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Presented by the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
and Butler University
All events are free and open to the public.
Events held at venues throughout Indianapolis.
For information call (317) 638-IVCI.
Forum Programs:
An Insider's Guide to Competitions
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 7:00 PM
Indiana History Center Basile Theater
450 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis IN
Forum Panel:
Forum speakers: Stephen Shipps, Professor, University of Michigan and IVCI Executive Director, Glen Kwok
Join Stephen Shipps, former student of IVCI Artistic Founder Josef Gingold and official on-air commentator for the 7th Quadrennial Competition as he gives an in-depth look at competitions from an artist and teacher's perspective. Mr. Shipps has prepared many violinists for competitions worldwide and will share with you "behind the scenes" stories from the preparation stages to the meaning of winning. Radio and web listeners will be able to hear his live broadcasts daily during the Competition at www.violin.org as well as on WFYI 90.1 FM.
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Right - Left - and Centered, Violin Playing: the Hands and Body
Saturday, September 2
Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, Butler University
4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Forum Panel:
Forum speaker: Mimi Zweig, Professor, Indiana University
Two sessions will be devoted to the best Right Hand and Left Hand teaching techniques focusing on a centered body.
Session I. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session II. 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Mimi Zweig is Director of the IU String Academy and leads master classes and pedagogy workshops across the United States and in Europe. She has recently produced StringPedagogy.com, an innovative web-based teaching tool. Her students have won numerous competitions and teach and perform worldwide.
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Contemporary Violin Techniques and Commissioning New Music
Saturday, September 14
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. noon
Johnson Room, Butler University
Forum Panel:
Joan Tower, composer
Cho-Liang Lin, violinist
Moderator – Dr. Michael Schelle, composer-in-residence, Butler University
It is a fascinating venture to have the opportunity to work with living composers, and commissioning works has always been essential in the music world. This forum topic will feature renowned composer Joan Tower and concert violinist Cho-Liang Lin, who will describe the process and the interaction between composer and musician from inception to the world premiere performance.
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The Mastery of Music, Ten Pathways to True Artistry
Sunday, September 15
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. noon
Johnson room, Butler University
Forum Panel:
Barry Green
Barry Green, former principal bassist of the Cincinnati Symphony and renowned author of The Inner Game of Music will discuss his new book due out in April 2003. This book analyzes the final step in making the difference between being a good musician and a great artist. The ten pathways described in Mr. Green’s book include communication, courage, discipline, fun, passion, tolerance, concentration, confidence, humility, and creativity. The session will include recorded excerpts from interviews with such artists as Bobby McFerrin, Frederica von Stade, Dave Brubeck, Joshua Bell, Dale Clevenger, and Doc Severinsen sharing insights about how these skills enhance their ability to communicate as artists
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Remembering Isaac Stern
Wednesday, September 18
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Ransburg Auditorium, University of Indianapolis
Forum Panel:
Michael Stern
Jaime Laredo
Cho-Liang Lin
Sharon Robinson
On September 23, 2001, the world lost one of its most prominent artists, musical activists, and mentors, Isaac Stern. Considered to be one of the most powerful violinists of the 20th century, Isaac Stern was equally noted for his extensive discography of over 100 recordings, worldwide concert tours, mentorship to thousands of musicians and his activism which led to the saving of Carnegie Hall. Violinists Jaime Laredo and Cho-Liang Lin, cellist Sharon Robinson, and conductor Michael Stern, son of Isaac Stern, will discuss their lives as impacted by his legendary musicianship and humanity.
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Meet
the Jury
Saturday, September 21
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Indiana Historical Society
Ever wonder what a jury member is thinking? The International Forum on Violins presents this rare opportunity for the public to ask questions of all the jury members in order to understand the judging process. What criteria do judges use in order to whittle the 52 participants down to the final six? What makes one violinist more special than another? Find out the answers at Meet the Jury.
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