The Final of the 2024 AYO Soloist Competition was held on Sunday 1 December 2024, It was an exciting evening with the wonderful talent of some of AYO’s players being showcased.
Prizes Awarded:
Winner
Alex Wu: Vaughan Williams – Concerto in A minor for Oboe
Outstanding Performances
Evan Metcalfe Mozart – Horn Concerto No. 4, K.495
Howard Lu Shostakovich – Cello Concerto No.1 Op.104
Gem
Archie Lamont-Bowden & Boudewijn Keenan (1st Movt. Brahms Double Concerto for Violin & Cello in A minor)
Under 18
Ella Nie Hummel – Potpourri (Fantasie) for Viola Op. 94
Music Director’s Award
Eddie Grant Strauss – Concerto in D major for Oboe
Congratulations to all competitors and prize winners!