Mark your calendars! On November 25 at 9:00 PM (EST), tune in to WQXR – NYC’s public radio – and get to know the winners of the 2020 auditions: mezzo-soprano, Megan Moore; bass-baritone, William Socolof; and pianist, Zhu Wang. Each will be featured on the Young Artists Showcase, hosted by Robert Sherman.
Missed the Winners Concert? Watch it here!
After a months-long audition process representing over 100 artists from around the world, Young Concert Artists is thrilled to announce three winners of the 2020 auditions! At the final auditions, the jury selected mezzo-soprano Megan Moore, pianist Zhu Wang, and bass-baritone William Socolof!
Zhu Wang, Megan Moore, and William Socolof at last night’s Winners Concert. Photo: Matt Dine
We are grateful to have been able to hold live auditions, and to carry on with our mission of discovering the best talent in classical music. We thank our final auditions jury, Kaufman Music Center, Skillman Music, and all of the artists who auditioned this year.
Watch last night’s Winners Concert! After performing selections from their winning audition, each artist engages the audience in a short interview. Get to know the newest members of the YCA family!
You can still watch the entire day of final auditions – and follow along with the program!
We thank the distinguished musicians that served on the final auditions jury:
Daniel Kellogg, YCA President & Jury Chair (non-voting)
Barbara Allen, harp
Alessio Bax, piano
J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano
Eugene Drucker, violin
Wolfram Koessel, cello
Tara Helen O’Connor, flute
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Orli Shaham, piano
Weston Sprott, trombone
Michael Stern, conductor & violinist
Howard Watkins, pianist & vocal coach
Susan Wadsworth, YCA Founder
See a complete list of winners by year
Learn more about the YCA International Auditions
After rigorous preliminary and semi-final auditions, we are thrilled to advance 10 exceptional artists to the final round this Sunday, November 8!
John-Henry Crawford, cello
Umi Garrett, piano
Devan Jacquez, flute
Abigail Kent, harp
Leland Ko, cello
Natalie Loughran, viola
Megan Moore, mezzo-soprano
Kasey Shao, piano
William Socolof, bass-baritone
Zhu Wang, piano
We thank the distinguished musicians serving on the final auditions jury: Daniel Kellogg, YCA President & Jury Chair (non-voting); Alessio Bax, piano; J’Nai Bridges, soprano; Eugene Drucker, violin; Wolfram Koessel, cello; Tara Helen O’Connor, flute; Rossen Milanov, conductor; Orli Shaham, piano; Weston Sprott, trombone; Michael Stern, conductor & violinist; Howard Watkins, pianist & vocal coach; Susan Wadsworth, YCA Founder
See a complete list of winners by year | Learn more about the YCA International Auditions
Join us for two upcoming LIVE events!
Watch the Final Auditions! Sunday, November 8 starting at 10:00 AM (EST)
Join us LIVE from NYC as 10 finalists perform 30-minute programs before a jury of distinguished musicians. Tune in to witness and discover classical music’s next superstars!
Get to know the newest winners!
On Monday, November 9 at 7:00 PM, join us as we announce the winners of the 2020 auditions in an evening of music and conversation. Each artist will perform selections from their winning audition, and engage our virtual audience with a short interview.
Watch the livestreams on YCA’s Facebook page and YouTube Channel.
Watch from your Smart TV – If your TV streams Netflix, it probably has YouTube. Look for the YouTube icon on the main menu and enter Young Concert Artists in the search box. You’ll be navigated to our channel where you can watch the Final Auditions and Winners Concert in high definition from your comfiest sofa.
