Meet Vũ Thị Xuân Mai

Xuân Mai and the other children from the center come from many places with different backgrounds and contexts. They have unique personalities and various needs. With our continued support, Sister Maria will be able to carry forward her quest to help these deserving children.

Meet Vu Nguyen Hong Ngoc

Every orphan has their own story. It is a story that often begins in suffering and despair. However, it is also a story of resurgence and hope. Today, I would like to share with you the story of Vu Nguyen Hong Ngoc.

New Year. New Opportunity.

To all of our friends, colleagues, and family, we ask that you consider supporting the Center for Innocent Children. Your donation will make a big impact in the lives of these deserving children.

Make the World a Better Place, One Child at a Time

The Center for Innocent Children needs your help. Consider donating to support Sister Maria. It should only take a minute and will make a world of difference for these deserving children.

FLAME Competition Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

The 25th FLAME competition was held at the CRR Paris Regional Conservatory from April 14 to April 20, 2014. Over 300 candidates representing 40 countries participated in different disciplines: piano, violin, cello and singing. An international jury of 49 members was impressed by the quality of the performances. At the final concert an enthusiastic public of over 500 people heartily applauded the winners.

Coming in 2014: The 25th FLAME Competition

Planning is well underway for the FLAME Competition’s 25th anniversary, with concerts in France, Italy and Austria planned throughout the year.

24TH FLAME Competition: Detector of Young Talents, Support, and Care of Winners

This inconspicuous first rate international music competition, open to every young candidate, is of the highest standard with two age categories: Category A (from 6 years old) and Category B (from 19 to 26 years old). Its success is the result of an outstanding organization, which for a quarter of a century has offered free admission to all competition selections and final concerts, through the enthusiasm and generosity of the members of Association FLAME.

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FLAME Competition 2013

The XXIV FLAME Competition will take place at the Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Paris (CRR), 14, rue de Madrid, 75008 Paris, from 29 April to 8 May 2013.

Association FLAME

The Association FLAME was created in 1989 by Patrice Sciortino, composer, and Germaine Tocatlian, piano teacher at the Schola Cantorum in Paris. The objectives of FLAME are to identify, promote and support young talents at the beginning of their career.