Performance Today Names Young Artists in Residency for 2024/25

18 October 2024

https://theviolinchannel.com/performance-today-names-young-artists-in-residency-for-2024-25/

The YourClassical broadcast Performance Today is one of America’s most popular classical music radio programs and a winner of the 2014 Gabriel Award for artistic achievement. The show is broadcast on hundreds of public radio stations across the country,

Performance Today recently named the five young musicians who will take part in its Performance Today Young Artists in Residence program (PTYA). As part of the program, these musicians will be interviewed by Performance Today host Fred Child, and they will also perform for broadcast.

Violist and VC Artist Emad Zolfaghari (Curtis Institute) recently became the first Canadian to win First Prize, as well as the audience prize, at the Primrose International Viola Competition. He has appeared as a soloist with several major orchestras.

"For three decades, our Young Artist in Residence program has been a core of Performance Today’s annual activities," said host Fred Child. "So many past Young Artists have gone on to stellar careers as leaders in today’s classical music world."

"This year’s incoming group represents the best of the best of young artists from top conservatories around the country. I can’t wait to share their talent and their stories with listeners, who will get to meet future classical stars in this season’s broadcasts."