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Education Programs

Youth Concerto Competition

The Kathleen Price and Joseph M. Bryan Youth Concerto Competition is North Carolina’s premier performance competition for young instrumentalists. 

More information about the 2027 Youth Concerto Competition will be posted in Fall 2026

2026 Winners

Young Artist Division

(Ages 18-23)

First Prize: Sanjana Bellapu (piano), Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16

Second Prize: Siana Wong (violin), Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47, I. Allegro moderato

Honorable Mention: Andrew Cho (cello), Bloch: Schelomo, B. 39

Junior Division

(Ages 13–18, not yet graduated HS)

First Prize: Ivan Menolascino (piano), Chopin: Piano Concerto in E minor, Op. 11, I. Allegro maestoso

Second Prize: Natalia Siqueira Biasotto (violin), Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28

Honorable Mention: Karissa Thai (viola), Forsyth: Viola Concerto in G minor, I. Appassionato

Congratulations and thanks to all who participated!
MEET OUR 2026 WINNERS
 

If you have questions about the Concerto Competition, please contact education@ncsymphony.org