THE MAGAZINE
Ask the Experts: Practice and Competition Advice from Pianists Seokyoung Hong 홍석영 (15) and Saehyun Kim 김세현 (16)
The Third Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival for pianists aged 13 to 17 is taking place 8 – 17 June 2023 in Dallas, Texas. TWoA talked to two of the talented young pianists chosen to compete at the competition: Seokyoung Hong 홍석영 (15) and Saehyun Kim 김세현 (16). Both study piano at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School and attend the Walnut Hill School for the Arts. Read on for some practical advice on the triple challenge of practicing, performing and competing.
Keep Cool!
It’s a busy time right now: the school year is coming to an end. Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or angry and fed up? Keep it cool, even if it’s difficult. Need some inspiration? Watch Riff from the West Side Story telling the Jets to keep it cool.
Isabella McGuire Mayes: Life Lessons from Great Teachers
Isabella McGuire Mayes is a woman with a vision: she wants to help people reach their potential by coaching their bodies and minds. Isabella runs “Ballet with Isabella,” a brilliant ballet coaching website, and also hosts “A Dancer’s Mindset,” an inspiring mindset podcast for dancers and anyone in the arts. TWoA talked to Isabella about her switch from dancing to teaching, and about the great life lessons she learned from her favourite teachers.
Escape the February Blues!
Are you feeling the February blues? If you are looking for a quick mental escape: how about diving into the paintings below and imagining that you are a part of the scene?
Gift Guide for Artsy Teens
It’s time to do some holiday shopping! Here are some ideas for friends, family or your wish list. And remember, don’t feel restricted by categories!
Winter Fashion
It’s almost December! It’s almost the most magical time of the year! And so, we need to match ourselves to this season, with winter fashion! We will not just talk about daily fashion, but also about holiday fashion and fancy outfits for parties, concerts and performances!
Goodbye October – Hello November!
Dear readers, it’s already November, but we’re still holding on to fall. To those fashion admirers out there, here are some fall fashion trends for this year.
Sweet Teeth for Halloween
Halloween is around the corner and it’s time to start the baking. Baking, you ask? What for? Well, for a party maybe, or just to enjoy some holiday food! I have an idea for you: make some teeth! While you bake, you can listen to Louis Armstrong’s “The Skeleton in the Closet” to get you in the mood!
Reader’s Response to “The Joy of Simple Gestures”
Read a response by Sidra DeKoven Ezrahi to “The Joy of Simple Gestures.”
Relax with Luca and Morgan
Luca Branca (18, winner of the 2022 Prix de Lausanne Young Creation Award) and Morgan Johnson (13) are both students at the Princess Grace Academy, a highly selective dance academy in Monte Carlo. TWoA asked Luca and Morgan how they like to relax when they are not inside a studio dancing or choreographing.
October!
It’s finally October! It’s officially fall. The leaves are coloured in deep orange, and pumpkins are waiting to be carved. The weather is cooling down, and the nights are longer. October is a cosy month, and here are some of my favourite October things. And, of course, starting with the theme of the magazine – art.
In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II
On 8 September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Queen Elizabeth performed the role destiny had given her with unwavering dedication, determined to take her final bow only with the final curtain. The Queen loved Scotland - and Scottish music. She even had her own piper, the Queen’s Piper, who played the bagpipes for her every morning.
Africa Fashion
Can fashion be art and does it belong into a museum? Certainly! London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V &A) has the largest, most comprehensive collection of dress in the world. But this collection has been very Eurocentric. The V & A is now trying to redress this imbalance with a major exhibition on African fashion, celebrating the imagination of African designers from over twenty countries.
The Joy of Simple Gestures
Want to strike a harmonic, calm chord in your soul? TWoA talks to choreographer and ballet master Noah Gelber about keeping your balance.
Three Easy and Affordable Ways to Decorate Your Room
Your room is too plain, it looks boring, you can’t focus, which is important for rehearsing/practicing/painting. Your room feels incomplete. You need your special vibe to make what you do special.