HSO Extended

2026 Young Artists Competition Finals

April 11, 2026 | 2 PM

Autorino Great Hall at The Bushnell

166 Capitol Ave, Hartford

This event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is recommended.

Tickets will be required for entry. Please visit the HSO tent in the courtyard upon arrival at The Bushnell to obtain a free ticket.

PROGRAM

Mozart -Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat Major
Grieg – Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16
Dvorak – Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
Pasculli – Gran Concerto on Themes form “I Vespri Sicilliani
Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18

FEATURING

2026 Young Artists Competition Finalists

Matthew Li (Horn)

 Edward Neems (Piano)

 Harry Tao (Cello)

 Yao Yao Yuan (Oboe)

 Lina Elwood (Piano)

 

ABOUT

Join us in celebrating the achievements of CT’s young artists at the final round of the HSO’s Young Artists Competition! Hear the five finalists of the Young Artists Competition perform with an accompanist. Informal dessert reception to follow.
This is a free concert but tickets will be required to enter the Bushnell. Please visit the HSO tent in the Courtyard upon Arrival at The Bushnell to obtain a free ticket.

The Bushnell has other performances at the same time as this event, so please allow extra time for parking, obtaining a ticket, and entering the the building.

SPONSORS:

  • Wendy Haller
  • Helen Hughlett
  • Hoffman Family Support
  • The Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
  • Hollis Dorman
  • Dara Ribicoff
  • Laura Harris
  • Gerald and Barbara Hess
  • Mary & Charles Petras