Classical Crossover Star 2023 Semi-Finalists Announced: A Celebration of Talent and Community

The Classical Crossover Star 2023 competition has been a dream to host. Today, we are thrilled to unveil the gifted artists who have made it to the semi-finals, a testament to their dedication and exceptional musicality.

Honoring the Semi-Finalists

Amelia Jones

Ashley Nicole

Garri Seytan

Hannah-Rose Lavernick

Stephanie Horowitz-Mulry

Victoria Gydov

To our semi-finalists, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and admiration. Your voices have touched our hearts. We thank you for being part of this competition and for sharing your incredible talents with the world.

Classical Crossover Star is not just a competition; it’s a platform to recognize the extraordinary artists who infuse classical music with contemporary flair. The semi-finalists have demonstrated this fusion with finesse, and we can’t wait to see how they grow in the future.

Acknowledging Every Entrant

While the semi-finalists take center stage, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and express our gratitude to every contestant who entered Classical Crossover Star 2023. Your participation has created a vibrant and supportive community, one that cherishes the love of music and the spirit of artistic expression.

Thanking the Public for Voting

And you dear reader, our much-loved audience, also deserve a thanks for playing such an integral role in this journey. Your votes have been instrumental in shaping the course of this competition. Your involvement has made this experience even more special, as you’ve championed the performers.

Thanking Our Sponsor: Key Clef Production

Classical Crossover Magazine owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to Key Clef Production and particularly it’s founder Patrick Kimmel, for their unwavering support. Their commitment to promoting the arts and nurturing emerging talent has been invaluable.  We are honored to have Key Clef Productions as our sponsor and partner in this musical journey, and we extend our deepest thanks for their pivotal role in making this competition a reality.

With the public’s support and Key Clef Productions’ sponsorship, we are more inspired than ever to continue celebrating the magic of classical crossover music and fostering a thriving community of artists and music enthusiasts alike.

What’s Next?

As we celebrate our semi-finalists and all the contestants who entered, the journey is not yet over. Our esteemed panel of judges will now have the challenging task of selecting the top performers from the semi-finals. After this intense round, the top three contestants will be invited to be part of our spectacular “A Crossover Christmas” concert, where the winner of Classical Crossover Star 2023 will be revealed. Stay tuned for more updates as the competition progresses!

Natasha Barbieri, Editor

Editor

Creator of Classical Crossover Magazine. For Natasha music has always been closely tied to her faith. At age 18, Natasha made her opera debut playing the part of the mother in Menotti’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ with the Eastern Festival Opera. At 20, she was a winner of the 2011 Young Artist Competition at Andrews University. Natasha graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Music. Natasha has released a series of Holiday singles “A Place Called Home” (2020), “One Little Boy,” and “The Perfect Year” (2021). In 2021, she was nominated for the ‘Future Classic Women Awards’ show on Men’s & Women’s Radio Station. Natasha is the creator and editor of ‘Classical Crossover Magazine’ a venture that has allowed her to interview many of the top stars in the genre including Sarah Brightman, Celtic Woman, Mirusia, Paul Potts, and more. During the covid-19 pandemic, she created an online concert series for the magazine that has seen her perform in the same line-up as Alex Sharpe, Lucy Kay, Barbara Padilla, Classical Reflection, and more on the virtual stage. In 2022, Natasha was included on the charity album “Stars of Classical Crossover: Christmas” in benefit of the Wallace & Gromit Children’s Charity.