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Masterpiece Matchup Contest

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NEW! The Masterpiece Matchup contest is a season-long elimination tournament, showcasing the orchestral repertoire of the 2022-23 season until only one composer's masterpiece stands as the winner! 

Masterpiece Finalists

The following Masterpieces have been chosen as our finalists! Click on each of the piece titles to listen to a recording. Use these recordings to refresh your memory or become familiar with our finalists so that you can cast your vote on May 22 for your favorite.

  1. Arturo Marquez, composer Arturo MÁRQUEZ / Fandango Violin Concerto
     
  2. Benjamin Britten, composer Benjamin BRITTEN / Violin Concerto, Op. 15   
     
  3. Giuseppe Verdi, composer Giuseppe VERDI / “È strano! - Ah, fors'è lui - Sempre libera”, La Traviata
     
  4. Johannes Brahms portrait  Johannes BRAHMS / Piano Concerto No. 2 AND
     Ludwig van Beethoven portrait Ludwig van BEETHOVEN / Symphony No. 7  **2022-23 Winner**
     
  5. William Harvey, composer William HARVEY / Seven Decisions of Gandhi 
     
  6. George GershwinGeorge GERSHWIN/ An American in Paris

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