The Third Quadrennial August 31-September 16 1990 Program CARTIER. THE TANK WATCH NOW BEGINNING THE SEVENTH DECADE AS THE WORLD'S MOST DISTINGUISHED WATCH, THE CARTIER* TANK". ORIGINALLY CREATED TO HONOR THE AMERICAN HEROES OF WORLD WAR I, TODAY'S TANK WATCH BEARS ALL THE CLASSIC CARTIER HALLMARKS: CONTOURED SILHOUETTE, WHITE ENAMEL DIAL, SAPPHIRE-TIPPED CROWN, QUARTZ TECHNOLOGY, AND THE FAMOUS FOLDING BUCKLE. THE TANK" WATCH BY CARTIER: MASTERFULLY CREATED TO BE FOREVER CONTEMPORARY. Cartier ©1989 CARTIER, INC. GOODMAN Jewelers 30 West Washington Street • Lafayette Square • Glendale • Greenwood Park Castleton Square • Keystone at the Crossing • Washington Square The Third Quadrennial INTERNATIONAL August 31-September 16 LIN COMPETITION 2990 Program OF INDIANAPOLIS O resented by Cathedral Arts, Inc. 47 S. Pennsylvania Street Suite 401 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 United States of America Telephone (317) 637-4574 Fax (317) 637-1302 With the support of the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts Editor: Lewis C. Ricci Designer: Edward Norman Printer: Shepard Poonnan Communications Corporation Advertising Manager: Nancy R. Burris THE VIOLIN COMPETITION Competition. Each of the past A Legend Continues laureates is forging a career, sometimes as a soloist or in n a very short time, the a chamber ensemble, as a International Violin concertmaster or a teacher. 7Competition of One of these winners may Indianapolis has taken its place even do it all—like Josef among the most prestigious Gingold himself. cultural endeavors in the state's The success of the history and among the world's Competition, though, cannot most important music be traced solely to the competitions. Its recognition as professional musicians who such in the musical and media The 1982 Gold Medalist have made it famous or who communities was immediate Mihaela Martin of Romania, for have been made famous by it. and universal. example, has brought more Its success must also be traced The reasons for this international recognition to the to the thousands of Hoosiers, phenomenon are complex. state than any celebrity in mostly non-musicians, who Certainly, Josef Gingold's role recent memory, and already it have given so generously of as founding mentor has been is clear that the 1986 Gold their talents, their resources. critical to the Competition's Medalist Kyoko Takezawa of Contributions of skill, energy, great success. No one else in Japan is following steadily in vision, leadership, and money, the music world enjoys the Miss Martin's triumphant all add up to an inestimable same love and respect as this footsteps. After her win in commitment. distinguished professor of Indianapolis, Miss Takezawa But what rewards! Being a music at Indiana University. was chosen as one of Musical part of an unfolding legend His renown attracts the other America's outstanding young has bestowed upon all of its great jury members and young artists of 1987. That magazine participants an enduring players who, in turn, bring the wrote of her New York distinction. They know they Competition additional luster orchestral debut, "In addition help perpetuate a great musical and acclaim. to all the blood, sweat and tradition and extend the Also, the prizes and talent required for a concert cultural horizons of the state to engagements have helped set a career, an artist sorely needs every place in the world where new world standard for violin charisma, the magnetic that tradition is revered. The contests, presenting unique presence that demands that knowledge of that achievement career opportunities for the we care what happens on translates into deep personal fortunate winners who go stage. At 20, the immensely satisfaction and genuine civic out onto the concert stages gifted violinist—Kyoko pride that will linger long after of the world, carrying the Takezawa—has it in Josef Gingold announces the Competition's name into the abundance. The 1986 winner 1990 gold medalist on programs, articles, and reviews of the International Violin September 16 in the dedicated to those appearances. Competition of Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. displays dramatic—even operatic—leanings and a big, impassioned tone." Thomas J. Beczkiewicz Executive Director The gold medalists, however, are not the only winners of the mM 1990 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis CONTENTS The Violin Competition—A Legend Continues 2 WELCOME Greetings from Andrew J. Paine, General Chairman . 6 About Indianapolis 6 Downtown Indianapolis Map 7 1990 Competition Schedule 8-9 Greetings from Government Officials 10-15 ARTISTIC STRUCTURE Josef Gingold, Honorary Chairman and President of the Jury 18 Jury 19-23 Rhapsody and Prayer by George Rochberg 24 Raymond Leppard and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 25 Screening the Applicants to the 1990 Competition 26 Official Accompanists 27 PRIZES AND ENGAGEMENTS Justin Hicks, Happy Hollow Elementary, West Lafayette, 4th grade Cathedral Arts. Inc., a not-for-profit REPERTORY AND PARTICIPANTS organization founded in 1969 and in­ 1990 Repertory 34 corporated in 1971, is dedicated to the 1990 Participant List 35 promotion of the careers of young art­ 1990 Participant Biographies and Repertories 36-77 ists, as well as to the revitalization and cultural enrichment of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. The organi­ zation met its goals of supporting both the visual and the performing arts with the Juried Exhibition of Student EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS Art, one of the state's most ambitious Juried Exhibition of Student Art 82 arts projects. Sponsored by Indiana International Violinists in Schools 83 Field Trips and Student Discounts 83 Bell during the past year, this art com­ International Forum on Paganini and the Violin 84 petition involved over 550 art teachers Paganini—The Genius of Genoa 85 and over 75,000 Indiana students, grades one through twelve. The thirty winning pieces are displayed through­ out this book on the title pages to SPECIAL PROJECTS each section. Vatel Award and Culinary Cadenza 88 Society of 600 89 Slide and Video Presentations 90 Cover art for the program book is Radio Broadcasts 90 taken from the original silk-screen and poster for the 1990 International Vio­ lin Competition of Indianapolis de­ signed by Indiana artist Edward Hale. ORGANIZATION Cathedral Arts, Board of Directors and Administration 94 1990 International Violin Competition Committees 95-96 International Advisory Panel 97 Community Advisory Committee 97 Host Families 97-98 FUNDING AND SUPPORT Virtuosos and Concertmasters 202 Contributors 102-103 Special Thanks 104 The Gingold Fund 106 In Memorium 107 Official Scoring Procedures Ill You Be the Judge 112 WELCOME KWr Shanna Sparks, Sutton Elementary, Muncie, 4th grade Alyssa Boardman, MacArthur Elementary, Indianapolis, 1st grade Jason Henry, Center Grove Middle, Greenwood, 8th grade ABOUT INDIANAPOLIS nation's largest urban parks, is at the northwest edge of the ndianapolis is proud to city with its rowing and sailing welcome the extraordinary facilities. » J guests who have come for Visitors are welcome at the the Violin Competition. You Indianapolis Motor Speedway, are invited to discover for where about 400,000 race fans yourselves what makes our city gather each May to see the unique—a blend of small town "Indianapolis 500." The event hospitality with the vitality of draws the biggest crowd in the world-class facilities and world for a one-day sporting institutions. event. The Speedway Museum You will find that our has an extensive display of race GREETINGS! downtown, which is constantly cars and unique automobiles. being improved, has a wide You will find small museums he 1990 International choice of restaurants—from and galleries downtown and Violin Competition of delis and fast food to haute near downtown—including the TIndianapolis promises to cuisine. For shopping, you also gallery at the Herron School of bring even more excitement have a wide choice, from small Art at 16th and Pennsylvania. and beauty to our expanding shops and boutiques, to The Indianapolis Museum of cultural world than in 1982 department stores. Night life is Art on the old Lilly Estate on and 1986. Recent geo-political varied as well with comedy West 38th Street has a developments have made clubs, disco and lively jazz renowned collection as well as possible the most impressive spots (Indianapolis has a rich beautiful grounds and intimate roster of participants in history jazz heritage—and the largest theaters for concerts and plays. coming from every corner of jazz club in the country). If you The Children's Museum, the the globe to share their love of want one-stop food, fun and finest and biggest in the world, music with Indiana audiences. shopping—from teddy bears is the site for a special one-time On behalf of the entire and hats to custom crafts— exhibit "Paganini—The Genius Competition organization, I spend some time at Union of Genoa." Special "hands-on" wish to salute these young Station, the country's oldest, demonstrations appeal to the artists, who will grace our which continues to function as younger set while a prized concert halls with their a train station while also Italian instrument that Paganini extraordinary talents for sixteen housing a festival marketplace. himself played attracts a more days. The memories, for us, You can also enjoy a walk back mature audience. North of the however, will last a lifetime. in history when you stroll city in Noblesville is the We hope that, in turn, these through the cobblestone streets Conner Prairie Pioneer young artists will leave Indiana of Lockerbie Square, a turn-of- Settlement, a living re-creation with wonderful memories of the century restored of 1838 on the frontier. the families that have adopted neighborhood just east of the Indianapolis was established them during their stay and of mile square. in 1821 and Alexander Ralston the hospitality for which this The city has become famous laid out the original mile state is justifiably renowned.