July 14th at 4:45 PM
Fletcher Music Hall

The Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. Competition rotates annually among the three departments, this year (2022) the competition will be held within the Instrumental Program. Winner receives $1,000 and performs as soloist with the Music School Festival Orchestra in the summer of 2023. 
Watch 3 students from the School of Music instrumental program compete in the finals for the SAI Competition.

Our COVID protocols vary depending on the nature of the program involved. Thank you for helping us navigate these varied protocols so we can endeavor to bring you a summer of brilliant program without interruption. Please note that where masking is in effect, surgical, KN95, or N95 masks are required. All protocols are subject to change; Chautauqua Institution will remain in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. 

While the majority of venues and circumstances at Chautauqua Institution are operating with optional masking, Chautauqua Institution WILL be requiring audiences to mask when attending:

• Chautauqua Opera Company and Conservatory performances in Norton Hall and other indoor venues
• Chautauqua Theater Company performances in Bratton Theater and other indoor venues
• All indoor student performances and studio visits

Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 107
     I. Allegretto
     II. Moderato
     III. Cadenza
     IV. Allegro con moto
- Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Sebastian Berofsky, cello
Shannon Hesse, piano

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Concerto for Horn and Strings
     I. Allegro moderato
     II. Adiago molto
     III. Allegro con spirito, quasi presto
- Gordon Jacob (1895-1984)
Abigail Davidson, horn
Shannon Hesse, piano

Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77
     I. Nocturne
     II. Scherzo
     III. Passacaglia
     IV. Burlesque
- Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Julimar González, violin
Akiko Konishi, piano