Finalists Concert

NINE EXTRAORDINARY MUSICIANS IN THREE CATEGORIES COMPETE TO PERFORM WITH MAESTRO BROTONS & ORCHESTRA

(Vancouver, WA) Nikka Gershman was announced as one of the nine finalists for The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's 27th Annual Young Artists Competition. The Final round will take place at 1 pm on Sunday, October 17th at First Presbyterian Church in Vancouver and will be simultaneously streamed live.

Continuing the exciting competition format, nine of the area’s finest young musicians will compete in three categories: piano, strings and winds/brass. The concert is free and open to the public with no advance ticketing required.

The annual competition's Final Round features students performing their selections in a concert setting before a live audience. The top winners in each of the three categories then perform with The VSO at Skyview Concert Hall under the baton of internationally renowned Maestro Salvador Brotons in concerts on January 22nd and 23rd. In addition, winners will receive a portion of over $5,000 in cash and prize money.