CONGRATULATIONS

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Mira Kardan, Cellist
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"I enjoyed discovering all the young musicians, seeing their enthusiasm and pride for their efforts. The level of skill and talent of this competition was very high which made the job of selecting especially difficult, yet meaningful. Huge thanks to Francisco Ybarra and all the organizers, for fostering this opportunity for the musical youth!"

Daria Rabotkina, Pianist

“The level of playing and musicianship in the first round of the IYACC was incredibly high, and it seems to keep getting higher every year which made our job of choosing the 16 semi-finalists very difficult. Congratulations to all of the semi-finalists and to everyone who entered on all of the fantastic music making!”

Conner Gray Covington, Conductor

“It’s been a joy to experience such extraordinary talent through inspiring performances in this year’s competition. The level of artistry and commitment from these musicians is truly remarkable. Opportunities like this are so important for bringing talent together and building a vibrant musical community. Many congratulations to all!”

Er-Gene Kahng, Violinist

CONGRATULATIONS

THE 16 SEMI FINALISTS

Performing January 25, 2025 with SEEN Worldwide Orchestra
at Buntrock Hall, Symphony Center - Chicago Illinois.

  • Wilson Liu
    Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, KV 466: Movement 1, Allegro

  • Lily Sullivan
    Brahms, Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: Movement 1, Allegro non troppo

  • Emily Chen
    Korngold, Violin Concerto in D major, Op.35: Movement 1, Moderato mobile

  • Taige Wang
    Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23, Movement 1, Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spirito

  • Pinyi Lin
    Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: Movement 1, Allegro con brio

  • Neal Kotamarty Eisfeldt
    Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto in D Major, Op 35, I. Allegro moderato

  • Bennett Larsen
    Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No.2 in C Minor, Op. 18, Movement 3: Allegro Scherzando

  • Joseph Gallwas
    Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26: Movement 1, Andante – Allegro

  • Natalie Oh
    Vieuxtemps, Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 37; 1. Allegro non troppo - Moderato

  • Katherine Schaufenbuel
    Khachaturian, Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 46: Movement 1, Allegro con fermezza

  • André Peck
    Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No.1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op.1: I. Vivace

  • Hana Gottesman
    Ravel, Tzigane

  • Leo Zupko
    Sibelius, Violin Concerto in D minor, Op 47: Movement 1, Allegro moderato

  • Mira Kardan
    Shostakovich, Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: Movement 1, Allegretto

  • Madison Lee
    Sibelius, Violin Concerto In D minor 3rd Movement, Allegro, ma non tanto

  • Eleni Moon
    Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10

Alternates

  • First Alternate Zarin Mehta
    Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73: Movement 1, Allegro

  • Second Alternate Alexander Wong
    Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466,  Movement I. Allegro

  • Third Alternate Jacob Peizner
    Glazunov, Concerto For Alto Saxophone Op. 109