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THE ARTIST
Violinist Samuel Vargas Teixeira has received wide recognition for his powerful artistry and awards including First Prize of the Sphinx Competition (2021), Yamaha Young Performing Artist (2019), Grand Prize of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition (2019), First Prize in Atlanta’s GA Philharmonic Competition (2017), and Concertmaster Ambassador of the United Nations (2014).
Vargas holds the Pin Artistic Merits from “City Key of Prince George” and “Central Bank in Canada,” and has performed on tours in 40 countries, collaborating with acclaimed artists like Gustavo Dudamel, Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, Claudio Abbado, and Christian Vasquez. Vargas began his violinistic journey through Venezuela’s El Sistema Program. In 2017 Samuel won the prestigious Woodruff Award enabling him to study with his current mentor and professor Sergiu Schwartz at the Schwob School of Music at CSU.
THE ARTIST
THE
ARTIST
Violinist Samuel Vargas Teixeira has received wide recognition for his powerful artistry and awards including First Prize of the Sphinx Competition (2021), Yamaha Young Performing Artist (2019), Grand Prize of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition (2019), First Prize in Atlanta’s GA Philharmonic Competition (2017), and Concertmaster Ambassador of the United Nations (2014).
Vargas holds the Pin Artistic Merits from “City Key of Prince George” and “Central Bank in Canada,” and has performed on tours in 40 countries, collaborating with acclaimed artists like Gustavo Dudamel, Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, Claudio Abbado, and Christian Vasquez. Vargas began his violinistic journey through Venezuela’s El Sistema Program. In 2017 Samuel won the prestigious Woodruff Award enabling him to study with his current mentor and professor Sergiu Schwartz at the Schwob School of Music at CSU.
Sphinx Competition Winner
24-year-old Venezuelan-born violinist Samuel Abraham Vargas Teixeira is the first prize winner in the senior division of the 2021 Sphinx Competition.
Student of Excellence Award
Samuel Vargas has been awarded the Schwob Student of Excellence 2020-2021.
Yamaha Artist Award Recipient
Samuel Vargas has been awarded with the Yamaha Young Performing Artist Award among the most prestigious music schools in the United States.
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Grand Prize
Samuel Vargas won the Grand Prize of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition with his performance of the Jean Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47.
Lincoln Center VAEA Awards
Samuel Vargas performed at the opening ceremony of the Paez Medal Awards in 2018.
GA Philharmonic Samuel Fordis Competition Winner
Violinist Samuel Vargas wins by unanimous decision the 2017 Georgia Philharmonic Concerto Competition.
He is the founder and president of the Samuel Vargas International Music Foundation, an organization which is enriching communities and society through the power of classical music, emphasizing a holistic approach to music education supporting students in all areas of studies and well-being. Through his passionate work and entrepreneurship, he has founded 8 active Venezuelan chamber orchestras, as well as mentoring students across South America. Vargas recently published his first book “The Art of Giving and Receiving; The Person Behind the Violin,” which encompasses the art of teaching and focuses on establishing a relationship between the musician and their inner being.
Samuel plays on a Wojciech Topa 2020 Guarneri del Gesu model.
He is the founder and president of the Samuel Vargas International Music Foundation, an organization which is enriching communities and society through the power of classical music, emphasizing a holistic approach to music education supporting students in all areas of studies and well-being. Through his passionate work and entrepreneurship, he has founded 8 active Venezuelan chamber orchestras, as well as mentoring students across South America. Vargas recently published his first book “The Art of Giving and Receiving; The Person Behind the Violin,” which encompasses the art of teaching and focuses on establishing a relationship between the musician and their inner being.
Samuel plays on a Wojciech Topa 2020 Guarneri del Gesu model.
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Concert Playlist
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Tchaikovsky ～ Canzonetta | Samuel Vargas Violin
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Preludio Criollo - Rodrigo Riera / Arr. Luis Miguel Gonzalez
02:46
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Samuel Vargas ft. Sergiu Schwartz - Bach Double in D Minor
16:53
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Sibelius Violin Concerto 2nd Mvt - Samuel Vargas
08:21
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Zigeunerweisen by Pablo Sarasate - Samuel Vargas
08:11
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Sphinx Final Round - Samuel Vargas - Saint Saens Violin Concerto in B minor
09:20
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Sphinx Final Round - Samuel Vargas - Saint Saens Violin Concerto in B minor
09:20
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Wieniasvki Violin Concerto in D minor Op 22 / 3rd Mvt - Samuel Vargas Violin
06:34
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Paganini No. 24 Caprice - Samuel Vargas Violin
04:45
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Mozart Violin Concerto No 3 in G Major - Samuel Vargas
08:20
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Recitativo and Scherzo Caprice Op.6 by Kreisler - Samuel Vargas
03:04
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Gavotte and Rondo - Partita No.3 in E major BWV 1006 - Samuel Vargas Violin
02:45
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Wieniawski Violin Concerto in D Minor Op. 22 - Samuel Vargas
06:34
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Saint Saens Violin Concerto - Samuel Vargas
08:49
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Recital - Samuel Vargas International Music Foundation
46:56
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Suite for Violin and Piano - III William Grant Still · Videmus - Samuel Vargas Violin
02:09
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Yamaha Young Performing Artist Winners Concert 2019 - Samuel Vargas
04:36
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Samuel Vargas International Music Foundation - SV Scholars Recital
27:24
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Burrito Sabanero - Samuel Vargas ft. Carlos Bedoya
02:15
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Noche de Paz / Silent Night - Cover - Samuel Vargas
02:33
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Hungarian Dance No.17 - Brahms, Arr: Fritz Kreisler - Samuel Vargas & Anders Kolbrek
04:15
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Samuel Vargas - Vocalise by Rachmaninoff
05:48
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Bach Sarabande - Samuel Vargas
02:56
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Loure - Partita No. 3 in E major BWV 1006 - Samuel Vargas Violin
02:11
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Beethoven Sonata No. 1 - I mvt - Samuel Vargas
06:23
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Samuel Vargas Violinist - Curso de Verano
03:25
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Mi Nuevo Libro ~ El Arte De Dar Y Recibir
26:41
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Samuel Vargas ft. Carlos Bedoya - White Christmas
03:24
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SV Scholars ~ SVIMF - Vivaldi Concerto in B minor
07:11
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Apure en un Viaje - Violin Ensemble - Arr. Samuel Vargas
03:31
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Violinista venezolano crea fundación para enseñar valores a los jóvenes - Voice of America
03:05
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Samuel Vargas (Violin) - Nicole Lee (Piano) Beethoven sonata No.1 Op.12
23:31
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¿Quien es Samuel Vargas? EPK
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