2025 Submissions
I Love You, I’m Sorry By Gracie Abrams
“ I Love You, I’m Sorry” by Gracie Abrams is a song about the feelings that come with remembering past relationships such as regret, acceptance, and growth.
Kapustin Toccatina
Kapustin’s Eight Concert Etudes are a virtuosic blend of the long established classical tradition and the spontaneous energy of jazz.
Garth Knox Viola Spaces no 8 - Up, down, sideways, round
Garth Knox’s Viola Spaces are a series of pieces that explore extended techniques in the growing diversity of styles in classical music playing.
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major, op. 35, II. Canzonetta
Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is part of the canon of violin repertoire, with its gorgeous melodies and fiery virtuosity.
J.S. Bach: Cello Suite No. 4 in Eb major, BWV 1010, I. Prelude
This is a performance from the Prelude of the Bach Cello Suite No.4 in Eb Major.
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major II. Canzonetta
This artwork holds a special place in my heart.
Samuel Barber- Piano Sonata in E-flat Minor, Op. 26, 4th movement
The 4th movement of Samuel Barber’s Sonata in E-flat Minor, Op. 26 is widely regarded as one of the most compelling and distinctive sections of the work.
Bach’s Andante from Sonata No. 2 in A minor, BWV 1003
Bach’s Andante from Sonata No. 2 in A minor, BWV 1003 was composed around 1720.
Telemann: Viola Concerto in G major, movement II
In this video, I am playing the second movement of Telemann’s viola concerto in G major, the first known viola concerto, which consists of four movements.
Suite in C Minor, Prelude BWV 997
The Prelude from Bach’s Suite in C Minor, BWV 997, is a stunning work that combines harmonies and flowing arpeggios to create a deeply expressive atmosphere.
Giovanni Sollima- Lamentatio
Lamentatio, composed by Italian cellist Giovanni Sollima, challenges the classical interpretation of music.
Étude op.10 no.12 in C minor “Revolutionary” by Frederick Chopin
This étude is a musical study piece written to challenge and push the technical boundaries while also conveying deep emotions expression.
Marimba solo
This recording begins with the sound of me striking the mallets, calling for my dog, DJ—our beloved rescue from a small town near Sacramento—and ends with DJ joyfully ”singing” alongside my excited finish.
The Girl From Ipanema
The song ”The Girl From Ipanema” is a bossa nova standard that the listener through the story of someone who sees a gorgeous woman on his walk every day, but cannot build up the courage to say anything.
Improvised interpretation of the feeling of ”hope” in the midst of hard times
On October 7th, 2024, one year since the massacre in Israel, my congregation came together to mourn the loss but also look toward a possible hope that could be found in the future.
After You’ve Gone - Django Reinhardt
This is a tune that I first heard legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt play.
Bach Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, Prelude
While listening to many recordings of Bach’s Suite No. 2 Prelude, there were two mainstream styles: aggressive and dark, or rhythmic and harmonic.