

MATTIA IMPONENTI
Artist in Residence
Mattia earned a Doctorate in Cello Performance with a focus on Education, conducting a systematic review on observational learning in private instruction and public classrooms for stringed instruments.
Inspired by his experiences teaching and giving masterclasses, he is currently based in Gainesville, where he serves as an Adjunct Lecturer for the cello studio at the University of Florida for Fall 2023. He also performs as a section cellist with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra and the Gainesville Orchestra.
ALEX KANTCHEV
Artist in Residence
Alex has trained with Dr. Kevin Hampton of the Music Academy of Southeast Missouri University and Dr. Yuko Kato of Southern Illinois University.
Currently, he’s a freshman at the University of Florida's School of Music and studying piano performance under the guidance of Dr. Jasmin Arakawa. He has also competed in prestigious piano competitions such as MMTA and MTNA.
PERFORMANCES
Piano CONCERT
December - 2024
Black C Art presented pianist Alex Kantchev in concert, featuring works by Griffes, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Scriabin, and Liszt.
Alex, our artist-in-residence, returned after captivating audiences in September 2024. A freshman at UF’s School of Music, he studies under Dr. Jasmin Arakawa and has competed in prestigious competitions, including MMTA and MTNA.
Program:
Charles Griffes' ’White Peacock’ 7 min
Sergei Rachmaninoff's Prelude Op. 32 No 10 7 min
Frederick Chopin's Scherzo Op. 39 No 3 8 min
Alexander Scriabin's Sonata Op. 53 no. 5 12 min
Fran Liszt's Transcendental Etude No 10 6 min
CELLO CONCERT
November - 2024
Black C Art presented cellist Mattia Imponenti in concert, featuring:
J.S. Bach Suite No. 1 in G major
Britten’s Third Suite for Cello, Op. 87
Mattia, known for collaborations with Black C Art and Dance Alive, performed solo and with artist/dancer Ani Collier.
A Doctor of Cello Performance and Adjunct Lecturer at UF, Mattia also plays with the Ocala and Gainesville Orchestras, specializing in music education research.

Piano CONCERT
September - 2024
Black C Art presented a special piano recital by Alex Kantchev, our new artist-in-residence at the time.
The program highlights piano pieces from renowned composers:
Etude op. 25 No 1 by Frédéric Chopin
Piano Sonata No. 9 K.331 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Sonata op. 28 No. 3 by Sergei Prokofiev
Jeux d’eau by Maurice Ravel
Heroic Polonaise op. 53 by Frédéric Chopin

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