Vivaldi Music Academy takes the stage at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in July 2022

Carnegie Hall, New York City

Carnegie Hall’s unique history is rooted in its magnificent acoustics, the beauty of its three concert halls, and its location in the Big Apple, where it has played a central role in elevating the city into one of the world’s great cultural capitals.

When Carnegie Hall’s cornerstone was laid in 1891, Andrew Carnegie (the Hall’s founding father) proclaimed that “it is probable that this hall will intertwine itself with the history of our country.” This was true from the start when it opened on May 5, 1891, with a spectacular concert that featured Russian composer Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, conducting his own music in his American debut. Since then, its walls have echoed with applause not only for the greatest classical, jazz, and popular musicians, but also for the foremost comedians, authors, social crusaders, world figures, and orators of our time.

Vivaldi Music Academy Plays Carnegie Hall

Enter Vivaldi Music Academy’s own founder and accomplished violinist, Zeljko Pavlovic, and the academy’s talented students. Vivaldi Music Academy had its debut at Carnegie Hall on June 23, 2015, with one concert and over 40 performers in the elegant Weill Recital Hall. 

The event featured a variety of instruments: piano, violin, guitar, voice, and cello, and even a debut from our Vivaldi Strings group and faculty members, Sam Perez, LaDonna Jackson, Yueun Kim, and many others. Director, Zeljko Pavlovic made his debut at the concert with his own son and father—three generations of musicians—as they played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Previous student, Nicholas Wong, a cellist, also made his debut.

Encore!

Vivaldi Music Academy made an encore performance in 2018 at Carnegie Hall after performing in Venice, Italy at Santa Maria Della Pieta (Vivaldi’s Church), and the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington D.C.

Carnegie Hall inspires families and future musicians to make their debut. We hosted two concerts on July 6 and 7, 2018 where students made their performance debuts and encore performances with over 80 performers. Faculty members who joined us were Matthew Gutwald, Director, Zeljko Pavlovic, and Yueun Kim.

Summer 2022

Vivaldi Music Academy returns to Carnegie Hall in 2022 for the third performance with two concerts on July 5 and July 7 in the Weill Recital Hall and the excitement is palpable! 

For more history about Carnegie Hall, you can visit its website, CarnegieHall.org.

Students at Vivaldi Music Academy perform in bi-annual recitals in Houston at the University of St. Thomas, Houston Baptist University, Rice University, and the Stages Theater. Students also have the opportunity to perform at renowned concert halls including The church of Santa Maria della Pietà (Vivaldi Church) in Venice, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and of course, Carnegie Hall in NYC.

Come hear what we have to play!

For more information, call 713 858 9617 

or visit one of our 4 locations:

West University  

Bellaire 

Memorial 

Sugar Land 

How to Prepare for Recitals

Everyone has different methods of how to prepare for a recital. But here are a few things that we all must accomplish before we can give a successful performance.

Ask Your Teacher:

Who better to ask than your own teacher what their pre-recital routines are? Your teacher is equipped with knowledge and experience and can impart excellent advice from a personal standpoint.

Stretch and Breathe:

Playing music is as physical as it is mental. Warming up with stretching before practicing and performing is essential for the body to function to its fullest potential. Breathing deeply enhances concentration and relaxes nerves. Try to get good rest the night before the recital as well.

Stage a Perfauxmance:

 By giving a mock performance, your child can play in front of an audience so they will have a perspective of how it will feel during a public recital. Plus, constructive feedback from trusted loved ones can help a child grow and expand their own personal style.

Comfort and Style:

Allow your child to express their individuality through what they want to wear during their recital. Comfort and freedom of movement are crucial to avoiding a “wardrobe malfunction.” But color and flair can help with your child’s self-confidence as well. A large part of your child’s overall recital experience is their comfort level and how they want to present.

Visualize the Performance:

When they are not playing for others, visualizing themselves and giving it their all will help boost confidence and focus. This is important whether the recital is in person or virtual.

And last but not least, Practice, Practice, Practice – Practice really does make “perfect” and when you have practiced your performance until you are comfortable with it, you’ll go into your recital with belief in your abilities. And confidence is key to a successful recital.

Recital Prep 101:

Preparing for a recital takes practice, discipline, and hard work. Encourage your child to visualize their best performance, take deep breaths, focus on the piece they are about to play, and show off their hard work. And most of all, have fun!

Come hear what we have to play!

Students at Vivaldi Music Academy perform in bi-annual recitals in Houston at the University of St. Thomas, Houston Baptist University, Rice University, and the Stages Theater. Students also have the opportunity to perform at renowned concert halls including The church of Santa Maria della Pietà (Vivaldi Church) in Venice, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and Carnegie Hall in NYC. 

For more information, call 713 858 9617 or visit one of our 4 campuses:

West University  

Bellaire 

Memorial 

Sugar Land