Musical Accolades for Groton Violinists
Two Groton musicians, Allison Jiang '22 and Eric Ge '24, have earned accolades for their outstanding performances on violin.
Allison Jiang '22, concertmaster of Groton's Chamber Orchestra, placed second in the senior (19 and under) division of the Society of American Musicians Competition, playing William Walton's Violin Concerto. Allison also advanced to the finals of the Chicago-based Sejong Cultural Society's Music Competition, playing Jean Sibelius' Violin Concerto and Misook Kim's The Secret Sunshine.
Eric Ge '24 placed first in his age group in the American Protégé International Concerto Competition, submitting performances of Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20, by Pablo Saraste and Partita No. 2 in D minor by J. S. Bach. He will perform at Carnegie Hall in 2022.
Despite the pandemic, which had Allison studying virtually during winter term and Eric doing so during fall and winter, the Groton community has enjoyed their performances this year. Allison played in the orchestra prelude for this year’s virtual Lessons & Carols service and performed in the virtual Parents Weekend concert; she also has offered solo and chamber ensemble pieces at several chapel services. Both she and Eric performed virtually for the Groton Pops.
Watch Allison perform Bach's Violin Sonata no. 2 in A minor.
Watch an excerpt of Eric performing Pablo de Sarasate's Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20.
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Allison Jiang '22, concertmaster of Groton's Chamber Orchestra, placed second in the senior (19 and under) division of the Society of American Musicians Competition, playing William Walton's Violin Concerto. Allison also advanced to the finals of the Chicago-based Sejong Cultural Society's Music Competition, playing Jean Sibelius' Violin Concerto and Misook Kim's The Secret Sunshine.
Eric Ge '24 placed first in his age group in the American Protégé International Concerto Competition, submitting performances of Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20, by Pablo Saraste and Partita No. 2 in D minor by J. S. Bach. He will perform at Carnegie Hall in 2022.
Despite the pandemic, which had Allison studying virtually during winter term and Eric doing so during fall and winter, the Groton community has enjoyed their performances this year. Allison played in the orchestra prelude for this year’s virtual Lessons & Carols service and performed in the virtual Parents Weekend concert; she also has offered solo and chamber ensemble pieces at several chapel services. Both she and Eric performed virtually for the Groton Pops.
Watch Allison perform Bach's Violin Sonata no. 2 in A minor.
Watch an excerpt of Eric performing Pablo de Sarasate's Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20.
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