Willamette Week: All Classical Portland Announces Amir Avsker as Its 2023 Young Artist in Residence
By Bennett Campbell Ferguson for Willamette Week
All Classical Portland has announced 16-year-old pianist, violinist and composer Amir Avsker as its 2023 young artist in residence, in addition to extending the residency of pianist María García.
“This residency will be an extraordinary experience for me,” stated Avsker in a press release. “But also for aspiring young musicians, whom I hope will be inspired and empowered to see the immense support for classical music in our community. The most important and enjoyable part of making music for me is working with other passionate musicians. With this title, I hope to bring together my generation of talented musicians.”
A sophomore at Westview High School in Beaverton, Avsker began playing the piano in 2014 and the violin in 2019. A winner of multiple music competitions, he has written over 40 original compositions, including works for solo instruments, chamber ensembles and orchestras.
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