Concerto Competition Winners Concert

Experience an extraordinary evening of music as two leading regional ensembles—the Washington Conservatory of Music’s Accord Symphony Orchestra (AcSO) and the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO)—come together to celebrate the exceptional next generation of classical musicians.

This special collaborative performance showcases outstanding soloists who have earned top honors through highly competitive concerto competitions, performing with full orchestra in a powerful and inspiring program.

Audiences will enjoy a dynamic selection of beloved masterworks, including:

• Dvořák – Cello Concerto (Movement I)Featuring AcSO Winner, cellist Valerie Lai
• Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1 (Movement I)Featuring AcSO Winner, pianist Megan Lai
• Saint-Saëns – Cello Concerto (Movement I)Featuring CYSO Winner, cellist Mattias van Andel

The evening culminates in a full orchestral performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, one of the most emotionally powerful works in the classical repertoire.

This concert represents a unique opportunity to witness rising artists alongside two accomplished orchestras in a shared celebration of musical excellence, collaboration, and artistic achievement.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Annapolis Area Christian School, 109 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, United States

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