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“Meadowmount School of Music Awards Second Annual Gurrena Fellowship”
Founded in memory of David A. Barnebl, a passionate music lover, by his wife, Linda Gurrena Barnebl, of Panton, VT, the $50,000 Fellowship supports talented students in their professional journey.
The fellowship is specifically tailored for postgraduate students who will benefit from financial assistance as they transition from their musical training to independent careers.
“Cellist receives $50,000 grant from Meadowmount School of Music”
The Meadowmount School of Music has awarded the second annual Gurrena Fellowship, worth $50,000, to Brazilian cellist Luiz Fernando Venturelli, as announced by Meadowmount artistic director Janet Sung.
’I’m truly honoured to be the recipient of Meadowmount School of Music’s 2023 Gurrena Fellowship,’ said Fernando Venturelli, who has spent eight summers at the summer programme. ’A decade ago, as a 13-year-old from Brazil, stepping into Meadowmount opened doors to a new world of music and friendships. Meeting Hans Jensen, my mentor, set my life on its current course.
Astral Artists
“ASTRAL ANNOUNCES 2023 NATIONAL COMPETITION WINNERS”
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Astral Artists, a nonprofit intensive mentoring program that specializes in developing the early careers of classical musicians, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2023 National Competition. Selected from an initial pool of candidates from across the United States, and following a competitive audition and interview process, seven exceptional Artists have been invited to join Astral’s program with the start of the 2023/24 season.
The Strad:
“Astral Artists announces 2023 National Competition Winners”
Astral Artists has announced the winners of its 2023 National Competition. Astral is a nonprofit intensive mentoring programme that specialises in developing the early careers of classical musicians. Seven artists have been invited to join Astral’s programme with the start of the 2023/24 season. The chosen artists are:
