Concerto Competition for Young Artists

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In 2023, Fried Music held its inaugural Concerto Competition for young musicians ages 12 to 18 years old. The level was very high and the talent presented by these young musicians was exciting and motivational.

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First Prize

KAILEY YUN, violin

$1,000

& performance with orchestra

Runner-Up

WENDY WANG, piano

$500

Two pianists perform on a grand piano on a wooden stage.

Congratulations to the Finalists!

Bijan Ahrablou, piano

Lauryn Varnell, violin

Samuel Guevara, cello

Sabrina Lo, piano

Valerie Chen, violin

Samuel Tatsuki, viola

Wendy Wang, piano

Kailey Yun, violin

Robert Fornos, viola

Cameron Oates, violin

Jury Members

Hwieun Kim, vioin

Javier Iglesias Martin, cello

Sung Chang, piano

A woman in a blue dress playing a violin in front of the Center for the Arts sign.

Two pianists performing on stage with a grand piano, Concerto Competition for Young Artists banner, wooden panel background.

A person in a red shirt playing the violin outside, while two people stand watching, one holding a coffee cup.

A woman in a blue dress playing the violin on stage with a man playing the piano in the background.

Pianist and cellist performing on stage during a music competition, with a concert banner in the background.

A pianist and a cellist performing on stage in a small auditorium with an audience. There is a grand piano and a banner with "Concerto Competition for Young Artists." The room has wooden walls and seating.

A young woman in a white dress playing a grand piano on stage, accompanied by another woman in black attire. A banner beside them reads, 'Concerto Competition for Young Artists.' The setting is a recital hall with wood panel walls.

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A concert hall with an audience seated facing a stage where two people are performing on a grand piano. The setting includes warm wooden walls and a modern ceiling design.

A violinist and pianist performing on stage together.

Young musician playing violin on stage next to grand piano and competition banner.

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Two men playing grand pianos on stage

Violinist performing on stage with pianist accompanying, next to a banner for a concerto competition for young artists.