2025 MostArts Festival presents the Young Pianist Competition Finalists
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Eight high school students from across the U.S. have been chosen for the 2025 Young Pianist Competition, hosted by the MostArts Festival, which be held on the Alfred University campus from July 13-19. Their performances include Solo Recitals on Wed. afternoon, July 16 and with the International Festival Orchestra under the direction of Steven Thomas Thursday and Friday nights.
Don’t miss a moment of the excitement as you watch these talented young pianists compete for a $10,000 Grand Prize and a chance to return to performing in the Opening Gala Concert of 2026.
Sorry: Children under 8 years old are not permitted in the audience
Young Pianist Competition – Tickets Required
7:30 p.m., Miller Theater
Featuring: Young Pianist Competition finalists and the MostArts Festival Orchestra
Conducted by: Steven Thomas
Competition Program for Thursday Evening the 2nd and 3rd movements for a Mozart Concerto
- Victoria Ramos, 13 years old from Seattle, Washington
- Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor
- Evelina Kleczek, 16 years old from Vienna, Virginia
- Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor
- Daniel Bae, 15 years old from Pine Road, Alabama
- Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 18 in B flat major
- Brian Lin, 17 years old from Fremont, California
- Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466
