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**Event Description:** **Chelsea Guo, Soprano & Piano Concert** **Date:** Wednesday, February 19, 2025 **Time:** 7:30 PM **Venue:** Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC **Tickets:** Starting from $20 (Tickets on sale from July 10, 2024) Join us for an enchanting evening with Chelsea Guo, a remarkable talent who will be performing both as a soprano and pianist. This concert, generously sponsored by Miriam Benbassat, promises to be a captivating experience showcasing the intricate relationship between vocal and piano literature. **Program:** - Fauré: Ballade, Op. 19 - Chopin: Nocturne in E Major, Op. 62, No. 2 - Ravel: Selections from Miroirs - Ives: Piano Sonata No. 2, III. The Alcotts - Songs by Pauline Viardot, Kurt Weill, Stephen Sondheim, and more Chelsea Guo's debut program is inspired by the friendship and mutual inspiration between Polish composer Frédéric Chopin and Spanish mezzo-soprano and pianist Pauline Viardot in 19th century Paris. This concert will explore the fascinating connectivity and dramatic contrasts between composers from different traditions who converge in the same artistic space. **Note:** This performance is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Kennedy Center. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness a blend of vocal and piano mastery in one unforgettable evening. Secure your tickets early!

### Event Description: Chaeyoung Park, Piano Recital **Date and Time:** Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM **Venue:** Gilder Lehrman Hall, The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Ave between 36th & 37th, New York, NY **Event Overview:** Join us for an exquisite afternoon of piano music featuring the talented Chaeyoung Park, presented in partnership with the Morgan Library & Museum. This concert is generously sponsored by Paul J. Sekhri and Mark Gude. **Program:** - **Bach/Vivaldi:** Sicilienne - **Mozart:** Sonata in A Minor, K. 310 - **Ana Sokolovic:** Danse 5 from Danses and Interludes - **Scriabin:** Sonata No. 9, Black Mass - **J.S. Bach:** Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052 **Ticket Information:** - Tickets are available starting from $25. - Tickets go on sale on July 10. **Additional Information:** This event is part of the Young Concert Artists' 2023-2024 season, showcasing emerging talents in classical music. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a captivating performance by Chaeyoung Park in the beautiful setting of the Morgan Library & Museum. For more details and to purchase tickets, please visit the Young Concert Artists website.

**Event Description: Ziggy & Miles Guitar Duo Concert** **Date:** Wednesday, March 19, 2025 **Time:** 7:30 PM **Venue:** Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC **Tickets:** Starting from $20 (Tickets on sale from July 10, 2024) Join us for an enchanting evening with the acclaimed guitar duo, Ziggy & Miles, as they make their debut at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. This special concert, generously sponsored by Jessine Monaghan, will feature a captivating program that includes: - **Astor Piazzolla:** Tango Suite and Suite Troileana (with special guest Anthony Trionfo on flute) - **Claude Debussy (arr. Ziggy & Miles):** Suite bergamasque - **Nigel Westlake:** Mosstrooper Peak and Songs from the Forest - **Radamés Gnattali:** Suite Retratos Ziggy & Miles will present a selection of works that have inspired them from Latin America and their home country, Australia. This performance promises to be a memorable showcase of some of the most defining works for guitar duo, including their unique arrangement of Debussy’s Suite bergamasque. **Note:** This performance is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Kennedy Center. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the harmonious blend of guitar mastery and musical innovation. Secure your tickets starting July 10, 2024!

### Event Description: Joseph Parrish, Bass-Baritone Recital **Date:** March 25, 2025 **Time:** 7:30 PM **Location:** Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 W 67th St, New York, NY **Tickets:** Starting from $20 (On sale from July 10, 2024) Join us for an enchanting evening of music featuring the talented bass-baritone Joseph Parrish, accompanied by Francesco Barfoed on piano. This recital is part of the Young Concert Artists series and promises to be a memorable event. **Program Highlights:** - Songs by Mahler, Harry T. Burleigh, Brahms, Moses Hogan, Schubert, and more. - The New York Premiere of "Psalm" by YCA Composer-in-Residence Alistair Coleman. Joseph Parrish's program explores the common threads between African American folk music and German Lieder, highlighting African American art songs, German Lieder, Negro Spirituals, and Lieder with spiritual themes. This unique blend showcases the diverse expressions of our shared humanity through music. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a captivating performance that bridges cultural and musical traditions. Secure your tickets early and be part of an evening that celebrates the richness of our musical heritage.

**Event: YCA on Tour** **Date:** March 26, 2025 **Presented by:** Young Concert Artists **Venue:** Gilder Lehrman Hall, The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Ave between 36th & 37th, New York, NY **Time:** 12:00 PM **Artists Performing:** - Risa Hokamura, violin - Chaeyoung Park, piano - Alexander Cox, cello - Anthony Trionfo, flute - Hsin-Yun Huang, viola **Program:** - Mozart: Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285 - Bloch: Concertino - Ravel: Piano Trio **Ticket Information:** - Tickets start at $25 - Tickets go on sale on July 10, 2024 **Special Notes:** - The concert is presented in partnership with the Morgan Library & Museum. - This event is generously sponsored by Paul J. Sekhri and Mark Gude. Join us for an exquisite afternoon of classical music performed by the talented artists of Young Concert Artists. Secure your tickets early and experience the magic of live performance in the beautiful setting of the Morgan Library & Museum.

**Event Description:** **Oliver Neubauer, Violin Recital** **Date:** April 22, 2025 **Time:** 7:30 PM **Venue:** Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC **Tickets:** Starting from $20 (Tickets on sale from July 10, 2024) Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring the talented violinist Oliver Neubauer, accompanied by pianist Janice Carissa. This recital, part of the Alexander Kasza-Kasser Concert series, promises to be a memorable experience as Neubauer presents a program that delves into the depths of humanity and reaches for the stars. **Program:** - Schubert: Sonatina No. 1 in D Major, Op. 137 - Bartók: Sonata for Solo Violin, Sz. 117 - Zwilich: Fantasy for Solo Violin - Strauss: Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 18 Oliver Neubauer's debut program is a journey through the transcendent qualities of these masterful compositions, each piece reflecting a yearning for something beyond our world. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a performance that captures the essence of human emotion and aspiration. **Note:** This performance is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Kennedy Center.

### Event Description: Erin Wagner, Mezzo-Soprano Concert **Date:** Thursday, April 24, 2025 **Time:** 12:00 PM **Location:** Gilder Lehrman Hall, The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Ave between 36th & 37th, New York, NY Join us for an exquisite afternoon of music featuring the talented mezzo-soprano Erin Wagner. This concert is presented in partnership with the Morgan Library & Museum and is generously sponsored by Paul J. Sekhri and Mark Gude. **Program:** - **Dominick Argento:** *From the Diary of Virginia Woolf* - **Gustav Mahler:** *Rückert-Lieder* **Ticket Information:** - Tickets are priced from $25. - Tickets go on sale starting July 10, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a captivating performance in the beautiful setting of the Morgan Library & Museum. Secure your tickets early and be part of an unforgettable musical event.

### 2025 Season Finale - Young Concert Artists **Date:** Monday, May 12, 2025 **Time:** 7:30 PM **Venue:** Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th & 7th Avenue Entrance on 7th, New York, NY Join us for an exciting evening of chamber music as we celebrate the 2025 Season Finale of Young Concert Artists. This special event will feature performances by our current roster artists alongside our accomplished and esteemed alumni, showcasing the best YCA has to offer. The program includes a fantastic selection of works by Mendelssohn, Prokofiev, Brahms, and Zhou Tian. **Program:** - **MENDELSSOHN:** String Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20 - **PROKOFIEV:** Overture on Hebrew Themes, Op. 34 - **BRAHMS:** Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 - **ZHOU TIAN:** Viaje **Performing Artists:** - James Baik, cello - Alex Fiterstein, clarinet - Hsin-Yun Huang, viola - Marya Martin, flute - Chaeyoung Park, piano - Nokuthula Ngwenyama, viola - Randall Scarlata, baritone - Benett Tsai, cello **Ticket Information:** - Single tickets starting at $20 - Tickets go on sale on October 3, 2024 Don't miss this opportunity to experience a night of exceptional music and celebrate the generations of musicians who began their careers on the YCA roster.