Sponsored by Chris & Parky May
2025 Vahe Khochayan Young Artist Concerto Competition
The Vahe Khochayan Young Artist Concerto Competition is open to pre-college students of music teachers based in Nevada. Applicants must be 18 years of age or younger.
The competition is separated into a Junior division, for ages 13 and younger*;
and Senior Division, for ages 14 to 18*.
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Applicants submitted a video audition on any of the standard orchestral instruments as well as piano, harp, saxophone, baritone horn, euphonium, and percussion.​​​
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Thank you to all who entered!
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Our 2025 Winners are
Senior Division
Claire Lin Piano
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Junior Division
Nika Kalanaki Violin
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​Runners up are
Senior Division
Sidonie Williams French Horn​
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Junior Division
Dominic Hernandez Violin (tie)
Sophia Shi Piano (tie)
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​Claire and Nika will perform with the RCO in concert on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
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