Andrew Samarasekara
Nationality: UK
Age: 25
Stage: Semifinal
Repertoire:
STAGE ONE - SELECTION: L.V. Beethoven, Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 6 A major Op. 30, 1st Mvt; N. Paganini, Caprice No.11 for Solo Violin; W.A.Mozart, Violin Concerto No.4 D major K.218, 1st Mvt; C. Debussy, Beau Soir Arr. J. Heifetz
STAGE TWO - SEMIFINAL: J.S. Bach, Violin Sonata in A minor, BWV 1003, Fuga; J.S. Bach, Violin Sonata in C major solo violin sonata, BWV 1005, Largo; J.S. Bach, Violin Sonata in G minor solo violin sonata, BWV 1001, Adagio
Andrew Samarasekara is currently attending the Yale University for studying his Master's degree in music. Previously he studied at the New England Conservatory of Music and at the Yehudi Menuhin School. He's been given an Yale School of Music Stephen and Denise Adams Scholarship and Fellowship in 2021.
Prize winner in many international competitions such as: 2021 Salzburg International Music Competition – 1st Prize; 2019 Gisborne International Music Competition – J.S.Bach Prize; 2015 Summit Festival 'Mary Smart' Concerto Competition – 2nd Prize; 2014 Eastbourne Young Soloist Competition – St. Cecillia Bequest Prize; 2012 Royal College of Music Ester Coleman Prize; 2012 Royal College of Music Mary Gotch Prize; 2012 Royal College of Music May Edwards Memorial Prize.
He performed with several orchestras including Orchestra Cameristi della Scala (Vivaldi Concerto for 3 Violins
with Shlomo Mintz), Dorking Philharmonic, Epsom Philarhmonic, Orchestra ‘Ex-Trinitate’, Ipswich Symphony.
