Where Are They Now? Yena Lee
Young Texas Artists’ 2018 Gold Medalist in the Strings Division shares an update on her career.
Classical Music
The Keynote: YTA Alums Shine in World Premiere
When reviewers commended the world premiere of “The Righteous” for its stellar vocal performances last summer, their write-ups included praise for two Young Texas Artists (YTA) Gold Medalists in Voice. They are Baritone Michael Mayes (2002), currently a nominee for a DER FAUST (Germany’s most prestigious theater award), and soprano Elena Villalón (2020), who made … Read more
Young Texas Artists Kicks Off 40th Season With Magical Evening
Texas arts nonprofit announces a $50,000 matching grant and releases new details about its upcoming music competition and gala.
YTA Announces Stellar 2024-2025 Season
Young Texas Artists’ (YTA) 2024-2025 season is now underway. “This is a particularly meaningful season for us because it includes our 40th Young Texas Artists Music Competition, a major milestone for us,” YTA President/CEO Susie Pokorski said. “We’ve been helping emerging classical musicians in Texas launch successful careers since 1983. This season, we’re celebrating that legacy and looking … Read more
Where Are They Now? Matthew Loudermilk
Matthew Loudermilk was Young Texas Artists’ 2008 Gold Medalist in Piano. He recently shared an update on his career with us. How would you say your experience with YTA impacted you and your music career? Well, it was a wonderful experience. It’s always delightful to win first — It’s a big encouragement. There’s a lot … Read more