While school is out for summer, we're giving you a sneak peak into this season of Intermezzo's content. This is Summer School with the Lang Lang Young Scholars.
Some teens went on summer vacations to the beach or the movies, but the Lang Lang Young Scholars have spent this summer touring around the world. They even stopped by northern Michigan venues for a series of special recitals and events.
About Sophia Suwiryo
16 years old, from Cincinnati, Ohio
Tell us something about your home in Ohio.
"In Cincinnati right now, it's cicada season. I don't like cicadas and they were bumping into my mom's car when we were heading up to Interlochen."
What are you thinking about when you're playing this piece?
"I feel like Chopin wanted to write a moonlight conversation. Nocturne means 'night' and I feel like this piece is about falling in love."
About the Lang Lang Young Scholars Foundation
These young artists are participating as part of a new summer initiative, created through a partnership between Interlochen Center for the Arts and the Lang Lang Young Scholars Program — a multi-year mentorship program for pianists under 18.
Founded in 2008 by Lang Lang, the Lang Lang International Music Foundation (LLIMF) strives to educate, inspire and motivate the next generation of music lovers and performers.
Hear today's full episode by clicking "Listen" above.
Christy L'Esperance is the host and producer of Intermezzo.
Marc Lacuesta engineered today's music recording.
Gracie Westergaard engineered today's interview.
Scott Clemens is IPR's Digital Content Producer.
