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3/22 Symphony Orchestra Concert

Young ArtistsThe West Virginia University Symphony Orchestra will perform their annual Young Artists Concert at 7:30 p.m. March 22.

The Young Artists Concert spotlights four musicians that won the feature opportunity through a WVU School of Music Competition.

“Our winners are four from among a remarkable pool of talent in WVU’s School of Music,” said Mitchell Arnold, director of orchestral activities.  “This concert marks the end of a long process of practice, preliminary rounds and rehearsal.”

The featured musicians are Hsing-Yi Tsai, piano; Jacob Bumgarner, piano; Emily Ilyes, violin; and Yiwen Zhang, piano.

The program includes:

Schumann - Piano Concerto in A Minor, I

  • Hsing-Yi Tsai, piano

Prokofiev - Piano Concerto No. 1 in Db Major

  • Jacob Bumgarner, piano

Grieg - Piano Concerto in A Minor, I

  • Yiwen Zhang, piano

Corigliano - Red Violin: Chaconne

  • Emily Ilyes, violin

“It is always a great experience for our fine orchestra to collaborate with these young artists,” Arnold said.  “This music is thrilling for all of us. It is rewarding to work together to bring our audience such an exciting concert.”

The concert will be held in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or call 304-293-SHOW. WVU Students receive free admission with their student IDs.