Special Events
The DiMenna Center
Solo Recital
New York City - April 13, 2025
Haydn Divertimento, Herbert Concerto,
Bach Suite No. 2
Mother Cabrini’s Hospital
New York City - April 2025
I recently had the opportunity to perform at Mother Cabrini’s Hospital, a forever home for children with disabilities. From the moment I walked in, I could feel the love and care that fills every corner of the space. These children aren’t just patients—they’re family to the nurses and staff who dedicate their lives to making sure they’re safe, comfortable, and happy.
Bringing music to them felt deeply important. Many of the children are nonverbal or have very limited mobility, but you could see their eyes light up, hear little noises of joy, or feel their hands reach out toward the sound. Music has a way of speaking when words can’t, and it was such a gift to connect with them in that way. It reminded me why I play: not just to perform, but to share, to comfort, and to connect.
I even had the chance to help some of the nurses care for the children. Holding a hand, adjusting a blanket, just being present with them—it made me feel like I was part of something much bigger than myself. These nurses are heroes, truly.
I left the hospital that day feeling changed. It wasn’t a concert hall, but it was one of the most meaningful performances of my life. Sharing my music with those children was a reminder of what a powerful tool music can be—for healing, for hope, and for love.
Love, Aurelia
Solo recital in NYC
New York City - April 5, 2025
With pianist, Ryan Huang
Bach, Beethoven, Popper, Haydn, and more
Young Maestro Competition,
Guest Artist
New York, NY - March 23, 2025
Haydn Divertimento, arr. Piatigorsky
Aurelia had the distinct honor of performing as a guest artist at the Kaufman Center during the Young Maestro Competition. Several years earlier, she was humbled to receive their esteemed Grand Prix Award, a milestone that marked a significant achievement in her career. Returning to the stage, Aurelia was filled with excitement and gratitude, knowing that her journey had come full circle. Through her performances and mentorship, she strives to inspire and empower the next generation of musicians, fostering a deep appreciation for the arts and the transformative power of music.
“Day of Musical Action”
Kaufman Music Center
Herbert Cello Concerto
Kaufman Music Center’s "Day of Musical Action" is a vibrant annual event that brings together musicians, students, and music lovers for a day filled with performances, community engagement, and advocacy for music education. Hosted by one of New York City’s premier cultural institutions, this special day showcases the talent of Kaufman Music Center’s students and faculty through concerts, pop-up performances, and interactive experiences across the city. Designed to celebrate the power of music and its impact on communities, the event also raises awareness and support for accessible, high-quality music education. Whether through a thrilling chamber music performance, an inspiring student recital, or a collaborative musical moment, the "Day of Musical Action" highlights Kaufman Music Center’s mission to nurture young artists and foster a lifelong love of music. Luminaries like Orli Shaham were featured performers, as well as Aurelia, who performed the Herbert Cello Concerto.
Concert Opener for
Ray Chen
Zipper Hall, Colburn School
Los Angeles, CA - October 2024
Nobres, Poema III
Neue Hamburg Orchestra
Hamburg, Germany - June 2024
Petros Stylianou, Music Director
Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations
London Young Players' Consortium
London, UK - May 2024
Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations
Nobres Poema III
London Concert Sinfonia
London, UK - May 2024
George Hlawiczka, Music Director
Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations
Performance with renowned conductor, Benjamin Zander
Aurelia was recently invited to perform in front of hundreds of people with the famed conductor, Benjamin Zander. This was such a special opportunity for her because the entire audience was composed of non-musicians. No one was there to hear her or her Rococo or Bach. Instead, people were coming to learn about life and the decisions that come with it, that we face every single day.
She was able to perform right in front of people, watch their reactions to changes in Bach, to understanding the music, and she loved it. It’s so important to spread classical music around the world, everywhere we go- not just to the audiences we already have.
This was the first time she has performed for such a huge audience like this and she came away exhausted and inspired. I asked her why she felt so tired, and she said that felt a need to convince every person in the audience to listen to some classical music, to convince them that it’s not boring.
Sometimes, as musicians, we might go along our daily life, performing here, teaching there, but we need to keep our eye on the diamond, giving this gift to others.
