YONKERS PHILHARMONIC – 46TH ANNUAL YOUNG ARTIST CONCERTO COMPETITION
The Yonkers Philharmonic is proud to announce the three winners of the 46th Annual Young Artist Concerto Competition. These talented young musicians will showcase their exceptional abilities in a FREE Concert, scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Saunders Trades and Technical High School.
These young, gifted musicians from Westchester County were selected for their outstanding technical skill, musicality, and overall artistry. They will each perform as soloists with the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director, Ariel Rudiakov.
1st Place: Matthew Pascutti, from Scarsdale, will perform the 1st movement of Lalo’s Cello Concerto in d minor.
2nd Place: Jessica Xu, also from Scarsdale, will perform the 3rd movement of Max Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1.
3rd Place: Luke Padovano, from Rye, will perform the 1st movement of Kabalevsky’s Cello Concerto in g minor.
The concert will conclude with a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, A major Op. 92.
