Celebrating Young Artists Concert

Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM Schuler Performing Arts Center, North Idaho College 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene

Pre-Concert Discussion – Dialogues with Danh at 2:00 PM

One of the most beloved events of our season, Celebrating Young Artists shines a spotlight on the next generation of classical musicians. Six outstanding winners of the CDA Symphony’s Young Artist Competition take center stage to perform celebrated masterworks alongside the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Danh Pham. From across the country, these remarkable young artists bring extraordinary talent, dedication, and joy to our stage and we can’t wait to share them with you.

2026 Young Artist Competition Winners

Bridget Hoang, piano – An eleventh grader from Morgan Hill, California, Hoang has performed as a soloist with the Golden State Youth Orchestra and the Palo Alto Philharmonic, with an impressive record of competition wins. Sergei Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 1 in F♯ minor, Op. 1

Lily Richards, violin – Age 17 and from Chehalis, Washington, Richards is a First Prize winner of the 2025 Olympia Young Artists Competition and Bronze Medalist in the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition. Erich Wolfgang Korngold – Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35

Elizabeth Li, piano – A Vanderbilt University junior, Li has earned Gold Medal honors at Carnegie Hall and Grand Prize at Lincoln Center. Maurice Ravel – Piano Concerto in G

Gabrielle Sewell, violin – A nationally recognized soloist praised for her “innate musicianship” and “formidable technique,” Sewell has performed alongside Andrea Bocelli and with multiple orchestras across the country. Henryk Wieniawski – Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22

Kiko Li, bassoon – A DMA candidate at the University of Minnesota and guest principal with multiple orchestras, Li has also become a beloved figure in the online music world, inspiring over 100 million views worldwide. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Bassoon Concerto in B♭ major, K. 191

Joanna Kim, soprano – A Korean-American soprano praised for her “crystal-clear” voice, Kim earned First Place in the NATS Gwendolyn Roberts Young Artist Auditions and holds degrees from USC and the New England Conservatory. Leonard Bernstein – “Glitter and Be Gay” from Candide

(Photos below correspond to the artist order above)