏不僅是音樂，更是藝術的極致體現。

朱凱源成長於灣區， 在六歲時就來參加美國國際大賽並獲得第一名， 之後他經常來參加大賽， 幾乎囊括了所有年齡組的第一獎。今年8月他將特地從紐約來演奏， 是專門為USIMC籌款而舉辦音樂會。

該場音樂會並得到了同是成長於灣區的青年鋼琴家段莎拉的大力相助，段莎拉是費城國際鋼琴比賽第一名獲得者， 也是多年前USIMC比賽的第一獎獲得者。

在8月30日下午， 大賽還將在同一地點舉行2025年大賽獲獎者音樂會。

“From Winners to Masters” 音樂會信息如下：

日期：
8月30日， 星期六， 下午3點， 2025 USIMC 獲獎者音樂會
票價： $30
8月30日， 星期六， 晚上7點， 2025 USIMC籌款音樂會-朱凱源 & 段莎拉
票價： $40/$60/$100/VIP， 持票者可以免費入場下午3點的獲獎者音樂會。

地點： First United Methodist Church-Palo, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301

購票方法：
預購票： www.USIMC.org 網站掃碼 or https://cmtanc.vbotickets.com/event/Winner_to_Master_Kevin_Zhu_Sarah_Tuan/154974
音樂會當天現場購票

問詢：408-478-6758 （只限短信）

The prestigious United States International Music Competition (USIMC) will be held in San Jose
on August 16–17. The highlight of this year competition is the highly anticipated solo recital
“From Winners to Masters” by internationally acclaimed young violinist Kevin Zhu, taking place
on the evening of August 30.

Kevin Zhu has won first prizes at both the Menuhin International Competition and the Paganini International Violin Competition, showcasing his unparalleled musical talent. His performances have resonated through world-renowned venues including the Konzerthaus Berlin, London’s Royal Festival Hall, Esplanade in Singapore, Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid, Bozar, Brussels, the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the U.S., captivating audiences around the globe. From technique to emotion, from stage presence to soul, his playing is not just music—it is the epitome of artistic expression.

Kevin Zhu grew up in the Bay Area and first competed in the USIMC at the age of six, winning
first place. He has since frequently participated in the competition, sweeping first prizes across
nearly all age groups. This August, he will make a special trip from New York to perform in a
benefit concert specifically organized to raise funds for the USIMC.

The concert will also feature strong support from fellow Bay Area native, young pianist Sarah
Duan, who won first place at the Philadelphia International Piano Competition and was also a
first prize winner at the USIMC years ago.

Earlier on August 30, in the afternoon, the competition will also present a Winners Concert
showcasing the 2025 USIMC laureates at the same venue.

“From Winners to Masters” Benefit Concert information:
Date:
August 30, Saturday, 3pm, 2025 USIMC Winners Concert
Ticket: $30
August 30, Saturday, 7pm, 2025 USIMC Fundraising Concert- Kevin Zhu / Sarah Tuan
Ticket: $40/$60/$100/VIP ( includes admission to the 3pm Winners Concert)

Venue: First United Methodist Church-Palo, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301

How to purchase tickets:
Advance purchase: Scan QR Code at www.USIMC.org or link: https://cmtanc.vbotickets.com/event/Winner_to_Master_Kevin_Zhu_Sarah_Tuan/154974

At the Door: Tickets available at the venue on the day of the concert.
Inquiries: Text only at 408-478-6758

USIMC BENEFIT CONCERT ; WINNERS CONCERT

The prestigious United States International Music Competition (USIMC) will be held in San Jose on August 16–17. The highlight of this year's competition is the highly anticipated solo recital “From Winners to Masters” by internationally acclaimed young violinist Kevin Zhu, taking place on the evening of August 30.

Kevin Zhu has won first prizes at both the Menuhin International Competition and the Paganini International Violin Competition, showcasing his unparalleled musical talent. His performances have resonated through world-renowned venues including the Konzerthaus Berlin, London’s Royal Festival Hall, Esplanade in Singapore, Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid, Bozar Brussels, the Fobidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the U.S., captivating audiences around the globe. From technique to emotion, from stage presence to soul, his playing is not just music—it is the epitome of artistic expression.

Kevin Zhu grew up in the Bay Area and first competed in the USIMC at the age of six, winning first place. He has since frequently participated in the competition, sweeping first prizes across nearly all age groups. This August, he will make a special trip from New York to perform in a benefit concert specifically organized to raise funds for the USIMC.

The concert will also feature strong support from fellow Bay Area native, young pianist Sarah Duan, who won first place at the Philadelphia International Piano Competition and was also a first prize winner at the USIMC years ago.
Earlier on August 30, in the afternoon, the competition will also present a Winners Concert showcasing the 2025 USIMC laureates at the same venue.

“From Winners to Masters” Benefit Concert information:
Date:
August 30, Saturday, 7pm, 2025 USIMC Fundraising Concert- Kevin Zhu and Sarah Tuan
Ticket: $40/$60/$100/VIP ( includes admission to the 3pm Winners Concert)
Early Bird Special: 20% discount, offered only to USIMC Participants during 5/1- 6/5
Registration period.

Venue: First United Methodist Church-Palo, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
How to purchase tickets:
Advance purchase: Scan QR Code at www.USIMC.org
At the Door: Tickets available at the venue on the day of the concert.
Inquiries: Text only at 408-478-6758

2025 United States International Music Competition Due on June 5

The annual United States International Music Competition (USIMC), a signature event of the Chinese Music Teacher Association of Northern California (CMTANC), has been held for over 30 years.

The 2025 competition will take place on August 16-17 at the Christian Valley School Music Department in San Jose, California. Open to musicians worldwide, the competition has an age limit of 35 years. As in previous years, the competition has invited renowned musicians as judges for various instrumental and vocal categories.

Newly invited judges for this year include:
Piano Judge: Victor Rosenbaum – A distinguished professor at the New England Conservatory for 53 years, Rosenbaum has performed extensively across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. He is currently a visiting professor at National Taiwan Normal University’s music department.
Vocal Judge: Peixin Chen – A renowned bass singer actively performing on international opera stages, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Florida, and various European opera houses. This year, he will star in " Rigoletto" (September) and the world premiere of "Monkey King Wukong" (November) at the San Francisco Opera.
String Judge: Dawn Harms – A violinist with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Harms brings extensive orchestral experience. She also teaches at Stanford University and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and serves as the conductor for the conservatory’s pre-college orchestra.

For a completed list of distinguished judges, please visit www.USIMC.org.
Competition Categories:
• Piano (solo, duet, duo, and concerto)
• Strings
• Voice
• Chinese instruments
• Guitar
• Marimba
• Classical chamber music

Awards:
• Young Artist Award
• Best Performance of a Chinese Composition
• Special Composer Award (Instrumental: Bach and Beethoven; Vocal: Bach and Schubert)

Registration Period: May 1 – June 5 (online registration only)
For more details, visit www.USIMC.org

2025 United States International Music Competition Fundraising Concert

🎼 “音聚華韻•愛心同行”籌款音樂會 🎶

在旋律中感受文化，在音樂裡傳遞溫暖——由華人音樂教師協會主辦的**“音聚華韻•愛心同行”慈善音樂會**，匯聚灣區頂尖音樂家，為觀眾呈現一場融合華人音樂特色與國際流行元素的視聽盛宴。本次音樂會不僅是一場藝術享受，更肩負著為 2025 USIMC（美國國際音樂比賽）籌款的使命，助力更多熱愛音樂的年輕人才追逐夢想！

✨ 音樂會亮點 ✨

🎤 群星薈萃，點燃舞台 —— 特邀全美流行音樂大賽冠軍的實力派歌手，以及在國際舞台上屢獲殊榮的音樂家們，以動人歌聲和精湛技藝詮釋經典旋律。

🎹 琴鍵流轉，指尖華章 —— 由舊金山音樂學院 Precollege 資深鋼琴教師領銜演奏，攜手大提琴家、小提琴家共同演繹優雅動人的古典三重奏，讓每一個音符訴說動人故事。

🎻 弦韻悠揚，東方之美 —— 特邀屢獲國際大獎的二胡演奏家與小提琴演奏家，攜手合作，以婉轉悠揚的旋律詮釋東方情韻，展現中華民族音樂的深厚底蘊。

🎶 合唱巔峰，共鳴心靈 —— 由曾率團在國際合唱比賽專業組中屢獲冠軍的指揮家，攜手國際合唱比賽金獎合唱團，以天籟之聲演繹感人至深的合唱作品，讓音樂直抵人心。

🎵 跨界融合，貼近生活 —— 精心編排古典、流行、東方民族及西方經典等多種風格的作品，讓觀眾在輕鬆愉悅的氛圍中感受音樂的魅力，拉近舞台與生活的距離。

💖 音樂點亮夢想，愛心助力未來 —— 本次音樂會的全部收益將用於支持 2025 USIMC（美國國際音樂比賽），幫助更多優秀的年輕音樂人才站上國際舞台，實現他們的音樂夢想。您的每一份支持，都是對藝術的珍貴守護。

🎶 演出資訊 🎶

📅 日期與時間：2025年4月26日（星期六）晚 7:00
📍 演出地點：Santa Clara University
🎭 Music Recital Hall, Center of Performing Arts
🏛 Music and Dance Facility, 114 Franklin St, Santa Clara, CA 95050

購票請洽：
Joyce Chang 510-862-7893 (text)
或網上購票： https://cmtanc.vbotickets.com/event/USIMC_Fundraising_Concert_2025/148997

我們誠摯邀請您，共赴這一場充滿激情、溫暖與夢想的音樂盛會！

Winners of 2024 USIMC. Congratulations!!!