The Williams College Department of Music is delighted to announce the results of the Berkshire Symphony Student Soloist Competition for 2023!
Anabella Cheong ’24, piano
Doris Stevenson, collaborating pianist
performing
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835 – 1921) Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, op. 22
I. Andante sostenuto
Chen Chen Huang ’23, flute
Paul Kim ’24, collaborating pianist
performing
Carl Reinecke (1824 – 1910) Ballade for Flute and Orchestra in D Minor, op. 288
Carolyn Mielke ’23, mezzo-soprano
Ethan Jeon ‘24.5, collaborating pianist
performing
Gioachino Rossini (1792 – 1868) “Una Voce Poco Fa,” from Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Ray Wang ’25, viola
Ethan Jeon ‘24.5, collaborating pianist
performing
Paul Hindemith (1895 – 1963) “Zwischen Berg und tiefem Tal” (Between Mountain and Deep Valley), from Der Schwanendreher
The competition was hosted by Ronald Feldman, conductor of the Berkshire Symphony, and judged by a panel of guest musicians:
Joel Pitchon, John Perkel, Amanda Boyd, and Carl Jenkins.
Mr. Feldman and Professor Ed Gollin also extend thanks to the collaborative pianists:
Doris Stevenson, Elizabeth Wright, Zachary Wadsworth, Timothy Dunne, Edwin Lawrence, Robin Wang ’24, Daniel Chang ’25, Timothy Chen ’26, Ethan Jeon ‘24.5, Paul Kim ’24, Enoch Chou ’23, Leo Marburg ’24
The competition would not be possible without the great dedication of our instrumental teachers, who mentor and support our performers. Thanks also to Jeffrey Miller, Stage and Orchestra Manager, and the concert team for making sure that the competition and recital ran smoothly.
The student musicians have been selected for the honor of performing their pieces along with the Berkshire Symphony on Friday April 21, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus.
We also want to thank all of the performers (in performance order):
Gwyneth Chilcoat ’24, tuba; Robin Wang ’24, piano
Artie Carpenter ’25, trumpet; Daniel Chang ’25, piano
Caroline Orphanos ’23, soprano; Timothy Chen ’26, piano
Jianing Ren ’23, piano; Elizabeth Wright, piano
Molly Arts ’24, soprano; Enoch Chou ’23, piano
Annika Harrington ’23, flute; Enoch Chou ’23, piano
Theodore Cohen ’23, tenor; Leo Marburg ’24, piano
Elliot Kim ’23, cello; Timothy Dunne, piano
Iona Kruger ’25, soprano; Zachary Wadsworth, piano
Sarah McGinn ’24, soprano; Ethan Jeon ‘24.5, piano
Locke Meyer ’25, clarinet; Edwin Lawrence, piano
Want to see a list of all of our past student soloists with the Berkshire Symphony?
Link to soloists
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