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Monthly Archives: November 2020

Three Winners of the 2020 Auditions on WQXR

Megan Moore, William Socolof, and Zhu Wang.

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!

Announcing the Winners of the 2020 YCA International Auditions


Megan Moore, 30
mezzo-soprano


Zhu Wang, 23
piano


William Socolof, 24
bass-baritone

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

Ten Finalists advance to the 2020 Young Concert Artists International Auditions Final Round!

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.

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