The Williams College Department of Music is delighted to announce the results of the Berkshire Symphony Student Soloist Competition for 2024!
Molly Arts ’24, soprano
Jesse Cohen-Greenberg ’24, collaborating pianist
performing
Giacomo Puccini (1858 – 1924) “Chi il bel sogno di Doretta,” from La Rondine
student of Paul La Rosa
Rachel Broweleit ’24, cello
Bob Logan, collaborating pianist
performing
Edward Elgar (1857 – 1934) Cello Concerto in E Minor, op. 85, IV. Allegro
student of Julian Müller
Weiran Jiang ’26, violin
Jesse Cohen-Greenberg ’24, collaborating pianist
performing
Ernest Chausson (1855 – 1899) Poème, op. 25
student of Joanna Kurkowicz
Edmond Laird-Raylor ’24, baritone
Jesse Cohen-Greenberg ’24, collaborating pianist
performing
Charles Gounod (1818 – 1893) “Avant de quitter ces lieux,” from Faust
student of Paul La Rosa
Janine Wang ’26, piano
Doris Stevenson, collaborating pianist
performing
Maurice Ravel (1875 – 1937) Piano Concerto in G Major, I. Allegramente
student of Doris Stevenson
The competition was hosted by Ronald Feldman, conductor of the Berkshire Symphony, and judged by a panel of guest musicians:
Joel Pitchon, John Perkel, and Amanda Boyd.
Mr. Feldman and Professor Ed Gollin also extend thanks to the collaborative pianists:
Doris Stevenson, Bob Logan, Jesse Cohen-Greenberg ’24, and Lucy Luo ‘27.
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 March 8, 2024 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):
Sarah McGinn ’24, soprano; Jesse Cohen-Greenberg ’24, piano
Isabella Hayden ’26, violin; Bob Logan, piano
Peter Miles ’24, baritone; Jesse Cohen-Greenberg ’24, piano
Emma Hennessy ’26, soprano; Jesse Cohen-Greenberg ’24, piano
Frances Hayward ’24, violin; Lucy Luo ’27, piano
Iona Kruger ’25, mezzo soprano; Jesse Cohen-Greenberg ’24, piano
Lea Obermüller ’24, soprano; Jesse Cohen-Greenberg ’24, piano
Want to see a list of all of our past student soloists with the Berkshire Symphony?
Link to soloists
