You are invited to attend the Semi-Final Round of the 2019 Bolz Young Artist Competition on Sunday, January 13 in the Promenade Hall of the Overture Center. You will hear eight outstanding young musicians between the ages of 14 and 18 who are hoping to advance to The Final Forte. This event is free, and no RSVP or tickets are required to attend. Please note that the Semi-Final Round is being filmed by Wisconsin Public Television. Audience members may ONLY enter and exit between performances.

2019 Semi-Finalists

Holly Venkitaswaran, flute, from Lisbon – playing Borne Fantaisie brillante sur Carmen
Grace O’Connell, trumpet, from Madison – playing Bohme Concerto in F minor, Mvt. I
Grace Kim, cello, from Waunakee – playing Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1, Mvts. I & III
Dexter Mott, violin, from Madison – playing Sarasate Carmen Fantasy
Grace Woo, violin, from New Berlin – playing Bruch Concerto No. 1, Mvt. I
Monona Suzuki, violin, from Fitchburg – playing Ravel Tzigane
Antonio Wu, piano, from Madison – playing Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, Mvt. III
Andy Liu, piano, from Oconomowoc – playing Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1, Mvt. I

Following the Semi-Finals, four finalists will be chosen for advancement to The Final Forte, which will take place on Wednesday, March 13th at 6:45 p.m. in Overture Hall.