The International Center for Music at Park University

09/24/2025

Mark your calendars! The ICM Orchestra kicks off the 2025–26 concert season with its annual Fall Concert on Friday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel. ✨

🎟 Free admission — RSVP to save your spot!

The Park University International Center for Music Orchestra will perform its first concert of the 2025-26 season on Friday, Oct. 3.

09/22/2025

We’re proud to celebrate Igor Khukhua’s appointment as Assistant Concertmaster of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

Igor’s journey through the International Center for Music was marked by excellence and dedication. Earning a Graduate Certificate in Music Performance (2018), a Graduate Artist Diploma (2020), and a Master of Music degree (2022), he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his craft every step of the way.

Congratulations, Igor — we’re excited to see you thrive in this well-earned leadership role.

09/17/2025

‘Both calming and exciting’—that’s how critics described Ali Mammadoff's recent piano recital. See why audiences were captivated and read the full review.

Pianist Ali Mammadoff puts an audience at ease because he is himself at ease. He plays with a plush, rounded tone that never skimps on clarity or logic, and his warm personality and comfort onstage are felt from the very first note. His August 28th program of Beethoven, Chopin, and Brahms at Park Un...

09/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening with violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova. Their performance filled the hall with passion, beauty, and music that will stay with us long after the final note.

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09/04/2025

Tomorrow night, experience the world-class artistry of violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova. 🎻🎹

📅 Friday, Sept. 5 | 🕣 7:30 p.m.
📍1900 Building, Mission Woods, KS

Don’t miss an evening of ravishing, explosive, and irresistibly elegant music.

08/04/2025

A series of 11 concerts, featuring world-renowned special guests and Park University faculty, students, and alumni, will highlight the International Center for Music’s 2025–26 season.

https://www.park.edu/news/icm-2025-26-season/

07/28/2025

Nikita Korzukhin, a graduate cello student of Daniel Veis in the International Center for Music, was announced as a shared first prize winner at the Chicago International Music Competition on July 19. Not only did Korzukhin share the first prize as an individual, but he also shared as the cellist of a piano trio.

06/23/2025

Laurel Gagnon, ’17, MM’19, was announced as the winner of the Dallas International Violin Competition on June 17. A student of Ben Sayevich while studying in the Park ICM, Gagnon received $2,500 and an engagement to perform in concert with the Dallas Chamber Symphony during its 2025-26 season.

Watch Gagnon’s finals performance of a solo concerto with the DCS and the announcement at https://www.youtube.com/live/UxK-0Kl8ZP8.

06/10/2025

David Radzynski, International Center for Music alum, has been appointed as the new First Coordinated Concertmaster of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester in Hamburg. This prestigious role marks a significant milestone in David's illustrious career, following his tenure as Concertmaster of The Cleveland Orchestra and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

Der Amerikaner David Radzynski wird zu Beginn der neuen Saison 25/26 Erster Koordinierter Konzertmeister des NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchesters. Der renommierte Geiger wuchs in einer Musikerfamilie auf und ist auch ein begeisterter Kammermusiker.

05/29/2025

The International Center for Music at Park University student Yangrui Cai has made the Semi-Final round of The Cliburn in Fort Worth, Texas! Cai is one of 12 semifinalists remaining in the competition. The first of his two semifinal performances will be on Friday, May 30. Cai is the fourth and final participant in tomorrow evening's concertos, performing with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. With each concerto lasting about 30 minutes, we estimate he will perform at approximately 9:00 p.m. CDT.

On Sunday, June 1, Cai will have the final opportunity to impress the judges as he will be the last performer of the semifinals. His 60-minute recital is scheduled to begin at 8:55 p.m. The announcement of the 6 finalists will be made that same evening, once jury voting concludes.

Watch Cai’s performances at https://cliburn.org/ or https://www.youtube.com/

05/22/2025

The Cliburn continues live from Fort Worth. Two pianists from The International Center for Music at Park University will compete and you can watch live. Jiarui Cheng, 26 years old from China, will compete today (May 22) at 4:20 p.m. Central Time, performing Bach's Toccata in C minor, BWV 911, Camille Saint-Saëns' Danse macabre, Op. 40, and Brahms' Six Pieces for Piano, Op. 118. Yangrui Cai, 24 years old from China will compete tomorrow night (May 23) at 7:35 p.m. Central Time, performing Bach's Toccata in D Major, BMV 912, Carl Vine's Five Bagatelles, Wagner/Liszt's Tannhäuser Overture (arr. for piano), S. 442, and Gabriela Montero's Rachtime. All performances are available to watch free with registration at

Catch all the live action from the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

05/13/2025

RECITAL ALERT: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the recital of Ali Mammadoff, originally scheduled for tomorrow evening, May 14th, has been postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Please watch the ICM website for information on it being rescheduled. ICM.PARK.EDU