Podcasts by Making Menuhin
Showcasing the talented youth participating in the Menuhin Competition, an international event known as the “Olympics of the violin.” Hear select performances and personal stories of young violinists from around the world ahead of their participation in the Menuhin Competition Richmond 2021: how they got started, the teachers who inspired them, the sacrifices they’ve made and what they express through their music. Visit vpm.org/violin for more information and additional resources.
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8. Kayleigh Kim from 2020-06-03T10:00
She's no stranger to the big occasion, having played the National Anthem in front of 40,000 fans and taken a master class with Hilary Hahn. Now, Virginia native Kayleigh Kim has her sights set on r...
Listen7. Guido Sant'Anna / Raphael Nussbaumer from 2020-06-01T10:00
In 2018, Guido Sant'Anna became the first Brazilian to compete in the Menuhin Competition in more than 30 years. Now, the fan favorite from Geneva is set to return to the competition, and is hoping...
Listen6. Shannon Ma from 2020-05-29T10:00
In addition to playing the violin, Shannon Ma is also passionate about dance, filmmaking and writing. She shares the influences of dance on the musicality of her playing style, as well as excerpts ...
Listen5. Kerson Leong from 2020-05-27T10:00
Ottawa native Kerson Leong won first prize in the junior division in the Menuhin Competition Oslo 2010, and has since become well-known as one of the world's best violinists. He shares how his fath...
Listen4. Tianyu Liu from 2020-05-22T10:00
His parents knew his potential as a violinist at an early age, even making him stop playing basketball for fear of him damaging his fingers. Tianyu Liu has followed through on his parents' belief, ...
Listen3. Keila Wakao from 2020-05-20T10:00
She views the violin as a replica of the human voice, and dives into the tone and emotions with each performance. Massachusetts native Keila Wakao also draws on a deep emotional connection she's de...
Listen2. Matthew Hakkarainen from 2020-05-15T10:00
He picked up the instrument at age 3, and by 18 became the first American ever to win the prestigious Lipizer International Violin Competition. Matthew Hakkarainen credits his success to the suppor...
ListenMaking Menuhin: Official Trailer from 2020-04-07T21:31
Tune in to hear the inside stories of the world's best young violinists leading up to the next Menuhin Competition, an international event known as the "Olympics of the violin."
ListenMaking Menuhin: Official Trailer from 2020-04-07T21:31
Tune in to hear the inside stories of the world's best young violinists leading up to the next Menuhin Competition, an international event known as the "Olympics of the violin."
ListenMaking Menuhin: Official Trailer from 2020-04-07T21:31
Tune in to hear the inside stories of the world's best young violinists leading up to the next Menuhin Competition, an international event known as the "Olympics of the violin."
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