2017 Midwest Young Artists Conservatory Concerto Competition Winners

On Saturday’s program we highlight winners from the 2017 Midwest Young Artists (MYA) Conservatory Concerto Competition at Pick-Staiger Hall in Evanston. The featured winners include pianist George Dalianis, a sophomore at Maine South High School and violinist Karisa Chiu, a home-schooled senior in high school. Both George and Karisa performed concertos along with the MYA Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Allan Dennis.

For more information about the Midwest Young Artists Conservatory, visit their website.

Program:

Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16, Edvard Grieg

III. Allegro moderato molto e marcato

George Dalianis, Maine South High School sophomore, piano

Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77, Johannes Brahms

I. Allegro non troppo

Karisa Chiu, home school senior, violin