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Vivace International School of Music

Vivace Christmas Concert Series 2025 - Session 2

Vivace Student Recital Series 2025-26 Season - X

Vivace International School of Music


Instructors

Dr. Nicole Sun, Mr. Peter Xu


Location

Vivace Houston Campus (Dun Huang Plaza) | 9889 Bellaire Blvd #D261, Houston, TX 77036


Run-Through

03:00 PM-03:45 PM, Dec. 7, 2025, Sunday

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for parking.


Recital

04:00 PM, Dec. 7, 2025, Sunday


Students Recital Etiquette: www.VivaceMusic.org/sre


Audience Age Limit: 6 Years Old & Above


PROGRAM

(This Marks the 10th Student Recital for the 2025-26 Season at Vivace International School of Music.)

Barcarolle by Jacques Offenbach

To a Wild Rose by Edward MacDowell

Samrddhi Vivek 

ca. 3

Sonatina in C major by T. Latour

Tarantella by Allan Small

Alex Zuo 

ca. 3

A Half-Disclosed Moon Silently Riese Arr. Mao Tian

Sonatina in C Major by Albert Biehl

Yanni Chen  

ca. 4

Sonatina in G Major by Ludwig Van Beethoven

Yanxin Chen 

ca. 5

Morning Mood by Edvard Grieg

The Wild Rose by FR. Schubert

Nam Truong 

ca. 5

Song without words, Op. 62 No. 6 Spring Song by F. Mendelssohn

Layla Aquilizan 

ca. 3

Good Morning of Love Arr. Tetsumaro Honda 

Primo: Layla Aquilizan

Secondo: Farrah Aquilizan  

ca. 3

Sonatina in G Major by Ludwig Van Beethoven

Farrah Aquilizan 

ca. 5

Colorful Sonatina by Nancy & Randall Faber

I. Sunshine Yellow

II. Dreamy Sky Blue

III. Happy Red

Primo: Evelyn Qi

Secondo: Mr. Peter Xu

ca.3

Sonatina in F Major by Ludwig Van Beethoven

Sylvie Nguyen 

ca. 5

Sonatina in C major Op. 36, No. 1 by Muzio Clementi

The Village in May by Joe Hisaishi

Kim Truong 

ca. 6

------ Awarding | Group Photos ------


Recital Rules:

o    NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE SCHOOL

o    Please set all cell phones and electronic devices to theater or airplane mode to avoid sound interruptions.

o    During performances, please remain quiet and stay until the end out of respect for each performer, who has worked very hard for this moment.


PARKING

You may park in the 4-stories garage building behind Vivace Houston (Dun Huang Plaza).


BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

  • Please self-assess your health before leaving home.

  • Please check-in at the entrance,

Vivace International School of Music




Vivace International School of Music


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Vivace International School of Music

Vivace Christmas Concert Series 2025 - Session 1

Vivace Student Recital Series 2025-26 Season - IX

Vivace International School of Music


Instructors

Dr. Bing Wei, Ms. Xiaoou Ma, Mr. Peter Xu


Piano Accompanists

Dr. Nicole Sun, Mr. Ming Yang, Mr. Peter Xu, Mrs. Serena Shi, Mrs. Wei Zhu


Location

Vivace Houston Campus (Dun Huang Plaza) | 9889 Bellaire Blvd #D261, Houston, TX 77036


Run-Through

Dec. 6, 2025, Saturday

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Soloists with Mr. Ming Yang

3:10 PM - 4:00 PM: Chamber Music Last Rehearsal with Ms. Xiaoou Ma and Mr. Ming Yang

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM: Soloists with Dr. Nicole Sun

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for parking.


Recital

05:00 PM, Dec. 6, 2025, Saturday


Students Recital Etiquette: www.VivaceMusic.org/sre


Audience Age Limit: 6 Years Old & Above


PROGRAM

(This Marks the 9th Student Recital for the 2025-26 Season at Vivace International School of Music.)


Simple Gifts by J. Brackett

The Elephant from Carnival of the Animals by C. Saint-Saens

Dr. Bing Wei | Cello

Dr. Nicole Sun | Cello

ca. 3

Can Can by J. Offenbach

Krisha Parihar | Cello

Dr. Bing Wei | Cello

ca. 1

Allegro By S. Suzuki

The First Noel by Traditional Christmas Carol

Stella Lu | Cello

Mrs. Serena Shi | Piano

ca. 3

Minuet in G by L. van Beethoven

Morgan Zuo | Cello

Dr. Nicole Sun | Piano

ca. 3

Waltz by J. Brahms

Isabella Zhu | Cello

Dr. Nicole Sun | Piano

ca. 3

Allegro Moderato by J. S. Bach

Andrew Sun | Cello

Dr. Nicole Sun | Piano

ca. 3

Moment Musical by F. Schubert

Ryan Fang | Cello

Mrs. Wei Zhu | Piano

ca. 3

Allemande from Cello Suite No. 3 by J. S. Bach

Rayne Wang | Cello

ca. 3

Moderato from Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major by J. Haydn

Sharon Fang | Cello

Mrs. Wei Zhu | Piano

ca. 8

Träumerei from Kinderszenen No. 7 By R. Schumann

Rayne Wang | Cello

Dr. Nicole Sun | Piano

ca. 4

------ Intermission | 5 Min ------

Vacailses No.3 | Solfeggio

Vocal: Christina Zhou, Emma Li, Michelle Li, Simona Li, Sebastian Wang, Aiden Xu

Piano: Mr. Peter Xu

ca. 3

Viva la Vida

Violin: Christina Zhou, Emma Li, Michelle Li, Simona Li

Piano: Mr. Ming Yang

ca. 6

Deck The Halls

Violin: Christina Zhou, Emma Li, Michelle Li, Simona Li

Cello: Rayne Wang, Sharon Fang

ca. 3

You Raise Me Up

Violin: Christina Zhou, Emma Li, Michelle Li, Simona Li, Aiden Xu

Cello: Rayne Wang, Sharon Fang

Piano: Mr. Ming Yang

ca. 4

------ Awarding | Group Photos ------

Minuet No.2 by J. S. Bach

Luca Zhou | Violin

Mr. Ming Yang | Piano

ca. 4

Student Concerto No.5 in D Major, 1st Mvt by Seitz

Adele Li | Violin

Mr. Ming Yang | Piano

ca. 5

Concerto No.1 in G minor ,1st Mvt by Max Bruch

Aiden Xu | Violin

Mr. Ming Yang | Piano

ca. 7

Concerto No.1 in A minor by J. B. Accolay

Emma Li | Violin

Dr. Nicole Sun | Piano

ca. 8

Concerto No.4 in D Major, 1st Mvt by W. A. Mozart

Christina Zhou | Violin

Mr. Ming Yang | Piano

ca. 9

Chaconne in G Minor by T. A. Vitali

Michelle Li | Violin

Mr. Ming Yang | Piano

ca. 10

------ Awarding | Group Photos ------


Recital Rules:

o    NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE SCHOOL

o    Please set all cell phones and electronic devices to theater or airplane mode to avoid sound interruptions.

o    During performances, please remain quiet and stay until the end out of respect for each performer, who has worked very hard for this moment.


PARKING

You may park in the 4-stories garage building behind Vivace Houston (Dun Huang Plaza).


BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

  • Please self-assess your health before leaving home.

  • Please check-in at the entrance,

Vivace International School of Music




Vivace International School of Music


Please subscribe Vivace’s Facebook and YouTube channel as below to receive the latest posts of the performances and other events.


Dear Vivace Families,


I’m delighted to announce a special event happening next Wednesday evening. Two Houston Symphony violinists will be presenting their collection of rare Italian and German violins in the Vivace Recital Hall (Vivace International School of Music - Houston Campus at Dun Huang Plaza).


If your child is preparing to transition to a 4/4 violin, or you are considering upgrading to a higher-quality instrument for better tone, projection, and long-term development, we strongly encourage you to attend.


This event is free, but seats are limited. Please RSVP at: https://www.VivaceMusic.org/event


🎻 Houston Symphony musicians Presents Rare Italian & German Violins Exhibition & Workshop

🗓 Date & Time: November 19 | 6:30–7:300 PM📍 Location: Vivace Houston Campus (Dun Huang Plaza)


Discover rare Italian and German violins from the private collections of Houston Symphony musicians — Violins with superb sound, excellent condition, and exceptional value.


🎶 Experience. Explore. Play.


Open to students, parents, and all string enthusiasts.


Vivace International School of Music

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713-882-2169

info@VivaceMusic.org

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