Concerts
Our 60th anniversary season will feature five debuts, four encore performances, and eight world premieres in an artistically rich and dynamic year of new beginnings. We will present the first saxophonist to join the YCA roster in its 60-year history, and new compositions written by six YCA composers. A celebratory Gala Evening will conclude the season, bringing together many extraordinary artists, from YCA’s past and present for a special tribute to our Guest of Honor, YCA Founder, Susan Wadsworth.
Our young musicians are passionate about sharing extraordinary music. We look forward to sharing our celebratory Sixtieth Season with you!
Membership levels
YCA is pleased to announce new Membership Levels, giving you access to the best tickets and numerous opportunities to support and get to know the artists on our roster. Learn More
COVID 19 UPDATE: To our live audience: we will closely follow recommendations regarding social distancing and public events, and are ready to make necessary adjustments to ensure your safety. We will be flexible with tickets, allowing exchanges and refunds as needed. Additionally, you can Watch from Home! This season, nearly every YCA concert will be broadcast for free. Please join us for an unforgettable season.
A Note to our Washington, DC Patrons: YCA has postponed fall concerts scheduled for the Kennedy Center. We have reserved three dates at the Terrace Theater for the spring (February 25, March 24, April 26), and we’ll make an announcement soon whether we can present a spring concert season for 2021 in Washington, DC. Stay tuned!
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Up Next

ALBERT CANO SMIT, piano
Watch the free broadcasts on YCA’s Facebook page or YouTube channel!
Performance 1: Thursday, April 28 at 7:30 PM (ET)
Orlando Gibbons: “Lord Salisbury” Pavan and Galliard
Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16
Katherine Balch, YCA Composer: Two memories (world premiere)
Ligeti: Etude No. 15, “White on White”
Stephen Hough: Partita for piano
Performance 2: Sunday, May 2 at 2:00 PM
Orlando Gibbons: “Lord Salisbury” Pavan
Ravel: Pavane pour une infant défunte
Debussy: Canope from Preludes, Book 2
Ligeti: Etude No. 1, “Désordre”
Ligeti: Etude No. 15, “White on White”
Ligeti: Etude No. 13, “The Devil’s Staircase”