NY Gala

Please join us to celebrate Young Concert Artists’ distinguished history and commemorate Susan Wadsworth, with two unforgettable Gala evenings of music and memories – featuring a wide array of stars from YCA’s past and present! The first Gala evening, Thursday, May 20, will be a virtual gathering with tributes and exceptional performances by many of your favorite YCA artists. This will be broadcast worldwide via YouTube. On Monday, October 4, at long last, we will convene in person for live performances and a Gala Dinner. Learn More

 

Washington Gala CANCELLED

Our spring Gala has always been a major source of revenue for YCA’s Annual Fund, which supports everything we do on behalf of our young artists. Gala donations are essential. We understand the pressures and conflicting priorities that affect giving right now, but your support is critical to our success. We simply cannot do it without you.  Please consider contributing some or all of what you might have given in support of our Gala.  Learn More

 

60th Anniversary 

Since our founding in 1961, Young Concert Artists has helped young musicians find their way onto the world’s concert stages.  We celebrate 60 years of innovative career-building and artistic nurturing during the 2020-21 season, shining the spotlight on the next generation of extraordinary young musicians.  YCA began in an era when young artists had nowhere to turn for guidance in a professional capacity. Having championed soloists, ensembles, and composers; YCA has now helped launch nearly 300 careers. Learn More