Classical Music Competition

The medalists in the 2026 Young Texas Artists Music Competition are, from left, Huiqun Wu, silver medal, piano division; Sean Yang, gold medal, Piano division; tuba player Diego Jaquez, silver medal, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp & Guitar division; violinist Mona Endo, silver medal, Strings division; cellist Cirdan Vonnahme, Grand Prize and gold medal, Strings division; soprano Elizabeth Marlow, silver medal, Voice division; flutist Hunter O’Brien, gold medal, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp & Guitar division; and baritone Heechang Byun, gold medal, Voice division, and Audience Choice Award winner. Photo by Dave Clements.