THE 2024 WINNERS
The 2024 Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition (RC3) was held from March 8 to 10, 2024 at Michael Lipnicki Fine Pianos. The competition was live streamed courtesy of The Calgary Folk Club.
Benjamin Linton ![]() Ben has been an active member of the Calgary music community since a young age as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral musician. He is currently a student of Fiona Carnie and has previously studied with Theresa and Jeff Plotnick. Ben spent his early years performing with the Mount Royal University Conservatory Orchestras and the Amici String Program, String Camp and Stringfest, which allowed him to study extensively with acclaimed musicians such as Kai Gleusteen, Catherine Ordronneau, the Viano String Quartet, the Rolston String Quartet, the New Orford String Quartet and more, alongside Amici’s regular faculty, whom he considers his second family. Currently, Ben shares the position of Concertmaster in the Calgary Youth Orchestra and on May 12, 2024, will perform Mahler’s 2nd Symphony in that capacity. In the fall of 2024, Ben will be attending the McDuffie Center for Strings in Macon, Georgia, where he will be studying with violinists Amy Schwartz-Moretti, Robert McDuffie, and David Kim. |
Chanan Ngo
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Austin Gao ![]() 16-year-old Canadian pianist Austin Gao was born and raised in Calgary. Introduced to music at a young age, he was captivated by his older sister’s piano playing from the age of five. Inspired by this, Austin began playing the piano at seven and has since diligently worked to enhance his musical abilities. His journey in music has been greatly influenced by mentors like John Lam, who sparked his passion for music, and Marilyn Engle, under whose tutelage he currently studies to further develop his musicianship and nurture his passion. |
Sacha Jorba-Wu
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For more information about the 2024 Rising Stars, please visit The Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition (RC3) website.
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