Young Artists Showcase

Winners of the 2026 Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists Part 1

Over the next two weeks, host Lee Koonce celebrates the prize winners of the 2026 Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists. Sep 23, 2026

Music from the 2026 iPalpiti Festival

Host Alexa Smith shares performances from iPalpiti’s 2026 Festival of International Laureates. Sep 16, 2026

2026 Cooper International Violin Competition

Host Lee Koonce shares performances by the winner and two finalists of the 2026 Cooper International Competition. Sep 9, 2026

Composers Misha Swersey and Elias Valle

Host Alexa Smith features original music by young composers Misha Swersey and Elias Valle. Sep 2, 2026

Encore: World Premieres from the Sounds of Us Festival Part 2

In the conclusion of this 2-part series, host Alexa Smith features student composers from the 2024 Sounds of Us festival at The Kennedy Center. Aug 26, 2026

Encore: World Premieres from the Sounds of Us Festival Part 1

In part 1 of this 2-part series, host Alexa Smith features student composers from The Juilliard School’s Preparatory Division from the 2024 Sounds of Us festival at The Kennedy Center. Aug 19, 2026

Encore: Salon de Virtuosi 2024 Career Grant Winners Part 2

Host Emi Ferguson returns with more winners of the Salon de Virtuosi 2024 Career Grants, pianist Juhee Lim and the Renaissance Quartet. Aug 12, 2026

Encore: Salon de Virtuosi 2024 Career Grant Winners Part 1

Host Emi Ferguson presents the winners of the Salon de Virtuosi 2024 Career Grants, starting with violist Emad Zolfaghari, soprano Milena Mannochia, and violinist James Birch. Aug 5, 2026