Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra, Young Artists Concerto Competition Concert
Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra
44th Annual Young Artists Concerto Competition Concert
Sunday May 7th, 2023 at 3pm
Saunders Trades and Technical High School, 183 Palmer Road, Yonkers NY
Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra presents a gala concert featuring the winners of its 44th Annual Young Artists Concerto Competition. These outstanding young musicians join the orchestra in an exciting and varied program led by guest conductor Stephen Huang. Repertoire extends from the Baroque to the Modern era, with concertos by Bach, Beethoven, Grieg and Arutiunian, along with Bizet’s brilliantly virtuosic Carmen Fantasy, arranged for flute. The competition is open to students residing or studying in Westchester county and offers monetary prizes along with the chance to perform with the orchestra, playing a significant role in the development of these young performers careers. Many of the past recipients have gone on to enjoy careers in music.
First Place: Melody Shen – Flute
Carmen Fantasy / Bizet-Borne
Second Place: Fjord Deda – Trumpet
Concerto for Trumpet / Alexander Arutiunian
Third Place: Aniketh Arvid – Piano
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor , 1st Movement / Ludwig van Beethoven
Fourth Place: Ariana Thomas – Piano
Piano Concerto in A minor, Movements 2 & 3 / Edvard Grieg
Fifth Place: Michael Stoica – Flute
Flute Concerto in D minor / CPE Bach
The concert is free and all are welcome to join us as we celebrate the achievements of these talented young artists.
Further information: www.yonkersphilharmonic.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (571) 310-7060
About Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra
The Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Ariel Rudiakov, presents free symphonic concerts. The concerts are held at Saunders Trade and Technical High School on Palmer Rd. in Yonkers. One highlight of the Spring season is the concert featuring winners of our annual Concerto Competition. Additional free concerts have been held during the summer at the new Hudson River Museum amphitheater, Untermyer Park, Cross County Shopping Center and the Riverfront Library in Yonkers. The Fine Arts Orchestral Society of Yonkers sponsors the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra which comprises approximately 65 musicians. All concerts are FREE and open to the public.
The Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Ariel Rudiakov, presents free symphonic concerts. The concerts are held at Saunders Trade and Technical High School on Palmer Rd. in Yonkers. One highlight of the Spring season is the concert featuring winners of our annual Concerto Competition. Additional free concerts have been held during the summer at the new Hudson River Museum amphitheater, Untermyer Park, Cross County Shopping Center and the Riverfront Library in Yonkers. The Fine Arts Orchestral Society of Yonkers sponsors the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra which comprises approximately 65 musicians. All concerts are FREE and open to the public.