TEDxYouth@ISPrague

Performing Debussy’s Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum at TEDxYouth@ISPrague, a half-day, youth-led TEDx event in Prague.

Client

TEDxYouth@ISPrague, International School of Prague

Role

Pianist, Performer & Speech Coordinator

Timeline

2017

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The Performance

Claude Debussy, Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum

Impressionist composer Claude Debussy’s Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum is the first of the six-movement suite Children’s Corner, published in 1908. Debussy created these songs later in his life, while travelling the world, and dedicated them to his young daughter. The pieces contrast rigidity with dreaminess.

Speaker poster from the event

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About me as a Performer

Samantha Zak, then in her graduating year at ISP, was born and raised in Canada but moved to Prague at age 12. Throughout many transitions in her life, she maintained her passion for the piano.

She began studying music at age five and has completed the highest level of ABRSM exams. Samantha enjoys sharing complex pieces of music with diverse audiences, making them as accessible as possible.

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Speech Coordinator

Alongside performing, I worked as a speech coordinator with organizer Lawrence Hrubeš in the lead-up to the event.

I contributed to:

Screening speakers’ talks
Helping speakers practice their delivery
Editing speeches with the speakers
Running practice filming sessions before the event

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The Event

TEDxYouth@ISPrague is a half-day, youth-oriented event, organised, produced by, and featuring international high-school students and select guests. Content of talks is suitable for mature middle school students, high-school students and adults. 2017 marked ISP’s third annual TEDx event.

Date: October 14, 2017
Location: International School of Prague, Prague 6, Czech Republic
Format: Youth
Organizer: Lawrence Hrubeš