Talented, young musicians to compete at UNCW this weekend

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The campus of UNCW will soon be filled with the music of talented young artists, as they compete for the top spot in the Ronald Sachs International Music Competition.

On May 11 and 12, finalists will take the stage in Beckwith Recital Hall and showcase musical excellence.

The Ronald Sachs International Music Competition is in its third year and is “committed to inspiring young artists and enriching their musical experiences so that they can enjoy performing at the early stages of their careers in music”.

The competition’s artistic director, Danijela Zezlj-Gualdi, believes that competitions stimulate passionate musicianship. This competition was created to provide young musicians with an opportunity to exhibit their talent and reward their hard work.

All events are completely free and open to the general public.

The schedule is as follows:

Friday May 11th:
10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Masterclasses (piano, violin, flute)
7:30 p.m. – Guest Judges Recital

Saturday May 12th:
10 a.m. – Competition Finals Round
7:30 p.m. – Grand Prize Round evening concert and post-concert reception

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