Help Andreas attend Gijón Piano Festival in Spain!

Hello, friends and family! I have been accepted to the prestigious Gijón International Piano Festival to perform and receive lessons in the beautiful Asturias region of Spain this coming August (9-23). This is a fantastic opportunity for my growth and inspiration as a pianist before continuing at the UMKC Conservatory to pursue my Artist Certificate over the next two years, for which I have been offered a Graduate Assistantship (GA)!

As 1 of 65 accepted applicants, I will be receiving top-quality instruction from some of the most esteemed piano professors and pedagogues, networking with brilliant pianists from all over the world, and performing as soloist in the home country of my favorite composer, Isaac Albéniz. For more information, here is the festival website: https://gijonpiano.com/#festival

To get there, I need your help! I have set a fundraiser goal of $3050 to help defray my out-of-pocket costs. My tuition cost is due by the 1st of May to secure my participation. Tuition does not include my lodging nor daily meals for two weeks. Here is a breakdown of costs:

Festival Tuition: $1,555.95 (€1500)

Roundtrip Flight: $494.80

Lodging (14 nights): $500.00

Meals (14 days): $500.00

Your contribution and prayers are sincerely appreciated as I prepare for what is sure to be an unforgettably valuable experience for my career. Every cent of contribution is a step towards making this dream into a reality. Thank you for your support!

Please enjoy a recording of my performance of Albéniz’s "El Albaicín" from Book 3 of Iberia, which I am planning to perform at the festival:

Please also enjoy a recording of me playing the first movement of Albéniz’s only Piano Concerto with the UMKC Orchestra in the Spring of 2023!