JAKARTA, KalderaNews.com – Jakarta Concert Orchestra (JCO), under the baton of conductor Avip Priatna, recently held an extraordinary concert titled Prodigious Mozart, showcasing a special performance by the exceptionally talented young violinist, Valerie Libby Kojongian from Singapore.
During the concert at Balai Resital Kertanegara, 11-year-old Valerie performed Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216, one of the concertos composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the age of 19 while he worked as concertmaster at the Salzburg Cathedral Orchestra.
Valerie’s performance proved that extraordinary talent knows no age. Despite her young age, she demonstrated remarkable technical skill and a deep emotional interpretation of one of Mozart’s greatest works.
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In this magnificent and dynamic piece, Valerie not only showcased her violin technique but also brought the emotional depth and character of the composition to life.
Valerie displayed her exceptional talent from a very young age. She began playing the violin at the age of 3 and has continued to develop rapidly throughout her musical career.
From 2021 to 2024, Valerie achieved several international accolades, including 1st Prize at the American Protege International Music Talent Competition (2021), 3rd Prize at the Osaka International Music Competition (2022), and Honorable Mention at the DePaul National Concerto Competition, Chicago, USA (2024).
Her most recent achievement was 1st Prize at the DePaul Concerto Competition 2025, which will allow her to perform with the Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago under the baton of Maestro Mina Zikri on March 24, 2025, in Chicago.
Mozart’s Musical Journey in Vienna
Vienna, a city pivotal to Mozart’s life and career, became the place where the legendary composer crafted many of his best works. At the age of 25, Mozart decided to marry Constanze Weber and moved to Vienna to seek better career opportunities.
It was in this city that Mozart reached the peak of his creativity as an artist. Many monumental works, including symphonies, operas, and concertos, were composed in Vienna. One such work is Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550, written when Mozart was 32 years old.
This symphony is one of the most well-known in the classical repertoire, particularly because Mozart only composed two symphonies in a minor key throughout his life. Symphony No. 40 emanates strong emotions, with dramatic themes full of tension.
In addition to symphonies, Mozart was renowned for his ability to compose arias that showcased the beauty of the human voice. One such aria is Voi avete un cor fedele, K. 217, written in 1775 for soprano. This piece, part of an opera composed by the Italian composer Baldassare Galuppi, remains a favorite in the soprano soloist repertoire worldwide.
For this concert, Inggrid Patricia, a soprano who has recently returned to Indonesia after studying in the UK, will perform this piece. Inggrid received a scholarship from Indonesia’s Ministry of Culture and Education for a Master’s program in vocal performance at the University of York, where she studied under the guidance of Susan Young.
She graduated with distinction and also earned the Pranawengrum Katamsi Award for the best interpretation of an Indonesian song during the Catharina Leimena Singing Competition 2016 with the song “Kisah Mawar di Malam Hari.”
Inggrid’s performance of this Mozart aria promises a profound, captivating, and musically expressive interpretation.
Prodigious Mozart Concert
Prodigious Mozart not only featured Mozart’s renowned works but also highlighted the exceptional potential of young talents like Valerie Libby Kojongian, continually proving that Southeast Asian youth can compete on the international music stage.
In addition to Violin Concerto No. 3, the concert included other Mozart masterpieces such as Symphony No. 6 in F Major, K. 43 and Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550.
The presence of Valerie and Inggrid in this concert provided fresh perspectives on interpreting Mozart’s works. The concert was not only an entertaining experience but also an inspiring one, inviting the audience to enjoy the timeless beauty of classical music.
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