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Studio Recitals Playlist
My students are encouraged to record themselves regularly. At the end of each season, I create a virtual recital that began during the pandemic when in-person recitals were not possible. These virtual recitals are meant to serve as progress markers to motivate and encourage students to 'see' their growth over time. Please enjoy this playlist that holds of all our recitals so far. Our in-person recitals returned back in October 2023 and I am aim to provide two in-person recital opportunities and two virtual ones every year.
Student Zoe : Violin Highlight Reel
Parting ways is never easy, but I am always so grateful for our time together. Congratulations on your 8 years of violin study Zoe! I’m so proud of how far you’ve come and will always be proud of you!
Vijay Gupta & Melody Chang, violins | Jonathan Moerschel, viola | Yoshika Masuda, cello | Audio/Video by Louis Ng at Lenson Productions |Recorded as part of Sunset ChamberFest 2021 at Chamber Music OC
Reena Esmail: Zeher for String Quartet
This was my first ‘performance’ recording after a year of silence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Zeher translates to ‘poison’ and I hope you can hear the wisps of it between the cello vs the other 3 instruments. 2021 was also the year that I lost my father after many years of battling cancer.
This performances holds a very special place in my heart.
KERNIS - 100 Greatest Dance Hits
I love to perform with my friends - it is what music making is all about. 3 days before this concert, I was in an accident that resulted in a minor concussion. This was one of my most challenging performance to date. Thankfully, all my colleagues and friends from Sunset ChamberFest carried me through the experience. I could not have survived without their love and support.
You can catch us tapping on our instruments at the beginning of the video, me playing the sandpaper blocks at 14:33, and us beat boxing at 15:39
BASTILLE - The Draw LIVE Yahoo Music
I had a blast performing with Bastille in a Yahoo Music exclusive back in 2014. We had only one rehearsal in Capitol Records and then it was time to shoot.
You can find me at 0.20, 1.05, 2.27, 2.51, 3.03, 3:20-end
BASTILLE - Flaws LIVE Yahoo Music
Here's the second song we recorded with Bastille back in 2014.
You can see me at 0.9, 0.35, 0.55, 1.08, 1.39, 3.20
MENDELSSOHN: Piano Trio No.2 in C minor
Scherzo: Molto allegro quasi presto
Enjoy our heart racing Scherzo with pianist Naomi Sumitani and cellist Frédéric Rosselet. Watch for our extremely fast page turning skills at 2:18.
Recorded at USC Thornton School of Music
Recording Engineer: Louis Ng of Lenson Productions
NICKI MINAJ - Grand Piano
I remember by the time they were ready for us to go on, the temperature had dropped down to the low 50's. Purely a video shoot, I had a great time shooting 'play position' to a 'resting position'. This motion actually ends the video.
You can see my violin and my then blonde hair at 14.51-58, 15.24-37
WWE 2k15 STING teaser trailer
In my very first commercial shoot, I had the pleasure to experience spray-on make up. I was one of two actual musicians in the mix. In our down time, we helped the others learn how to hold their instruments. A couple weeks later, I got called in for a recording session to overdub this very commercial. The violin you hear in the beginning is actually me!
You can find me at 3.09 back row third from the right in fuzzy blond hair.
ELTON JOHN "goes back to school" concert
Elton John is such a sweet heart. During the rehearsal break, he took the time to shake every musician's hand as we filed onto the stage. He was solid as a rock. A true legend.
You can see me sitting 3 seats to the right of the harp at 1.20. We don't actually play until 2.35. One of my favorites: Hold me close, you tiny dancer.