Young Texas Artists Kicks Off 41st Season With Classic Cabaret

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Multiple Grammy Award-nominated pianist Petronel Malan mesmerizes the audience during Young Texas Artists' Classic Cabaret. Photo by David Hopper.

Young Texas Artists (YTA) kicked off its 2025-26 season in style Oct. 16 with a dazzling Classic Cabaret celebration in The Woodlands featuring exquisite live music and performances by distinguished YTA alumni.

Young Texas Artists’ New Season Features Classic Cabaret, Music Competition and Gala

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Petronel Malan

Young Texas Artists’ 2025-26 performing arts season will include a kickoff party, the Young Texas Artists Music Competition, a gala, and a lecture series.

Where Are They Now? Petronel Malan

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Petronel Malan

Petronel Malan, a multiple Grammy Award nominee and gold medalist of several international piano competitions, is Young Texas Artists’ 1998 Gold Medalist in Piano. She recently spoke with us about her career and her memories of competing with YTA. What are some of your favorite memories of competing with YTA? I remember that I had … Read more