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Join us for our Opening Night Concert!

Next Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30 PM (EDT), YCA comes to you LIVE from Merkin Hall in New York City! Our 60th Anniversary Season opens with a special evening of performances by an array of artists representing YCA’s remarkable 60-year history.

The Program includes solo and chamber works by Ravel, Bach, Handel, Higdon and more, as well as the world premiere of a partita for solo violin by YCA Composer Chris Rogerson!

Tune in on YCA’s Facebook page or Youtube Channel for an evening you don’t want to miss!

SooBeen Lee, violin
2015 auditions winner

Jonathan Swensen, cello
2018 auditions winner

Xavier Foley, double bass
2016 auditions winner

Benjamin Beilman, violin
2010 auditions winner

Chris Rogerson, 2010-2012 Composer-in-Residence

Ursula Oppens, piano
1968 auditions winner

Steven Banks, saxophone
2019 auditions winner

Susan Rotholz, flute
1988 auditions winner

This evening was originally scheduled to be the debut recital of pianist Albert Cano Smit, winner of YCA’s 2019 auditions. Due to an unfortunate injury to his right hand, Albert’s debut has been rescheduled.

We are delighted that Albert will join us this evening for a performance of Blumenfeld’s Etude for the Left Hand, Op. 36.

Don’t miss Xavier Foley, where he’ll play Bach’s second cello suite on
YCA’s Opening Night Concert!

Announcing the 2020-2021 Season

Dear Friends,

We proudly announce YCA’s 60th Anniversary Season, inspired by a new generation of brilliant young performers. Please enjoy our new season brochure!

We have planned a rich and dynamic season, featuring eight world premieres and five debut concerts, one to include the first saxophone soloist to join the YCA roster.

This year, nearly all YCA concerts will be broadcast live – so whether in the concert hall or from the comfort of your home, we look forward to sharing a brilliant season of live performances with you!

With gratitude,
Daniel Kellogg, President