Accomplished female concert Pianist wins rave reviews as Host...Pianist Jade Simmons wins rave reviews as smart, glamorous host of the Tchaikovsky Competition ..Organizers & Russian public have praised Jade for well-informed, engaging and witty delivery as the unflappable host Tchaikovsky Competition in Russia.
By: Vision Faith Media Group June 27, 2011 - PRLog -- June 27, 2011 –As the competition winds down at the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition in Saint-Petersburg Russia, June 14th thru July 2nd, 2011, innovative Pianist Jade Simmons has successfully brought her brand of style and substance to Russia.
She is currently hosting the first of its kind webcast for the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition in Saint-Petersburg Russia, June 14th thru July 2nd, 2011. Americans are faring very well in the violin division. 4 of the 5 finalists have strong American ties. After winning rave reviews for hosting the webcast for the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Jade was selected as the “English” face for this competition first held more than 50 years ago, is not only a valuable asset of Russian musical culture, but is also one of the major events in the international music community. As the first-ever webcast host for the 13th Van Cliburn Piano Competition, Jade interviewed figures such as Van Cliburn, NPR's Fred Child and news giant Bob Schieffer. As the English-speaking host of the violin division Jade introduces the competitors, gives commentary on the repertoire and the performances and conducts live interviews with important figures from the jury and the musical community. She is also the voice behind special on-demand segments throughout the 3 week-long competition. An ever-glamorous presence now in Glazunov Hall, the fashion-forward host has been embraced warmly by the Russian public and the viewing audience for her keen knowledge of the competitors and the repertoire, fun historical tidbits and generous interactions with the new Russian co-host Varvara Fomina. General Director Richard Rodzinski, webcast producer Molly McBride and Russian crew coordinator Sergey Beck are thrilled with Jade's ease on camera, versatility and grace under fire. What makes Jade hosting the Tchaikovsky International Music Competition newsworthy? OLD MEETS NEW. One of the world's most venerable music competitions has as its host one of America's most innovative and versatile modern-day concert artists. The Tchaikovsky is a traditional treasure in the world of classical music, having launched the careers of the likes of pianist Van Cliburn and violinist Gidon Kremer. To have Jade Simmons, an advocate for emerging artists and one of the world's few and most accomplished African-American female concert pianists, serve as one of the "English faces" of the competition's first-ever webcast is a testament to their efforts to modernize and reach a larger international audience. ABOUT the Tchaikovsky Webcast: Viewership for the famous XIV Tchaikovsky Competition is expected to have over 1,000,000 viewers and between 200,000 and 300,000 viewers during the final round of the competition with live streamed rehearsals with orchestras, One-on-One meetings with competitors and conductors, On-Demand Interviews in Russian and English, Documentary Shorts about the competition and The Awards Ceremony live on June 30th, 2011. http://www.tchaikovsky- # # # INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY Special Note: Jade is available for Interview segments via Skype, Phone and/or on location. Contact Information: Contact: Dionne W. Beauregard, (832) 483-3350 Vision Faith Media Group * Email: vfmg08@gmail.com Vision Faith Media Group: Changing the World one Vision at a Time Jade Media is the umbrella organization for the artistic endeavors of pianist Jade Simmons. jade@jademedia.org End
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